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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    There’s Hope For The Dried Up

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 27, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
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    God was and is still in control. He can and will give life to that which appears to have shriveled up and died. Ezekiel’s vision has applications for our lives today. As in Ezekiel’s day, God is still in the business of giving hope to the dried up.

    There’s Hope for the Dried Up Ezekiel 37:1-14 The children of Israel had begun to lose their hope. The nation had dried up politically, spiritually, and morally. Many had gone into captivity. Despair and pessimism were rampant. Gloom and doom filled the air. They had become a dried up exiled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demonstration Of Power

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 5, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,656 views

    Today there is a lot of talk, but very little evidence by way of demonstrating God's power

    DEMONSTRATION OF POWER JUST ANOTHER RELIGION In Paul's day, Greek philosophers would meet regularly to discuss philosophies, viewpoints and various gods people believed in. But when it came to the message of Jesus Christ, who died for the sins of the world and rose again, Paul was reluctant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Fruit Of Empathy Series

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012
     | 7,447 views

    In spite of the fact that we have been called to live in a community, we continue to build walls and to enclose us in our own world. That it is why the virtues of empathy and compassion have gone disappearing. Jesus was not only a powerful man that walk

    Ice Breaker: Have you ever wore someone else’s clothes or shoes? Key verse: 1Corinthians 8:9-13. INTRODUCTION: In spite of the fact that we have been called to live in a community, we continue to build walls and to enclose us in our own world. That it is why the virtues of empathy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Go, Be Fruitful! Multiply! Fill The Earth W/ God’s Word! (Conclusion) Series

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,618 views

    Continue to PREACH the Good News even if FEW want to receive it. Preach it, even if they WILL LISTEN or not. You must speak my Word even if they don’t want to HEAR ABOUT IT. Tell the Good News, for it is My POWER TO TRANSFORM A LIFE. Tell it when you are

    "If you RETURN to Me, I will RESTORE you so you can continue to serve me. If you SPEAK WORDS that are WORTHY, you will be my SPOKESMAN. You are to INFLUENCE THEM; do not let them influence you! They will fight against you like an attacking army, but I will make you as SECURE AS FORTIFIED WALL. They ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Heavenly Wisdom Not Earthly Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 25, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,017 views

    These verses put our hearts in the dock. God wants to cast out earthly unspiritual wisdom. He wants us full of his heavenly, considerate, merciful wisdom.

    (This illustration comes from Simon Coupland’s Book Spicing up your speaking): Robert Greene wrote a self-help manual for people who want to be amongst life’s winners. He called it ‘The 48 laws of Power’. Here are some of his 48 laws: Never put too much trust in friends; learn how to use enemies. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Secrets Of 1 Corinthians 13

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010
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     | 5,883 views

    A historical look at the Temple and how believers may enter beyond the veil today.

    Introduction: A IL B In 70 AD the Jewish Temple (Herrod’s Temple) was utterly destroyed by the Roman Army but it wasn’t the first destroyed by a foreign army. (Picture from page 110 in Complete Guide) 1 Solomon’s temple built around 960 BC was one of the wonders of the ancient ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dual Personality Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 14, 2011
     | 4,742 views

    Jesus at his baptism, tood on our identity--that of a sinner. At our baptism, we take on Jesus' identity--missionary, evangelist proclaiming the God's kingdom is near.

    Matthew 3:13-17 “Dual Personality” INTRODUCTION A reader of the scriptures does not get very far in any of the four gospels before coming upon this critical event in the life of Christ—his baptism. It is one of the few incidents in Jesus’ life that is contained in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rotten Living That Leads To Loss Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,963 views

    Don’t treat sin like a weed-eater whacking away at the visible weed—go to the root of the problem. It’s a heart problem, not a behavior problem.

    INTRODUCTION In the last message I mentioned one of my favorite Presidents, Calvin Coolidge. He was known as “silent Cal,” because he was a man of few words. One day, President Coolidge was walking home from attending church and reporters gathered around him. They asked, “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kiss 'em With Kindness Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
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     | 11,903 views

    An examination of three scriptural truths about kindness illustrated with aspects of kindness from the life of Jesus and how we can demonstrate kindness.

    INTRODUCTION The Book of Galatians is all about the beauty of God’s grace. And one way that God’s grace is displayed in our lives is through the Fruit of the Spirit. So, I’m calling this series, “Grace-fruit: Jesus Living in Me.” Here are the nine expressions of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Saved Us

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 13, 2013
     | 4,251 views

    To enumerate GOD's love and kindness for us that prompted Him to save us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Did GOD saved you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate GOD's love and kindness for us that prompted Him to save us. IV. TEXT: Titus 3:4-5 (Amplified Bible) 3:4 But when the goodness and loving-kindness of God our Savior to man [as man] appeared, 3:5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being Under The Influence Ii

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,137 views

    Our minds are either under the influence of our sinful nature or the Holy Spirit.

    Title: Being Under the Influence II Text: Romans 8:1-11 The Big Idea: There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our own sinful nature or the Holy Spirit. Introduction “Lobbyists, according to various definitions, contact, inform, communicate, try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Need For The Holy Ghost

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,972 views

    The baptism in the Holy Spirit / energizes in the believer / a power driven experience / that is expressed / in a daily walk in Christ / that is vibrantly full of life.

    NEED FOR THE HOLY GHOST Text: John 14:15-17 Intro: Spiritually fatigued? Has the OOMPH disappeared? Need energized? Has the fire been reduced to only smoldering embers? Delayed Spiritual Stress Syndrome? Experiencing HSBDD (Holy Spirit Baptism Deficiency Disorder)? Can we make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Curtis Rowe avatar

    Fire In The Soul Series

    Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,716 views

    The zeal of the Lord can abound in your heart!

    Fire in Your Soul 2 Kings 10:15-16 When the Spirit of Christ is filling a person’s heart, light and heat are present. Zeal alone does not make a Christian! Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Was There All The Time Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,919 views

    The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not merely a New Testament phenomenon; it is stealthily sprinkled throughout the Hebrew Scriptures. This is one way we know it is true.

    He Was There All the Time (Acts 2:14-36) 1. Some people have a lot of nerve. Take this late-breaking odd news item: KOLKATA, India (Reuters) - An Indian man who took an impersonator to court to get a divorce faces legal action after his real wife found out, lawyers said Friday. Sanjib Saha ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Daniel Haas avatar

    Power To Do

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,602 views

    Can anyone heal the environment, fix the economy or bring peace to the world? No! It’s a matter of scale: Jesus always healed individual people and cast out demons one at a time. You don’t want to rush healing.

    Super heroes - Mom and Dad - They have healing powers - can perform miracles - we need super heroes because this world is so big and incomprehensible, we need someone to hold things together for us - we need the feeling of power, if not for ourselves so at least for our leaders or role models: "Can ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational