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  • Richard S Cussons M.A. avatar

    The Holy Spirit Empowers Us

    Contributed by Richard S Cussons M.a. on May 14, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,012 views

    We are Philip; timid and unwilling to share the good news. But the Holy Spirit empowers us as the "alter Christus"

    John 14.8-17, Pentecost Sunday I really empathise with Philip. “Show us the Father, and we will be satisfied!” he says, and haven’t we all said that? How much we wish to see the Father; all in good time of course! It reminded me of a story where a bishop was preaching and asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Real Prayer Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 28, 2015
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     | 8,512 views

    How can you have a relationship with someone if you do not communicate with them? In order to HAVE a relationship, communication must be made. Prayer IS our personal relationship with CHRIST

    2015.02.01.Real Prayer William Akehurst, HSWC What is Prayer? Quotes about Prayer • When you can’t put your prayer into words, God hears your heart. • Prayer is asking God to align you with HIS will, rather than asking Him to be aligned with yours. • P.U.S.H. Pray Until ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020
     | 4,608 views

    The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. A question people around the world are asking right at this moment.

    “Why do bad things happen to Good People?” James 1:1-12 The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. A question people around the world are asking right at this moment. It has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Long Obedience

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,321 views

    Having entered the Christian life, we need encouragement to stay the course. God, through the Apostle Paul, urges us to persevere.

    2 Corinthians 4:13-18 A Long Obedience “Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, “I believed, and so I spoke,” we also believe, and so we also speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Light Is And What Light Does Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,576 views

    There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to manifest the glory of God that is within us . . . And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. Nelson Mandela

    Nelson Mandela once said; “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?” Actually, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,796 views

    A look at what Jesus means when He calls peacemakers blessed.

    Blessed are the Peacemakers November 16, 2008 Matthew 5:3-9 On Wednesday morning, December 2, 1942, a group of scientists completed an experiment in a converted squash court in Chicago. It was a monumental achievement which would alter history forever. The scientists had discovered the ATOMIC ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    What Angels Look Like Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,197 views

    Exposition of Acts 6:8-15 about the character of Stephen

    Text: Acts 6:8-15, Title: What Angels Look Like, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/07/07, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about the Rick Gage Crusade in TN, tell a little bit about George Whitfield as an example from his biography – p. 98 & 105, B. Background to passage: Coming off the selection of seven men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Your Built Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,465 views

    some aspects of God’s specific purpose for your life and how He works to fulfill that purpose.

    I wrote in an earlier letter (Purpose Vol. 1, Issue 10) that I wasn’t big on recipes or seven step strategies for spiritual success. Well, I’m not. But until now I may have been a little philosophical or “big picture” in my approach to understanding our real purpose and fulfilling the true ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Raiders Of The Lost Ark

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 186 ratings
     | 16,438 views

    This message uses the experiences of David bringing back the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem in comparison to the Church bringing back the Power of God into Action today.

    Scripture: 2 Samuel 6: 1 - 23 Title: “The Raiders of the Lost Ark” Introduction: For 100 long years the Ark of the Covenant had been separated from the tabernacle and other places of worship. After its capture by the Philistines at Aphek (1 Sam. 4:11) it remained in Philistia for seven months, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Happened To The Good Old Days

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 21,261 views

    The song says Oh Zion what’s the matter now? The Church needs to go back to the old days back to their first love.

    What Happened to the Good Old Days?????? Acts 2:37-47 & 2nd Timothy 3:1-7 In Acts the 2nd chapter we understand that this is the beginning of the church. For we know that the church began on the Day of Pentecost. Understand that at this time, the beginning of church that the church folk had ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Greet The Friends By Name

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 9, 2008
     | 3,552 views

    The message encourages the people of God to capture again the attitude of friendship within the assembly.

    3 JOHN 13-15 GREET THE FRIENDS BY NAME “I had much to write to you, but I would rather not write with pen and ink. I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. “Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends, every one of them.” John’s third letter is to addressed to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Primary Signs Of Jesus' Return - Part 3 And Conclusion Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 27, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,794 views

    How to Become An Overcomer

    LESSON III Becoming An Overcomer Salvation is a gift from God and is not based upon works or abiding by obedience to the Law but upon what Jesus did on the Cross (Acts 2:38-39). Jesus said that genuine overcomers are those who are Born-Again and have been born from above by God through the new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Self-Fulfilling Prophecies Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 89 ratings
     | 14,774 views

    You become what you worship.

    Wired for Worship: You Become What You Worship 10.04.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional concludes the Wired for Worship series. To subscribe to the podcast, visit www.theaterchurch.com. Or check out Pastor Mark’s blog @ www.evotional.com. Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    More Than A Suggestion Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 28, 2011
     | 4,659 views

    Exposition of Psalms 33 regarding reasons for us to praise the Lord.

    Text: Psalm 33:1-12, Title: More Than a Suggestion, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/28/11, AM 1. Opening illustration: The church has surrendered her once lofty concept of God and has substituted for it one so low, so ignoble, as to be utterly unworthy of thinking, worshipping men…the gravest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. avatar

    From Local Impact To Global Reach Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 24, 2024
     | 905 views

    From Local Impact to Global Reach" explores the church’s call to move beyond local influence and embrace a global mission. This sermon emphasizes the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to be witnesses, starting in our own communities and extending to the ends of the earth.

    The church of Jesus Christ is called to be a movement, not a monument. We are not meant to be static or stagnant, but dynamic and expansive—always reaching out, always moving forward, always extending the influence of the Kingdom of God. In Acts 1:8, Jesus gives His disciples a clear and compelling ...read more

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