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  • Darren Ethier avatar

    Asa: The Man Called Foolish Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 24,132 views

    Part 5 of 6 of the series, Who’s That? Stories of little known people of the Bible. A characteristic of this King at the beginning of his reign was that he totally relied on God. Yet near the end of his reign he is called foolish! Read on to find out wh

    ASA: THE MAN CALLED FOOLISH 2 Chronicles 16:1-14 Read at beginning of service: 2 Chronicles 15:1-7 (NIV) 1 The Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded. 2 He went out to meet Asa and said to him, "Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with him. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Last Message Of Daniel, 3. Persia, Alexander, And The Successors Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 3, 2015
     | 4,507 views

    Here begins the predictions of the man of God via the Spirit of God, every one of which has, or will, come to pass. The Persian and Greek Empires are here seen, along with that which flowed from Greece's demise, which the Holy Spirit wants us to see!

    2: Persia, Alexander and the Successors 11:2b– 11:4 11:2b “Behold, three more kings will arise in Persia” In fact seven kings will rule in Persia, but the angel is asking Daniel to focus on the next three kings so as to pay special attention to the fourth. In 530 [all dates ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Having Confidence When We Are Fearful

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2022
     | 1,827 views

    What do we do when the ugly little head of fear begins to creep into our lives? What is it that causes you fear? An example of Abram's life shows us what we should do and what we shouldn't do.

    Fear. Whether we want to admit it or not, fear is something that we have to wrestle with. The fear of standing on the ladder that's two stories high. Fear of a spider crawling on your skin. The fear of snakes. The fear of standing on a stage with the spotlight beaming on you. The fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying With Faith Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,307 views

    Did you know that before this church had its first worship service, it had a prayer meeting? Prayer has under girded everything at PBC since the very beginning. This morning, we’re going to listen in on another Prayer Meeting that took place in the ea

    Making an Impact: Praying with Faith If you’ve been here the last several weeks, you’ll know that we’re in a series called, Making an Impact: Snapshots from the Book of Acts. We’ve been looking at the 6 key lifestyle traits of the early church, using the acrostic IMPACT. I ­ Instruction in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter's Denials

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 12, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,909 views

    With Easter being a few weeks away our focus begins to shift to Jesus' death and resurrection. When Jesus told his disciples about this one of them became a little upset. You know about Peter denying that he knew Jesus but that's just one of his denials.

    PETER'S DENIALS With Easter being a few short weeks away our focus begins to shift to Jesus' death and resurrection. When Jesus began to inform his disciples about this one of them became a little indignant. You may be wondering if the sermon title has a typo. You know about Peter denying that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Journey Of Progressive Sanctification: 7 Aspects Of Growth Toward Maturity

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 13, 2022
     | 2,477 views

    Join me now on the open seas, we're hovering over the waters and we're seeing a row boat, with a man rowing slowly toward a bright light. The boat is wooden, sturdy, but small. And it rows steadily. This is you, beginning your journey with Christ.

    Join me now on the open seas, we're hovering over the waters and we're seeing a row boat, with a man rowing slowly toward a bright light. The boat is wooden, sturdy, but small. And it rows steadily. This is you, beginning your journey with Christ. Now we flash many years into the future, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    How To Live By The Spirit's Leading: The Spirit Vs. The Flesh In Galatians 5-6 Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 5, 2024
     | 2,156 views

    If you do allow the Holy Spirit to lead your life, then you naturally won’t want to gratify the desires of the flesh. But, if you allow the flesh to lead your life, then you will naturally begin to gratify the desires of the flesh. Live by the Spirit's leading!

    I recall an episode of Star Trek Voyager that always hit me very hard. It was called Timeless. The Voyager was a spaceship that had ended up far, far from home, and it was slowly making it’s way back through unknown territory. It reminds me of us, as Christians, lost in the wilds of this fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Psalm 30: Title: Joy Cometh In The Morning Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 13, 2019
     | 21,054 views

    The scope of the Psalm corresponds well with a state of rest, and meditation on his past trials. The psalm begins with a celebration of God's delivering favor, in which he invites others to join him; he relates his prayer during a time of distress, and God's gracious and prompt answer.

    July 16, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 30 (KJV) Title: Joy Cometh in the Morning A Psalm of David. Psalm 30 (KJV) 1 I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. 2 O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. 3 O LORD, thou hast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    …because It Was Done So Quickly!

    Contributed by Kostas Emmanouilidis on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,625 views

    Gypsy Smith, a British evangelist during the late 19th and early 20th century said the way to have revival is to draw a circle around yourself, get down on your knees and pray, “Lord send a revival and let it begin inside of this circle.” The reason I ch

    …Because It Was Done So Quickly! 2 Chronicles 29 The reason I chose this present passage to begin the New Year is given to us in verse 17. Everything that was carried out in this chapter occurs in the first month of the Jewish religious calendar, which corresponds with our March/April. What a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Melancholy Psalm

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015
     | 6,614 views

    What can we learn from a psalm without a happy ending? (Material adapted from Shawn McMullen in an article in Lookout Magazine and from Peter Slofstra at: http://www.crcna.org/resources/church-resources/reading-sermons/dark-ending-bright-beginning)

    HoHum: Gloom, despair, and agony on me; Deep, dark depression, excessive misery; If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all; Gloom, despair, and agony on me WBTU: Started studying on depression and went to Psalm 88. Psalm 88 has been called the most melancholy of all the psalms. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Lee avatar

    How To Respond To God Luke 2:26 - 38 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,895 views

    Adapted from a sermon by Brian Atwood. God cannot nor will He use proud people to do His work. Proud people get in the way because if you aren’t yielded to God, you begin to think you can handle things on your own.

    Last week we saw an angel come to Zechariah with a message that the prayers, he and his wife Elizabeth were praying had been heard and that they were going to have a son. Let’s pick up the story in the first chapter of Luke’s account of the greatest story ever told. READ Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Hinderances For Spiritual Growth: Having Not Been Born Again (1) Series

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,068 views

    I defined spiritual growth in terms of "being conformed to the image of His Son" Christian activities or ministries wouldn't guarantee spiritual growth, unless one has the spiritual life, to begin with. One has to be born again to start and grow in spiritual life.

    The four most common hindrances for Spiritual Growth. 1. Having not been born again by Barnabas Park Romans 8:29: For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first-born among many brethren; Beginning today, I would like to share ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Initiating The Turn-3(2023)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 3, 2023
     | 950 views

    3 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

    ‘INITIATING The TURN’-III—Luke 1:10(:5-25) Attention: Marine Corps exercise regimen for people over 60. As Always Contact Your Physician Before Beginning A New Exercise Regimen. Older Marines Still in Good Condition Can Double The Time If They are Able. •BEGIN by standing on a comfortable but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Covered In Dust And Walking On Water

    Contributed by Larry La Douceur on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,806 views

    Are we like Peter walking close enough to Jesus to be covered in His dust and doing things you never imagined? Peter walked on water; I can’t even begin to imagine what blessing’s Jesus has in store for those willing to walk in His dust.

    Covered in Dust and Walking on Water by Larry LaDouceur The Sermon is called, “Covered in Dust and Walking on Water.” Please turn to the Book of Matthew and we’ll read in the word of God that Jesus and the Apostle Peter both walked on water very early one morning. Matthew 14:25 During the fourth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dreams Becoming Reality

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,045 views

    Can you imagine for a moment life without eternity? For many, they just live a mundane life without any purpose! Can I tell you: 1.The dream is before us. (Souls) 2. The dream begins with you. 3.The dream is reality. Jesus said these words about harve

    Dreams Becoming Reality Proverbs 29:18 Dr. John Maxwell says, “At some point you have to make a transition from believer of the dream, to buyer of the dream. No dream comes true without somebody paying for it. And part of the price you will have to pay is in learning from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal