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  • Patrick Bissig avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Patrick Bissig on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,725 views

    What is prayer

    I. Prayer is. . . A. Talking to/with God Numbers 11:17 I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take of the Spirit that is on you and put the Spirit on them. They will help you carry the burden of the people so that you will not have to carry it alone. -Daily communication Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Your Church's Vision And Doing It

    Contributed by Duane Boehm on Feb 14, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,603 views

    This sermon helps pastors to look at their churches vision and see where you’re headed

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHURCHES VISION AND DOING IT PROV. 29:18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Staying Upbeat When You Are Being Beat Up Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,427 views

    WHEN OUR ENEMIES HAVE THE UPPER HAND, WE CAN AVOID DEPRESSION BY FOCUSING ON OUR GOD

    BIG IDEA: WHEN OUR ENEMIES HAVE THE UPPER HAND, WE CAN AVOID DEPRESSION BY FOCUSING ON OUR GOD 4 WAYS TO FOCUS ON OUR GOD: I. (:1-4) CRYING TO GOD (EVEN THOUGH WE ARE BEING CRUSHED) A. Asking for Answers 1. Listen “Hear my prayer, O Lord, Give ear to my supplications!” 2. “Answer me” 3. Based ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why?

    Contributed by Greg Stine on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 85 ratings
     | 6,520 views

    This sermon was preached two days after the 19 year old brother of one of our deacons was tragically killed; it deals with the tough questions of life.

    "WHY?" - Romans 8 2/20/00 Romans 8:1, 15-39 One of the unpleasant realities of the human existence is the fact that there are many more questions than answers. Adolph Hitler - 6 million Jews? Why? Lenin, Stalin - 30 million+. Why? Charles Manson Ted Bundy Jeffrey Dahmer Columbine? Divorce, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What If Christmas Never Came?

    Contributed by Johnny Bley on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,192 views

    If Satan had prevented Christmas from coming, mankind would have never known righteousness, impartiality, faithfulness or peace.

    “What if Christmas Never Came?” Isaiah 11:1-10 Dr. Seuss was one of the greatest story tellers of all time. My favorite of course is “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The Grinch hated the Who’s so badly that he wanted them to be as unhappy as he was. Doesn’t that sound vaguely familiar? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be A Progressive Pilgrim

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,438 views

    How to progress without excess

    The writer of Hebrews once wrote, "People living by faith did not receive the things promised; they only saw them from a distance admitting that they were aliens and pilgrims on the earth." (Heb. I 1:13) As Christians are true citizenship is in heaven. Our earthly existence should be seen as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    7 Things In Hell, We Need In The Church

    Contributed by Mike Holley on May 23, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
     | 10,733 views

    The rich man’s life was over and he was in Hell before he realized what he should have been doing all along, we can learn from his mistakes.

    We had an evangelist in our church for a 3 day revival and on the 1st night he set the tone of his messages by asking those in attendance "What in Hell do you want?" Then he proceeded to show them why they should do everything possible to avoid going there. I agreed totally then and still do! But ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gift Of Time

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,352 views

    Death will eventually come to each one. The question is: How can we face death with courage?

    November 6, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Condolences to the Pistola family and friends B. Reasons for our gathering: 1) To pay our tribute to our friend Rebecca 2) To share our memories about her 3) To learn valuable lessons from her life and how we can apply them in our daily life 4) To comfort one ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    There's Still Power In The Blood

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 227 ratings
     | 70,469 views

    nine wonders of the Blood of Jesus.

    Rev 12:10-11 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. 11 And they overcame him (by the blood of the Lamb), ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Allen James avatar

    Faithful Unto Death Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011
     | 8,146 views

    Part 2 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's message takes a deeper look at the testimony of the church at Smyrna.

    INTRODUCTION: The majority of Americans know very little about SUFFERING for the FAITH. The letter to the church at Smyrna is a reminder that God does not simply offer His ADVICE. God offers His COMPANIONSHIP. about Smyrna... Only one of the seven cities still in existence (modern Izmir, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If There Is No Hell

    Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Jul 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,897 views

    When one does not believe scripture.

    If There is no Hell Luke 12:19-31 I. Then Jesus was a misguided soul. 1. For He taught that Hell is a place, a place of outer darkness where there is weeping, wailing and nashing of teeth. 2. For He taught that Hell is a place where the fire is not quenched and the worm never dies. 3. For He taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning Weakness Into Strength

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 4, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,636 views

    Jesus said that His strength is perfected in our weakness. If we acknowledge our weakness, He can use it for His glory!...

    Turning Weakness into Strength April 3, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must trust in the Lord to be our strength when ours have failed. Focus Passage: I Samuel 13:15-23 Supplemental Passage: And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Songs Of Rescue, Songs Of Praise Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2011
     | 3,512 views

    The psalms are particularly important as Christian songs because they subsume every human experience and emotion and thought into a song of gratitude and praise.

    Monday of 5th Week in Lent April 11, 2011 The stories we have read today are rescue stories. Individuals–humans with infinite dignity–were saved from death by divine intervention. It is interesting to note that both of these passages are controversial. The first–Daniel and Susannah– is known in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Craig Benner avatar

    Lift Up The Standard

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 27, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,902 views

    It is our duty to lift up the standard of holiness for the glory of God. Some of us are flying this flag half-mast and need to display it properlly.

    (How) are you flying the flag? flag = banner, standard, ensign Ps. 60:4 Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. -one purpose of the flag is to displayed for truths' sake John 3:14 And asMoses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ric Veal avatar

    The Directions From Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,335 views

    Following Christ in His last days on earth.

    The Directions From Jesus Matthew 26:17-30 I. The Preparation (26:17-19) A. When? (26:17a) . Feast of Passover - 1st day, 14th of Nisan . Feast of Unleavened Bread - 15th to 21st of Nisan B. Who? (27:17b) Jesus and His men C. Where? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist