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  • Dino Rizzo avatar

    Ilife, Part 2

    Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,952 views

    In this sermon, Dino Rizzo explains and projects his vision for the ministries of Healing Place Church, showing how God’s will for the church has played itself out in their church’s history.

    I’m excited about this series. I’ve been looking forward to this Sunday because we’re going to do something we have never done before. We’re gonna to look back and we’re going to give you a gift that I think is gonna bless you. But we’re going to enter into a series called iLife. And we’re gonna ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    moses Did Not Enter The Promised Land

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 11, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,115 views

    MOSES had to wait until Christ came to enter the promised land.

    Moses did not enter the promised land Deut 3:23-28 The book of Dt was written right before the children of Israel were to enter the land that God had promised to give them. Moses takes time to tell them the law of God again and what God has done ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Luke 16:1-13 - Dirty Money And Kingdom Purposes

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 10, 2024
     | 1,770 views

    An interesting teaching on how we as disciples should view and utilize the money systems of this world.

    Last week, we were going through the parable of the prodigal son—prodigal meaning somebody who squanders resources. Today, we're going to be talking about the prodigal manager, another person who is squandering resources. Jesus is going to use this illustration to prove one main point, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying Without Losing Heart

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,936 views

    Praying without giving up

    A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for supper. Then we’re going out. If she only lets me hold her hand, then I’ll give her the small ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Its Good To Hear From You Again Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 8, 2014
     | 6,056 views

    A study of Psalm 13 verses 1 through 6

    Psalm 13: 1 – 6 Its Good To Hear From You Again 1 How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    War Room --- When All Is Said

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 9, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,741 views

    The WAR ROOM is about PRAYER LIFE. When all is said and done, more is said then done about prayer. Prayer is the secret of success...

    THE WAR ROOM --- WHEN ALL IS SAY AND DONE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: John 14:13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. I. WHERE ARE THE WAR ROOMS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time; Year C

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 5, 2022
     | 2,530 views

    We have archeological evidence that some ancient Jews had recourse to magic or superstition. For example, many wore an amulet with the stated purpose of to attract people to them, or to prevent against curses.

    There is an old story of a man who needed to send a letter from his remote camp to the neighboring village, so he asked his son to make the trip. The son had never traveled to the village on his own. He looked at the trail ahead of him and said, “I’ll go, Dad, but I don’t see how that path will ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Divine Direction: 7-Day Prayer And Fasting Itinerary Focused On Breakthrough Prayers, With Daily Prayer Points Accompanied By Relevant Scriptures - Day 1 Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on May 21, 2024
     | 4,773 views

    Breakthrough prayers are fervent appeals to God, seeking to surmount formidable life challenges and obstructions. They act as a potent spiritual lever to disengage from the shackles of negative ancestral legacies or demonic interferences that may be stalling your progress.

    Upon ascending the sacred mountain last night, I was divinely commissioned by the Holy Spirit to shepherd you through seven days of strategic breakthrough prayers. This spiritual journey is designed to fortify you with victory over adversarial forces and to align you with the success and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Instruments Of Revival

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 139 ratings
     | 6,864 views

    Principles from Elijah’s life to see revival come in ours.

    (1) INTRODUCTION Elijah was a man with the same nature as us (James 5:17-18) and yet he prayed with such faith that the abundance of rain fell! How can we align ourself with God’s purposes to pray for revival - for the former and the latter rain together to fall in our generation ? There are ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Better Together"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,426 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the hearers to become spiritually stronger and more powerful in prayer by choosing an ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER to hold them accountable for their actions and behaviors.

    6 November 2005 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegue, South Korea BIG IDEA: A Christian is spiritually stronger and more powerful in prayer when he has someone (such as an accountability partner) to hold him accountable for his actions and behaviors. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Different Set Of Footprints

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,512 views

    Sometimes we misinterpret the purpose of prayer. The response we expect isn’t necessarily the response we get. Anyone else experience that?

    Other Scriptural passages Genesis 18:20-33 Colossians 2:6-15 Psalm 138 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) There’s a poem entitled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Balanced Unity

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,112 views

    We can celebrate our denominational differences without it causing division because Jesus was clear in his prayer that we are to be unified in spirit and purpose.

    AUTHOR, CHUCK SWINDOLL, WROTE THAT “UNION HAS AN AFFILIATION WITH OTHERS BUT NO COMMON BOND THAT MAKES THEM ONE IN HEART. UNIFORMITY HAS EVERYONE LOOKING AND THINKING ALIKE. UNANIMITY IS COMPLETE AGREEMENT ACROSS THE BOARD. UNITY, HOWEVER, REFERS TO A ONENESS OF HEART, A SIMILARITY OF PURPOSE, AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    When Fear Knocks, Faith Answers

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025
     | 208 views

    When fear knocks again, faith answers with prayer, peace, and purpose—transforming fearful hearts into fearless witnesses of God’s steadfast presence.

    I was a long way from home—traveling through Baluchistan, that barren stretch between Pakistan and Iran. The desert seemed endless, the wind dry as powder. By the time evening fell, I had found what looked like a safe spot to sleep: the flat roof of a little white-washed mosque. The stars were so ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Be Ye Steadfast, Unmovable, Always Abounding PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 274 views

    Faithful, unseen service and prayer in everyday life have eternal significance, as God values and uses every act of obedience for His lasting purposes.

    Some of us come in today with calloused hands and tired hearts. You’ve folded laundry at midnight, sat beside hospital beds, raised kids and grandkids, held a flashlight while someone else turned the wrench. You’ve prayed through storms and sung through tears. And maybe, just maybe, you’ve ...read more

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    A Desperate Cry For Help PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 118 views

    God places us where we are for a purpose, offering courage and guidance in uncertain times when we seek Him with prayerful trust and obedience.

    Good morning, friends. I’m glad you’re here. Some of us arrive today with a quiet ache, some with a smile that’s doing its best to hold steady, and some with a burden that feels bigger than our own strength. You are seen. You are welcome. And you are not alone. Have you ever felt cornered by a ...read more

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