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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Intercessory Prayer

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,830 views

    SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY DEPENDS ON INTERCESSORY PRAYER 1.

    SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY DEPENDS ON INTERCESSORY PRAYER 1. We Need Others to Support Our Ministry With Their Prayers (:30) a. The Motivation for Intercessory prayer b. The Effort involved -- "strive" c. The Partnership -- "together with me" 2. We Need Intercessory Prayer to Protect Us From Opposition ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Empowered For God's Work Colossians 1:29 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,061 views

    In Colossians 1:29 the apostle Paul reveals a profound insight into the source of strength for believers. Let's delve into this passage to uncover how God's truth transforms and equips us for His kingdom work.

    Empowered for God's Work Colossians 1:29 Introduction: Today, we explore the empowering truth found in Colossians 1:29, where the apostle Paul reveals a profound insight into the source of strength for believers. Let's delve into this passage to uncover how God's truth transforms and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jekyll & Hyde

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,947 views

    The internal struggles that we face.

    One of my favorite stories is Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. The story is all about a Dr. Jekyll who is working on a potion that allows him to actually become the man of Edward Hyde. The two men couldn’t be more different, Dr. Jekyll is nice and well respected whereas Edward Hyde is malicious and a cold ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Knock Down, Not Out Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Aug 14, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,769 views

    We are call to be faithful, not successful

    August 9, 2015 Church Planting Knocked Down, Not Out Acts 14:8-20 Opening words: In 1858 the Illinois legislature--using an obscure statute--sent Stephen A. Douglas to the U.S. Senate instead of Abraham Lincoln, although Lincoln had won the popular vote. When a sympathetic friend asked Lincoln ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Is Your Faith Working??

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,611 views

    People have differing views about how faith is expressed and what it looks like when it is expressed. Faith to remove a problem and faith to endure a problem are both illustrated in Hebrews 11. Habakkuk’s struggle with faith is also addressed.

    Is Your Faith Working? Hebrews 11 7-19-09 Intro I want to begin this morning with a question. Is your faith working? Since the Bible says, “The just shall live by faith” I would consider that question extremely important. Are you living by faith? Martin Luther applied that verse to justification. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    It's Hard Out Here For A P.i.m.p (Person In My Position)

    Contributed by Paul L Brantley on Sep 12, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,565 views

    It interesting that no matter how you love God and how much you remember what he done for you, you still find yourself struggling. Struggling with issues of life, struggling with this thing called our flesh. Yes we love God, but we still struggle.

    It's Hard Out Here For A P.I.M.P. Romans 7:14-24 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. 15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. 16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Peace In Betrayal - A Maundy Thursday Reflection Psalm 55

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,176 views

    Maundy Thursday - our hearts are drawn to the table of communion, a symbol of Christ's ultimate sacrifice and love for us.

    2024-03-28 Maundy Thursday Communion: Finding Peace in Betrayal - A Maundy Thursday Reflection Introduction: As we gather on this sacred Maundy Thursday evening, our hearts are drawn to the table of communion, a symbol of Christ's ultimate sacrifice and love for us. In Psalm 55, we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Spirit Of Comfort Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,860 views

    Comfort, Grief, Peace, Struggles

    HOLY ISN’T HIS FIRST NAME – The Spirit of Comfort John 14:15-31 (p. 752) April 26, 2015 Introduction: In 1845 Capt. John Franklin set out with 2 ships and 138 of England’s finest sailors to chart a northwest passage around the Canadian Arctic to the Pacific ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    That Was Then, This Is Now

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,946 views

    This sermon is to encourage listeners not to let life's "detours, delays discouragements" distract them from God's sovereign work in their lives.

    INTRO - Have you ever wondered - Why bad things happen to good people - When I am asked that question - I must respond with: „X God is sovereign „X His ways are higher than ours „X When you can't trace / trust - If we're not careful we will let ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wayne Essex avatar

    The Most Successful Christians Control Their T.o.n.g.u.e. Series

    Contributed by Wayne Essex on Feb 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,332 views

    If you are going to be a Christian, why not be a good one by controlling your tongue.

    SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIANS If you are going to be a Christian, why not be a good one I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory, through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 The most successful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Hietsch avatar

    The Real Independence Day

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,975 views

    Our High Priest Jesus has offered for all time one sacrifice for sins. This is the real Independence day. Christ has freed us from all sins, from death, and the power of the devil. If we reject this sacrifice there is no other cure for our disease of sin.

    July 3, 2011 Pentacost 3A The Real Independence Day Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The text for today is the Epistle lesson -- Paul’s letter to the Romans chapter 7:14-25a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,931 views

    Jacob wrestles with God and names the place "Peniel," meaning "face of God". Each of us needs our own "Peniel," a place to meet God. God gives us such a place, the Holy Bible.

    OPENING Talk about the courage to suffer: A first-grade teacher seated her students in a circle. She asked them what they wanted to be when they grew up. One by one, each child got up and announced, "I’d like to be a nurse like my mother," or "I want to be a banker like my father," or "I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Ego Part 3: Edging God Out Through Pride Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jul 22, 2018
     | 3,064 views

    We are all proud of our achievements. Many times we could be proud of our spirituality itself. What causes that? What are the effects of that? Is there an antidote?

    EGO_ Edging God Out through Pride Last time I preached here, we started a study on what prevents us from fully enjoying the inheritance that Jesus left us, viz; the presence of God. What prevents us from enjoying God’s presence? We saw that it is our EGO. Not the Freudian stuff of ego, but really ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparation Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 12, 2011
     | 7,113 views

    John the Baptist is an example of what it means to prepare the way for Jesus' return.

    Mark 1:1-8 “Preparation” INTRODUCTION Our journey through Advent seems to be a sprint. We are already celebrating the Second Sunday in Advent. Last week we focused on Jesus’ promise to come again in order to complete his establishment of the kingdom of God. The key word for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James Lee avatar

    Becoming A Giant Killer

    Contributed by James Lee on Oct 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,284 views

    If we run from our giants they just keep coming and we can never get away from them. What we need is to become giant killers…

    I want to know something this morning… Are there any giant killers in this place? We have seen, over the last few weeks, what it takes to rush our giants… What happens if we fail to rush our giants…BUT just rushing them is not enough. I was thinking about this series last Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist