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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Peter! Wake Up!

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 31, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,742 views

    In the 12th chapter of Acts we see the deliverance of Peter from the hand of Herod. It is an amazing deliverance. James is executed and Peter delivered. Both were ready to die. Shouldn't we be as well?

    Acts 12:1-19 (As people look up this Scripture briefly explain the first phrase in the first verse ...) The first verse says, “It was about this time …” The events leading up to Chapter 12 Stephen is martyred Great persecution breaks out Believers are scattered ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Signs Of Life: Hill Blocks View Series

    Contributed by David Simpson on Sep 1, 2016
     | 5,501 views

    There are road signs everywhere we go. This sermon ties in a spiritual meaning with a subdivision road sign. Sometimes an obstacle, or hill, blocks a clear view of God's work in our lives.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 28, 2016 David Simpson Sermon Series: Signs of Life Sign: HILL BLOCKS VIEW 2 Corinthians 4:4; Psalm 40:12; 2 KINGS 6:17 I noticed a yield sign this past week and thought of a classic hymn: “Yield Not to Temptation.” So, I decided, for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 3, 2016
    based on 14 ratings
     | 61,665 views

    This is a subject many Christians would rather avoid (But we are in a Spiritual battle so we might as well admit it and learn how to fight) Our victory exists in only one place and that's the realm of the Spirit.

    Exodus 17:8-13 Have you ever felt like life is throwing at you everything but the kitchen sink, and then (pow here comes the kitchen sink)? It feels like your theme song is (when it rains it pours) and nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen? Let me take it a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Protective Clothing Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,529 views

    Only the armor of God can prevail against the great lie that there is no truth outside our own experience.

    I've spent a good part of this week since coming back on vacation catching up on the mail - sorting things, answering letters and reading. I subscribe to a lot of publications; probably about half are directly related to religious issues; the rest are mostly news or public policy oriented. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prayer Keys - Not Doubting Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 30, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,691 views

    Time for a true confession. Mine won’t compete with celebrity scandals on TV or show up on papers at the checkout line. I confess that I struggle with doubt. I struggle with the thought that it is possible to not doubt. Doubting seems so natural.

    Prayer Keys - Not Doubting “But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.” James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fruit-Full Marriage: Goodness Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 4, 2011
     | 3,728 views

    The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship.

    A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: GOODNESS GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship. GALATIANS 5:13-26 13 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Matthew 25:31-46 #5 ~ Prophcey ~people Born In The Kingdom~

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,076 views

    Have you ever thought about who the people will be and where do they come from that populates the earth during the 1000 year reign of King Jesus? Some of you have I'm sure but there's others that have never considered it one way or another, so today

    Matthew 25:31-46 #5 ~ PROPHCEY ~PEOPLE BORN IN THE KINGDOM~ 7-16-11 Today Lord willing we'll continue our thought to do with prophecy, let me remind us that both Matthew 24:& 25: are prophetic chapters. Have you ever thought about who the people will be and where do they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But They Wont Remember Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 12, 2011
     | 4,024 views

    We baptize infants because it reminds us of the assurances of God.

    “Between the Lines: But They Won’t Remember” Romans 6:1-14 My original series from Romans did not include a sermon from Romans 6. I was going to save this chapter for a future baptismal service. But in recent months I have been involved in several important conversations about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Spirit Clearly Says Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 45 ratings
     | 23,319 views

    1- The Spirit says some will abandon the faith 2- The Spirit says some will follow deception 3- The Spirit says some will forbid good

    INTRO.- ILL.- Truth In Politics. It was election time and a politician decided to go out to the local reservation and try to get the Native American vote. They were all assembled in the Council Hall to hear the speech. The politician had worked up to his finale, and the crowd was getting more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Adam’s Family Treasures Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,952 views

    There is an answer to our family problems of sin and death. What Adam messed up so badly, Jesus fixed for all who put their trust in Him! We don’t have to stay messed up! God wants to restore us to be the people He created us to be.

    Adam’s Family Treasures Romans 5:12-21 Intro: Think for a moment about different people who have influenced your life. You might be thinking of parents or other family members. You might be thinking about a teacher, coach, friend, or someone else who had an impact on who you are today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do You Have The Spirit? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,447 views

    The natural man cannot receive the things of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit is needed today.

    Do you have the Spirit? Part 2 JCC 25.04.10 am Read 1 Cor 2:9-16 Key Verse: V 14 Human intellect cannot understand the things of the Spirit The theologians have a term for the human nature, ‘The Adamic nature’ Paul in another place refers to the natural man as the old man or the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Don't Understand Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 26, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,189 views

    This message deals with the Sovereignty of God and the place of faith in living for Him when things don't seem to be going the way we feel they should.

    WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON? A SERIES FROM HABAKKUK God, I Don’t Understand Habakkuk 1:2-11 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you watched the news lately? It would seem that things are in terrible shape. 1. Our society is in terrible shape a. Greedy mortgage companies have put our economy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Fisher avatar

    Jesus Expects ... Belief

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Apr 28, 2010
     | 3,995 views

    Jesus expects many things for his disciples, but mainly that they believe without seeing

    Introduction There are many things in this passage that we can see Jesus expects for his followers from the things that he says in this passage. “Peace to be with you” It's a greeting, but it is also something that Jesus expects for his followers. “I am sending you” He ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Dealing With Difficult People Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 22,267 views

    Daivd shows us how to deal with difficult people as we see how he deals with Saul.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever had a person in your life that was difficult to impossible to deal with? • WE have heard of the diva athletes and entertainers who are almost impossible to deal with. WE have seen some athletes who have figuratively blown up locker ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Storm, Sleep, And Sacrifice

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,708 views

    New Year's Day 1989: Jonah, running from his responsibility, fell asleep. It might have been the sleep of a rationalized conscience; or depression. But a greater than Jonah is here, Christ, who can heal both conscience and soul.

    It's not easy to stay out of the storms, no matter what escape you plan. It's just not easy to keep from getting rained on and buffeted around when the storm is coming, no matter what means you use to take shelter. This week, on the afternoon of the sudden squall, I had gone home to attend to my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist