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  • Brett Wilson avatar

    Three Keys To Victory

    Contributed by Brett Wilson on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 24,054 views

    Elijah was a great man of God and in this sermon we look at three keys to Elijah’s success.

    Three Keys to Victory Introduction: Victory: -Hebrew: deliverance, salvation,victory -Greek: to overcome, to conquer, triumph A. Exodus 14:14 “The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” -The Israelites were in bondage to Pharaoh in Egypt, and God sent Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing Release (Lesson 4)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 72 ratings
     | 3,111 views

    Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

    A. PROBLEMS FACING THE CHURCH 1. Politics bring trouble. When Caligula was Caesar, he took Emperor worship seriously, putting a statue of himself in the Jewish Temple. This resulted in Jewish struggles and Roman persecutions. “The church had rest” (Acts 9:31). When Claudius became Caesar in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing Renewal (Lesson 2)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 2,316 views

    Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

    1. The cause of their prayers: Acts 4:23-24 Restored: God had answered to release them from prison (Acts 4:23). Reported: They shared with all what the enemy did to them. Raised their voices: They prayed together. There is value in the volume of prayer. -J. Arnold 2. The character of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Father, What My Church Family Means To Me

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,247 views

    Taking the Lord’s prayer and demonstating the importance of having a Church family.

    Text: Matthew 6:5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Herod The Great"? It Depends On Your Perspective

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,508 views

    Criteria for real greatness

    “Herod the Great”? It Depends on One’s Perspective (Acts 12:1-19) 1. Greatness from the world’s perspective is very different from greatness in eyes of God. Consider how some people might have considered Herod a great man. Here was an individual who was keenly fond of popularity. Through shrewd ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Signs Of A Great Nation

    Contributed by Scottie Pitts on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 10,784 views

    What will make our nation great once again?

    Signs of a Great Nation Introduction: What makes a nation great? Some would say a booming economy. Some would say a great government. Some would say a strong military. However, I want us to see today three things in the word of God that I believe make a nation great. I. A Great Nation Is A ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Think I'll Just Praise The Lord

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 259 ratings
     | 28,549 views

    We are created for God’s glory and we are to offer Him praise continually

    PS.145:21; 146:1-2; 147:1; 148:1-5; 149:1; 150:1-6 "I THINK I’LL JUST PRAISE THE LORD" A) I believe according to the Bible, man was created to praise and glorify the Lord! * Isa.43:7 God says, "For I have created him for my glory." * 1 Cor.10:31 "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Laying It All On The Altar

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 213 ratings
     | 31,869 views

    Salvation/redemption

    TEXT: Genesis, Chapter 22 PROPOSITION: God will send things into our lives from time to time that are designed to test our level of commitment to Him. INTERROGATIVE SENTENCE: What thing(s) in your life might hold you back from laying it all on the line for God? What things are you unwilling to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Majestic Presence Of The God Of Israel Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,897 views

    GOD’S VICTORY PROCESSION ESTABLISHES HIS PEOPLE AND SCATTERS HIS ENEMIES

    BIG IDEA: GOD’S VICTORY PROCESSION ESTABLISHES HIS PEOPLE AND SCATTERS HIS ENEMIES INTRODUCTION: Commentators point to a wide range of forms included in this psalm so that it has been classified "as a medley of songs and hymns". (Wycliffe Bible Commentary) Looking at God’s repeated victories ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Will God Laugh At Your Calamity?

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,818 views

    God may abandon any man in his hour of trouble if he abandons God in his hour of prosperity. (Many people don’t want to hear or preach this message!)

    Will God Laugh at Your Calamity? Saul was once the anointed of God! He stood head and shoulders above every man in Israel, He had led many victorious campaigns and sired a son (Jonathan) who was a man of God in his own right. Saul’s downward course: 1.) Samuel rebuked him for exercising ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perseverance

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 23,695 views

    In this world, we shall face tribulation. For this reason, perseverance is an important grace to develop in our lives. In this Bible study, we learn how to do just that.

    I.DEFINITION. The word is the Greek HUPOMONE. In Classical Greece it described the ability of a plant to thrive in a harsh environment - literally in the deserts and rocky slopes. In later Greek and Jewish literature, it was used to refer to the ’spiritual staying power’ which enabled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Junk To Justified

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 18, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,359 views

    Reconcilled

    From Junk to Justified! Praise: Give me a clean heart. So I may serve thee. Lord Fix my heart so that I may be used by thee. For I’m not worthy. Of all these blessings. Give me a clean heart. So that I may follow thee. Prayer: Lord praying that when I find myself in the dungeon ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    When Technique Eclipses Relationship—part 3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,421 views

    We incur certain liabilities when our relationship to Jesus is eclipsed by technique. Part 3 of a 3 part sermon.

    WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP—Part III—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Jesus reprimanded the Ephesian church because their first love for Jesus had taken second place & lapsed into technique/maintenance. The local church must prevent her relationship with Jesus from lapsing into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning The World Upside Down For Jesus

    Contributed by David Carter on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 14,569 views

    A message on Soul Winning

    TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN FOR JESUS TEXT: ACTS 17:6 Here we find the men who came out of the Revival of Pentecost! - Acts 1:8 - Ye Shall Receive Power, Ye Shall be Witnesses Unto Me... They were to Go and Be Witnesses! -- They were to Go and Carry Out The Great Commission – Mt. 28: 19,20 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finishing Well

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 18,475 views

    This sermon deals the need to live out the Christian life with effectiveness.

    Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1 – 8 Title: “Finishing Well” Introduction: Popeye says, “I fight to the finish cause I eat my spinach, I’m Popeye the sailor man.”  We might as well get used to it, our WALK as a Christian is going to be a “Fight to the Finish.”  Paul in writing to young ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal