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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Praying God's Will To Be Done

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 13, 2009
     | 6,228 views

    The necessity of prayer is examined in the light of two decisions God made about man at creation. (1) He made man in His own image with freewill capacity for moral choice (2) He gave man dominion over the earth.

    Praying God’s Will to Be Done Daniel 9:1-3 9-13-09 Intro In Dan 9:13 we have an amazing comment about the nation of Israel, “As it is written in the Law of Moses, all this disaster has come upon us; yet we have not made our prayer before the LORD our God, that we might turn from our iniquities and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Submission To Authorities

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 4, 2014
     | 8,548 views

    If the Christian is going to be a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God Paul calls us to submit to the governing civil authorities. This sermon looks at what that looks like for the Christian.

    Submission To The Authorities Romans 13:1-7 Read Text: Romans 13:1-7 INTRO: How many of us like to submit? Doesn’t even the thought of submitting or of submission almost repulse us? I know that we have a lot of competitive people in this body of believers. We have business men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trust To Climb

    Contributed by Fred Rabinovitz on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,461 views

    Confidence in God’s promises.

    TRUST TO CLIMB The following was taken from registration sheets and comment cards returned to the staff of the Bridger Wilderness Area in Wyoming in 1996: 1. Trails need to be wider so people can walk holding hands. 2. Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dealing With Conflict Wisely

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,565 views

    A look at how Paul dealt with a conflict he had with Peter and 5 common mistakes people make when dealing with conflict

    SBC Philippi 2/6/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Dealing With Conflict Wisely Galatians 2:11-14 Primary Purpose: To discuss the Bible way to handle conflict in our lives and to examine 5 mistakes that people make in dealing with conflict There are a few things that are guarantees in this life. I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    When He Won't Say "I'm Sorry"

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 29, 2011
     | 3,382 views

    What are my biblical responsibilities when one who has offended me will not acknowledge his wrong? Our forgiveness is to be like God's forgiveness. So how does God forgive? The answer may not be what you are thinking.

    When He Won't Say "I'm Sorry" Forgiveness and Repentance A Summary of Chapter 8 of The Other Side of Love by Gary Chapman Part of the Lessons in the School of Prayer Series Calvary Baptist Church Sunday, January 16, 2011 I. Forgiveness and Relationships A. Sin Separates Our Relationship With ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warring In The Spirit

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 24, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,561 views

    Exposition regarding spiritual warfare from Ephesians 6 about putting on the armor of God and entering the battle

    Text: Ephesians 6:10-20, Title: Warring in the Spirit, Date/Place: 5/23/10, AM A. Opening illustration: “The unprepared believer becomes a defeated believer who seeks to serve the Lord in his own wisdom and power.” –JM, Baseball kids coming to the game without their hat vs. w/o a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pointed In The Right Direction Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,178 views

    To be a Christian is to be transformed by the Holy Spirit for our entire lives.

    Pointed in the Right Direction: Fundamentals August 1, 2010 Rom. 12:1-2 Intro: How many of you have ever studied the book of Romans – not just read it, but actually dug down deep and worked hard to understand it? If you haven’t, I suggest you need to. This morning as we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Survive Or Thrive

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 4, 2024
     | 1,762 views

    In light of all that is going on in this world and in our personal challenges, we have a choice, we can either just survive or thrive. You can try to handle life on your own or be like a tree planted by streams of living water.

    God had called Jeremiah to preach the truth and prophesy to Israel and Judah at a time when people were abandoning the Lord God, His Word & His precepts. God’s people had been engaged in pagan religions and practices, idol worship (which speaks of worshiping an image or fantasy) and this turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Practical Biblical Teaching Series

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 29, 2009
     | 11,399 views

    God uses practical biblical teaching to grow our faith!

    Five Things God Uses To GROW Your Faith Part 2: Practical Biblical Teaching Matthew 7:24-29 Sunday, March 15, 2009 Dr. Randy Deal, Executive Pastor, Rock Point Church GOD USES FIVE THINGS TO GROW OUR FAITH: 1. Practical teaching 2. Providential relationships 3. Private (spiritual) disciplines 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Forbidden Food Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 3, 2013
     | 5,271 views

    Daniel & his three companions refuse to compromise. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: •Conquest (vs 1-2) •Conscription (vs 3-7) •Courage (vs 8-16) •Choice (vs 17-21) SERMON BODY: Ill: These are actual announcements from Church notices: • Weight Watchers will be meeting at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Worship With Thanksgiving And Praise

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,238 views

    Our worship to God should involve thanksgiving and praise to Him.

    Worship, I believe, is the missing jewel of the evangelical Church. Sunday after Sunday we come to worship services, but are we truly worshiping God? In many churches the Sunday morning event is considered a “preaching service” in spite of the fact that the official title in the bulletin reads ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Henes avatar

    Obtaining God's Blessing On Your Life Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,142 views

    Obtaining God’s blessing on your life is determined by whether you live a God-centered life or have no time for God.

    INTRODUCTION A. I hope this doesn’t surprise you, but believers with an active faith have a greater chance of being more positive, generous, and socially active than those who consider themselves to be atheists or agnostics. A George Barna study found this to be the case as reflected in these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    How To Be A Loving Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,304 views

    A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

    How to Be a Loving Church (Rev.2:1-7) Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up September 10, 2006 I decided to do a series on the church, because I don’t know if you noticed or not, but lately, the church in our society has been getting a pretty bad rap. More and more people are wondering, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Quality Of Your Hearing

    Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Aug 17, 2008
     | 3,349 views

    The distinction of the hearers in the Parable of the Sower

    The Quality of your Hearing Matthew 13:1-8, 18-23 Luke 8: 18 Take heed therefore how ye hear: … James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Matthew 13:9 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. 75% of those who hear the Gospel will never receive it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Musselwhite avatar

    A Father's Love Series

    Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Jun 21, 2007
     | 7,728 views

    This was a father’s day message given in 2007

    A Father’s Love Genesis 22:1-14 1. Love 2. Worship 3. Sacrifice 4. Trust Intro: Observations of a Father • I am going to share with you all my wisdom of four years of parenting • Okay let’s look at what the Bible says • When I had my first child I lost half of my memory, when I had my second ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational