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    Take It To The Lord In Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023
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    To emphasize the importance and power of prayer at all times, and to assure believers that God, as a good Father, will always provide the best for His children.

    Good morning, church family. I’d like to share with you today about the importance and power of prayer in all seasons and at all times. Our scripture passage for today comes from Luke 11:1-13. I'm reminded of a quote by Oswald Chambers, "Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the ...read more

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    From Fear To Faith By The Banks Of The Sea - Exodus 14:10-16

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 9, 2025
     | 180 views

    The Israelites, trapped by their past and present, found hope through trusting God’s power.
 And this is where find our future that God has planned for us.Trusting Him brings hope.


    Introduction A few years ago, a woman received devastating news from her doctor. When she asked, “What can we do about it?” he replied, “All we can do now is pray.” Her response was telling: “Has it come down to that?” For her, prayer seemed like a last resort, not a source of hope. I’ve had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cast Your Nets Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 1, 2025
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     | 25,595 views

    This is the 13th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#13] CAST YOUR NETS Luke 5:1-11 Introduction: This morning, we are going to see Jesus at a lake. In this passage, Jesus invited ordinary fishermen, (like Simon Peter and his friends) into an extraordinary adventure. Just as these fishermen struggled all night without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Abiding Presence

    Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 12,276 views

    Encouragement for those suffering from loss of loved ones, or loss of a dream.

    Mankind has struggled with many things. Probably the most difficult of these is adversity. Every since Adam and Eve were cast from the garden, mankind has faced adversity. It has come in many different ways and in many different forms. But regardless of the method, the struggle is just as real. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Advancement Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,185 views

    THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GOSPEL CAN ACTUALLY BENEFIT FROM DIFFICULT PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

    BIG IDEA: THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GOSPEL CAN ACTUALLY BENEFIT FROM DIFFICULT PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES: - BY SHOWING UNBELIEVERS THE REALITY OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO CHRIST; - BY SHOWING BELIEVERS OUR EXAMPLE OF JOY AND FAITHFULNESS (WHICH GIVES THEM COURAGE TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL) INTRODUCTION: What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Haggai, Rebuilding The Temple Series

    Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 18,549 views

    Continuing a series on the minor prophets

    When we come to the prophet Haggai we come to a new era in prophecy. The prophets we have read and listened to up until now have all been prophets of an independent kingdom, be it Israel or Judah. These men preached to the Israelites, as they were masters of their own land so to speak. And so we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Crisis: Dangerous Opportunity

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,203 views

    Jesus precipitated a crisis for others around Him: for Judas, for the disciples, for Peter. Their reactions are like ours -- confused -- but Jesus knows who He is in the midst of the crisis.

    I’m sure that you have heard many times now that the Chinese character that is usually translated by the English word “crisis” is actually made up of two components – one character that means “dangerous” and the other that means “opportunity.” Put “dangerous” and “opportunity” together, and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commitments For A New Year

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,489 views

    A New Year gives us the opportunity to make new starts in our commitment to God.

    INTRODUCTION A. George C. Scott in A Christmas Carol 1. Based on Charles Dicken’s work. 2. Story of Ebenezer Scrooge, despicable old man with no joy. 3. Disturbed by the joy and waste he sees at the Christmas season. 4. Hounded by singing carolers and harassed by those wanting a generous donation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral - Jars Of Clay

    Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 685 ratings
     | 63,405 views

    There is a spiritual gift in the life of those who die in the Lord.

    Jars of Clay Dying, Christ destroyed our death. Rising, Christ restored our life. Christ will come again in glory. Here and now, dear friends, we are God’s children. What we shall be has not been revealed, But we know when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Run With The Winners

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 10,399 views

    exposition of Hebrews 12:1-3

    Run with the Winners Hebrews 12:1-3 Outline I. The witnesses that comfort us - "cloud of witnesses" II. The weights that confine us - "let us lay aside every weight" A. Call to discern what handicaps us - "weight" B. Courage to discard what handicaps us - "lay aside" III. The wickedness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Half Acre

    Contributed by James Rich on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,831 views

    The theme I want to leave with us today is simple. The plot may be small, the job insignificant, but I believe there is someone here today who are ready to rise to the task ahead and forge forward and by your efforts start an earthquake. It is God’s ha

    1 Samuel 14:1Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines’ garrison, that is on the other side. But he told not his father. 2And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah under a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When I Was Hungry....

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,038 views

    Our response to world hunger & poverty

    “When I Was Hungry.....” Bible Reading: 2 Kings 4: 1-7 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO When I Was Hungry p.1 The biblical account for this evening begins in tragedy and desperation. We can get some contemporary sense of this from the news media, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Paul's Prayer To The Philippians

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,346 views

    Pauls prayer to the Believers in Philippi and Us.

    1.That they might be filled with Love And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, (verse 9) Here we see Paul’s passion for the spiritual maturity of the believers under his care through prayer. Ephesians 1:16-18 tells us: Ephes. 1:16-18 I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eagles Or Chickens - You Choose

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 21, 2005
    based on 156 ratings
     | 18,324 views

    Do you want to scratch with the chickens or soar with the eagle - spiritually

    Civic service NR 05-06-05 Soar with the eagle or scratch with the chickens Story: When I was living in Switzerland about 15 years ago there was a wonderful bumper sticker (I don’t know if you had it over here) – usually on the back of a Porsche - which said; “Do you want to soar with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

    Contributed by Richard Jumper on May 24, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 18,267 views

    A Mighty Fortress is our God has often been called the "Battle Hymn of the Reformation" but it also contains the words about our God who fights for you today against sin, death and the devil himself.

    "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" has often been called "the Battle Hymn of the Reformation." It is a hymn that is usually saved for Reformation Day, but very rarely used outside of this day. It is a tribute to it’s’ writer, Martin Luther, as one of his three greatest accomplishments. Probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ