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  • Ronald Fair avatar

    The Lost Ax Head

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 17,457 views

    If you have lost your power, you know where and why, and until power is restored you cannot be effective for God. If you come to him asking forgiveness, he will answer your prayers and make you useful again.

    THE LOST AX HEAD II Kings 6:1-7 II Kings 6:6 “And the man of God aid, ‘Where fell it?’ and he showed him the place, and the man of God cut down a stick, and cast it thither, and the iron did swim.” INTRODUCTION: By way of introduction, the house which was home to the sons of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Dillingham avatar

    The High Price Of No Revival

    Contributed by Ken Dillingham on Mar 9, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,328 views

    This sermon serves to stir us by reminding the hearer that we have been entrusted with reaching the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Because the challenge is so great we cannot afford the effects of stagnation in the church. Therefore we must cont

    The High Price of No Revival A few years ago, an angry man rushed through the Rijks Museum in Amsterdam until he reached Rembrandt's famous painting "Nightwatch." Then he took out a knife and slashed it repeatedly before he could be stopped. A short time later, a distraught, hostile man slipped ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Miracles In John: Lesson 3: Healing The Nobleman's Son

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,576 views

    Dr. Towns highlights the healing of the Nobleman¡¦s Son. He also explains why this miracle is emphasized by listing three aspects: 1. Anointed place. There are places where God likes to work. 2. Anointed method. There are methods that are more effective

    A. BACKGROUND: JOHN 4:46-54 1. Spring time. Jesus is returning from Jerusalem and the Passover(2:13). 2. Did miracles in Jerusalem. ¡§When He (Jesus) was in Jerusalem at the Passover . . . they saw the miracles which He did¡¨ (2:23). 3. Ministry to the woman at the well. ¡§The woman then left her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    "Get Up And Look Again”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 43,518 views

    Have you tried and failed? God says, “Get up and try again!” Have you prayed and received no answer? God says, “Get up and pray again!” Have you believed for a miracle and nothing happened? God says, “Get up and believe a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th 6th, 7th time!

    “GET UP AND LOOK AGAIN” 1 Kings 18:20-46 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: INCENTIVE TO LEARN MATH 1. A boy was having trouble in public school with MATH. His parents tried tutoring him. His grades stayed so low his parents decided to move him to a Catholic school where strict nuns taught and all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Prayer For The One You Love Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,735 views

    How do you pray for one you love dearly? Paul demonstrates a prayer for abounding love, knowledge, insight, discernment of excellence, purity without offense, righteous fruit and glory to God.

    7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. 8 God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. 9 And this is my ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • TIMOTHY GARDNER avatar

    O Lord, Change Me

    Contributed by Timothy Gardner on May 3, 2015
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     | 23,734 views

    There are three different types of people that pray this prayer, "O Lord, change me." This sermon deals with each one and helps us identify the true meaning of this prayers is to want to dwell with God.

    Introduction: Read Exodus 25:1-9 Up until this point the Israelites have depended on Moses to lead them. They were taken out of captivity in Egypt by God through Moses. They used to be slaves to Pharaoh, now they are free. But ever since they left their bondage, they have complained about ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Laugh - Philippians 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 24, 2019
     | 8,803 views

    We need find joy in the journey by doing 3 things: choosing to reconcile with others so that we can rejoice, by praying rather than worrying, and by learning contentment in life.

    Video illustration: Over Saved Michael Jr Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cultivating A Life Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025
     | 507 views

    Prayer is the breath of the spiritual life. Just as the body cannot survive without oxygen, so the believer cannot thrive without prayer.

    CULTIVATING A LIFE OF PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1 Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, James 5:16, Mark 1:35, Daniel 6:10, Ephesians 6:18 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is the breath of the spiritual life. Just as the body cannot survive without oxygen, so the believer cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Your Work And Your Calling Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,402 views

    The church that Jesus intends is made up of people who understand the connection between their work and their calling. The key to being effective as we learn from Joseph is to be N.I.C.E.R. (an acrostic of 5 truths)

    Your Work And Your Calling Video – Labor Day Inspiration Good morning MGCC! THIS MORNING – Labor Day Sunday 2019… I want to unpack not only a powerful… BUT – a life and community impacting truth, about ‘Your Work and Your Calling. May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is There A Scrooge In You?

    Contributed by Jeff Krist on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,793 views

    This is an illustrated sermon using clips of the old 1950’s movie Scrooge. How our past directly effects our present and future. But with Jesus Christ love, we can forget what’s behind and reach for the prize in Him.

    Is there a Scrooge in you? Intro: This morning I want to talk about a certain man, because of holding on to his past he became Sound Crew This is the title intro of movie Cue for Clip 1 – “became” Scene - Music begins and Scrooge title appear’s Yes Scrooge - He never learn how to let go of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Keith Manry avatar

    What's Inside?

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,265 views

    In a culture obsessed with diets it seems that everyone’s obsessed with what goes inside because it effects how we look on the outside. The Pharisees weren’t much different. But Jesus said it’s what’s on the inside that counts!

    What’s Inside? Mark 7:1-8; 14-23 Move 1 – Swallowed Penny Story - I’ll never forget it. I might have been eight years old when one day my parents told us to sit still while they ran into the store to grab something. The same guidelines always applied when we were told to remain in the van: we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Samuel Fulkerson avatar

    It's Not What You Know It's How You See It

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Jul 18, 2013
     | 4,458 views

    Jesus exemplifies leadership for us. He is a perfect example for us to follow and pattern after. He came to seek and save the lost and so should we. But this begs the question? How effective are we at winning the lost? The answer may be in the title.

    Quotes: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” —Proverbs 29:18 “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” —Warren Bennis “A leader is a dealer in hope.” —Napoleon Bonaparte “A leader is one who knows the way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Eatock avatar

    Great Rules For Prayer, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Brian Eatock on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,616 views

    The beliver should be praying, but Jesus gives us some rules to follow. It is not as much about the rules as it is the condition of our heart. Sermons highly influenced by the Preacher’s Outline and Study Bible.

    Title: Great Rules of Prayer Text: Matthew 6:7-8 A little boy was saying his bedtime prayers with his mother: "Lord, bless Mommy and Daddy, and God, GIVE ME A NEW BICYCLE!!!" Mom: "God’s not deaf, son. Boy: "I know, Mom, but Grandma’s in the next room, and she’s hard of hearing! A young man goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Why Does The Resurrection Matter To Us?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 9, 2021
     | 3,620 views

    Why should we be so concerned about proving that the resurrection of Jesus really took place? Sadly, many Christians can tell you the details about the resurrection while never thinking about the way that truth effects their daily lives.

    Last Sunday we learned many of the truths about the resurrection. We all saw how the Apostle Paul proved the truth of the resurrection through the testimonies of 100s of people who saw the resurrected Christ first hand. But you might be asking, “Why does of any of it matter? Why should we be so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Running On Empty Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,185 views

    Following Jesus will cause us to feel overwhemled because we will want to meet other people’s needs, but when we give Jesus what we have, God multiplies its effect far beyond our expectations.

    I know what some of you are thinking today. Some of you are thinking, "Only 17 shopping days left before Christmas." Others of you are wondering just how you’re going to get that Christmas letter out in time. You’re thinking, "Perhaps it should be a New Year’s letter instead." Let’s face it: This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational