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  • John Gaston avatar

    Jairus’ Trouble

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 4, 2015
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     | 15,911 views

    This message, Jairus' Trouble, highlights the importance of persevering and dealing with delays in prayer. We look at how to approach Jesus, God's condescending love, and how to beat discouragements.

    JAIRUS’ TROUBLE Mk. 5:21-24, 35-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Persistence is an important characteristic of the child of God. 2. A persistent salesman refused to leave when the secretary told him the boss was out. 3. An hour passed, then two. Finally, weary of being a prisoner in his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Receiving From God

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,168 views

    God is no respecter of persons. What He has done for others He will do for you, if you meet the conditions.

    Mark 5:21 ¶ When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered round him while he was by the lake. 22 Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet 23 and pleaded earnestly with him, "My little daughter is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Hungry Enough To Receive

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 19, 2008
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,442 views

    The manifestation or demonstration of the Spirit is given to individuals to profit all!

    Getting Hungry Enough to Receive Text: I Corinthians 12:1-7, 31 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I’m Free. (Remembering-Lonnie Gunter)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 27, 2013
     | 7,521 views

    The one who wrote these words in 2 Corinthians chapter 5 knew well the struggles of life but, he also knew the end results when this life is over, when we are ushered into heaven to live with Christ forevermore. Apostle Paul said For we know…not maybe o

    I’m Free 2 Corinthians 5:1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: We lost a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    The Contest On Mount Carmel; A Biblical Model For Revival

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 274 ratings
     | 60,431 views

    A biblical model for revival, from 1 Kings 18

    THE CONTEST ON MOUNT CARMEL; MODEL FOR A BIBLICAL REVIVAL Elijah was driven with a passion that his apostate nation return to God. The contest on Mount Carmel provides a biblical model for revival both for us and for our nation. There are 9 elements of the contest on Mount Carmel in 1 Kings 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pray Expectantly Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 25, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,567 views

    If we are going to pray expectantly, we must: 1. Pray passionate prayers. 2. Pray persistent prayers. 3. Pray believing prayers.

    It was around 1870 when New York City had one of the most hotly contested mayor’s races in its history. The incumbent was Mayor John Tweed. Everybody called him “Boss Tweed,” and it was a name that suited him well. The time came when he ran for reelection, and Boss Tweed’s political machine ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Wardrobe Witness

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,047 views

    This is a paper on the role of clothes in the Christian witness from two of the early church fathers.

    WARDROBE WITNESS One topic being raised in almost every area of society is what constitutes proper attire. There is an apparent relevance of attire in schools, workplaces, nightclubs, private beaches, and even churches. Some people have suggested that if students dressed in uniforms there would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wardrobe Witness

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,400 views

    This is paper concerning the role the Christian Wardrobe plays in our Witness

    WARDROBE WITNESS One topic being raised in almost every area of society is what constitutes proper attire. There is an apparent relevance of attire in schools, workplaces, nightclubs, private beaches, and even churches. Some people have suggested that if students dressed in uniforms there would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Circumcision Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 22, 2024
     | 751 views

    Using OT Scripture, Paul proves in Romans 4:9-12 that circumcision is not a prerequisite for justification. Justification is by faith alone. Vital principles applicable today are taught in this passage of Scripture.

    Intro Romans 4 naturally divides into sections: 1. Justification is by faith, not by works (vv.1-8). 2. Justification by faith is not dependent on ritual (vv. 9-16). 3. The kind of faith that leads to justification is exemplified by Abraham (vv. 17-22). 4. Justification is available now for all ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Commitment: The Rewards Of Obedience

    Contributed by Chris Mason on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 14,993 views

    Every day that we have, is a gift from God and that should be enough! However God has more in store for those who will be obedient to Him.

    INTRODUCTION Imagine, if you will, that you work for a company whose president found it necessary to travel out of the country and spend an extended period of time abroad. So he says to you and the other trusted employees, "Look, I’m going to leave. And while I’m gone, I want you to pay close ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Judgment Day Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 30, 2013
     | 4,786 views

    What's important about judgement day?

    We continue to learn from the Apostle Peter with his second letter to Christians. Please open your Bibles to 2 Peter Chapter 3… We are reminded at the beginning of 2 Peter 3 that God’s Word is true and His timing is always right. Read along with me v7-18 of 2 Peter 3….. We will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Promise Of Hope: Living In God's Plan Jeremiah 29:11-14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 25, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,565 views

    In Jeremiah 29:11, God assures us of His plans for our lives and we discover hope, purpose, and assurance, even amid uncertainty. Let us explore together how we can be transformed by the truth of God's divine plan.

    The Promise of Hope: Living in God's Plan Jeremiah 29:11-14 Introduction: Today, we gather to delve into the comforting words found in Jeremiah 29:11, where God assures us of His plans for our lives. In this passage, we discover hope, purpose, and assurance, even in the midst of uncertainty. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 984 views

    Explore the nature, fruit, and power of true faith, emphasizing that it is a deliberate confidence in God's character, even when His ways are not understood, and it is essential for pleasing God, producing spiritual fruit, and living righteously.

    Good morning, folks! It's a joy to see all of you here today. We're diving into some of the most potent verses in the New Testament. We're talking faith – true faith. Not just any kind of faith, but the faith that moves mountains, the faith that transforms lives, the faith that births the very ...read more

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  • Todd Riley avatar

    Don't Mention Me In The Same Breath

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,016 views

    An exposition of v.5-16 of Jude

    Islington Baptist Church November 19, 2000 Jude 5-16 Scriptures: Gal. 1:1-9; 5:1-12; II Pe. 2-3; II Cor. 11:1-15, etc Last week I proposed to you that the church is susceptible to being infiltrated by people who have another “Gospel” to preach. I proposed to you that the church is susceptible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Break It Up Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,685 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, this passage deals with dealing with conflict and promoting unity.

    Break It Up Phil. 4:1-3 Illus. (SC.com) Abe Lemmons was head basketball coach at the University of Texas for years. Asked if he was bitter at Texas Athletic Director Deloss Dodds who fired him…, he replied, "Not at all, but I plan to buy a glass-bottomed car so I can watch the look on his face ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist