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  • Rule Digal avatar

    When God Is Silent (#6 Of Series On Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,381 views

    It is because of God’s best intention and purpose that He is sometimes silent in answering our prayers.

    WHEN GOD IS SILENT Intro. A. Experience tells us that sometimes God answers our prayer with nothing but silence. It’s undeniable. There are times that we perceived God has deemed to deny us the answer of our prayers. B. Why? What are the reasons behind God’s silence, delay or denial? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Five Faces Of Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by William Bruce Teal on Feb 3, 2007
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    The Five Faces of Amazing Grace is intented to educate about the multi-purposes of God’s grace.

    The Five Faces of Grace Intro: What We Know About Grace: (1) How It Can Manifest Itself In The Believer - Walks with God Regardless of Surroundings - Works For God Doing Unbelievable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Awakening To Righteousness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025
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    Awakening to righteousness is a personal decision that requires intentional separation from sin and commitment to godly living.

    AWAKENING TO RIGHTEOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:34 Supporting Texts: Romans 13:11-14, Ephesians 5:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 INTRODUCTION: We are living in times when the line between righteousness and unrighteousness is becoming increasingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Model Prayer?

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 8, 2001
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    A look into the intent of Jesus in the prayer He gives His disciples in Matthew 6:9-13.

    THE MODEL PRAYER? Matthew 6:9-13 INTRODUCTION: One night a father heard his young daughter talking, although she was alone in her room. The door was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what subjects a child would bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Some Things Are Sacred

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009
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    Some things are sacred and are not meant to be touched or altered even when we have the best of intentions

    Some Things Are Sacred 2 Samuel 6:1-12 There are passages in the bible which sometimes leave us a little confused or even disturbed when we try to understand why things worked out the way they did in 2 Samuel Chapter 6:1-12 we such an example. This week God used the everyday events of my life ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Appearances Can Be Deceiving

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2011
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    We can’t judge men by looking at their outsides, nor is it our job to judge intentions.

    Appearances Can Be Deceiving May 22, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can’t judge men by looking at their outsides. Focus Passage: I Samuel 16:1-13 Supplemental Passage: My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disputed Question

    Contributed by James Hickman on Jan 9, 2016
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    A simple answer to the question "Who is Jesus?" The intent is to get people to thinking and talking about Jesus.

    DISPUTED QUESTION Mark 8:27-30 On our recent vacation, we saw our daughter-in-law Kelly’s former employee and her children. Kelly had worked as their nanny when they lived in Dublin but that job ended when they moved to Dublin. Just to make that a little clearer, Kelly had worked as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing

    Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Jan 10, 2018
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    Be careful of those who hide malicious intent under the guise of kindliness. Are you not one of them?

    Introduction: The cautionary advice that one cannot necessary trust someone who appears kind and friendly has been with us for many centuries. “Once upon a time a wolf resolved to disguise his appearance in order to secure food more easily. Encased in the skin of a sheep, he pastured with the flock ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul Plans To Send Him Shortly Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 31, 2018
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    Since Paul cannot go to Philippi himself, it is his intention to send Timothy as his representative.

    Date: 10/8/18 Lesson #16 Title: Paul Plans To Send Him Shortly Scripture: (Philippians 2:19, NIV) (19) I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. Introduction Since Paul cannot go to Philippi himself, it is his intention to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Supper: Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 19, 2016
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     | 8,693 views

    This is the last of the three sermons on the Lord's Supper. This will cover two thoughts, Intentional and Personal Preparation for the LS.

    1. Motionless Man Bill Fuqua, the Motionless Man, is the Guinness Book of World Records champion at feeling and doing nothing. In fact, he appears so motionless during his routines at shopping malls and amusement parks that he is sometimes mistaken for a mannequin. The sign next to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heaven Shall Remember Me

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 10, 2025
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    Heaven’s remembrance is not simply mental recall, it is an intentional act of God to intervene in your situation.

    HEAVEN SHALL REMEMBER ME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 6:1-10 Supporting Texts: Malachi 3:16, Genesis 8:1, Psalm 106:4, Isaiah 49:15-16, Luke 1:5-25 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when it feels like your efforts, prayers, and sacrifices have gone unnoticed. You may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Failure To Pray – Praying For The Wrong Things – Being Worldly And Becoming Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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    James teaches that wars and fightings among brethren happen due to neglecting to pray, due to praying for the wrong things, being worldly and becoming guilty of spiritual adultery.

    INTRODUCTION #18 1. Open your bibles to James 4:2b (the 2nd part) thru verse 4. 2. In the words and phrases right ahead of this James refers to “wars and fighting’s” that go on in the lives of individuals and among members in local congregations. 3. James teaches that these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksliving

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,931 views

    Thanksgiving; the day we set aside to give thanks for all we have. Although I'm glad we have a national holiday dedicated to being thankful, God's intention is that we would be in a continual mindset of giving thanks. We need to be living thankfully.

    THANKSLIVING INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving; the day we set aside to give thanks for all we have...that is before we head off to the Black Friday sales! Although I'm glad we have a national holiday dedicated to being thankful, spending only one day recognizing all the reasons we have to be thankful is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Understand What The Bible Says About Hell Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 18, 2025
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     | 1,009 views

    What does the Bible say about Hell? Hell is not an easy subject to discuss, but it is a reality that Scripture addresses clearly.

    Go! And Understand What the Bible Says About Hell Introduction Today, we tackle a profound and sobering topic: What does the Bible say about Hell? Hell is not an easy subject to discuss, but it is a reality that Scripture addresses clearly. Understanding this topic is essential for us as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Judas Missed-13

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 28, 2020
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    13 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(discarded/threw away)-XIII—John 14:1–11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: Quiet Please: A Sunday School teacher once asked the children just before she dismissed them to go to church, “And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?” Little Annie replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist