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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    I Am Determined

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 14,441 views

    Jesus Christ set his face like a flint as He went toward Jerusalem for the final hours.

    Luke 9:51 – “And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,” l. INTRODUCTION – WILLIAM WILBERFORCE Before the slavery battle was fought in America, it was fought in England, where it was bloodless but it was also long ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Marital Rocks And Hard Places

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 5,479 views

    The Christian attitude and activity when it comes to sexuality.

    January 6, 2002 There is a strange dichotomy which exists on the sexual frontier in America. Recently Ann Landers received 100,000 responses to a question she asked her readers. She found that 72% of women said they would be content just to be held close and treated tenderly and forget about the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lavish Love Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 21, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,953 views

    Don’t waste your life in secret, cheap acts designed to get the praise of people. Instead, give it all away in exposed, expensive, extravagant acts of devotion to our Lord, because that is what worship is all about.

    An old farmer went to the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home and his wife asked him how it was. “Well,” said the farmer, “It was good. They did something different, however. They sang praise choruses instead of hymns.” “Praise choruses,” said his wife, “What are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Managing Anger God's Way Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,715 views

    First in a four part series on managing anger

    “Understanding and Managing Anger Pt 1” INTRODUCTION In our study of bitterness, we discovered the devastating effects of sustained anger and unforgiveness not only for the individual but also for everyone they touch. Bitterness has to do with negative thoughts and feelings toward someone who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Lessons From The Palace Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018
     | 4,534 views

    Message 1 in our study of Elijah's life and ministry.

    Chico Alliance Church “Lessons from the Palace” Introduction I felt directed to revisit the life of this individual for several reasons. 1. The situation and culture in which he lived is not unlike our own these days. 2. How he related to the culture and evil of his day offers insight for us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Leadership- Respect Others Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 4, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,557 views

    This is the 209th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 7th sermon from 1 Timothy.

    Series: Action [#209] LEADERSHIP- RESPECT OTHERS 1 Timothy 5:1-25 Introduction: As we continue our Series, “Action”; I want to remind you that how we treat others matters. Paul was reminding Timothy of some truths that his Mother and Grandmother taught him- Respect others. I too, was taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah: "A Declaration Of Dependence” Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 9,160 views

    BEFORE GOD CAN MOLD US INTO WHAT HE HAS CREATED US TO BE HE MUST FIRST MELT US.

    Intro: When I was about 5 or 6 years old I went through a mid childhood crises. I was the youngest of 4 children and by the time I was 5 years old I was tired of being referred to as the baby. One of my favorite things was to go to the grocery store with my mother. My two main stops at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Flexing To Adjust To What Is Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 20, 2008
     | 2,984 views

    The early church was comfortable with innovating and changing its methodology; even today, Biblically grounded churches have freedom to adjust to the times as long as the truth of Scripture is not sacrificed in the process. Our text provides us with a mo

    Flexing to Adjust to What Is (Acts 6:1-7) 1. This was in Friday’s news: LAGOS (Reuters) – A father took his 20-year old son to an Islamic court in northern Nigeria for idleness, asking that he be sent to prison for refusing to engage in productive activities, state news agency NAN said Friday. "He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Anna An Example Of Faith

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Apr 2, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,981 views

    This sermon looks at the life of Anna, an example of how in one day, she fulfilled God's purpose in her life despite the overwhelming natural negatives she was born into, she overcame her situation by faith!

    ANNA AN EXAMPLE OF FAITH Luke 2:36-38 Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seek And You Shall Find: The Promise Of Prayer

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 935 views

    Ask, Knock, seek. Prayer and our lives.

    Today, we gather to reflect on a profound and encouraging verse from the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 7, verse 7, where Jesus imparts to us timeless wisdom: "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." In these simple yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Stay Equipped

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 13, 2024
     | 1,449 views

    Believers need to comprehend the ways of God and grow, the moment calamity hits the roof, they think we have sinned, God is bad; nevertheless, sufferings are part of life.

    Stay equipped 2 Kings 4:1 “The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the LORD. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” There is an urgency to share my thoughts because believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Wallace avatar

    Prayer Power & Spiritual Warfare Unveiled Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020
     | 2,765 views

    The incredible power of prayer and it's effect on the Spiritual Battle is unveiled. How can we make a difference in the spiritual battle?

    One of the most intriguing, mysterious, ignored and probably abused topics in all of Scripture is the matter of spiritual warfare. One of the most important but puzzling issues in all of Scripture is prayer and spiritual breakthrough. It’s puzzling because we all have questions about prayer. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Keeping Prayer In Context Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 8, 2007
     | 2,960 views

    While keeping the famous "Ask, Seek, & Knock" passage in context with the Sermon on the Mount, we can still learn some awesome principles regarding prayer.

    INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: PRAYER’S BEST POSITION Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jacob Wrestles With God Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,902 views

    Peniel was a place where Jacob reached brokenness. He lost all self-sufficiency and depended completely on God. This was a time for Jacob of genuine soul searching and spiritual struggle. It was also a significant time of knowing God’s grace.

    A profession of faith in Christ is not an end in itself. It is the beginning of a pilgrimage. Along the way there will be defining moments and spiritual highlights. For Jacob his defining moment was at Peniel. The meaning of Peniel is the face of God. Peniel was a place where Jacob reached ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When It All Comes Crashing Down Faith Hopes Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,825 views

    This message an example of faith from the life of Elijah.

    When you examine your life at what times have you grown the most? Almost always people will answer this question by admitting that the greatest growth occurred in times of deep and unexpected suffering. Yet when suffering forces its way abruptly into our lives, our tendency is to believe that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ