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  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    God’s Process Of The Forgiveness Of Sin

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 29, 2014
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    The story of the woman at the well tells us why we must confess our sins to the Lord, and why we must believe we are instantly forgiven to free us from ourselves.

    Word Count: 2464, This sermon was delivered to both St Oswald’s in Maybole, and St Johns in Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 23rd March 2014 (Scottish Episcopal Churches in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: The story of the woman at the well tells us why we must confess our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Why Are You Afraid? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008
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     | 6,382 views

    This is a message in a series based on questions that Jesus asked and that were asked of Him.

    Webster defines fears as an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger. However this definition only seems to scratch the surface. Because if you have experienced extreme fear you realize that it is this and so much more. Fears are the irrational beliefs about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Beyond What We Can Ask Or Imagine...

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 9, 2008
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    A re-vamp of "Why Not?" updated for a new season of God’s moving at this church.

    Beyond What We Can Ask or Imagine… Ephesians 3:20-21 June 8, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: We live in a world of imagination. It takes imagination to dream up everything we have around us. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    When Jabez Prays Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 15, 2023
     | 2,064 views

    What do we know about Jabez and why did he pray; perhaps more importantly is why did it end up in the Bible?

    “When Jabez Prays” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Perhaps one of the most noted prayers is the “Prayer of Jabez.” A book was written by Bruce Wilkinson in 2000 and had over 9 million copies sold. I will not attempt to make a book out of this nor have I read the book; I just know it’s out there. What do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Answering Why

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jan 27, 2013
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    In tragic times, we are tempted to ask why. The question itself is not wrong-after all Jesus asked it of his Father while on the cross, but it may not be the most appropriate question or lead to the best end.

    Introduction: A. When tragedy strikes, we either grow bitter toward God or draw closer to him. B. Can God prevent tragedy? Yes. Why doesn’t he always? We can’t answer that. C. God is imminent and transcendent, but he’s not always imminent when we want him to be. D. As the writer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Let Them Ask Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 19, 2017
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    When we face troubles in our life we should ask God for the wisdom to understand what He is doing in our lives.

    Let Them Ask Text: James 1:5-8 Introduction 1. Illustration: Automaker Henry Ford asked electrical genius Charlie Steinmetz to build the generators for his factory. One day the generators ground to a halt, and the repairmen couldn't find the problem. So Ford called Steinmetz, who tinkered with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Lessons On Asking Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Sep 2, 2008
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    Nehemiah did four things right in preparing to lead Judah to rebuild. What can our church learn from him?

    Lessons on Asking Nehemiah 2:1-9 In the second chapter of Nehemiah, we have a great lesson for our church today. Setting: Nehemiah, a Jew, has risen to the important job of cupbearer to the King. As we studied last week, God has been working for four months to prepare him to be a leader. He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stacey avatar

    Are You Asking? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stacey on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 22 ratings
     | 6,797 views

    This is the second in the Are You series from Tony Evan’s book, Dry Bones Dancing.

    ARE YOU ASKING? Exodus 33:11-20 Someone who cries out is someone who is dead serious. You’ll never discover that God is all you need until He’s all you have. Read text. -Moses was someone who cried out for God. Here is a man who is called friend. (v. 11) -To be God’s friend is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond Asking Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,890 views

    In Jesus’ teaching on prayer, we learn that "prayer is not asking for what we think we need but asking to be changed in ways we can’t imagine."

    Luke 11:1-13 “Beyond Asking” INTRODUCTION Where did you learn how to pray? Our parents may have taught us bedtime prayers, or said grace before meals. We’ve heard about prayer in Sunday school and sermons. Prayer has been demonstrated in worship services. We may have even taken a class on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Asking In Faith

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005
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     | 4,894 views

    To encourage the people to trust in the Lord and not to doubt Him or His ability to answer

    SBC Philippi 6/26/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Asking in Faith James 1:5-8 Primary Purpose: To encourage the people to trust in the Lord and not to doubt Him or His ability to answer When James writes this letter to the dispersed Jewish Christians outside of Jerusalem, he is writing to a group that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ask Anything

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 3, 2022
     | 1,820 views

    What questions would you ask Jesus if He were here?

    Ask Anything – John 14: 8 - 17 Intro: Take a moment this morning and think about what question or questions you would have for Jesus if he were here, in this place, this morning. Most pastors believe the members of their church look to them as someone who speaks for God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Simply Ask.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 25, 2023
     | 1,479 views

    Crane Eater Community Church, the answer for us, our families, and our society as a whole is Jesus!

    Simply Ask. Second Corinthians 1:20-22 Her doctor said her detached retinas couldn’t be repaired. But after living without sight for 15 years – learning braille, and using a cane and a service dog- this Montana woman’s life was changed when her husband asked another eye doctor a simple question: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Asking For Trouble Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 24, 2016
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     | 6,216 views

    Something is terribly wrong, viz. the sins of the people.

    Isaiah 1:2-9 Asking for Trouble 6/4/00 D. Marion Clark Introduction Tonight’s passage fits in well with the morning passage regarding John the Baptist. Isaiah’s opening words follow the same line of thinking as John’s. Something is terribly wrong, viz. the sins of the people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Charles Hines avatar

    You Asked For It

    Contributed by Charles Hines on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,611 views

    Ask, Seek, and Knock

    You Asked for it! Matthew 7:7-11, “7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 7:8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 7:9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    Ask For Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021
     | 2,406 views

    James is not the James who was one of the 12 apostles and killed by Herod Agrippa I in the YEAR AD 44. Instead, James was the half-brother of Jesus (Matt. 13:55),

    I. There are certain realities of life common to all believers – 1:2-1:18. A. Trials and testing will come and can be overcome -- 1:2-8. 3. Ask for wisdom -- 1:5. Text – James 1:5 (KJV) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist