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  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    At My First Answer

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 31, 2015
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,328 views

    To establish that this instruction is needed today for all the saints to remain faithful and committed to the cause of Christ. This lesson provides assurances to all saints; that the Lord is ever near, and able to deliver them: even during their darkest hours and perilous conditions.

    INTRODUCTION Outline 1. Paul’s Divine Counselor 2. Paul’s Divine Deliverer 3. Paul’s Divine Preserver Remarks 1. In our lesson today we will be discussing Paul’s first defense in Rome. We will be reviewing some great words of encouragement from this great apostle of Christ. We find him now ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are Your Prayers Answered?

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 17, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 18,871 views

    Are all your prayers answered?

    James 5:16, 18; 1 Kings 18:41-46 A deacon had a parrot that said, “lets kiss, lets kiss.” The Pastor had a parrot that said, “lets pray, lets pray.” So the deacon asked the preacher if he could leave his parrot with the pastor to influence his parrot so that it wouldn’t say, “lets kiss . . . .” So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Answer To Unbelief

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,929 views

    This story is to be our story. (Part 3 on a series dealing with atheism)

    GOD’S ANSWER TO UNBELIEF I Corinthians 1.25 S: Atheism C: Christmas Story Pr: THIS STORY IS TO BE OUR STORY. Type: INDUCTIVE PA: How is the change to be observed? • Recognize that the stories we love find their origin in the author of the greatest story. • Allow God to give your story the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    God's Answer To Hypocrites Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,579 views

    This message is from an expository series from the book of Romans.

    “God’s Answer to Hypocrites” Romans 2:1-11 September 28, 2008 When you talk to imaginary friends, like Harvey, Jimmy Stewart’s 6-foot white rabbit, they come to take you away. But in Greek literature, there was a literary device which consisted of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    The Spirit Of Judgmentalism Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 8, 2021
     | 1,289 views

    A popular mantra today is to exaggerate how we should apply Jesus’ caution against judgmentalism, by not even righteously judging evil lifestyles. Let's look at what Jesus actually taught about judging.

    A popular mantra today is to exaggerate how we should apply Jesus’ caution against judgmentalism, by not even righteously judging evil lifestyles. “Judge not, that you be not judged… Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? …” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Prayer God Will Answer Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 28, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,755 views

    God helps those who are helpless.

    A Prayer God Will Answer Luke 18:9-14 Rev. Brian Bill 6/28/09 This has been quite a week in our world. It started with the uneasy situation in Iran to the news about “Jon minus Kate,” and then on to the deaths of Ed McMahon, Farah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. Commentators and pundits are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Joy Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 28, 2022
     | 2,750 views

    Life with Christ is a life of joy.

    INTRODUCTION • Have you ever been criticized before for something you did that was different than what others were doing? • Have you ever faced criticism when you have led ministries within the church? • You are not alone; even Jesus was criticized in about every direction. • Today we will begin a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Power Of A Good Example

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 11, 2020
     | 2,421 views

    sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Comparison with 2 John. (2). An Overview of 3 John. • (a). The encouragement of Gaius (vs 1-8) • (b). The criticism of Diotrephes (vs 9-10) • (c). The testimony of Demetrius (vs 11-12) (3). A Final Postscript (vs 13-14): SERMON BODY: Now a little useless ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    An Example Worth Following

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
     | 4,455 views

    An example worth following (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verses 1-12. Ill: When architect Sir Christopher Wren; • Designed the interior of Windsor Town Hall near London in 1689, • He built a ceiling supported by pillars. • After city fathers had inspected the finished building, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Lessons From Nehemiah

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 12, 2016
     | 12,188 views

    What lessons can we learn from Nehemiah about rebuilding, teamwork, and prayer.

    Lessons from Nehemiah Nehemiah 6:1-6:14 Introduction- This morning we are going to look at the leader Nehemiah. Nehemiah was a regular person who saw what was happening in Israel and decided that he was going to do something about it. Saw the need Let God know he was available Allowed God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Tack avatar

    Judging

    Contributed by David Tack on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,565 views

    Biblical Judging

    Judging (1) AN INTRODUCTORY STORY: Steven Covey tells in 7 Habits for Highly Effective People, the story of a man who riding an a bus and was greatly disturbed at a young boy who was running up and down the aisle of the bus screaming and laughing at the top of his lungs, while the young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Reactions To Jesus’ Revelations Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,866 views

    Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. This message will look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection.

    Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Tonight we are going to look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection. READ 1-2. I thought about this scene and wondered how I would have felt dining with a man who had just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Handling Discouragements Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 24,054 views

    Let’s look more closely at the entire passage & discover, first of all, the source of discouragement; secondly, the causes of discouragement; & finally, how to deal with discouragement when it comes our way.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the fifth of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Surprising Answers To Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,348 views

    An inductive message using biblical narrative to encourage Christians to turn to God in prayer because he will answer them.

    Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to cooperate with God in order to receive answers to their prayers. Response: Individuals will ponder Jesus’ question to the man by the pool of Bethesda – "Do you want to get well?" If they do they can come to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Prayer That God Answers Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 17,360 views

    On the face of it, the Prayer of Jabez would appear to be the kind of petition God wouldn’t answer - too selfish.

    OPEN: Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers when the youngest one began praying at the top of his lungs, "I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE. And I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO PLAY STATION, -and I PRAY FOR A NEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ