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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Night And Day Prayer

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2013
     | 3,664 views

    To prove that urgency of our prayers and it requires us that we pray night and day.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you pray night and day? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that urgency of our prayers and it requires us that we pray night and day. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 3:10 (Amplified Bible) [And we] continue to pray especially and with most intense ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Leading From Your Strengths Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 16, 2010
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     | 5,696 views

    There are several observations we can make about David in this conflict

    (I attended a clergy roundtable sponsored by the Ockenga Institute of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary where we discussed this passage, and the following sermon is more of a group effort, our collective thoughts on the various strengths David drew from) We’re quite familiar with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Affects Of Worldly Affairs

    Contributed by Mark Lawing on Jun 25, 2010
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     | 6,628 views

    How the worldly affairs affects a Christians life.

    Brief overview of Abraham and Lot’s Life together—the reason that Lot chose the plains of Jordan and the cities-large assets and fighting between the Lot’s employees and Abraham’s employees. Read Genesis 19:1-26 The Affects of Worldly Affairs Introduction: What do I mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Comfort The Shaken!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jan 20, 2010
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     | 5,089 views

    When God shakes the earth, people must listen! We need to offer relief to the shaken!

    Introduction: The recent earthquake in Haiti jolts us with a thunderous reminder of one theological fact - our God is sovereign. No one on this planet is genius enough to understand, in its minutest details, everything in this life. But we must accept, although grudgingly as others would, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "One Who Is Born Of God . . ." Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 21, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,640 views

    What will characterize the life of one who is born of God?

    John uses the term "born of God," seven times in this book. To be born again means that we are born spiritually, becoming spiritually alive to God and a personal love relationship with Him. But what is required of me if I am to be "born again?" READ Verse 1a It's been said that there are three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Priestly Blessing Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 27, 2015
     | 14,717 views

    God blesses us and causes us to be a blessing to others. We need to learn what it means to bless, and to let people know we are blessed.

    “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.” In Fiddler on the Roof, a man from the Jewish village of Anatevka asks the Rabbi, “Is there a blessing for the Czar?” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Could Peter Evangelize The Family Of Malchus

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015
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    Could Peter Evangelize the Family of Malchus

    Could Peter Evangelize the Family of Malchus John 18:10 (KJV) 10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. You pull up to a traffic light and there is a young man with tattoos all over, pink hair, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Soldier Of Jesus, In The Army Of God

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Apr 8, 2015
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     | 13,017 views

    we are all part of one body, the head being Jesus, time to act like it

    A SOLDIER OF JESUS, IN THE ARMY OF GOD Ephesians 6:12-13 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armour of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Do You Have Anything For Me To Eat

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 19, 2014
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     | 5,741 views

    The Resurrection is a bodily resurrection. This is what the Apostles were witnesses of and were to proclaim. They proclaimed this based upon the testimony of Scripture.

    Do You Have Anything for Me to Eat? Luke 24:33-49 Introduction Jesus had just appeared to Cleophas and another disciple at the little village of Emmaus. We know that it was already evening on the first Easter Sunday. These disciples had walked about seven miles. Yet they were so excited about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gifts Of God: Use Them Or Lose Them

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 13, 2015
     | 8,650 views

    On Judgment Day, we will be called on to give a personal report to God. That report will be based on the choices we make here and now. We can make any changes we want to here and now. It will be too late to make them when we stand before God.

    Have you ever been afraid to use your gifts, talents or skills? Have you ever thought that your skills and talents were not appreciated by other people? If the answer to either one or both of these questions is “yes”, then you can probably sympathize with the third slave on the Parable ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Have Faith In The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 20, 2015
     | 7,501 views

    God equips us for service in the storms of life. We are guided through the storms by the Bible. It is our compass. If we spend time studying God’s Word, we will find the hope, encouragement and strength we need to face the storms of life.

    Have you ever tried to get away from the storms of life, only to find that they have followed you? If so, you can understand what happened in Mark 4:35-41. Jesus needed to get away from the crowds. We are tempted to follow the crowd, but we need to carefully consider public opinion and walk away ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Conduct Of A Follower Of Christ -- Real Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
     | 5,260 views

    dealing with the thought of working out our salvation.

    THE CONDUCT OF A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST REAL CHRISTIAN LIFE PHILIPPIANS 2:12-16 SO THEN, MY BELOVED, JUST AS YOU HAVE ALWAYS OBEYED, NOT AS IN MY PRESENCE ONLY, BUT NOW MUCH MORE IN MY ABSENCE, WORK OUT YOUR SALVATION WITH FEAR AND TREMBLING; 13  FOR IT IS GOD WHO IS AT WORK IN YOU, BOTH TO WILL AND TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Salt And The Light Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 13, 2012
     | 7,997 views

    In the sermon on the mount, Jesus reveals what needs to be the character of those who follow Him, how that character will influence the world, and how it need play out in their lives.

    The Salt And The Light 04/25/10 AM Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction This morning we continue a sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount. This series of messages, titled “Jesus began to preach,” encompasses all of Matthew chapters 5, 6, and 7, the longest uninterrupted teaching by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Common - Pt. 3 - Tag! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 1, 2016
     | 4,935 views

    Every Day. Routine. Take it or leave it. A dime a dozen. Do we treat the rare like the regular? Do we mistake the extraordinary for the ordinary? Do we overlook the incredible for the common?

    Common Pt. 3 - Tag! Introduction We are afflicted with apathy. We are so overcome by it that we treat God as if He is "a dime a dozen", ordinary, optional, routine, or common! So I have been challenging our approach to Him. If we reverence Him appropriately then we will approach Him, prepare for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Can't Get No Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 11, 2016
     | 6,154 views

    This sermon begins the series in which we want to encounter and honor God in our lives and church. The only real satisfaction we have in life is God. Everything else is a poor substitute.

    1. If She Doesn't Hurry... When J. K. Rowling was having trouble finishing her fifth Harry Potter book, her fans grew impatient. One was quoted as saying, "If she doesn't hurry, we're going to move on to caring about something else." That reflects our age. Our attention spans are short, and we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ