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  • John Gaston avatar

    Effectual Fervent Prayers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,133 views

    James 5:16 tells us 3 things about prayer: 1). The Kind of Person we must be to pray it, 2). The Kind of Prayer which must be prayed, and 3). The Effect of a persistent, believing prayer.

    EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAYERS James 5:16B-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Preacher’s Kids often Play Church 1. Johnny’s mother looked out the window and noticed him “playing church” with their cat. The cat was sitting quietly and he was preaching to it. She smiled and went about her work. 2. A while ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Be A Grace-Giver

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 27, 2011
     | 7,217 views

    Using texts from 1 Corintians 3:1-6, and 2 Corinthians 9:8-11, this message contrasts graceless behavior with that of a "Grace-giver."

    How to be a Grace-Giver 1 Cor.3:1-6, 2 Cor. 9:8-11 Intro: “Grace moments”, if we think hard enough we can remember some of them. These are the times when we either received grace from some gracious person, known or unknown, or times when we extended grace to others. I remember a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Diagnosing The "Check Engine" Light Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 20, 2018
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     | 13,247 views

    There are no "Lone Ranger" Christians. We are accountable to each other, so uncover small problems within the church before they become big problems.

    Have you ever had the check engine light stay lit in your car? What do you do? I knew someone who found that pesky little light annoying, and the engine sounded fine to him; So he took a piece of black tape and covered it up. In essence, he denied that there was any problem. After some time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Envy Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 3, 2018
     | 8,531 views

    Envy - the sin we cannot enjoy

    Deadly Sins and Transforming Virtues Series - 5 ENVY One author writes of a friend who was happily married, had a good job and a respectable salary, and who lived in a nice home. His kids where doing well in great schools. He enjoyed the company of a circle of good friends. Then . . . he went ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by John Woods on Apr 13, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,755 views

    Being the local body of Christ.

    1Co 12:12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 1Co 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Providing Comfort During Trials

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 13, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,993 views

    How do we respond to those who are enduring hardships? Do we dish out criticism and judgment, or do we show genuine compassion? The experience from our own trials can help us better minister to those in trouble and anguish.

    Samuel Chadwick said, “Compassion costs. It is easy enough to argue, criticize and condemn; but redemption is costly, and comfort draws from the deep. Brains can argue, but it takes heart to comfort.”(1) How do we respond to those who are enduring hardship? Do we dish out criticism and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware, Be Wise, Be Warned

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 25, 2024
     | 948 views

    The apostle John calls us not to be gullible, not to believe whatever we hear especially in the spiritual realm, but to look for the real thing.

    Alba 8-25-2024 BEWARE, BE WISE, BE WARNED I John 4:1-3 In the late 1960s and early 1970s, our county was in a state of cultural change. At that time, Coca-Cola, a giant in the beverage world, found itself contending with increasing competition from brands such as Pepsi, Royal Crown Cola, and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "don't Sweat The Small Stuff"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 13, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,708 views

    A sermon about overcoming conflict within the church.

    “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” Romans 14:1-12 There’s a story about Ruth Graham, who was the wife of the famous evangelist, Billy Graham. Ruth Graham, dressed and made up as it seemed fitting for any American woman in the 1970’s attended a luncheon with the wives of pastors in Germany. These ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Lesson Of Fear

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022
     | 2,349 views

    In Psalm 34 we have an unusual situation. This Psalm took place when David was having to flee from King Saul for his life.

    To spare his life, David did an unusual thing, he went unto the land of the Philistines. When he arrived however, the people skeptically received him. The King in Psalm 34 has caused some to believe the Bible contradicts itself. For example: • In 1 Samuel 21 the Bible refers to the King of Gath ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Attitude Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 17,905 views

    What is our attitude toward being obedient to Christ. This message examines that subject.

    AN ATTITUDE OF OBEDIENCE Acts 5:17-32 INTRO: Obedience can be costly, obedience can be difficult, but genuine obedience is seldom boring. From the beginnings of the church, believers have faced the world with the attitude of obedience to God whatever the cost. I. THE PRIORITY OF OBEDIENCE. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Ng avatar

    Basic Aeronautics And The Blessings Of Christian Unity

    Contributed by Joseph Ng on Nov 26, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 2,565 views

    A study of pitch, roll, and yaw in the New Testament church.

    0003 BASIC AERONAUTICS AND THE BLESSINGS OF CHRISTIAN UNITY Colossians, 1 Corinthians, & Galatians Theme: Inattention to the different forces acting upon Christianity puts to risk the unity of the saints. (MIRRORED AT http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/alexandra/849/0003.htm ) Opening: It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Anatomy Of A Worshipper Series

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,760 views

    Our focus in these messages is to explore the exercise of worship. A book on my shelves is entitled …..’Worship is a verb’….and its title summarizes my aims. Worship is not a passive thing, it is an activity.

    Our focus in these messages is to explore the exercise of worship. A book on my shelves is entitled …..’Worship is a verb’….and its title summarizes my aims. Worship is not a passive thing, it is an activity. I want to use David as a guide to illustrate this truth. David was not only a musician ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Greg Hess avatar

    Becoming A Joshua People

    Contributed by Greg Hess on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,046 views

    Breaking through and being an overcomer in life

    BECOMING A JOSHUA PEOPLE Josh 1:1-9 – The commission Seven attributes of Joshua Joshua was a faith person. He had faith to believe God when no one else did He was faithful to God and the leadership Joshua had vision He saw the potential within the promise & God’s people He could see God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    Gearing Up For Your Race

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,200 views

    A message of encouragement for those times when the race of life gets difficult

    Gearing Up for Your Race Hebrews 12:1-2 Introduction: United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When All Hell Breaks Loose, God Breaks In

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 8, 2001
    based on 238 ratings
     | 29,413 views

    This sermon brings to light that no matter how terrible life may seem, God can break in and make a difference.

    When All Hell Breaks Loose, God Breaks In Jonathan Lucas Text: Acts 16:16-30 Introduction: On April 20th, 1999, Cassie Bernall was a typical 17 year-old teenager, having a typical day. But with a single word she said that Tuesday, Cassie Bernall’s life and courage stirred the hearts of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal