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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    The Pathway To A Greater Anointing Of God’s Power Is Death To Self

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 29, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,597 views

    The path to supernatural power goes through the Cross

    Death is inevitable for all life on earth. The Bible speaks of death as both physical and spiritual. The first recorded physical death of a human was Abel, who was murdered by his brother Cain (Genesis 4:8). However, death itself, in both the physical and spiritual sense, is first mentioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dwelling In God's River City

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,345 views

    We might call this the Hymn of Defense and Deliverance of God’s River City.

    Biblical Text: Psalm 46:4-7 “There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Elijah In The Conflict Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,438 views

    Elijah encounters Obadiah and confronts him about his allegiance to a pagan king

    Those who come on Sunday morning love the church. Those who come on Sunday evening love the pastor. Those who come to prayer meeting love the Lord. And those who come on a long week-end love everybody. Elijah in the conflict I Kings 18:1-19 So far we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Grows Us Through Struggles Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,059 views

    This difficult passage points us toward who we are in Christ and how He grows us.

    HOW GOD GROWS US THROUGH STRUGGLES: 1. AN EASY LIFE? God does not take away our struggles, though He does ensure they don’t overwhelm us. - 2 Corinthians 4:8-9. - In verses 8-9, Paul shares four statements that we’d rather not hear. They speak clearly to an uncomfortable truth: God’s goal is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Just One Hair's Breath Away From This Side Of Crazy"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 19, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,535 views

    A winning team needs a good defense and a good offense. Shammah and Benaniah illustrate defense and offense. They both were just one hair’s breathe away from this side of crazy! How about you?

    Title: “Just One Hair’s Breathe this Side of Crazy!” Introduction: David is nearing the end of his life. He has become the mighty king of Israel. From his humble beginning as a shepherd, he had risen to be become the greatest king in the land. In this chapter, credit is given where credit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fully Yielding To Christ Gives Power Over Satan, Sin And Self

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 8, 2022
     | 3,461 views

    Christ won the victory at Calvary and gave it unto us. We can be sure and certain that sin’s power is broken because Christ’s victory was complete. Every believer must realize that sin’s power is broken, and we are free.

    Sermon – “Fully Yielding To Christ Gives Power Over Satan, Sin and Self” Scripture Lesson - Romans 6:9-14 “We are sure of this because Christ was raised from the dead, and he will never die again. Death no longer has any power over him.10 When he died, he died once to break the power of sin. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's Really Me, Really

    Contributed by Roy Probus on May 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,682 views

    We must first love ourselves before we can love others. Looking at our friends should help us define who we are but not at the expense of ourselves.

    Nornan, what a mess. Jim burns tells a story of a friend of his named Norman. Some of you know someone like him. Norman was the type of person to change fads and friends very quickly. During his high school years, Norman was a: i. Surfer ii. Punk rocker iii. Football team manager iv. Cross ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,030 views

    Jacob Wrestles With God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Genesis chapter 32 verses 22-32. Ill: • James Whistler, the Victorian artist, • Showed scant respect for the hierarchy of any profession. • When his poodle fell ill with a throat infection, • The artist sent immediately for the country’s leading ear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    What To Do When Depressed Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 19, 2015
     | 9,473 views

    Many times, we have difficulty serving the Lord when we are emotionally depressed and we don't know what to do. In this message, we will discuss the causes and the cures for depression basing from Joshua's experiences in the defeat from Ai.

    WHAT TO DO WHEN DEPRESSED SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 7:1-6 (NIV) "But the Israelites were unfaithful in regard to the devoted things[a]; Achanson of Karmi, the son of Zimri,[b] the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them. So the Lord’s anger burned against Israel. 2 Now Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Am I Worth? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,648 views

    We live in a culture where the price tags have been switched. So how do we know what we're worth?

    “Getting A Clue: What Am I Worth?” Eph. 1:1-14 The Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard told a story of thieves who broke into a jewelry store but didn't steal anything; they simply rearranged the price tags. The next morning, the expensive jewelry was sold as junk, and the junk ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Anger? Infantile Narsissim

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2014
     | 3,986 views

    To be mature we have to learn to control our emotions... David asks the Lord to show him and correct him. Hold us accountable? Identify perpetual babyhood?

    INFANTILE NARCISSISM...AM I IN A VICE-GRIP... MATURITY MASTERS EMOTIONS... DOES THIS CONTROL ME OR DO I CONTROL IT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinger@aol.com I. HAVE YOU EVER REALLY IDENTIFIED THE LIGHTNING RODS THAT MOCK YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES? FEW SEEK THE REVELATION OF CORRECTABLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    We Are Not Our Own

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,121 views

    Our call is to follow and obey Jesus, no matter the circumstances.

    We Are Not Our Own October 21, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our call is to follow and obey Jesus, no matter the circumstances. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 15:19-23 Supplemental Passage: For not one of us lives for himself, and not one dies for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “diotrephes & Demetrius – A Cantankerous & A Consistent Christian” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 26, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,276 views

    John contrasts a God centered Christian with a self centered Christian.

    In the book of Third John, we read a tale of three Christians - Gaius, who John commended; Diotrephes, who John saw as cantankerous; and Demetrius, who John cited as being consistent in His walk with Christ. Last time we considered what John has to say about Gaius - a commendable Christian. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    The Call Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jun 16, 2025
     | 310 views

    While Jesus announces for the first time to his disciples his call to the cross, He calls us to confess who he is and calls us to live a crucified life.

    I would guess that we are probably similar in that we get so many unwanted calls each day. Somehow, I’ve been getting calls for some group who says they can get me on Social Security Disability. Other times I’ve been on the list for VA loans - except I’m not a veteran. I’ve received calls for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    At Least I Am Not That

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2024
     | 796 views

    This message is about self-righteousness and how Christians can easily fall into this attitude when we stand in judgment of others.

    At Least I Am Not That! Scripture: Luke 18:9-14; Romans 10:3; Proverbs 26:12 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “At Least I Am Not That” and it is a message about being self-righteous. To ensure we are all on the same page, I want to give you the definition of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational