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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Blessings Of Praying For Our Authorities

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,959 views

    With tears in his eyes, Lincoln responded, “You are the very first person who has ever come into my office asking not, expecting not, but rather bringing me a gift of prayer. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

    Benefit Yourself By Praying for Your Authorities (I Tim 2:1,2) There is a general skepticism about authorities in our world today. But the Bible makes it clear that it is our obligation to pray for those who are in authority over us so that we live peaceful and quiet lives. Failue to pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Battling The Three Fears Of Captivity.

    Contributed by Ryan Peters on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,471 views

    Battling the three fears of captivity will give you the faith and the courage to step out in to the promised land and believe the unbelievable once again.

    Title: Battling the three fears of Captivity. Jeremiah 29:10-14 So many of us are stuck in the captivity of life that we have not been able to see clearly let alone hear from God. You see when we search the scriptures for hope and future Jeremiah 29:11-14 comes to mind immediately. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Resurrection Unexpected

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 1, 2013
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     | 6,923 views

    No one really expected the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Today we focus on the expectations of two of those who first saw Jesus: John and Mary. What they expected, and how Jesus actually met them, can help your relationship with Jesus too.

    No one saw it coming. No one. On the Sunday following the crucifixion of Jesus Christ no one really expected what happened (or at least it they didn’t fully comprehend it). They should have. Shortly after confirming to His men that He was the Messiah, Jesus said: Mark 8:31 “The Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    You Aren't Left Out!

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jun 13, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,849 views

    In life, it is not uncommon to be left out. As Jesus teaches Nicodemus, he gives us three things that we are not left out from.

    Johnny had a hard life growing up. Things were never easy for him, and it started at his birth. He was unfortunately born early with some tumors on his brain and neck that needed to be operated on. While the surgeries were successful, they took a heavy toll on his body. The surgeries damaged ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Food For A Longer Better Life Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 7, 2018
     | 8,187 views

    Message 13 from John's Gospel exploring Jesus' claim to being the Bread of Life".

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Food for a longer and better Life” REVIEW Chapter one serves as an overture to this remarkable work introducing a multitude of themes effectively developed throughout the book. Chapters 2-12 Focus on the public ministry of Jesus. Chapters 13-17 highlight ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Advent People Are Patient People

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,923 views

    In the Season of Advent, we are reminded to be patient with God and patient with people.

    Title: Advent People Are Patient People Text: Romans 15:4-13 Thesis: In the Season of Advent, we are reminded to be patient with God and patient with people. Introduction Frank Thomas was a great baseball player who really came into his own in the 1990’s when he played for the Chicago White ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thankful? For What!? - A Communion Sermon

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,959 views

    A Communion sermon designed to provoke thankfulness by sharing the Good News of God’s grace and salvation.

    THANKFUL? FOR WHAT!? Mark 14:1-26 Sermon Objective: A Communion sermon designed to provoke thankfulness by sharing the Good News of God’s grace and salvation. Supporting Scripture: Exodus 12:13-27; Exodus 24:8; Jeremiah 31:31-33; John 6:35-59; INTRO: Thankful? For What!? Those were the words ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Initiating The Turn-7(2023)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 7, 2023
     | 1,064 views

    7 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

    ‘INITIATING The TURN’-VII—Luke 1:18-20(:5-25) Attention: The other day when the weather got cooler, we intended to make ‘Shepherd Pie.’ For us it’s a great ‘comfort’ food. Our version of ‘Shepherd Pie’ has ground beef, mashed potatoes, peas, lima beans, corn, onions, & cheese. •We collected ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tares Among Wheat Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 16, 2024
     | 1,287 views

    How do we as citizens of God's Kingdom exist in this fallen world?

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org If you've ever traveled abroad, especially to a country ruled by Islam, you understand how different the atmosphere truly is. Even in moderate countries like Morocco, it is clear that Islam is the prevailing ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Navigating Our Beliefs Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 11, 2023
     | 1,777 views

    Navigating Our Beliefs Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey - June 25, 2023

    Navigating Our Beliefs Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey - June 25, 2023 Intro In the late ’90s, Joshua Harris burst on to the Christian scene with a book titled I Kissed Dating Goodbye, a treatise on dating and courtship. The book sold millions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Promises Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,361 views

    The wisdom of God contains promises for living life to its fullest if we will but listen and follow in obedience.

    The Promises of Wisdom Proverbs 2:1-22 We live in a day when popular opinion says that “promises are made to be broken.” We continue to make promises, but they are broken every day. The reason that this has come about is because we are fallible human beings, sin has corrupted us at our core, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Don't Put Your Investments In Bags With Holes

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 17, 2021
     | 3,185 views

    Haggai's messages led to the restoration of the Temple. He challenged the people by using three themes : Encouragement, Warning, and Hope. This message raises critical questions for Christians and churches as we seek God's will, especially while witnessing a changing landscape.

    God often uses a single voice to stir the hearts of his people. These prophetic voices often come at crucial points in history. Here are some examples. • The Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s inspiring oratory is believed to have helped save Britain in WWII. • On November 2, 1863, several ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Am I Doing?

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 148 ratings
     | 8,788 views

    Looks at 6 specific things that Paul prays and examines them one at a time. Now as we look at each one of these, I want you to be thinking, “How am I personally doing in each of these areas?”

    One of the main jobs of a pastor is to pray for his congregation. Acts 6:1-4 6:1 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2 So the Twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Haguewood avatar

    Fruitless Trees

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,849 views

    The Lord is patient toward us but still expects repentance. Throughout the years He has shown exceptional patience but one day that patience will run out, and where will you be?

    FRUIITLESS TREES The Need for Repentance Text: Luke 13:1-9 Scripture Reading: Isaiah 5:1-7 INTRODUCTION: 1. Fruit trees are nice to have. 2. They give us beautiful blossoms, nice shade, and most of all delicious fruit to eat. 3. When a tree no longer produces the fruit desired, it is no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    God's Law And Grace Are Revealed In The Nativity

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,744 views

    A Christmas Eve sermon, written in poetry

    Christmas Eve December 24, 2006 Luke 2: 1-20 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we gather in your presence this holy night to lift ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran