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  • David Owens avatar

    Becoming Wise Guys And Wise Gals Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 14, 2021
     | 4,851 views

    In this section of James we learn that trials require wisdom, wisdom requires prayer, and prayer requires faith.

    A. One day a man was driving down a country road when his car sputtered to a complete stop near a field with a few cows in it. 1. The driver got out of his car and lifted the hood to see what was the matter. 2. Then he noticed that one of the cows had come over to the fence nearby, and suddenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have You Ever Wrested With The Lord?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 20, 2019
     | 5,930 views

    You may be wrestling with the wrong person.

    Have you ever wrested with the Lord? Gen.3224 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. 25 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To P. R. A. Y.

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 24, 2022
     | 1,305 views

    Discovering PRAY. Praise, Repentance, Asking, Yielding

    2022.10.23 Sunday Sermon Outline William Akehurst, HSWC P.R.A.Y. – Praise. Repentance. Asking. Yielding. PRAISE – Understanding WHO GOD IS • Psalms 100 (KJV) 1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ask, Seek, Knock: Transformed By Truth Matthew 7:7-8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,780 views

    Today, we delve into the transformative words of Matthew 7:7-8, where Jesus invites us into a deeper relationship with Him through the powerful principles of asking, seeking, and knocking. Join me as we explore the transformative truth found in persistent and faith-filled prayer.

    Ask, Seek, Knock: Transformed by Truth Matthew 7:7-8 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative words of Matthew 7:7-8, where Jesus invites us into a deeper relationship with Him through the powerful principles of asking, seeking, and knocking. Join me as we explore the transformative ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overshadowed

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,944 views

    A Short teaching on being Overshadowed by the Holy Spirit

    Overshadowed When we think about a shadow, we generally think of something dark and sinister just lurking outside our sight, and it fills us with fear. The idea or the link between shadows and fear is seen in the statement made where a person is afraid of their own shadow. We see such fear when ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Why Do Innocents Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,506 views

    This sermons takes a look at the age old question "Why do bad things happen to good people?"

    For the last time, at least in human history, the mother and father kissed the little clubfeet of their infant child and caressed his blue-black lips and rubbed his cherub cheeks. God’s time had come. Their son Gabriel had left them in the wee hours of the morning, on the day before he would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is That In Your Hand? Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,412 views

    Whenever God asks a question, we should give careful attention to why he asks . . . . and to what we answer

    The Questions of God: “What Is That In Your Hand?” Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17 Text: Exodus 4:2 Intro: A week ago today, over a hundred kids and adults from OBF got back from the annual Tennessee Trek camping experience. Over the course of that week, many of the campers and staff experienced the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why God Allows Suffering

    Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 9, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,718 views

    Why would God, who is good and full of love, allow suffering?

    Why Does God Allow Suffering? John 16:33 02/05/06 (with help from author Lee Strobel) When a doctor prescribes medication, it is supposed to be for our good and to help us with whatever may be ailing us. But have you ever noticed all the side effects that come with the prescriptions? You take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Do Christians Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 24, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 31,236 views

    A sermon examining the age old question "WHY?"

    Why Do Christians Suffer? I Peter 4:12-19 In the village of Miango, Nigeria, there is a guest house and a small church called Kirk Chapel. Behind the chapel is a small cemetery with 56 graves. Thirty-three of them hold the bodies of children of Christian missionaries. The stones read: "Ethyl ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did Jesus Come? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 13, 2024
     | 1,169 views

    Luke 19:1-10 shows us that the reason Jesus came was to seek and to save the lost.

    Introduction A few years ago, I sat in on the Chapel Service for the four-year-olds of our New Tampa Christian Academy preschool. The teacher asked the children, “What is Christmas all about?” With one voice, they loudly chorused, “Santa Claus!” The teacher quickly helped the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why I Need A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,114 views

    Focusing on me will never reveal the truth about the purpose of my life. My Theology Professor at SWBTS told us….you cannot begin with man. You must begin your search for God with God.

    Joke: Two men were seated next to each other as they were flying across the US, along with each of their sons. During the flight, they became acquainted and were discussing their respective occupations (something men tend to talk about). One man was an evolutionary biologist at a major university. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can We Know Why?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 9, 2024
     | 1,351 views

    Funeral message for a young man who died early in life.

    CAN WE KNOW WHY? On behalf of Marc, Bindu, Alec, and the rest of the family, I would like to thank you for coming today to help remember and celebrate the Life of young Reece Marchand. Before we go any further, let’s pray. - Prayer - Most Sovereign Lord, we know that to You one day is like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Why So Long In Slavery? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2015
    based on 30 ratings
     | 29,795 views

    Why did God allow Israel to even be in slavery? And why did He allow it for so long? The answers to these questions tell us much about the chains God would free us from in our lives.

    (Props – 10 foot length of ¼ inch chain; a cross on stage that can handle the weight of the chain) OPEN: I once read the story of a marketplace in northern India where people brought their wares to trade and sell. One old farmer brought in a whole covey of quail that he caught. He hoped to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Garner avatar

    Why We Preach On Giving

    Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,890 views

    Why is it so hard for pastors to preach about giving? Why is it so hard for church members to hear about giving? Here are 3 reasons why preachers should NOT apologize for a sermon on giving - from a layperson!

    What is On Your Mind? One of the most intriguing challenges for anyone who steps behind one of these (pulpits) is trying to figure out what¡¦s going on in your minds. What are you thinking as we speak? It¡¦s not always easy to read. But there is one time where it¡¦s really not all that hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Why We Share Communion

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 2, 2002
    based on 320 ratings
     | 140,032 views

    Message discusses what this practice is about and who is invited to the Lord’s Table, particularly from a Weslyean perspective.

    (Thanks to Bob Hostetler for ideas for this message. I’ve added a Methodist twist to the message. Powerpoint and audience outline available). A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist