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  • Mark Batterson avatar

    The Circle Maker 1: The Legend Of The Circle Maker Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 49,111 views

    A sermon about the power of prayer illustrated by a man drawing circles in the sand in faith.

    Introduction It was the first century BC and a devastating drought threatened to destroy a generation, the generation before Jesus. The last of the Jewish prophets had died off nearly four centuries before. Miracles were such a distant memory that they seemed like a false memory. And God was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rest For The Stressed

    Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 955 ratings
     | 94,694 views

    “Rest For The Stressed” will look at three commands Jesus gave for people who are weary and stressed out. Religion is a heavy burden, but Jesus invites us to experience real rest for our souls.

    The Crossing Community Church “Rest For The Stressed” Pastor Jim Botts August 11th, 2002 Introduction We live in a very tense, uptight and fast paced world filled with hurry... A Tahoma, Washington newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound a while back. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Gives Rest

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,330 views

    We find true rest from guilt and fear in our Savior’s faithful love

    How tired are you? Recent studies have shown that the average American doesn’t get nearly enough sleep. Employers are concerned about this. As a result, some workplaces are actually encouraging their employees to take brief naps after lunch, so they can be more productive in the late afternoon ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Born Again

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 10, 2008
     | 10,837 views

    WE MUST BE BORN AGAIN

    JOHN 3:1-16 Born Again 1-12-08 Today were here in John 3: and we’ll read & talk a little about Nicodemus as he comes to Jesus after dark, he was a great religious leader in Israel at that time, and this factual account comes to a close with one of the most often quoted verses in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Be Strong In The Lord & In His Mighty Power Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,396 views

    never take for granted the victory over sin that Christ has won for us. Never underestimate the devil. He’ll oppose us at every opportunity. Never give up in the fight against sin and evil. But always remember the power of God and the armour with which he

    Do you remember when we looked at Paul’s prayer in Eph 3 that I commented how difficult it is to achieve the sort of unity that God wants from his church. In fact I pointed out that that’s why Paul prays the way he does: because only by God’s power can this miracle come about. Paul knows that apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Danger Of Drifting

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 235 ratings
     | 84,087 views

    If you can remember a time when you were closer to Jesus than you are right now; you’re spiritually drifting.

    The Dangers of Drifting Selected Passages (Hebrews 2:1, Revelation 2:2-5) August 21, 2005 Introduction Several years ago a couple was on vacation in Florida and they were floating in the ocean on inflatable rafts. The husband decided to head into the shore but his wife wanted to stay out on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Jacob: Back To Bethal

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 14, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,822 views

    The life of Jacob is a great picture of the battle raging within every Christian between the flesh and the spirit.

    Jacob: Back to Bethel Genesis 35:1-3 Introduction Bethel is about 20 miles north of Jerusalem and is described as a bleak highlands in the hill country. It stands 1,200 feet above sea level where the winds whistle around the large exposed rocks. Although the city was desolate and forbidding it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Battlefield Lessons

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,264 views

    Part of the Christian life is spiritual battle.

    Battlefield Lessons June 14, 2009 (PM) FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker I Introduction A Last week, we learned how the devil can try to disrupt your prophetic destiny, purpose, call. 1 God does not revoke His gifts or calling in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Something: What's In Your Hand?

    Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,523 views

    “God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Manage them well so that God’s generosity can flow through you.”

    DO SOMETHING #3: WHAT’S IN YOUR HAND? INTRO TO TOPIC: As we’ve been talking about doing something in our world, the first place we should start is in our own back yard – in our own church! ILLUSTRATION: A man applied for a job as a handyman. The prospective employer asked, "Can ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Battle Stations!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 25, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,819 views

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    Battle Stations Philippians 1:27-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BattleStations.html vv. 1-11 Sons enjoying the fellowship of the gospel. vv. 12-26 Servants sharing in the furtherance of the gospel. vv. 27-30 Soldiers defending the faith of the gospel. One major criticism of our movement ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Your Gifts Series

    Contributed by Leon Dasrath on Aug 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,515 views

    Understanding the gifts that Jesus has given us, empowers you in ministry and life

    INTRODUCTION Paul who is still on his 2nd missionary journey leaves Athens and moves to Corinth Corinth was a large wealthy city with lots of trade and business happening It was a key city where businesses thrived But in the midst of this wealthiness, was the sin that was in this city Paul arrives ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    An Awakening

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 37,228 views

    The great need of the hour is for there to be an awakening to revival and spiritual desire.

    AN AWAKENING TEXT: Romans 13:11-12 Romans 13:11-12 KJV And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. [12] The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kayode Omotoso avatar

    Filthy Vessel

    Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on May 18, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,771 views

    The vessel of the Lord must separate from evil to be functional and effective.

    In the early part of the book of first Samuel, we read of the various leadership gaffes of the children of Eli - how they plundered the offerings of God, laid with the women at the tabernacle of the congregation and caused the people to transgress the laws of God. Despite the reproof and warning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    The Warfare Of The Church

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on May 30, 2016
     | 5,146 views

    THE CHURCH IS BUILT TO WIN AND WIN THE GATES OF HELL.

    TOPIC: THE WARFARE OF THE CHURCH TEXT: EPHESIANS 6: 10-19, 2 COR. 10 3-6 MEMORY VERSE: “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds” 2 Corinthians 10”4 CENTRAL TRUTH: The life of a Christian requires being ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Reconnecting With Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 23, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,723 views

    FOUR THINGS I KNOW I SACRIFICE WHEN I'M NOT RECONNECTING WITH GOD IN PRAYER.

    Reconnecting with Prayer Isaiah 40:27-31 9/8/13 Introduction Video: Connecting with GOD through Prayer  What if prayer is more about reconnecting than meetings, lists chains, requests, petitions, intercessions? T.S. The Poet David gives us gives us a look at what we sacrifice when we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance