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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Request For Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 11, 2013
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     | 13,889 views

    Paul needed prayer. He asked his readers to pray for him. God delights to hear the prayers of His people on behalf of others, especially pastors and missionaries.

    ROMANS 15: 30-33 A REQUEST FOR PRAYER [Acts 20:22-25; 21:10-11] Paul's ministry plan was to go to Jerusalem to deliver an offering sent by the Gentile churches to the needy Jewish congregations. After completing the relief offering, Paul hopes at last to be free to pursue his mission to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is There To Remember About Her?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,297 views

    A no name who is a loser. Why would Jesus want anyone to remember her? There is sobering reason for you to consider.

    Why should we remember her? Luke 17:32 32 Remember Lot’s wife. (KJV) 32 Acordaos de la esposa de Lot. (RVG04) In Luke 17:26-30, Christ comments on two times in history of the judgment of God on mankind, and likens them to the way it will be at the Lord’s return. -The flood came after 120 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Listen, Do You Want To Know A Secret Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 17, 2013
     | 11,880 views

    A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 45 verses 1 through 25

    Isaiah 45: 1 – 25 Listen, Do You Want To Know A Secret “Thus says the LORD to His anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have held—to subdue nations before him and loose the armor of kings, to open before him the double doors, so that the gates will not be shut: 2 ‘I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Contending For The Faith

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,825 views

    We should not accept any form of Christianity except that which contains the original power and life experienced by the New Testament Church. We are exhorted to "contend for that faith" until we achieve it. The genuine article will have the same results a

    CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH Jude 1-3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE PROS & CONS OF IMITATING 1. A new missionary recruit went to Venezuela for the first time. He was struggling with the language and didn't understand a whole lot. He attended the church he hoped to serve in, but arrived late and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Going Into Battle

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017
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     | 11,816 views

    But the church today isn’t living in power, it isn’t going into to battle and we have a hard time obeying Jesus. Even Christians dislike each other and sometimes even hate each other. Even Christians would rather do worldly things rather than Godly thin

    Going Into Battle ME Not too long ago, when HBO had a free weekend I watched a war movie called Hacksaw Ridge. The movie is about Desmond Doss. Desmond wanted to help with the war, but he would not kill anyone, he wanted to be a medic and help the wounded. The movie is based on a true story. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are Only A Few Going To Be Saved? The Answer Isn't Cheap

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 18, 2022
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    Salvation isn't as easy as one might think. Jesus answer is surprising.

    8.21.22 Luke 13:22–29 22 He went on his way from one town and village to another, teaching, and making his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone said to him, “Lord, are only a few going to be saved?” He said to them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Being With God

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2010
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     | 3,764 views

    In this stand-alone message, an introduction to the new series Love Without Limits, Dave explains the power of simply being present to God.

    Being with God Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 27, 2009 Remember dating when you were a teenager? Yes, let's talk about that horrifically awful time. All the awkwardness, the constant self-analysis, always asking yourself if you're doing okay, saying the right thing, not eating ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Who Do We Strive After? - Sermon For Proper 22 - Year A

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Oct 1, 2020
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     | 3,609 views

    Paul teaches us about being Christlike, whilst the Gospel teach us about the corruption in Israel. Where do we stand in our faith when we consider the two scriptures?

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. I wonder if you have ever set out to do something and whatever distractions and obstacles has been thrown into your path, you have not been dissuaded, and have carried on with an absolute belief that you could accomplish whatever needed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Brandon Max avatar

    17) Reverencing God In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 17, 2022
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     | 818 views

    In The Lord's Prayer Jesus begins in recognising: Who God Is... Where God is at... and What His name Represents. In other words He acknowledges: 1) The Person; 2) The Place; And 3) The Position of our Lord. Let us now look to His example in Prayer.

    LORD TEACH US HOW TO PRAY Part 2 - Reverence God’s Name. TEXT: Matthew 6:9-13 Ok, so last week we found ourselves here in the Gospel of Matthew, As we continued in our Scriptural search for… “…those things most surely believed among us” And in particular, our focus of late has been all about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Old Testament Christmas Story

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Dec 9, 2014
     | 3,605 views

    Old testament Christmas story

    An Old Testament Christmas Story II Samuel 12:15-22 I. The necessity of the first child that was taken - v. 16 2. The names of the second child that was given *v. 24 - Solomon "peace" *v. 25 - Jedediah "beloved of the Lord" Lessons 1. The first Adam (Old Nature) must die, before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Preparing For Jesus

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Feb 1, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,138 views

    Prepare our hearts to receive Jesus.

    1. The Commander’s Intent – vs 1-2 a. Comfort His people b. Sins have been paid for (cease striving to earn your way to heaven) 2. The Mission – vs 3-5 a. Prepare to receive Christ b. God reveals Himself through us 3. The Current Situation – vs 6-10 a. Man is temporary b. God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Neal avatar

    Keep On Running

    Contributed by Anthony Neal on Jul 25, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 26,066 views

    Sermon to encourage believers not to give up, but endure the obstacles that life brings us.

    1 THEREFORE WE ALSO, SINCE WE ARE SURROUNDED BY SO GREAT A CLOUD OF WITNESSES, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT, AND THE SIN WHICH SO EASILY ENSNARES [US], AND LET US RUN WITH ENDURANCE THE RACE THAT IS SET BEFORE US, 2 LOOKING UNTO JESUS, THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF [OUR] FAITH, WHO FOR THE JOY THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is Nothing Wrong With Me?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014
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     | 2,883 views

    Do we have an honest evaluation system where we hold the heart accountable? How vunlernable are we?

    THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH ME? SUSCEPTIBLE OR VULERNABLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Use 1 Sam. 24 David and Saul in cave at En-Gadi. 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. I. CAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Living Your Life Worthy Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,722 views

    This sermon explains how the believer is to live their lives worthy of the Gospel of Christ: by standing firm in one Spirit, striving together, and without fear of persecution.

    Living your Life Worthy of the Gospel of Christ Philippians 1:27-30 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How very sad it is that those who find the Treasure and Pearl in the field and become born again later choose envy, coveting, and self pleasure as their guiding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Full Of Sound And Fury Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,036 views

    This is part 3 of a 5 part series on surviving the storms of life. Thunderstorms represent the next level of storms in life. Storms that have some danger but are usually short lived. Themes of refuge and strength are discussed.

    Surviving the Storms of Life Full of Sound and Fury Psalm 46 We have been talking over the last two weeks about surviving and even thriving amidst the storms of life. Last week we looked at the April showers of the storm world. Those storms that make life difficult, that increase the stress of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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