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  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "How To Stay On The Mountain?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,843 views

    In this message I hope to give an answer to the question, "Why the Church seems so powerless at times? Why can’t we cast out the demons?"

    "How to stay on the mountain"? > >In this message I hope to give an answer to the question, "Why the Church seems so powerless at times"? > >Look at this verse: >(Mat 17:16 KJV) And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him. > >After the revival? > >Our Church has just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How Far Do You Want To Go? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,381 views

    Why did Elisha insist (3 times) to go with Elijah to his fiery chariot ride... but all of the "sons of the Prophets" insisted on standing some distance away?

    (I opened the sermon by leading the congregation in an old hymn called "If Jesus Goes With Me I'll Go Anywhere". And then ended the sermon by singing the first verse and chorus with them again). In 1936, a 17 year old Bob Feller became a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Confess - 1 John 1:9 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 443 views

    Confession is a fundamental part of our relationship with God. It is an act of humility, repentance, and trust. Explore what it means to confess, why it matters, and how it leads us into a deeper walk with Christ.

    Go! And Confess - 1 John 1:9 Introduction: 1 John 1:9 (NLT) says, "But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness." Confession is a fundamental part of our relationship with God. It is an act of humility, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Callihan avatar

    A Dead Church, An Open Door Church, And A Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Jason Callihan on Aug 15, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,672 views

    The last three Churches in Asia

    Chapter 3 The Church of Sardis This is the 5th Church that we read of in Revelation. So far, there has been a loveless Church, a persecuted Church, a lenient Church and a compromising Church. Chapter 3 begins by telling us of a dead Church. Now to clarify what he is speaking of, look to I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Belonging

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,620 views

    Why do we need to belong to a local church?

    Internet Chat rooms are a phenomenom of the technology age, leading people to form “relationships” online and neglect them in person. Top 10 Signs You’re Addicted to the Net (some of these may go over your head if you don’t have a computer) 10. You wake up at 3 a.m. to go to the bathroom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald McCulley avatar

    The Church's Leaders Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,989 views

    : “Everything rises or falls with leadership.” John Maxwell. The church is an organism (living, growing body). The organism must have organization. The organization must have oversight. That’s why he calls church leaders!

    THE CHURCH’S LEADERS I TIMOTHY 3:1-16 Introduction: “Everything rises or falls with leadership.” John Maxwell. The church is an organism (living, growing body). The organism must have organization. The organization must have oversight. That’s why he calls church leaders! I. The Picture of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Church # 1 The Church Of Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 20, 2014
     | 6,111 views

    The seven churches and where we are today.

    CHURCH # 1 THE CHURCH OF EPHESUS Rev.2: 1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Are Some People Disqualified For Positions Of Service?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,326 views

    1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission.

    1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission. James wrote, "Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins." (James 4:17) In this passage we read about how the apostles were forced to choose a replacement for Judas ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Motivation Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 5, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,397 views

    The first factor in church health is motivation - why we do what we do,

    SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE MOTIVATION FACTOR” MATTHEW 22:36-40 OPEN In this new year of 2011, I’ve decided to make some changes in my life. One of the changes I’m going to make is to get healthy – physically healthy. I’m overweight, have Type-2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Atwater avatar

    "Where Vision Starts" Series

    Contributed by Paul Atwater on Jun 26, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,253 views

    This first Sunday of the year challenge was designed to remind members of the reason why our church exists.

    Text: MT 22:36-40. 22:18-20 Title: “Where Vision Starts ” Date: January 4, 2004 Series: VISION & VALUES – 1 Intro: A golfer’s errant shot ended up on an ant hill. So he found the ball, squared up, took a big swing – and missed. Thousands of innocent ants were killed. Then the golfer took ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Waiting On Monday

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 22, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,879 views

    Consider the reasons why a person prioritizes weekly activities more than the Lord’s day.

    Have you ever been guilty of anticipating Monday more than enjoying worship and service to God on Sunday? What causes a person to anticipate Monday to the exclusion of the Lord’s day? In the book of Amos we find this subject addressed. The Israelite people said "When will the New Moon be past, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Living With Strength And Courage Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,590 views

    The first of three sermons addressing the need for the church to go into the city, and bring spiritual victory to lives.

    (Began sermon with a background on the life of Joshua. . .modeled after the old TV series, "This is Your Life") JOSHUA – THIS IS YOUR LIFE A favorite Bible character of mine. The story picks up in Exodus 24:9 (read through verse 18). Joshua was with Moses as they descended the mountain and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Church 12 Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012
     | 4,280 views

    The Bible clearly supports and expects Christians to be a part of the church. Church is a community of believers who come together on the Lords Day to worship God and to support each other. Scripture does not show Paul, Silas or Peter going into a city ju

    Series: The Church Sermon: Church 12 Tag line - 12 reasons why we all need The Church of Jesus Christ active in our lives. Open with video: We are ---The Church! Scripture Text: Hebrews 10:19-25: 19Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fredericks avatar

    Body Life Series

    Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,243 views

    When the saints go marching in, they will be armed with a towel.

    Key Priorities of a healthy church Part four: Acts 11:27-30 6 April 2003 INTRODUCTION: Over the past three weeks we have brushed off the dust from God’s journal on the early church. It has been an exciting adventure to see from the Antioch Church what we have called: Key Priorities of a Healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    Why Demons Attack The Soul And The Body?

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 5, 2017
     | 6,807 views

    How do we go to battle without becoming demon chasers? There are two extremes to avoid. Some people tend to blame every adversity on the devil, always assuming, "It's a demon!" They're impressed by the heaviness and the oppression. They know all the spiri

    Demons are known to operate in both the soul and the body. There is no Biblical evidence that I am aware of where demons are known to specifically operate within a man's spirit. Every time we see a demonic spirit at work in the life of a person, it is either through the soul (mind) or the physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal