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  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    Strip Down To Run Effectively For The Crown!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 29, 2014
     | 10,578 views

    It's necessary for us to get rid of spiritual clutter and place ourselves to effectively function in glorifying God!

    (Getting rid of Spiritual Clutter and placing ourselves for effective Christ-glorifying work!) Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Extraordinary Faith Extravagent Blessing

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 8, 2011
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     | 12,114 views

    Extraordinary faith plus essential focus results in extravagant blessing

    EXTRAORDINARY FAITH, EXTRAVEGANT BLESSING Joshua 14:6-15; 15:13-19 (ESV) Preached by Rev. Ralph Juthman at LPC August 21, 2011 INTRODUCTION Caleb was a person of extraordinary faith WHO RECEIVED AN EXTRAVAGENT BLESSING.. Nothing could deter, discourage, or intimidate him. There is not much ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Covenant Relationship Series

    Contributed by West Garner on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,130 views

    Exodus 24 describes the covenant relationship that God has with His people.

    One of the saddest things about the world we live in today is the integrity of men & women. It seems people have no problem breaking their word if it helps them. Used to be a man was as good as his word or a man’s word was his bond but that is simply not the case anymore. B/c of that, today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Measure Of A Man

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 14, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,723 views

    Father's Day sermon.

    "The Measure of a Man" Psalms 128:1-6 Psalms 128:1 A Song of degrees. Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. 2 For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. 3 Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love - #4 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012
     | 5,447 views

    This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

    Love Authentic Christianity - #4 of 7 Jerry Watts John 13:34-35 * For the last several week we have been visiting, from the Bible, what it means to be an Authentic Christian. There are two reasons I have felt led to do this: 1) This world needs to see an Authentic Christian and be influenced by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Theology At Midnight

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 29, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,864 views

    We never really know how strong our relationship with God is until we face a severe trial. The darkest times -- our midnights --are the times when our faith is proven. Paul & Silas discovered God was enough at midnight.

    THEOLOGY AT MIDNIGHT Acts 16:22-32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: IF ONLY 4 WEEKS TO LIVE 1. A Bible study group was discussing the possibility of sudden death. The Group Leader asked, "What would you do if you knew you only had 4 weeks of life remaining before your death, and your Judgment Day?" 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God’s People Must Prevail

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 7,363 views

    God’s People Must Prevail

    God’s People Must Prevail - Neh Ch 4:7- 23 1) Prevail Over Derision - 4:1-6 a) The Feebleness of The People - 4:1,2 b) The Futility of Their Task - 4:2 c) The Foolishness of Their Faith - 4:2 d) The Frailty of Their Work - 4:3 e) The Fulfillment of Their Actions - 4:6 So built we the wall; ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Why Be Thankful?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 25, 2015
     | 9,763 views

    The Psalmist tells us of 5 things that he's thankful for and these are things we too should put at the top of our list!

    Why Be Thankful? Ps 103:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOT THANKFUL 1. Grandma was babysitting her four-year-old grandson, Sean, for the first time. At the supper table she asked Sean to “Thank God for our food.” Sean said, “No! I don’t want to!” 2. “Well, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lord Pardons According To Our Word

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015
     | 2,905 views

    To show that JESUS CHRIST in His relationship to and with us, values our opinions regarding whom to forgive and pardons.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? Yes. I have a lot. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS CHRIST in His relationship to and with us, values our opinions regarding whom to forgive and pardons. IV. TEXT: Numbers 14:20 (Amplified Bible) And the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,536 views

    Without the proper intake of water, your body will suffer greatly. The same can be said of your spiritual life if you don’t have a proper intake of righteousness.

    We’re in a series focusing on the (8) attitudes Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount we’re to have as His disciples. We are learning that each of these attitudes determines our altitude. Jesus offered these beatitudes to remind us that God isn’t focused on man’s outward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Palm Sunday Surprise Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 28, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,947 views

    The celebration of Palm Sunday has always been a bittersweet moment in the life of the Church: the palm branch represented victory, triumph and peace, but the people in the Palm Sunday Parade missed the distinct KIND of victory and peace demonstrated.

    The Palm Sunday Surprise Luke 19:41-44 The celebration of Palm Sunday has always been a bittersweet moment in the life of the Church: Symbolically the palm branch represented victory, triumph and peace, but the cries of the people in the Palm Sunday Jesus Parade missed the distinct KIND of victory ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Patience Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015
     | 7,017 views

    Patience will never be accomplished by human effort and self-control. It is only accomplished by GOD control...

    ”But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control; against such there is no law.” A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later … “Da-ad…” “What?” “I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Civil Wars - Pt. 1 - Skirmishes Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 8, 2015
     | 5,203 views

    Brother against brother. Father against son. Son against father. It was a war that was anything but “civil”. Wars are inevitable.What if we could learn to fight fair? What if we could wage civil wars?

    Civil Wars Pt. 1 - Skirmishes I. Introduction 4 years, 6 weeks and 3 days. By declaration it began in April of 1861 and the last shot was fired on June of 1865. It did not live up to its name. There was nothing civil about it. In fact, it remains the the most costly war in our history in regards ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Breaking Bad: Decisions

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 25, 2015
     | 5,640 views

    Samson's is a tragic story of bad decisions and their consequences.

    Walter White is the main character in the AMC series Breaking Bad. High school chemistry teacher turned drug king-pin of New Mexico. As the 5-season series begins, we learn that Walter has cancer, no money, not long to live and a pregnant wife. It’s easy to become sympathetic to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Signs Of The Holy Spirit's Presence In The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
     | 9,716 views

    Are there things that we can look for to indicate the presence of the Holy Spirit in the Church and are these visible to those who are not part of the church

    SIGNS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE CHURCH ACTS 2:41-47 LAST WEEK WE LEARNED ABOUT THE PROCLAMATION OF THE CHURCH AND ONE OF THE REASONS WHY WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD TO THE WORLD. TODAY WE ARE CONTINUING IN THAT THOUGHT BY BUILDING ON THE THOUGHT OF WHAT IS PROCLAIMED FROM THE GOSPEL AFTER A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist