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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 1: What Is Prayer And Why Questions?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2014
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    Questions about Prayer Every Christian Must Answer

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is based on a relationship to God where you simply talk with God. 2. Prayer is communication with God. 3. Prayer is family relationship. 4. Jesus excludes praying in any other name such as Buddha, Confucius, and even Allah. “I am the way, the truth, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    31 Ways To Favor Your Pastor

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 30,234 views

    October is Clergy Appreciation Month. Here’s some ideas to get your creative juices flowing...

    31 FAVORS FOR YOUR PASTOR October is Clergy Appreciation Month! After doing some research with other pastors on how their congregations had shown them their appreciation in the past, I thought I would write down some ideas to get your creative appreciation juices running. Since October had 31 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Fruitlessness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,972 views

    In the middle of faithlessness and unrepentance, God moves graciously.

    Luke 13:1-9, 31-35 “Fruitlessness” INTRODUCTION Two teenagers were driving along a mountain road near Flagstaff. As some of us have a tendency to do, they were going rather fast—about 75 miles per hour. The driver lost control of the truck. The truck crashed through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 18,187 views

    No one can read the Bible and not believe in the coming again of the Lord Jesus Christ

    The Lord’s return does not grip us quite like it did seventy-five years ago. There are not as many messages preached today as you used to here on the second coming of Christ. However, no one can read the Bible and not believe in the coming again of the Lord Jesus Christ. As someone has well said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What If Jesus Streamed?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 28, 2020
     | 1,722 views

    Jesus came live and in person, not hidden away in a safe place in heaven. He took the risks and paid the price.

    1. The internet increases convenience – “Streaming” has become quite the in vogue activity: a. Stream Meetings b. Stream Worship Services c. Stream parties; weddings; funerals d. Streaming advantages: Convenience, Time, and Money e. Streaming disadvantages: Lack of personal contact [I enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A; 18th Sunday, Year A -- Five Loaves And Two Fish

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 27, 2020
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    Liturgy of Abundance vs. the Myth of Scarcity

    Drawing on conflict theory, David G. Forney cites Walter Brueggemann's article "Liturgy of Abundance [and] the Myth of Scarcity" to conclude that, with the feeding of the five thousand (Mark 6:30-44), there is a contest between the myth of scarcity in the Book of Exodus and a liturgy ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Social Dimension Of Evangelism Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2016
     | 4,373 views

    "the service of charity is also a constituent element of the Church’s mission and an indispensable expression of her very being."

    Thursday of the 29th Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel Why did Herod and the Pharisees hate Jesus so much that they endeavored to kill Him, and not only once? And why ultimately did Jesus lay this curse on Jerusalem, or, rather, turn their curse on themselves, so that in 67 AD the Jews ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Is Prayer And Why Questions? Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
     | 2,565 views

    Prayer is spiritual warfare against evil.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is based on a relationship to God where you simply talk with God. 2. Prayer is communication with God. 3. Prayer is family relationship. 4. Jesus excludes praying in any other name such as Buddha, Confucius, and even Allah. “I am the way, the truth, and the life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Receive A Blessing

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,889 views

    God wants to bless us.

    God wants to bless his people. God is a giver. He wants to give to us good things in life, but there are times when He withholds His blessing because of our bad attitude. When we are selfish, self-centered, arrogant, thinking we are right all the time, proud, etc. God withholds His blessing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying That Politicians Relish What Is Right Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2015
     | 2,984 views

    The coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ encourages us to work to restructure society around the Law of God, especially as that pertains to our stewardship of earth.

    Thursday of 3rd week in Advent 2015 December 17 Joy of the Gospel Today is one of those pivots that our liturgical year turns around. In the first part of Advent, we look forward to the return of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, and the general judgement and resurrection that He promised. In other words, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Challenge To Action Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,471 views

    The Church has a responsibility in justice to help the poor.

    Thursday of 31st week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel We call this month of November the month of the poor souls in Purgatory, and are rightly encouraged to pray for them. Not much is known from Scripture about what I call the state of washing up before entering the presence of God. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Inclusion Is What We Need, Not Power Hungry People

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 11, 2021
     | 1,715 views

    Jesus rebuked His disciples because they wanted to keep the power of healing for themselves. This is happening in church today even though Jesus said it is wrong!

    I think that it is sad that when I read this narrative, it made me think about the control the church has held over people for almost 2000 years. The church used only one verse, thus out of context, to control people. Catholics could not own a Bible until 1964 CE. The idea that a person has to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Gethsemane Experience Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,687 views

    The sermon delves into the profound emotional and spiritual turmoil experienced by individuals during times of extreme adversity, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.

    The Gethsemane Experience Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46 Introduction: The sermon delves into the profound emotional and spiritual turmoil experienced by individuals during times of extreme adversity, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Reflection The ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Values Of A Christian

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 24, 2023
     | 1,445 views

    What does God value for Christians? That needs to be our values!

    At times, we have a problem staying centered in the things of God. Easy to become side-tracked, on a dead-end road. Another word we could use would be “balanced”. Easy to become over balanced in some area. Christmas is a good example. Side-tracked as to the value of Christmas. 1. To the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unlocking Life's Gate: A Biblical Perspective SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,338 views

    A gate serves as a crucial element in any structure, providing security and protection. In the Bible, the gate holds significant power, serving as a venue for business, military planning, and judgment. This sermon explores these aspects and their implications for our lives.

    Genesis 28:12 says, "He had a dream in which he saw a stairway resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven, and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it." In this verse, Jacob saw a ladder connecting heaven and earth, with angels going up and down. Verse 13 says, "There above ...read more

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