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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 23, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,591 views

    The Sword of the Spirit is an offensive weapon for the forward progress of the Kingdom of God. We use it to convey the Good News and poke holes in the darkness.

    “Take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,” Ephesians 6:17 Let’s talk a bit about swords…Today’s military bayonet is a multi-purpose knife affixed to the muzzle of one’s rifle, a last-resort weapon in close quarter combat. The only swords in ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Facing A Holy Satisfaction

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014
     | 4,464 views

    Sometimes we face a HOLY DISSATISFACTION drive us to change and move forward. The Father's plan is to be a fruit tree, not fire wood.

    WHY DO PEOPLE FACE A HOLY DISSATISFACTION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Dissatisfaction... make discontented, lacking contentment, restlessness, lack of ease, distress, Finding no rest or peace, uneasy, agitated, tense, nervous. I. MY FRIEND WE NEED THE HOLY SPIRIT TO BEGIN A NEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Kindred United Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Dec 31, 2013
     | 3,758 views

    A look backward at our church at failure, but a look forward to what our church can be with the first church in Acts 2 as a model

    I have been pastoring this church, as either Resurrection Bible Church or as Victory Bible Church in its early form, since January 2, 2000. I have to say that it has been an interesting ride, with highs and lows and a lot of in between. Those of us that pastor rural churches pretty much have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Building And Hoping In The House Built On Rock Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 28, 2013
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     | 3,370 views

    we need knowledge, we need truth, because without these we cannot stand firm, we cannot move forward.

    Thursday of the First Week of Advent 2013 Lumen Fidei We need a strong city, with gates open to all who have faith, gates of righteousness through which we may enter, praising the Lord. To accomplish this, the most important task of life, we need to do more than stand in church saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Faith, Freedom, And The Future

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,943 views

    God is always giving the gift of freedom. In revolutionary times, value the past, know that the present is incomplete, step forward in faith for the future.

    God is always ready to give the gift of freedom. The one thing you can be sure that God is always about is freedom, freeing His people from the things which hold them back. In every time and place, our God is working to give the gift of freedom. When He does that, we call it a revolution. We see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Presenting This One Life Only : "You"

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Sep 14, 2009
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     | 3,185 views

    This sermon describes how we need to look back and look forward in order to be used as instruments of righteousness and live Holy lives.

    Scripture: Romans 6: 12-23 Message: Presenting For This Life Only: “You” Anthony Perry Jr. Therefore do not let sin reign (be king over you) in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. Do not offer (ðáñßóôçìé = to place beside or near you – to present) the parts of your body to sin, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    Preach The Word! Series

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 16,594 views

    This is no time for fear, no time for cowardice, and no time to quit. Instead, it’s a time to take a deep breath and march forward into battle.

    Preach the Word! II Timothy 4:1-5 I’d like to begin by calling your attention to verses 3-4 of this passage. They describe a scene that seems amazingly contemporary: “For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    More Faith, Less Cynicism Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013
     | 4,771 views

    Cynicism is the loss of trust and support of goodness. Cynicism is the loss of faith in the possibility to change, improve or move forward. Cynicism is the loss of hope.

    Intro Today Super Bowl Sunday. There will be 22 players on the field who desperately need rest... being watched by about 100 million people who could use some exercise. It's okay that most of us aren't playing that game... we aren't fit for it. But the tragedy is that it can reflect the way we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Looks Of Love Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 14, 2012
     | 4,987 views

    In our worship to God we Look UP to Him; Out to Others; In to Ourselves; and Back into the Past as we press forward with God.

    1. Counting at Church A little boy asked his father what was the highest number he had ever counted. Replying that he didn't know, the father asked his son his highest number. It was 973. "Why did you stop there?" wondered the father. "Because church was over." 2. It is a shame that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being The Light In Your Children's Eyes

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on May 20, 2014
     | 4,272 views

    Mother's are like the lamp stand in the old testament tabernacle. They hold their lamps, position their lamps and allow their lamps ligt to be projected forward.

    Being the Light in your Children's Eyes Numbers 8: 1-4 I. The Purpose of the lamp stand to hold the lamps that give light to hold the lamps so the light is projected forward Pro 29:15 The rod and reproof give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Fail Me Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 25, 2020
     | 2,357 views

    Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, we fast forward our thoughts from the Prophet Jeremiah ...

    DO NOT FAIL ME by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (October 25, 2020) “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11, King James ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    What Do You See?

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 30, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,655 views

    The eyes are very essential in our walk with God. If your eyes see according to God's leading, you will always move forward

    WHAT DO YOU SEE? MAIN TEXT: PROVERBS 29:18 “Where there is no vision (no redemptive revelation of God) the people perish, but he who keeps the law (of God which includes that of man), blessed (happy, fortunate and enviable) is he”. HABAKKUK 2:3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Commitment: An Effective Tool In Leadership

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 26, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 26,307 views

    Commitment is taking that first step forward and then pushing through the obstacles and stretching our limits to make our passion and vision a reality.

    COMMITMENT: AN EFFECTIVE TOOL IN LEADERSHIP Study Text: Acts 20: 17 - 24 Introduction: - Paul demonstrates for us that commitment is a key ingredient in successful Christian leadership. He was very sharply focused, was driven by a clear sense of purpose, both in life and ministry, pursued his goal ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Forget About The Mud Pies. Think Of The Holiday At The Sea

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 3, 2022
     | 1,359 views

    John's vision of heaven makes us look forward to the resurrection, serving God day and night in His temple.

    5.8.22 Revelation 7:13–17 13 One of the elders spoke to me and said, “These people dressed in white robes, who are they and where did they come from?” And I answered him, “Sir, you know.” 14 And he said to me: These are the ones who are coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Meets His Mother Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2022
     | 1,564 views

    Jesus willingly trudges forward, driven by His total commitment to do the Father’s will. And His Mother suffers with Him.

    Jesus Meets His Mother Mary (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New Testament, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic