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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    We Learn To Pray By Praying Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,473 views

    What the Church needs today is not more machinery or better,... From the beginning of time, men have prayed, Genesis 4:26. In all types of places, at all times and in every conceivable situation, men have prayed. Christian and heathen alike have spent mas

    Illustration: A heart-broken little girl began to kneel and pour out her heart to God in the altar at her local church. She did not know what to say. As she wept speechless, she began to remember what her Father had told her, "God knows your needs even before you pray, and he can answer when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Elated Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,671 views

    Biblical joy is not a simple feeling but a frame of mind

    “BE ELATED!” TEXT: 1 Thess. 5:16 One of the 3 great promises of the Declaration of Independence (i.e. "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”) is the pursuit of happiness ... or joy. Biblical joy goes far beyond mere happiness ... in fact it is much greater than simple happiness! For ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Godly Woman: A Role Model

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 31, 2014
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    Every godly woman is to be a role model to their children and to other woman of various age categories. Their lives and character should attract other people to God and influence their commitment to the work of the kingdom positively.

    A Godly Role Model Study Text: Ruth 1: 8 - 10 “Then Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, ‘Go back, each of you, to your mother’s home. May the Lord show kindness to you, as you have shown to your dead and to me. May the Lord grant that each of you will find rest in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Give Me Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 22, 2015
     | 17,600 views

    Life Verse: Scriptures that guide your life

    life verse| Give Me Jesus A few years back I was volunteering at a Christian music festival in New Hampshire called Soulfest. I had been a couple of times before but that had been when I was in high school. Now I was living in an apartment, working a part time job and going to school full time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Unstoppable - More Than A Gathering Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018
     | 5,546 views

    The third message in a series on the book of Acts

    Unstoppable – More Than a Gathering 10/1/17 Acts 2:42-47 Video Intro – If You Want to Change the World (6 min.) When I saw this video I couldn’t help but draw comparisons to our text for today. I couldn’t help but think of the many spiritual parallels that might apply. For according to Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Liar, Lunatic, Or Lord?

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,773 views

    This sermon examines three options regarding Jesus' claim to be God.

    Introduction In 1977 Josh McDowell wrote a book titled, More Than a Carpenter. He released a revised edition, with collaboration from his son, Sean, in 2009. We are giving this book to first-time visitors this Easter Sunday. I would like to reflect on another one of the chapters of this book ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Holy Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,748 views

    The holiness of God is the most fundamental reality of all. It refers to the reality that God is utterly unique and in a class by himself—that is His set-apartness—none compares with Him.

    Workers outside of Milwaukee are building a new vehicle, called a submersible that will allow oceanographers to plum the ocean’s depths. The submersible is to replace Alvin. Alvin, you may remember, was the Treasure Hunting vehicle that illuminated the rusting hulk of the Titanic. Alvin is able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Collins avatar

    02 - James 1:9-15 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 20, 2021
     | 1,889 views

    This is the 2nd of 11 Studies on the Book of James. In this Study we will look at the perspective we need to have of riches, the process of temptation, and the consequence of sin.

    James 1:9-11 9”Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, 10 but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. 11 For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beautiful appearance perishes. So the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Many Are Called, Few Are Chosen

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,692 views

    There are Bible passages that leave us a bit unsettled and today’s text is one of them.

    Many Are Called, Few Are Chosen Matthew 22:1-14 Introduction There are Bible passages that leave us a bit unsettled and today’s text is one of them. The parable we are looking at today may be a variation of a story that Jesus told more than once. There is a different version of it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hackernoon #7 - Working It

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Sep 14, 2020
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     | 2,148 views

    God's original intent was for mankind to work and enjoy the opportunity to serve Him through our stewardship of the resources provided

    HackerNoon is one of the leading tech blogs to learn about coding, blockchain, and startups. With over 7000 writers and 200,000 daily readers, Hacker Noon has become the voice of hackers around the world. The urban dictionary classifies a hacker as: as someone who strictly pursues creature ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nicodemus: The Scandal Of Grace

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 12, 2017
     | 8,750 views

    The scandal of grace forces Nick to look for abundant life outside himself rather than within. Jesus challenges him to think outside the box; to allow God to regenerate him by his power.

    During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what belief, if any, was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods appearing in human form. Resurrection? Again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Kenneth R. Jenkins avatar

    Putting God First

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jul 13, 2023
     | 13,270 views

    I wish to talk on the subject from the two texts in your hearing,” Putting God First”.

    Brothers and sisters, ladies and gentlemen, we are living in a world that is good to look out for “Number 1”. A society that is for me, myself and I with no assistance or help from anyone and yes not even God. I’m afraid this world is putting God on the backburner not considering He is the King ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 13, 2023
     | 2,392 views

    When people want to know God just handing them a Bible may not be enough. They need to know what is the purpose of the Bible. This passage is known as the Great Commandment, and it gives us the heart of the matter.

    I got a telephone call recently from a friendly telemarketing sales representative. They were offering a revolutionary new product. They asked me if it was a good time to talk, or should the call be at another time. The presentation would take twenty minutes. Now is a good time I said, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Chronos: James #2 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022
     | 1,153 views

    Temptation is part of life and resistance is possible in the belief of God’s goodness and love for all who call Him Lord.

    Last week, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gods Glory Our Joy Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 15, 2016
     | 7,926 views

    The presence and glory of God make us distinct!

    1. We have a common need -- Ecclesiastes 3.11 2. We try to fill the God-shaped hole in our hears as seen in our pursuits: a. High Risk Adventure -- "BASE Jumping" = Buildings, Antennas, Spans, Earth -- Fall and pull parachute at last possible minute to escape death -- Google lists nearly 300 BASE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ