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  • Teddy Walker avatar

    Desperation,the Birth Place For A Miracle

    Contributed by Teddy Walker on May 20, 2010
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    When we get desperate for God, things will happen.

    Mark 2:1-12 1And again he entered into Capernaum, after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. 2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. 3 And they come unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transformation #2: The Secrets Of The Secret Place Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 6, 2011
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    As we spend time in the secret place of prayer – in solitude, silence, and soaking – we are transformed into the image of Jesus.

    TRANSFORMATION #2: THE SECRETS OF THE SECRET PLACE OPENING TEXT: “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (2 Cor. 3:18). REVIEW: 1. The Spiritual ...read more

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    Restoring Prayer To Its Proper Place

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2012
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    A sermon on prayer from the book of Acts (Much material taken from Jerry Paul's sermon called "Restore New Testament Prayer" http://www.thecra.org/avitems.htm under 2006 Symposium)

    HoHum: Daniel Henderson- In our culture of rugged individualism we have come to the conclusion that it is better to pray alone than with others.  Unfortunately, most of us never learn to do either one very well.  Like most disciplines of the Christian faith, we learn best to pray alone when we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Looking For Love In All The Right Places Series

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 29, 2010
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    In this lesson from the life of Ruth, we see Naomi setting the scene for Ruth to marry Boaz. Learn the responsibility of the Christian in helping others and we introduce the kinsman-redeemer.

    Introduction Ruth the love story takes a dramatic turn this week, but we need to remember the prayer we have been praying for the last two weeks: Lord, break out of the box we try to put you in and destroy everything in our lives that is not of You. Mess up our schedules, plans, and preconceived ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being At The Right Place At The Right Time!

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 22, 2011
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     | 33,439 views

    This sermon deals with how to experence God's presence in our lives.

    Being at the right place at the right time! 5/22/11 Leviticus 16 We all have probably used the excuse about “Being at the wrong place at the wrong time”. I didn’t mean to do it; I was just at the wrong place at the wrong time! If you have teens you know what I am talking about. ...read more

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    Finding Your Place In The Family Tree Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 23, 2009
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     | 7,753 views

    The lineage of Jesus helps us find our place in His family.

    “What’s Christmas All About? Finding Your Place on the Family Tree” Matthew 1:1-16; Ruth 4:13-17 Most of us, at some point in time, develop a curiosity about our heritage. We like to look at our family tree. Usually we find a mixture of good news and bad news. My family tree, for example, has on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • C Jordan avatar

    Supernatural #11: Soaking In The Secret Place Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 3, 2009
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    Prayer is more than just going to God with your wish list and saying, “My name’s Jimmy, so gimme, gimme, gimme!” It’s about having intimate fellowship with Jesus.

    SUPERNATURAL #11: SOAKING IN THE SECRET PLACE OPENING TEXT: • Intro to the story = Cornelius had a vision of an angel and the Lord told him to call for Peter. Cornelius sent a soldier and two servants to go find Peter. “The next day, as they went on their journey and drew near the city, Peter ...read more

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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Roots - Part 2 - People And Place Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 14, 2009
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     | 4,776 views

    Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. What is beneath the surface is directly responsible for what you

    Roots Pt. 2 - People and Place I. Introduction Last week I told you that it is absolutely essential for us to not only have roots, but to also know what those roots are. So, we began a close examination of the core values that are under the surface of our church and should be the foundation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Your Blessed Place Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Sep 9, 2008
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    I have seen so many Christians walk away from their God given place of blessing, that I have felt a deep sense of grief in my spirit. It should not and does not have to be this way.

    I have seen so many Christians walk away from their God given place of blessing, that I have felt a deep sense of grief in my spirit. I know it must grieve the Lord. It should not and does not have to be this way. I believe that the Lord has ordained us to walk in blessings, yet I don’t see this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Your Blessed Place Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Sep 16, 2008
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     | 2,694 views

    In fulfilling our purpose we not only fulfill the plan for ourselves, but also contribute to the greater plan God has called us to complete within the body of Christ as a whole. This takes the obedience of a body with a shared vision, but it starts with t

    In the first part of this study we were discussing how we are called for a purpose and how our gifts will be used to edify one another. We all have gifts and they should be used in conjunction with other gifts within the body to fulfill the plan and purpose of God within that local body. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    God's Watering Place Is Holy Living

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 7, 2009
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     | 3,402 views

    God wants us to be holy

    God’s watering place is holy living ps 23:2 “He leads me” As sheep need water so do we as humans? The Good Shepherd knows where the best drinking water is. He is the one that goes before us to make sure that we are provided with good drinking water. If sheep does not get water it will die for it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Reconstruction: Fortifying Our Vulnerable Places

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
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     | 8,505 views

    If we are honest with God, there are a lot of things in our lives which are halfway finished. Halfway is one of the most difficult places to be. Now the 4th chapter is about persevering through resistance and opposition. The closer you get to the finish l

    Reconstruction: fortifying our vulnerable places Nehemiah 4:7-23 I bumped into some friends I used to play sand volleyball with at Luke’s basketball game last weekend. I hadn’t seen them in awhile. As the course of the conversation unfolded, I asked how they were doing with rebuilding their home. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rule Digal avatar

    Going Up To The Place Of God's Blessings Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 12, 2008
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     | 5,175 views

    I’m glad to report to you that no failure need be permanent in the walk of faith. God does not want His children to live away from His plan. So He is working to draw them back.

    Theme: GOING UP TO THE PLACE OF GOD’S BLESSING Genesis 13: 1-4 Introduction A. Last Sunday we learned about the saddest event of the entire pilgrimage life of Abraham. It was when he left Canaan, the place where God called him to be, the land of victory and God’s blessings, and went down to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jonah Finds A Calm Place In The Storm Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009
     | 4,864 views

    Jonah like the rest of us is ready to pray as he sees the end at hand.

    Jonah finds a calm place in the storm. Jonah 3 As I read the account of Jonah I can’t help but wonder exactly what happened that day. I mean it almost seems from what the scripture says that the second Jonah hit the waters the raging sea became as calm as glass. It doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Every Man Stood In His Place Series

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Aug 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,429 views

    The importance of every Christian believer standing in their place of service to God in His Church.

    EVERY MAN STOOD IN HIS PLACE Judges 7:9-7:25 INTRO: Do you remember the movie called “Crocodile Dundee?” It was a good one. Crocodile Dundee comes from the land down under. He is completely out of his realm when he came from Australia to New York City. Crocodile Dundee and his girlfriend ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene