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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Ultimate Powers Of Love And Evil Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012
     | 3,750 views

    The ultimate powers of love and evil were at work in Jesus' ministry.

    The Ultimate Powers of Love and Evil Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – January 30, 2011 Intro If you have been following this season of professional football… then you feel the moment that last Sunday led to… at the conclusion of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Claiming Our Inheritance

    Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016
     | 11,970 views

    This message uses the story of Caleb to show how Christians can claim their inheritance in the Lord. Caleb had a different spirit and that's why he succeeded where others failed.

    “Claiming Our Inheritance” (Eph 1:13-14 NIV) And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, {14} who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Matter Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 6, 2016
     | 15,129 views

    The first message in a series on the life of David.

    1 Samuel 16:1-13 KJV And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. [2] And Samuel said, How can I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Psalm 19 - The Glory Of God In Creation And In His Word Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 13, 2016
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     | 21,790 views

    Psalm 19 shows us how powerful that creation is but it also shows the Word is supremely more glorious.

    THE GLORY OF GOD IN CREATION AND IN HIS WORD TEXT: Psalm 19:1-14 Psalms 19:1-14 (KJV) To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. [2] Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. [3] There ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pig Pens, Prodigals And Party Poopers

    Contributed by Phillip Holbrook on Sep 12, 2017
     | 10,281 views

    An expository study of the Parable of the Prodigal Son

    Text: Luke 15:11-32 Introduction 1. ILLUS: I preached a revival at Second Baptist Church of Ashland, KY some years ago. I went alone and I traveled by plane. I started in Tallahassee, FL, flew to Atlanta International and then to Huntington, WV. The airport in Huntington is a frightening one. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    How To Face Your Giants Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016
     | 13,024 views

    David simply a man who believes God for the impossible. He faces giants like everyone of us does everyday. But David trusted God with the impossible and faith brought out the best out of him. Attributes in private now became public. We are giant killers.

    Series: David - A Man After God¡¦s Own Heart: Part 4: How To Face Your Giants (1, 2, 3) 1 Samuel 17: 40 And David took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Quit Prancing Around Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 21, 2012
     | 4,454 views

    Are you doing your spiritual disciplines for the pat on the back? Giving to the needy, praying, and fasting is to be done in secret not so all can see your spiritual works of righteousness. It’s about giving not getting! It’s about God getting the glory n

    Series: Cliff Hangers Introduction: These teachings were risky, some would even say very dangerous, they would be teachings that would be opposite of what the religious leaders of the day were teaching, and they would become points of dissension and points of exhilaration. Some people would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,736 views

    God looks into the heart of a man because that is where character is found.

    1 Samuel 16:1-13 KJV And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. [2] And Samuel said, How can I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Capitalize On Your Borrowed Time

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 24, 2016
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     | 17,809 views

    Through all the ups and downs, mountains and valleys, joys and sorrows, victories and defeats, good days and bad days, God has blessed us to see one more year. Many people died this year. We are alive. We have all the reasons to say "Hallelujah & Amen."

    “CAPITALIZE ON YOUR BORROWED TIME” LUKE 13:1-9: 1 There were present at that season some that told Jesus of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Real Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,970 views

    If we want real reconciliation and healing in our broken relationships, then we must confess our own sins to one another; we must forgive those who sinned against us; but none of that is possible until we truly believe that God is in control.

    Stewart Ruch, a pastor in Wheaton, Illinois, talks about the “huge gap” between the ideal and the real in our everyday lives, using a family outing as an example. You see, every fall his family likes to go apple picking. Now, for the Ruch family, the ideal day for apple picking is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Faces Of Christmas, Faith Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,093 views

    The lesson we learn from Mary is that God honors humble faith and surrendar.

    THE FACES OF CHRISTMAS FAITH Luke 1:26-38 ‘For no word from God will ever fail.” INTRODUCTION Christmas is a time of FAITH. Nowhere is this truth seen than in how Mary responded to the news that God had chosen her to be the mother of the Son of God. We see the wonder and the wisdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Conflict Management In Your Marriage Series

    Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018
     | 4,980 views

    We reduce destructive marital conflict when we identify and address the source of desperation that drives it.

    OPENING SENTENCE: Vaunda had an aunt who had been married for over forty years to the same man before he passed away long before her. INTRODUCTION: When they were both alive Vaunda and I would travel south to visit with them in Monterey, California and they were always very welcoming and enjoyable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    (Study No. 1) John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 29, 2020
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     | 5,529 views

    John the Baptist is the first soul-winner of whom we read in the New Testament. He was a pioneer in every sense of the word. He prepared the way for the Lord (Luke 3:4),

    Soul winners in the New Testament (Study No. 1) John the Baptist John 1:19-37 We begin a new series on New Testament soul-winners .With these studies we hope to form a composite picture of the way in which we can all engage in this great task of bringing others to the Lord Jesus Christ. John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Letter To The Church In Smyrna

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 20, 2020
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     | 5,109 views

    The church poor by wordly standards but rich by heavenly standards.

    Letter to the church in Smyrna Rev. 2: 8-11 The Book of Revelation is an example of apocalyptic literature, a type of Jewish-Christian writing that flourished especially between 250 BC and 150 AD. The chief example in the Old Testament is Daniel 7-12. This type of literature communicates about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Prayer For The Congregation Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 31, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,411 views

    This message examines Paul's prayer for the Philippians in 1:3-11 identifying major elements in the prayer that we can emulate. Paul prays with (1) thanksgiving (2) confidence (3) passion and (4) purpose.

    We have begun a study of Philippians. Last week we dealt with the history of this church as recorded in Acts 16. God has sovereignly chosen to give us a lot of information about the founding of the church at Philippi. All of that is helpful in our interpretation of this letter. In that message we ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic