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  • Stephen Schwambach avatar

    The Hidden Power Of The Poor Series

    Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,586 views

    Most people think poor people have no power; nothing could be further from the truth!

    THE HIDDEN POWER OF THE POOR BTCC Summit • November 19, 2006 “Unexpected Power” Part 1 IMAG 01 – Private Premiere Performance cards [Explain LCT Private Premiere Performance cards] • (Ushers have passed them out during offering) IMAG 02 – Unexpected Power “Unexpected Power” series: • Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Things Don't Happen Like You Expect

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,473 views

    An look at how to respond when things aren’t going the way you think they should.

    WHEN THINGS DON’T HAPPEN LIKE YOU EXPECT - 2 Chronicles 32:1-8 Verse 1 says, Sennacherib, king of Assyria came and entered Judah. I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t want anyone invading my country. I wouldn’t want people coming in and stomping all over the place, destroying my cities and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Healed In The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,403 views

    Let us believe the word of God for our healing even if the whole world thinks otherwise.

    Be Healed in the Name of Jesus! When Jesus walked this earth and prayed for healing for the sick, He first told them that He was only going to heal some of them. He then broke them down into groups. He said to one group, I’m going to leave you like you are, you got a thorn in your flesh - offer ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Obedience The Key To God's Heart

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 22 ratings
     | 150,026 views

    Brethren what do you think is the key to God’s heart? Is it humility, perseverance, or faith?

    Obedience the key to God’s heart John 14:23-24 September 30, 2007 Introduction Last week’s message instill to us the fact: obeying Christ is doing what He says; obeying Christ is the foundation of life; and those who disobey will face destruction. Now this afternoon I am going to set before ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Life Of Blessing Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,509 views

    When life is difficult, think about the amazing blessings that are yours because of Christ and thank Him.

    Remember: The original readers of 1 Peter were facing persecution. The Big Idea: When life is difficult, THINK about the amazing blessings that are yours because of Christ and THANK Him. 1. There is nothing more important that our RESPONSE to Jesus. “As you come to him, the living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discover God In Perilous Times Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,959 views

    When the bottom falls out of our world, God is closer to us than we think.

    Psalm 23:1-6 “Discover God in Perilous Times” INTRODUCTION Our year of discovery continues as we discover God in the perilous times of life. Like times of trials and struggles, perilous times are periods in our lives when we have difficulty perceiving God’s presence, power, or love. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Signs, Signs, Everywhere Are Signs

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 24,974 views

    Jesus talks about signs of the end-times. Here is one way to think about them.

    Signs, Signs, Everywhere Are Signs December 3, 2006 Luke 21:25-36 A couple of weeks ago, Toni and I felt the need to get away over night to try to relax after the really rushed Charge Conference season. We left on Thursday afternoon and didn’t get home until early evening on Friday. We had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009
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     | 5,793 views

    There are those who think it foolish to hope that this world will one day know peace and be ruled by justice.

    The Blessed Hope Titus 2:11-13 Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. Titus 2:12 It teaches us to say No to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, Titus 2:13 while we wait for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rahab Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 18, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 30,552 views

    How is your faith? Do you think that your past will stop you serving the Lord?

    Rahab – 5th May 2008 am Hebrews 11:31, James 2:25 Rahab was a lost pagan woman who lived in the city of Jericho. Yet she became one of the most honoured women in the Bible. She is mentioned in Hebrews 11 and in the book of James. In Hebrews 11 she stands as an example of faith; in James, she is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practicing The Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Larry Kettle on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,708 views

    This is a sermon that is meant to make the listener think about their biblical responsibility to actively look for Christ to come.

    “Practicing the Blessed Hope” 1 Thessalonians 4 Introduction A. What is the value of hope? 1. Hope cannot be imprisoned by maximum security. 2. Hope cannot be invalidated by propaganda. 3. Hope is only invigorated by persecution. 4. The value of hope has been measured in the eyes of martyrs, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Geneology Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,293 views

    Often we moan when we come to the geneologies, but they are more exciting then we might think.

    Intro: 1. Back in 1988, a man selling costume Jewelry approached Tanya Tokevich, and she ended up buying a ring for $ 20 dollars. She said, "It didn't look like much, it was dull, but I just thought it was nice." Later she decided to get it appraised it turned out to be an antique ring with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bride’s Perception Of The Groom

    Contributed by James Snyder on May 24, 2016
     | 4,225 views

    Who we think we are reveals a lot about who we understand God to be.

    Introduction… Goliath was equipped with the latest military equipment and technology but was brought down by a small boy with a sling shot. Cain brought to God the best that man could ever produce and was rejected by God. These two represent what is going on today. We need to understand that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Power Of Influence

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 17, 2014
     | 9,237 views

    Sometimes Christians think the way to bring about change is power... but what we need is influence.

    Title: The Power of Influence Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Thesis: Sometimes Christians think the way to bring about change is power… but what we need is influence. Introduction Power infers the ability to unilaterally produce an effect. Power suggests authority and control. A person in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Across The Street And Around The World Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 10, 2012
     | 6,305 views

    Jesus instructs us to think and go global in our mission to reach and disciple others for Christ.

    Title: Across the Street and Around the World Text: Acts 1:1-11 Thesis: Jesus instructs us to think and go global in our mission to reach and disciple others for Christ. Healthy Missional Churches have a global vision for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ… Healthy Missional Churches see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Lee avatar

    God Uses Thorns

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 3, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,395 views

    Paul really tries to get his readers to understand that there is a danger of thinking too much of ourselves

    I’m not sure who said this but it really says a lot. "My God, I have never thanked Thee for my thorn. I have thanked Thee a thousand times for my roses, but not once for my thorn. I have been looking forward to a world where I shall get compensation for my cross; but I have never thought of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist