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  • Joe Rowland avatar

    Asking And Believing

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 29, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,889 views

    Joash’s actions, blessed by Elisha, released the power of God on behalf of Israel. This was an act of obedience, which affected the destiny of an entire nation. Victory or defeat, survival or slaughter, was determined by this apparent silly action.

    Asking And Believing 2 Kings 13:14-17 14 Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. 15 And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 3 - The Secrets To Overcoming Want Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 3, 2024
     | 712 views

    The story of the Prodigal Son will teach us many lesson on what we should avoid, and what we should value in order to continue in the place of abundance, and not end up in want.

    We continue our meditation on 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) There is power in the word of God, and we must allow God’s word to be actualized in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    We Stand On Guard For Thee!

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,128 views

    The seed of all actions and behaviour are born in the mind and it is the birth of these thoughts that give permission to our deeds and choices. If we can guard the mind, claiming the capacities of intellect for God, there is nothing that can defeat us!

    Title is taken from our National Anthem – e.g. we’ll stand on guard for Canada! I’ve borrowed the line in reference to our pledged allegiance to guard our minds for God. Our minds belong to him; our bodies belong to him; the seed of all actions and behaviour are born in the mind and it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Fear Makes The Giant Grow Larger... 2 Parts

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014
     | 7,112 views

    I do this lesson in two parts... Chronic fear? Fear breeds fear? What causes fear? How can we defeat fear? The more you listen to Goliath the greater he grows.

    FEAR MAKES THE GIANT larger: FEAR KILLS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is at least a two part lesson. TEXT: 1 Samuel 17:16 And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days. KJV 2 Tim. 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jamie Wright avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 18,941 views

    It is essential for believer’s to pray. The reason many Christians quit and give up is because of the lack of prayer.

    Prayer Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC *December 01, 2004 1. Purpose of Prayer … one of His disciples said to Him, ’Lord, teach us to pray . . .’ -Luke 11:1 Prayer is not a normal part of the life of the natural man. We hear it said that a person’s life will suffer if he doesn’t pray, but I question ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 421 ratings
     | 184,855 views

    When Jesus announced I AM the Bread of Life, people walked out on Him for 3 reasons.

    I AM series #1 I AM the Bread of Life John 6 INTRODUCTION: Ever since I first saw those beautiful stained glass projects on our sanctuary walls, I have wanted to take a closer look at the I AM statements of Jesus Christ. In fact, I wish we could commission that same stained glass crew to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lindsey Mann avatar

    David And Michal

    Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Oct 22, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,854 views

    Michal is most maligned for her criticism of David whne she had very good reasons to be bitter ..

    David and Michal Is it time to denigrate Michal again? There have been numberless messages and even some songs written about how Michal was so critical of the great King David when he worshipped God. She was just a cantankerous old woman who was filled with bitterness and it cost her the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Utilize Your Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,576 views

    1. Know that our freedom in Christ is given not for selfish reasons, but to through love to serve one another.

    1. Know that our freedom in Christ is given not for selfish reasons, but to through love to serve one another. Paul had to remind the carnal Galatians of this fact when he wrote, "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Why Aren't There More Soul Winners?

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,697 views

    The real reason we don’t see more soul winners is a lack of concern for broken people.

    The world is still mostly unreached & unsaved after more than 2000 years of Christianity. 1.) World population in nearing five billion, most have never heard the gospel. [Amazing – USA] [Six billion 2001] 2.) Another amazing fact: Most believers will never win a soul! (approx. 95% ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Salmon avatar

    Jesus & Melchizedek Series

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,626 views

    This sermon explores Jesus’ connection with Melchizedeka and concludes that since Jesus is like Melchizedek, there is no reason not to submit to him.

    Jesus & Melchizedek Hebrews 7 (Text read: 7:26-28) SICC 8/11/02 (Morning) INTRODUCTION: It happened many years before God had even created a nation out of His people. His people were still a gleam in the eye of an aging man named Abram and his wife Sarai. Abram’s nephew Lot was taken captive by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Empowering Confidence In Others Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,123 views

    Three reasons why God wants every follower of Jesus Christ to be empowered with the confidence to minister to others.

    Do you know what a paradigm shift is? A paradigm shift occurs when our most fundamental assumptions are shaken, resulting in an entirely new way of looking at things. When people realized that the universe revolved around the sun instead of the earth, that was a paradigm shift. Everything we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Hiles avatar

    Are We Blind Too?

    Contributed by Larry Hiles on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 394 ratings
     | 43,849 views

    4 Reasons That Believers Can Be Blind! 1. Judgment 2. Skepticism 3. Tradition 4. Fear

    Are We Blind? John 9 June 6, 2004 The 1964 Philadelphia Phillies will always be known as the team that suffered one of the great collapses in sports history. They let a huge division lead slip away by losing ten games in a row at the end of the season. Despite the collapse, the Phillies season ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Harvey avatar

    The Thanksgiving Struggle

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,176 views

    One of the reasons we have a hard time being thankful is that we are focused on our own needs.

    “The Thanksgiving Struggle” November 18, 2007 Me: I have begun reading a book called, “The Royal Way of the Cross” by Francois Fenelon. Fenelon is best known for writing about how we love ourselves more than we love God and how we need to learn selfless love and not selfish love. Out of some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Honoring Our Veterans

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,269 views

    Today, we want to honor and salute our armed service veterans and there are many reasons for doing this.

    INTRO.- ILL.- All Soldiers Are Heroes by Christel Ables. I am new to the army. I have only been in for a little over a year. I come from a long line of soldiers. My father, Robert Ables is an Iraqi veteran. I found out a month ago that I will be going as well in just a few months. I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Going Out Of Your Way For Christ Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,015 views

    Discover the reason why missionaries and other Christian workers go out of their way to follow Jesus Christ.

    Introduction: Have you ever had a disagreement with someone over a sandwich? I have! My disagreement was with Judy (my wife). I met Judy when I was in seminary. When we first started dating this disagreement occurred. On this particular afternoon Judy had to work and I was off. She worked as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist