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  • Ron Hicks avatar

    Living With The Strong Man

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Mar 9, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,483 views

    There is no greater influence in this world harder to resist, than that which appeals to the flesh.

    LIVING WITH THE STRONG MAN Rom 7:14-25 14 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. 15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. 16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. 17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Discerning Whether That "Open Door" Is From God

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,304 views

    This message looks at situations where we take something to be God’s hand when often there are other causes at work.

    Life Principle: Every “open door” doesn’t have God’s hand on the handle. - If you listen to testimonies, you’ll hear plenty of stories of “coincidences” that were divinely orchestrated. Someone just happens to be at the store at the right moment to share a witness. Someone just happens to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persistence In Prayer

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,221 views

    Persistence in our asking to God, and seeking his will.

    Matt 7:7-11 We are sorry to announce the passing of Mrs. Prayer Meeting. She died recently at the First Neglected Church on Ho-Hum Avenue. Born many years ago in the midst of a great revival, she was strong and healthy as a child, fed largely on testimony and Bible study she grew into world-wide ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Words To Live By

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,068 views

    God desires that we search Him for true wisdom.

    Proverbs 1:1-7 Words to Live By Wisdom is defined as the ability to use knowledge in the right way Ill - Pithy Proverbs for Today A skeptic is a person who, when he sees the handwriting on the wall, claims it’s a forgery. A successful marriage isn’t finding the right person -- it’s being the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Full Is Your Bucket Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,012 views

    How to be an encourager. Filling others buckets.

    Bucket Filling Hebrews 10:23-25 October 1 In Uniontown, Pennsylvania, a little league baseball coach was accused of offering an 8-year-old money to intentional throw pitches at his own teammate, so he couldn’t play in a baseball game. The 8 year old boy was supposed to bean an autistic teammate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Is A Battlefield

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,504 views

    Too many Christians believe it’s easier to pay off the bully than learn how to defeat him. Too many don’t even realize we are living on a battlefield not a playground!

    Life is a Battlefield Text: Ephesians 6:10-14 Introduction: A man wrote: "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons, but the instructor wanted $5 a lesson. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's New? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,998 views

    The Greatest Servant, The Lord Jesus Christ, Performs The Greatest Service By Making All Things New In The Hearts And Lives Of His People!

    Introduction: 1. Have You Ever Been Asked The Question: “What’s New?” Usually, The Person Asking You This Question Is Really Trying To Find Out How You Are Doing. But Sometimes, They Want To Find Out If Anything Fresh & Exciting Is Going On In Your Life! Or They Want To Know If Anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trip Is Over - What Now?

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,471 views

    A message presented at a mission trip report. The challenge is how will we get involved in God’s worldwide mission

    The Trip is over - What now? Gladstone Baptist Church – 22/1/06 am Well, I hope that you have enjoyed your whirl wind tour around Thailand with us. We had an amazing time as you can see and I don’t think any single member of the team came back the same. Today, I want to wrap up by asking the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Issues Of Life - Part One

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,922 views

    Tonight I want to talk to you about your heart. Let me to be your spiritual cardiologist for the next few moments.

    ISSUES OF LIFE - Part One - <Power Point available upon request> Text: Proverbs 4:20 thru 23 Prayer: We should always take care to listen carefully to God’s Word. The NIV says in verse 20 to “listen closely to my words.” I am impressed that the Lord wants to speak plainly to His people today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fasting For Spiritual Breakthroughs

    Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 254 ratings
     | 7,281 views

    Encouragement to get involved in the spiritual discipline of fasting.

    TEXT: Mark 9:17-29 INTRO: Jesus’ disciples were able to do many miraculous things by the authority they had in His Name but when they came to this demon-possessed man they couldn’t set him free. Jesus told them the reason they couldn’t set him free was because some spiritual breakthroughs only ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Happens When The Fire Of The Almighty Falls

    Contributed by Andrew Huson on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 14,463 views

    Four things that happened when the fire fell

    What Happens When The Fire Of The Almighty Falls 1 Kings 18:2; 21-41 State Title We need to be a church that is hungry for the fire of God -To often the church of JC we have become hungry for entertainment, comfort, facilities, programs, dignity -God has not called us to be a people of fancy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Donuts & Demons

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,900 views

    Fasting isn’t a tool to strong arm God into aligning with our will and prayers, but a discipline to strengthen us whereby we become more aligned with God’s will and power as we pray.

    I. INTRODUCTION - Turn To Matthew 17:14-21 A. I Want To Preach On Subject Of Fasting: Its Problems & Possibilities 1. Don’t like fasting? I don’t either 2. Don’t fast much? I don’t either 3. Sounds boring, but I want to preach it in a way you’ve never heard before B. Google Search: ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Building A Caring Church: Summing It All Up Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 574 ratings
     | 77,816 views

    Being what God wants us to be in the church

    Introduction: Over the past several months we have focused our attention on what it will take for our church to be the kind of church that Christ wants us to be - a caring, committed, Christ centered community. Today I would like to summarize those necessary building blocks to achieve this goal by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Want Him To Do For You? Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 84 ratings
     | 18,682 views

    Imagine if you could have Jesus Christ himself come to you and say, “What do you want me to do for you?” What would you say? What would you ask, want him to do? Today, we will see two men, James and John, have that happen to them. We will see what they wa

    WHAT DO YOU WANT HIM TO DO FOR YOU? Mark 10:32-45 INTRO: Imagine if you could have Jesus Christ himself come to you and say, “What do you want me to do for you?” What would you say? What would you ask, want him to do? PREV: Today, we will see two men, James and John, have that happen to them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding More Faith In The Face Of Life’s Storms

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,612 views

    Why was Jesus so sharp in His rebuke of the disciples when they woke Him and told Him about the storm?

    ISN'T THAT A LITTLE HARSH? Why does Jesus rebuke the disciples for what seems a pretty reasonable request? - Matthew 8:25. - Why are the disciples chastised for what seems a pretty reasonable response? Wasn’t fear a reasonable response? - Most of us would look at that situation and say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist