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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Our Source Of Success Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012
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    It is not by our abilities, wealth, popularity, etc. that we become successful in the eyes of God. We succeed whenever we rely on His Spirit to teach us and direct our steps.

    1. THE IMPORTANCE OF FOCUS When the Alaskan Pipeline was being built, there were many Texans who went to Alaska and found work on the pipeline. The Texans could only work a few hours in the frigid weather, yet the Eskimos, the native Alaskans, could work indefinitely in the cold. They decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not By Might

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 13, 2012
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    Throughout the Biblical narratives God had been seeking for available, obedient and faithful men to lead His people and extend His Kingdom. Will you be one of them?

    • Building the temple in OT times • Today we are the temple (1 Corinthians 3: 16-17) “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anointed Ones

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 6, 2013
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    Anointing often comes out of pain

    Zec 4:1 And the angel that talked with me came again, and waked me, as a man that is wakened out of his sleep, Zec 4:2 And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all of gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Zechariah - Empowered By His Spirit Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 24, 2013
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     | 14,696 views

    Don't over-estimate what you can do, alone. Don't under-estimate what God can do, through you.

    The word of the Lord came to the remnant who had returned to Jerusalem. • Last week, we read of prophet Haggai challenging to the people to rebuild the Temple of God and restore the worship of God. • God encourages the people now through Zechariah (contemporary of Haggai). He spoke two ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    New Year Resolution

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 28, 2011
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    The ideal New Year Resolution

    New Year resolutions This is the time of the year when the air is abuzz with New Year resolutions. A closer scrutiny of the NY resolutions would reveal that they are of 2 kinds. The NEGATIVELY positively ones’ and the POSITIVELY positive ones’! ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Strength For The Church

    Contributed by Js Collins on Jan 25, 2012
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     | 10,005 views

    Purpose; To give light, life and hope to Gods people during trying circumstances and to promote Spiritual revival in their hearts causing them to return to the Lord.

    Strength for the Church Zechariah 4:6-10 6. So he answered and said to me: "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the LORD of hosts. 7. ‘Who are you, O Great Mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Not By Might, Not By Power Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009
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     | 18,482 views

    supposed to be, right? Not always, and not now. God doesn’t relieve us of all responsibility and do all the work for us. He empowers us, and we get started. And maybe it is a small start. A few boulders moved, a few shovels of dirt thrown to the s

    Not By Might, Not By Power Aug 3, 2008 Zechariah 4 Intro: I like to get things done. To make things happen. To accomplish something. To be “productive”. Cut a board, build a fire, assemble a shelf, paint a sanctuary. Part of it is my personality, part of it is a desire that all of us have – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compromiso... Responsabilidad ¡sí! Series

    Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 85,908 views

    La falta de compromiso de los creyentes coloca a la iglesia, que es la plenitud de Cristo, en un estado de sobre vivencia y desánimo, y no de poder.

    Una de las cosas que más disfruto son las bodas. El momento culminante en la ceremonia es cuando los novios intercambian sus votos matrimoniales. Los votos son más que un requisito ceremonial. Son las palabras más poderosas de amor y compromiso que dos personas puedan decirse la una a la otra. El ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Moore avatar

    How God Turns Mountains Into Mole Hills

    Contributed by David Moore on Jun 27, 2008
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     | 14,802 views

    This sermon shows how the Lord remembered Israel, and encouraged them through Zechariah to complete the monumental work He had given them to do.

    How God Turns Mountains Into Mole Hills Text: Zechariah 4:1-10 Introduction: The book of Zechariah has been called the Apocalypse of the Old Testament. The prophet was a contemporary with Haggai, who, you will recall from our previous study, ministered to the remnant who had returned from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plug Into Power Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 23, 2009
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     | 10,250 views

    this is a look at the vision of Zechariah-where is shown two olive trees connected to an oil lamp, as the angel explains its significance. We are shown the source of power for the Christian Life in this ancient prophetic vision.

    Plug Into Power! Introduce the cast of characters and the scenario: Ezra (Scribe), Nehemia (Engineer), Haggai (rugged outspoken prophet), Zechariah (Prophetic Priest) Joshua (High Priest) , Zerubbabel (Governor of Judah). Zechariah 4:1-10 Now the angel who talked with me came back and wakened ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Jones avatar

    Priestly People Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 23, 2009
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     | 4,030 views

    The final sermon from Zechariah’s Fifth Vision-a statement to all the priests of God-the Born Again children of God-the anointed ones.

    God’s people are: A Priestly People EOLS: We have been anointed by God to function as His priests to transmit his love and forgiveness. Introduction: Have you ever known a person who seemed to be the “go to” individual when things went wrong? This person was real, touchable-far from perfect, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Let's Get Busy For God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 2, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,085 views

    The Angel of the Lord came to Zerubbabel and encouraged him to get busy and complete the work to which he was called. This message is a look at some of basic principles for getting busy doing God's work.

    Let’s Get Busy for God Zechariah 4:4-11 How many times in history have great things for God been accomplished that started out so small that shortsighted people looked down at the endeavor or who prognosticated that it would never amount to anything? Many great accomplishments for God have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shine On! Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 7, 2010
     | 6,190 views

    A study of chapter 4 verses 1 through 14

    Zechariah 4: 1 – 14 Shine On! 1 Now the angel who talked with me came back and wakened me, as a man who is wakened out of his sleep. 2 And he said to me, “What do you see?” So I said, “I am looking, and there is a lampstand of solid gold with a bowl on top of it, and on the stand seven lamps ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    By My Spirit

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,231 views

    We need to rely upon the power of God’s Spirit. His power removes obstacles, not ours. And His power works through you and me. God is not looking for our power but our participation, our availability and not our abilities.

    Many people believe that to survive in this world a person must be tough, strong, and unbending. • But can we? Can we always be tough and strong? No. We all need God’s help. Zerubbabel has an enormous responsibility to rebuild the Temple. • The task was daunting. He faced many problems – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    By My Spirit (English Service)

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,320 views

    God can restore anything back, according to His will. He is our divine co-partner in life, therefore we need to acknowledge Him and have faith in Him.

    Zech 4:6 “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the LORD Almighty. The will of God will never lead to where the grace of God cannot keep you. • When He calls us to do a task, He will give us the resources to complete it. • It is unthinkable for God to want to do something, only to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible