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  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    Holy Rebellion

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,948 views

    The apostles of old had cause to report some people to God: They said, “O Lord, behold their threatening.” Many of us reading this message have been threatened in the past, while some are now living under the threat of their enemies. What a big insult to

    HOLY REBELLION Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, this week, we are considering a message entitled, “Holy Rebellion.” Sometime ago, a relative of mine brought a girl who had just arrived from the village to my house. The first night, she talked throughout in her sleep. I got angry in my spirit that day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fan Or Follower?

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,120 views

    There is a big difference between a fan of God and someone who is a true follower. Which are you?

    Fan or follower? Mark 10:17-22 Last week a tragedy struck Washington D.C. when one of the metro rail trains crashed into another train. That accident really struck me in an emotional way because I was just on those trains one month ago. While reading about the accident the thought, “that could ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "The Great Forgiver"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,599 views

    Jesus has the power to heal and the authority to forgive. But why did He forgive first?

    "One day He was teaching; and there were some Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem; and the power of the Lord was present for Him to perform healing. And some men were carrying on a bed a man who was paralyzed; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Friend Of The Shut Out Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,672 views

    We are not shut out: Jesus includes us by giving us knowledge, by giving us a place in His mission, and by paying the price to see that we are included in the Kingdom.

    A number of years ago I saw a very provocative poster. It was a depiction of the doors of Washington. Nothing more than a series of doors, arranged in rows on the poster, probably twenty or twenty-five, all photographs of various doors in this city. Some of them were beautifully simple doorways ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing Is Half The Battle Series

    Contributed by Rick George on Oct 29, 2009
     | 4,523 views

    If we want to make it through the spiritual battle we face every day, then we need to know who our enemy truly is.

    Remember the cartoon series, Peanuts? In one of the scenes, Linus and Charlie Brown are walking along and chatting with one another. Linus says, “I don’t like to face problems head on. I think the best way to solve problems is to avoid them. In fact, this is a distinct philosophy of mine. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take A Risk Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,986 views

    As we consider the risks in following Christ, we need to acknowledge that He is the Christ headed for the cross; therefore, it will cost to follow Him, but the risk is worth it, because being with Christ is the only way to live!

    A man named Fred inherited a huge land grant, but the will provided that he could choose land in either Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. Unhappily, if he had chosen Chile, he would have received his inheritance in land on which they had recently discovered uranium, gold and silver. But he chose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    His Mission Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 18,172 views

    Eight sermons that deal with eight unique characteristics of Jesus. Got the idea from Joe Causey.

    “Eight Unique Characteristics of Jesus Christ” “His Mission” Luke 4:14-30 Sometimes our words can get us into trouble. A man who smelled like a brewery flopped on a seat at a bus stop next to a priest. The man’s shirt was stained, clothes messy, and a half empty bottle of wine was sticking out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Commitment To God Or A Commitment That Is True To God

    Contributed by Bartholomew Riggins on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 27,368 views

    God will fulfill the desires of those who fear him. God wants to be near to those who publishes his name both in prayer and good news sharing. God will preserve those who love him through obedience.

    We greet you this afternoon praising God from whom all blessings are always flowing. We stand before you in the Name of Jesus Christ, the name that is above all names. I now invite your attention for a short while this afternoon from the book of Psalm chapter 145 and verses 18-20. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Vision For Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,058 views

    The first step in a vision for Church Growth is a vital prayer life among its members.

    “The Vision of Passionate Prayer” Acts 1:12-14 Acts 4:29-33 Hebrews 4:15-16 Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, Florida in the summer of 1974. Disneyland in Anaheim, California had been in operation already for almost 20 years. Disney was a 47 year old man, already a successful film ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vision Of Wonderful Worship Series

    Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,744 views

    This sermon seeks to lay a proper foundation for biblical worship that is wonderful to Jesus, not necessarily to us.

    “The Vision of Wonderful Worship” John 4:9-26 A paramedic was asked on a local Dallas TV talk-show program: “What was your most unusual and challenging 911 call?” “Recently,” the paramedic began, “we got a call from that big white church on 11th and Walnut. A frantic usher was very concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obtaining The Double Portion

    Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,511 views

    How to receive power from God and allow His Spirit to work through us

    OBTAINING THE DOUBLE PORTION 2 Kings 2:1-14 1. And it came to pass, when the Lord was about to take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2. Then Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here, please, for the Lord has sent me on to Bethel.’’ And Elisha said, "As ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Spend Less Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,917 views

    If we want this Christmas season to be different, we must learn the secret of contentment.

    Advent Conspiracy: Spend Less 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 Rev. Brian Bill 12/6/09 Note: The idea for this series and some content comes from a book by Rick McKinley, Chris Seay, and Greg Holder called, “Advent Conspiracy: Can Christmas Still Change the World?” When I was growing up, I always waited ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Worship Fully Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,872 views

    Looks at how the people from the first advent worshipped the Lord and how we can learn to worship fully

    Worship Fully Joseph worshipped through Obedience Mary Worshipped through Submission The Magi worshipped through Sacrifice Series introduction Slide Good morning. December is upon us and it is often about this time that the craziness of the holiday season begins in full. Shopping has begun ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rolland Bouchard avatar

    Introduction: The Battle For The Better Babel Series

    Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,001 views

    Introduction to a series of lessons on the church and the struggles it is facing in this post modern world. An indepth look at an image of the church found in Genesis 11, the Tower of Babel.

    THE CHURCH INTRODUCTION Where do I begin? In a world of scattered thoughts, beliefs and values, it is hard to find a green light to “Go” on! I want to talk about so many items concerning the church, yet which topic has merit and which does not? Which topic is the best use of your time? In recent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Money According To God, Prt. 2 Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2010
     | 2,933 views

    Third and final in the series Your Money Is Your Life, Dave finishes up what he began two weeks earlier, listing differences between how human beings think of money and how God seems to think of it.

    Money According to God, prt. 2 Series: Your Money Is Your Life, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers November 29, 2009 Two weeks ago I shared with you that there are 2,650 verses in the Bible that talk about money and possessions, and spent a little time going through them with you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist