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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Know Prayer, Then Pray With Urgency! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 29, 2011
     | 6,259 views

    Too many talk about prayer, push prayer but don’t pray! I have gone to prayer seminars and heard great teachings on prayer but you know what no one prayed. So today I believe the Spirit of the Lord is telling us to pray so we will start our message today

    Series: What is the Spirit saying to the church today? The expression, "what the Spirit says to the churches" occurs in each of the seven letters to the particular churches in the book of Revelation. In these letters, Christ reminds these churches that he sees what is going on in their churches. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Chastisement And Compassion Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,627 views

    Even in the midst of national judgement, the follower of Christ the Lord is comforted by the hope Christ gives.

    “This hurts me more than it hurts you.” Are those words familiar to you? Do they bring back memories from your childhood? I don’t know if your dad ever spoke those words to you, but my dad said these words more frequently than should ever have been necessary. And I readily admit that I gave him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way People Talk About God's Work

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 6, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 2,756 views

    You either help or help God’s work, So be careful how you talk about God’s work.

    THE WAY PEOPLE TALK ABOUT GOD’S WORK 10 And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall. 11 And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,525 views

    One of the first evidences of revival is a great desire to hear and obey the word of the lord.

    The Power of the Word of God Nehemiah 8 Signs that the church needs revival 1. Prayer ceases to be a vital part of the believer’s life. 2. The quest for Bible truth ceases and one grows content with knowledge already acquired. 3. Bible knowledge acquired is treated as external fact and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Its Time We Grow Up

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,648 views

    Love is all we need

    ITS TIME WE GROW UP 13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 13:2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Calling Of God Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
     | 55 views

    The Calling of God

    Acts 13 v 1-12 The Calling of God The Call of God v 1-5 - They were called to - 1. Progress the Work A Divine Work - 2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. A Defined Work - 4 So they, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Genesis Chapter Eight Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 23, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,248 views

    These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Eight. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

    GENESIS CHAPTER EIGHT OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that the flood is over and the water slowly recedes – God makes a covenant with Noah. Thomas Coke (1801) - Genesis 8 The waters decrease: the ark rests on Mount Ararat. Noah sends forth a raven; and afterwards a dove; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Were They Angry?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 16, 2021
     | 3,401 views

    Looks at why the religious leaders were angry when the healed man carried his bed roof on the Sabbath.

    John 5 (2) Why Were They Angry? John 5:1-16 Why were the religious folks angry? This man had been paralyzed for 38 years. Jesus healed the man, and the religious folks were angry. Can you imagine what would happen these days. The newspapers might not give Christianity credit. They might not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always Rejoicing! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 923 views

    This sermon explores the power of constant prayer, rejoicing, and gratitude in all circumstances, as a means to strengthen our connection with God.

    Greetings, beloved family in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in God's presence, isn't it? To come together as one body, united in our faith, our hope, and our love for our Savior. It is here, in this sacred space, that we can find solace, strength, and sustenance for our souls. Today, ...read more

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    Paul's Concern Over Heresy Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,717 views

    Paul was concerned for the believers in Colosse.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: November 26, 2006 Date Preached: November 26, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in Colossians Sermon Title: Paul’s Concern over Heresy in the Church Sermon Text:: Col 2:1-5 Introduction: Just a note, this outline is NOT original ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaving The Past Behind PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,937 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persevere in their Christian journey, pressing on towards spiritual growth and the ultimate prize of eternal life in Christ.

    Welcome, dear friends, to our time of fellowship and worship. It's a delight to gather in the presence of our Lord, to share in His word, and to grow together in understanding and faith. We are here, not by chance, but because our loving Father has called us into His presence. He has a message for ...read more

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    God's Fine Cuisine PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 795 views

    Encourages us to embrace the Christian ideal of service, trust, and responsibility, despite its challenges, and to live a life of faith and love.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are gathered here today under the grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ. It's a day of hope. A day of faith. A day of love. It's a day to reflect on the teachings of our Lord. A day to listen. A day to learn. We turn our hearts and minds to the words of Matthew. ...read more

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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Word Pictures In 2 Timothy 2

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 11, 2021
     | 4,786 views

    There are 6 beautiful word pictures in 1 Timothy 2 that teach us about the Christian life. This is a basic skeleton outline to add your own meat to.

    Word Pictures in 2 Timothy 2 TEXT: Turn to 2 Timothy 2 INTRODUCTION Paul used word pictures frequently as did Jesus (parables), David (“fly with the wings of a dove”), writers of Proverbs. Illus. – A pastor gave a Bible lesson using a nut as an object lesson. After the service a lady who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I've Got A Habit

    Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,667 views

    sermon of deliverance

    I’VE GOT A HABIT AND I CAN’T SHAKE IT LOOSE text : acts 6:4, psalms 119:44, hebrews 13:15 INTRODUCTION BELOVED SO MANY OF US HAVE GOT HABITS THAT WE CAN’T GET RID OF, FOR A HABIT IS A USUAL MANNER OF BEHAVIOR OR A BEHAVIOR PATTERN ACQUIRED BY FREQUENT REPITION WHAT WE HAVE BEEN TAKING ABOUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love: The Most Excellent Way

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 11, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,326 views

    It is reasonable to conclude than that of all the ambitions that can arise from faith in Christ, the most excellent is the pursuit of love that is patterned after God himself

    LOVE: THE MOST EXCELLENT WAY Study Text: 1 Corinthians 13: 1- 13 Introduction: - It is reasonable to conclude than that of all the ambitions that can arise from faith in Christ, the most excellent is the pursuit of love that is patterned after God himself. - A pattern that we see most clearly in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal