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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "What Kind Of Praying Must We Do?” - Part Three Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,002 views

    We need to intercede desperately for people when God lays them on our heart.

    We’ve been looking at our Lord’s response to His disciple’s request to teach them to pray. Jesus shared a parable with them from which we discover three important truths about what kind of praying we must do. First, we learn that our prayers need to be daring. Daring in size, in stubbornness, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Have Freedom! What Is Our Response? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 4, 2010
     | 4,160 views

    Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 9. On Independence Day 2010, we compare the issues Isaiah had in the people he was living amongst, and how America is seeing the very same challenges. Our response, as believers of Christ, must be to follow the Lord

    We Have Freedom! What is Our Response? (Independence Day, 2010) Isaiah 9:13-21 Introduction - Today, we celebrate our nation’s birth; as well as look forward … - Title: We Have Freedom! (So, What is America’s Response?) - God is calling us to respond; and His people we must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Can Make It

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 21, 2011
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     | 8,279 views

    This message was developed from a message by Joel Stockstill. When God sets the plan in place, it is then a matter of us staying committed & faithful. We must be focused on what the mission is & how God wants it to be carried out.

    We Can Make It! Jonah 3:1-2 NLT In the governing scripture of Destiny we see a very important word that we must stay aware of as we travel this journey God has set before us. Habakkuk 2:3 NLT This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discovering Genesis, Part 11 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 24, 2011
     | 4,549 views

    Part 11 of this series discusses Noah's sin, and his sons response to it which gives us a unique opportunity to examine ourselves and our own reaction to sin.

    Discovering Genesis, Part 11 Genesis 9:18-29 Introduction - Last week, we set up the foundation for what mankind had done - Simply stated, we provoked God’s wrath through disobedience and rebellion - God sent men like Enoch and Noah to preach to them; but still they rebelled - Hebrews 11:7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are You Looking For Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007
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     | 3,737 views

    A lesson warning us that our focus in life will determine our destiny and our reward: - what Jesus will say to us when we see him face to face! What are you looking for & Where are you looking For iT?

    INTRODUCTION A. The Sermon on the Mount Is About The Heart 1. OT Fulfillment (5.17-48) a. Jesus took 6 OT laws and interpreted them for His disciples in the light of the new life He came to give. b. He dealt with the attitudes and intents of the heart and not simply with the external act as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Faith Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
     | 8,315 views

    AS WE CONTINUE OUR SERIES ON FACING YOUR FAITH – A CHALLENGE TO AUTHENTIC FAITH AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST, WE WANT TO SEE WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE “GREAT FAITH”. THIS WAS A PHRASE THE LORD USED TO DESCRIBE TWO INDIVIDUALS, BOTH NOT JEWS,

    FACING OUR FAITH IN 2015 GREAT FAITH MATTHEW 8:5-13 AND WHEN JESUS ENTERED CAPERNAUM, A CENTURION CAME TO HIM, IMPLORING HIM, 6  AND SAYING, "LORD, MY SERVANT IS LYING PARALYZED AT HOME, FEARFULLY TORMENTED." 7  JESUS *SAID TO HIM, "I WILL COME AND HEAL HIM." 8  BUT THE CENTURION SAID, "LORD, I AM ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Was Jesus’ Primary Emotion Toward The Lost?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 26, 2014
     | 4,872 views

    A look at the compassion that Jesus felt toward the lost and how we can move to be more like Him.

    WHAT WAS JESUS' PRIMARY EMOTION TOWARD THE LOST? It was compassion. - Matthew 9:36. -Matthew 9:13; Matthew 9:36; Matthew 12:7; Matthew 14:14; Matthew 15:32; Matthew 18:27; Matthew 20:34. - Jesus’ primary emotion toward the lost was compassion. - Look at how often it comes up just in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Judas Missed-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 10, 2018
     | 4,583 views

    2 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

    WHAT JUDAS MISSED-II—John 13:18--17:26 OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/GONE’ Attention: Don’t Miss Out— The man whispered, "God, speak to me,”... And a meadowlark sang. But, the man did not hear. So the man said, "God, speak to me,”... And the lightning flashed & the thunder rolled across the sky. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "3 Stages Of Spirituality - Part 2" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 9, 2016
     | 4,328 views

    The spiritual adolescent needs to learn how to work with god in order to continue to mature in their faith.

    Last time we looked at the first stage of spiritual growth mentioned here by John, Spiritual Childhood. The main lesson at this stage is how to Walk with God. The spiritual child needs to learn to walk with God through claiming forgiveness and through consistent fellowship. Today, we're ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Harvesting The Grain

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Aug 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,663 views

    To encourage Christians to see the fields that are ready to be harvested ang get involved

    JOHN 4; 35 HARVESTING THE GRAIN INTRO: A. I never paid this passage of scripture much attention before [not that it wasn’t important] but like so many other verses that we read and for some reason they never speak much to us. a. But one day in prayer God begin speaking to my heart about this ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What To Pray For Series

    Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Jul 29, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,400 views

    Many think that as older they get into Christianity now God will do everything before even they have been asked. Instead of increasing in prayer life, we decrease slowly.

    This is one of the very vast subjects in the Bible. To sum it up in 30-40 mins. is like an injustice to the topic. Many think that as older they get into Christianity now God will do everything before even they have been asked. Instead of increasing in prayer life, we decrease slowly. What was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stars And Shepherds Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 9, 2025
     | 48 views

    God uses tangible things to remind us of Himself and spiritual things.

    A. WHY SYMBOLS ARE IMPORTANT 1. Christmas is filled with symbols. The world’s symbols are Santa Claus, tinsel, Christmas trees, snow, sleigh bells, holly, mistletoe, and presents. Recently the world has added shopping, vacations, special movies and Christmas music. Why Christmas Symbols? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Robinson avatar

    Good Works Or Good Grief

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Oct 4, 2022
     | 3,638 views

    What part do good works play in the Christian life? We're not saved by them (thank the Lord), but is it important to do them? And what qualifies as good works anyway?

    Opening Illustration: giving to charities (Salvation Army) during Christmas season Notice in this passage that everything mentioned is God’s doing, except the very last phrase. We are to be zealous of good works. Zealous (Gr. zelotes)—most eagerly desirous of a thing As we look at this survey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Worship To Wavering

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 5, 2023
     | 844 views

    A sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday, Year A

    June 4, 2023 – Holy Trinity Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 28:16-20 From Worship to Wavering Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “When they saw Jesus, they worshiped him; but some doubted.” (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Crossroads Of Faith

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 28, 2025
     | 283 views

    In a world that screams for you to trust yourself and follow your gut, what does it truly mean to trust in the Lord with all your heart?

    Introduction: The Self-built Structure We are all builders. From the moment we wake up and face the day, we are constructing our lives, making decisions that add to the structure of our future. And every structure needs a foundation, something to lean on when the ground shakes and the storms of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist