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  • David Dunn avatar

    Living Between Prayer And Promise

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 8, 2026
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     | 158 views

    Live faithfully between prayer and promise—trust God’s future, obey His present reign, and rest in hope until Christ returns.

    Most of our lives are not lived at the beginning of a story or at the end of one. They are lived somewhere in the middle — in that long, unfinished stretch where things are still forming, still unresolved, still waiting to make sense. We live between what has already been spoken and what has not ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Crowning Glory

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 11, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,813 views

    REWARDS FOR THE FAITHFUL IN CHRISTIAN LIFE

    The Crowning glory Story time, folks! But this is no run of the mill, bed time story to lull you to sleep, instead it is a true account guaranteed to stir one’s soul. You may have heard it before, however it always brings a tear to the eye, every ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Part 2 Prayer Of Relinquishment And Formation Prayer Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020
     | 3,074 views

    This is part 2 of my Lenten Course on Prayer based on Richard Foster's brilliant book entitled Prayer

    Story: In the early 60’s, a young Church of England ordinand went on a week’s silent retreat at Ampleforth. In those days the rules were strict – and between meals and services (which started at 4 am in the morning) the ordinands on the retreat were expected to be in their rooms praying. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Go! And Believe Jesus, Not Just Believe In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 784 views

    Many people claim to believe in Jesus. They believe in His existence, His teachings, and His sacrifice. There is a significant difference between acknowledging who He is and trusting in what He says.

    Go! And Believe Jesus, Not Just Believe in Jesus Introduction: Many people claim to believe in Jesus. They believe in His existence, His teachings, and His sacrifice. But the real question is: Do we not only believe in Jesus but also believe Jesus? There is a significant difference between ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worship Like The Shepherds

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 10,605 views

    Finding ourselves in the story of the shepherds and responding by worshiping God

    Worship Like the Shepherds ¡V Luke 2:8-20 Steve Simala Grant ¡V Dec. 8/9, 2001 Intro: I want you to think about God. Just for a moment, concentrate on God in your mind. Use your imagination if you like, or reflect on God¡¦s characteristics, or meditate on all that God has done for you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questions And Answers About Speaking In Tongues

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 8,322 views

    Paul answers the Corinthians questions about speaking in Tongues

    1 Cor 14.doc GOOD ADVICE TO A GROWING CHURCH _____________________________________________ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT SPEAKING IN TONGUES - 1 Corinthians 14:1-40 "I would that ye all spoke with tongues" ? I Corinthians 14:5 In chapter 12 Paul gave a lengthy discussion on the use of gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    To Be

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Mar 10, 2007
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     | 1,680 views

    To be or not to be, that is the question— Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing, end them. To die: to sleep; Hamlet--Act 3, Scene 1 The simpl

    To Be To be or not to be, that is the question— Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing, end them. To die: to sleep; Hamlet--Act 3, Scene 1 The popular interpretation of the speech holds that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is There Not A Cause?

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Feb 28, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 4,450 views

    How to become envolved in God’s Work

    IS THERE NOT A CAUSE? I SAM 17:29 INTRO - READ: THE STORY - ALL CHAPTER 17 I. GOD’S MAN WAS ABLE TO SEE THE CAUSE VS 26 & 29 1. DO WE SEE THE CAUSES THAT GOD SEES ? * 200,000 PEOPLE IN THE WORLD DIE EVERY DAY OR A TOTAL OF 73 MILLION SOULS ENTER ETERNITY EACH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 Lent, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 16,113 views

    Once again, Jesus invites all would-be followers to join him in his way of the cross.

    Sermon for 5 Lent Yr B, 6/04/2003 Based on Jn. 12:20-33 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The old adage has it that: “Curiosity kills the cat.” Well, in today’s gospel, we learn of some Greeks, who were likely curious alright about this Jesus. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Goodness Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,951 views

    When Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians, “kindness” comes just before “goodness.”

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22) Last week we talked about “kindness” as a fruit of the Spirit. When Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians, “kindness” comes just before “goodness.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Day Of Pentecost Was Fully Come Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 18, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,171 views

    Pentecost has been the source of much too much confusion and little unity. What does it mean?

    When the Day of Pentecost Was Fully Come Acts 2:1 We now begin the first of several messages about the day we called Pentecost or Whitsunday on our church calendar. Careful exposition of the text is very important here, because to go wrong here is to go wrong for the rest of the Book of Acts. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Art Of Giving

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,095 views

    Remaining in Christ (and being totally dependent on Him) is the key to becoming a fruitful disciple

    The Art of Giving: The Fruitful Disciple John 15: 1-8; Nov. 23/24, 2002 Intro: How many of you know what you are supposed to do when you get lost in the woods? (answer: remain where you are until somebody comes and finds you). Have any of you ever tried to do that? Can you imagine how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Fruitful Disciple

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 13,827 views

    Remaining in Christ means total dependence on Him for life and for fruitfulness

    The Art of Giving: The Fruitful Disciple John 15: 1-8; Nov. 23/24, 2002 Intro: How many of you know what you are supposed to do when you get lost in the woods? (answer: remain where you are until somebody comes and finds you). Have any of you ever tried to do that? Can you imagine how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Art Of Giving: The Fruitful Disciple

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,318 views

    What does it mean to "remain"? fruitfulness and total dependence.

    The Art of Giving: The Fruitful Disciple John 15: 1-8; Nov. 23/24, 2002 Intro: How many of you know what you are supposed to do when you get lost in the woods? (answer: remain where you are until somebody comes and finds you). Have any of you ever tried to do that? Can you imagine how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit And The World Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 14, 2018
     | 4,381 views

    Message 42 in our journey through John's gospel. This message focuses on the convicting ministry of the Holy Spirit in regard to the world.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Spirit and the World” John 16:7-15 I. Public Teaching and Ministry of Jesus 2-12 II. Private Teaching and Ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive as Jesus forgives B. Love as Jesus loves C. Practice pertinent truths that soothe the troubled soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance