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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Power Of God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 3, 2013
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     | 12,216 views

    Elisha followed a course of three steps in all this. Prayer, Faith and Obedience. We may face situations beyond our reserves but never beyond God's resources.

    Opening illustration: In the New York City subway, two youths robbed a well-dressed man who appeared to be asleep in his seat. Suddenly the whole car came alive! The victim turned out to be a decoy, and the passengers who jumped up from their seats were police officers. With lightning speed they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Am I Here, It’s Cold Out Here

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,612 views

    This is a sunrise message with a theme of why do we get up early on Easter for a sunrise service.

    Why Am I Here, It’s Cold Out Here Revelation 5:1-14 Intro: As I mediated on what God would have me say to you this morning, I would come back time and time again to the same theme. What would bring people out this early in the morning to what we call a sunrise service? What would cause people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passover Seder Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 13, 2006
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     | 16,527 views

    The first of the Seven Holy Days given to God’s people to celebrate. Ths Passover Seder is written in typical Haggadah fasion with a relationship to Christ in each step of the dinner.

    Passover 2006 April 12th, Sundown INTRODUCTION We know from the scriptures that Jesus was Jewish. He observed Moses’ Law faithfully and no sin could be laid to his account. (1 Peter 2:22) Colossians 2:16 – 17 “16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Best Seat In The House

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 44,519 views

    We should be willing to take a back seat so that God will lift us up.

    Introduction: It’s only human nature for us to want to sit in the best seat in the house. At sporting events it’s the skybox seat, or the seat on the 50-yard line or the seat directly behind home plate, or a ringside seat at a boxing match. Those are the places that have the best view and carry ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Recession Obsession Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,923 views

    Dealing with our fears and worries about the economy in this series leading up the presidential election.

    SE101908 STATE OF THE UNION 3. Recession Obsession Well it looks like we’re heading into some really tough economic times. You’ve already heard much about these high profile banks that have failed and a few others have merged just to survive. Perhaps you haven’t heard just how many other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Sight Is Valuable To Believers

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Apr 17, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,060 views

    In being able to step back and see life’s issues before us; we can learn to see clearly and assist others in seeing more clearly as well.

    Spiritual Sight is Valuable to Believers Pastor Phillip A. Wright Luke 6:39-42 Introduction: This morning we are going to take a look at one of the most widely known parables in the entire New Testament. The parable concerns one having a speck or a plank in their eye. As we take a fresh look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Do Not Turn Back - Hebrews 10:39 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 17, 2025
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     | 863 views

    We live in an age of constant distraction. People start diets but give up in a week. Gym memberships are abandoned after January. Careers are changed at the first sign of hardship. Sadly, this same spirit of giving up can seep into our spiritual lives.

    Go! And Do Not Turn Back - Hebrews 10:39 (NLT) Introduction: The Call to Press On We live in an age of constant distraction. People start diets but give up in a week. Gym memberships are abandoned after January. Careers are changed at the first sign of hardship. Sadly, this same spirit of giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Were Like Sheep Going Astray

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,596 views

    Easter 4(A) - We were like sheep going astray BUT our Good Shepherd bore our sins so that we may follow in his steps.

    WE WERE LIKE SHEEP GOING ASTRAY (Outline) April 29, 2007 - EASTER 4 - 1 Peter 2:19-25 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: There are all kinds of voices that we hear calling to us in our lives. There is the voice of human wisdom. Human wisdom likes to say, “My ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In The Rearview Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 24, 2023
     | 1,047 views

    Every story is a mixture of God’s pursuit of people, His ultimate goal of restoration, employing people to accomplish that goal, and humanities resistance nearly every step of the way.

    November 25, 2023 This is the final sermon in our Bible Stories series. It is a journey that has taken 18 months. The very first story sets the theme for every other story. God created a perfect environment, free from sickness, death, conflict, war, divorce, murder, hatred ---- need I go ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Stretching For The Impossible

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 10, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,750 views

    This sermon focuses on the 1. The man who had the withered hand 2. His encounter with Jesus and 3. His healing. It is the micro story in the middle of a macro story about the Sabbath Day - it is how the presence of Jesus brings transformation.

    Scripture: Luke 6:6-12; Psalm 27 Theme: Stretching for the Impossible This sermon focuses on the 1. The man who had the withered hand 2. His encounter with Jesus and 3. His healing. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning! Have you ever heard the phrase - “you are too close to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Let God Make The Most Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 28, 2021
     | 4,455 views

    God wants to help us make the most of our lives, so... 1. He tells us to wake-up (vs. 11-12). 2. He tells us how to walk (vs. 13). 3. He tells us what to wear (vs. 12, 14).

    Let God Make the Most of Your Life The Book of Romans Romans 13:10-14; Ephesians 6:10-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 28, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Here in Romans 13, God's Word has been telling us how to live the Christian life. We have seen that God wants us to obey man-made laws, -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Oliver avatar

    A Morning Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Jun 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 33,989 views

    David looks up to God in the morning, David chooses God in the morning, and David is victorious in God in the morning (and all day!).

    A Morning Prayer Psalm 5:1-12 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms, and this week, we’re up to Chapter 5. - In this chapter, we read a morning prayer by David to God Almighty, full of wonderful truths. - As I was thinking about morning prayer, my thoughts went back to Iraq. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 41 - Set Aside Selfishness Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 1, 2025
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     | 284 views

    Selfishness when left unchecked can become the cause for division and rift in close relationships. Let’s learn some valuable lessons on how to identify selfishness, and the ways to handle it so we become more Christ-like and mature in the way we relate with others.

    We read in Ephesians 4:14-15, “Then we shall no longer be children, carried by the waves and blown about by every shifting wind of the teaching of deceitful people, who lead others into error by the tricks they invent. Instead, by speaking the truth in a spirit of love, we must grow up in every way ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Sign Of The Times

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,269 views

    An alarming look at Romans 1 and how society lines up with God’s warnings here.

     In and through creation, the evidence of God is clear.  Man has absolutely no excuse about believing or knowing whether or not there is a god.  The only reason there is ever a question about God and His existence is because the wickedness of man has suppressed the knowledge ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Fairy Tales - Pt. 2 - Little Red Riding Hood

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,192 views

    We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

    I. Introduction We learned them as children. They are forever burned into our memory. However, just because we learned them doesn't mean we learned from them. Let's look at one of these fairytales we know so well and see if we can learn from it today. Once upon a time, there was a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal