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    Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024
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     | 655 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of private prayer, emphasizing it as a personal, intimate dialogue with God that promises spiritual blessings.

    Grace and peace to you, dear friends. As we gather in this sacred space, we are reminded of the incredible bond that unites us all - our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are not merely a crowd of individuals, but a community, a family, tied together by the crimson thread of ...read more

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    Godly Mothers

    Contributed by Duane Boehm on May 24, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,574 views

    Here we learn of what it takes to make Godly mothers, and how they are needed today.

    GODLY MOTHERS 1 Samuel 1:1-21, 5-23, 27-28 1."Now there was certain man from Ramathaim-zophim form the hill country of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite.2.And he had two wives: the name of one was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Year Of Our Lord

    Contributed by Russ Houser on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,669 views

    A call to pass on the freedom of the year of Jubilee to others lost in sin.

    The Year of our Lord 1-6-02 AM Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Would Jesus Say To Those Whose Well Has Run Dry?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 153 ratings
     | 28,478 views

    This message on reclaiming joy in your life deals with the sources of joy as well as paths toward recovering joy in your life.

    - When we’re stressed and distressed by the state of our lives, we find ourselves in pathetic condition: - we’re irritated by even the smallest inconveniences and problems, - we rarely laugh, - we’re quick to snap at people, - we flop into bed each night, exhausted, - we have no joy in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parting Ways

    Contributed by Kent Simmons on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,991 views

    An unfortunate glimpse into the lives of men who have come to an impasse in a quarrel over a meaningless and fruitless disagreement.

    Sermon Notes “Parting Ways,” Acts 15:36-41 NIV Kent Simmons AC 15:36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing." [37] Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Free Forgiveness For All?

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 2,426 views

    WILL EVERYONE GO TO HEAVEN?

    That`s a very familiar story – of a woman caught in the very act of adultery, and brought into the presence of Jesus for condemnation and stoning. But Jesus DIDN`T condemn her – He told her to “GO AND SIN NO MORE”. Did you notice that the woman hadn`t said she was wrong – she hadn`t asked for ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    What Lies Beneath

    Contributed by Susan Nordin on Sep 15, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,676 views

    Dealing with the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives...are we non-producing, partially producing or over producing?

    What Lies Beneath John 15 1I AM the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. 2Any branch in Me that does not bear fruit [that stops bearing] He cuts away (trims off, takes away); and He cleanses and repeatedly prunes every branch that continues to bear fruit, to make it bear more and richer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Tree

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,532 views

    Choosing truth

    Introduction: The Smith’s were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. Their line had included Senators, Pastors, & Wall Street wizards. Now they decided to compile a family history, a legacy for the children. They hired a well known author. Only one ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Don't Fool Yourself Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,375 views

    Part 9 in a study on the book of James

    A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 9 “Don’t Fool Yourself” Date: October 6, 2002 PM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 1:26-27 Introduction What makes you a religious person? Some may answer that question by saying:  I believe in God  I attend church services ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No More Walls

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 23,498 views

    Many times what we build to protect ourselves becomes the very thing the enemy will use to destroy us, Some things are meant to be destroyed, Jesus said "No More Walls"

    Eph 2:14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us]; Usually speaking In the O.T. when The bible mentions walls it is speaking of strength and protection. A city without walls was considered weak and vulnerable. But the draw back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    One More Night With The Frogs

    Contributed by David Parks on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 31,166 views

    Evangelistic sermon on the folly of delay

    ONE MORE NIGHT WITH THE FROGS TEXT: Exodus 8:1-15 INTRODUCTION: I. BACKGROUND. A. Joseph’s family had gone into Egypt because of famine. B. Several hundred years had passed, the Pharaoh that knew Joseph was dead. C. A new dynasty had enslaved the Israelites. D. God sent the plague of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discernment And Humility

    Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,915 views

    Do we know the way?

    SEPTEMBER 22, 2000 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 ·Psalm 54:3-4, 5, 6-7 ·Second Reading James 3:16-4:3 ·Gospel Mark 9:30-37 REFLECTION As we continue our theme on Christian Discernment, we shall now focus on its definition and function in relation to the Cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Practice Of Patience Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 13, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,491 views

    Part 18 in a series of messages on the book of James

    A Life Of Works Produced By Faith Part 18 “The Practice of Patience” Date: November 17, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 5:7-12 Introduction I can never say this too often: I love God’s Word. I believe it to be the inspired and inerrant. I believe it to be God’s revelation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessings Of Getting Out

    Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 181 ratings
     | 20,607 views

    This messages describes what happens when we are obedient to God’s commands. This is illustrated through the experience of Abraham in Genesis 12.

    (Elab) = Elaborate Genesis 12:1-3 12:1 Now the LORD had said to Abram: "Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. 3 I will bless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The Light

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,818 views

    An uplifting message for all of us to become "extra-ordinary" Christians who are purposely striving to be authentic imitators of God.

    IF YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD, YOU ARE UNLIKE ANY OTHER PERSON. YOU ARE A UNIQUE CHILD. WHETHER A SON OR A DAUGHTER, YOU ARE, INDEED, UNIQUE AND SPECIAL. BY LIVING YOUR LIFE AS A CHILD OF GOD YOU HAVE A UNIQUE AND VERY SPECIAL STATEMENT TO MAKE AND I ENCOURAGE YOU TODAY TO MAKE THAT STATEMENT. IF YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist