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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Keys To Finding Spiritual Power

    Contributed by David Dewitt on May 17, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,039 views

    One of the greatest ways to discover spiritual power is to fast and pray

    Keys to Finding Spiritual Power Esther 4:11-17 February 22, 2004 Introduction The Teens are doing a fund raiser called the 30 Hour Famine to raise money for famine relief in other parts of the world. They will be giving up food for 30 hours and will only be allowed to drink water. The purpose is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Chasing The Stable-Boy Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,122 views

    Instead of following after the "power and prestige of the world" how about following the humility of Christ?

    I visited with an incensed high school student last week. Apparently her father had decided they weren’t going to get a Christmas tree or put up any of the other usually seasonal decorations. Instead they would have “Birthday” balloons and a birthday cake. And the presents would be arranged around ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Declaration Of Dependence

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 6,882 views

    Learning to seek first the Kingdom of God and trusting God to meet our needs as he has promised.

    A young woman brought her fiancee to meet her parents. After dinner, her father asked the young man into his study for a chat. "So, what are your plans?" he began. "I’m a theology scholar," the young man replied. "Admirable!" the father said, "But what will you do to provide a nice home for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Christian Goes To School Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,467 views

    Part 13 in a Sermon Series oon the 119th Psalm

    When the Christian Goes to School Part 13 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: June 8, 2003 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119:97-104 Introduction In the last few weeks our family, like many others in our community have been caught up in High School graduation. It brings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's That Smell?"

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,108 views

    We live in a rotting world, and yet our response should not be to run and hide. We have the gospel cure that the world needs.

    Passage: 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Intro: tracking dogs (article in www.advancek9sar.com) Il) humans have 5 million sensory cells in our nose. Dogs have between 125-220 million 1. dogs smell this, faintly at first, and then zero in on location as scent intensifies! 2. because the closer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    3 Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,306 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 3:8

    Text: 1 Peter 3:8 Title: Three Marks of a Healthy Church Date/Place: LSCC, 11/13/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: contrast the Andrea Yates case (postpartum psychosis) that was granted a new trial this week versus the moment of heroism at the Campbell County HS by three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prodigal Father- Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Wilkinson on Feb 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,802 views

    God is reckless in his love for you. When Christ cried out from the cross God did not answer because he chose you. I don’t know what kind of a father you had in the past. I know the father you can have now.

    The Prodigal Father- Amazing Grace We begin a series on Grace. I recommend the book what’s so amazing about grace by Philip Yancey. The first lesson is on the prodigal Father. I use the word prodigal in describing the father because prodigal means reckless. A prodigal does what he wants. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are You Going To Choose?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,840 views

    Communion Meditation for Sunday, November 4, 2007

    Slide 1 Last week I said that we never give up the ability to choose; that it is always present in every life circumstance. Now granted there are times in a person’s life and some of us have experienced this, when a loved one has been incapacitated and someone else, usually a designated person, has ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Man's Relationship With The Environment

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,880 views

    There is alot of discussion, today, about Man’s proper relationship to the environment. This is a study of some truths found in God’s Word that might help us formulate a godly viewpoint on Man’s relationship to Nature.

    Man and Nature Since the 1960s, there has been a lot of controversy as to Man’s relationship to the environment and nature. There has grown a movement that seeks to place the value of the environment above the needs of Man. This is a reaction on the part of some to those who exploit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Would Jesus Say To A Backslidden Christian? Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,501 views

    Jesus writes a letter to the church at Ephesus, revealing their backslidden heart and prescribing a cure.

    1. Illus. of Robert Robinson • Wrote, “Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing” when he was 23. • Third stanza contains the line, “prone to wander, Lord I feel it, prone to leave the God I love.” Proved prophetic for Robert Robinson, who grew cold and indifferent, abandoned any pretext of living for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fully Devoted Disciple

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,410 views

    This message was given at memorial service for a long-time member of the Willow Vale Community Church.

    Virgil Lorenz – A Fully Devoted Disciple Memorial Service December 9, 2006 When I reflected on the life and family of Virgil Lorenz there were several scriptures that came to my mind. For the past nine years I have served as Virgil’s pastor and believe that Virgil modeled what a fully devoted ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Messenger Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,097 views

    The second sermon for Advent 2008. Reflecting on the Peace that can only be received through a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

    Messenger of Peace Mark 1:1-8 Intro Advent is the season of preparation for the coming of Christ. We remember when Christ was born in this time of the year. It is more symbolic than literal. When I was considering these 4 weeks before Christmas I began to think of preparation for when someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Obedience Of Faith Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 5, 2008
     | 3,871 views

    Faith, obedience and patient acceptance of suffering can attract others to the Gospel.

    “If it is you calling, Lord, bid me come to you.” We have all been called by Jesus–usually in a tiny, whispering sound, barely audible above the roar and clamor of our lives. That is why we must take time every day to pray, to listen in silence to the Walker on the waters. But we can’t ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Pursuing Purity Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jul 1, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,028 views

    The blessedness – the joy and the extreme happiness of the pure in heart, comes from a deep love for God.

    PURSUING PURITY Matthew 5:8 BE PERFECT SERIES The blessedness – the joy and the extreme happiness of the pure in heart, comes from a deep love for God. Holiness Misunderstood 1. Boring 2. Impossible 3. Not really necessary 4. Critical attitude "Happy are pure in heart; they will see God!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Renovations: More Than Skin Deep Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 8, 2009
     | 5,009 views

    A 5 week series on the book of Philippians that parallels a renovation project in the church. This message deals with the beginning of installation putting in the new.

    Renovations: Making it New Again Pt 2 – More than Skin Deep Philippians 2:1-18 We started last week talking about renovations. The definition of the word is simple: 1. To restore to an earlier condition, as by repairing or remodeling. 2. To impart new vigor; to revive. How many of you believe that ...read more

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