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  • Charles Jones avatar

    Saints Don't Stop Praying

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2011
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    Whenever believers are depressed over life's situations, those are good times to enter the sanctuary of God.

    SAINTS DON'T STOP PRAYING Luke 18:1 The old Saints use to sing a song in the church titled " Saints Don't Stop Praying" recently made popular by the late Bishop G.E.Patterson the words to this song are below: Saints don't stop praying for the Lord is nigh Don't stop praying He'll hear your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Jesus, Son Of God Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 8, 2014
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    Peter's confession that Jesus is the Son of God leads to the consideration of who we might say Christ is to us when He is either silent, seemingly late, or tells us "No."

    Jesus, Son of God (Who Do YOU Say that I Am?) Matthew 16:13-17 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever talked to someone who thinks Jesus was a great teacher and a good man, but nothing more? I’ve even heard people claim that Jesus never said he was anything more than a normal human being. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Disappointments May Be His Appointments Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018
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    The story of Jairus teaches us that when we face grief, we never should never lose sight of the fact that Jesus gives hope whenever there is death.

    INTRODUCTION In the past few miracles we’ve seen that Jesus has power over danger. He calmed the scary storm. He has power over demons; He transformed a scary man. Jesus has power over disease; He healed the woman with the scary sickness. In this miracle we’re going to see that Jesus has power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Why We Are Not Healed (Outline)

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2020
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    God can and often heals, but not all are healed. Indeed healing is just delaying the ultimate healing.

    II Chronicles 7:14 Proposition: You must allow God to be GOD! (Let Him be all that He can be!) I. Because of our sin. A. John 5:1-3, 14 Impotent man. Acts 5 Ananias & Sapphira B. II Chron. 21: 9-20 Jehoram 18,19 (Idolatry - bowels fell out) Isa 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    The Blessing Blocker: But What God Has For You, Is Still Coming!

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 6, 2025
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    The devil may delay what God has declared—but he cannot deny it.

    Text: Daniel 10:1–21 (Key Verses: 12–13) Here we have a glimpse into an Unseen War Daniel 10 pulls back the curtain on a reality many believers overlook: the spiritual realm is real, active, and contested. It reveals a world where angels and demons battle over nations, destinies, and divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Repent Or Perish

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025
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    Now is the time to turn to God. Tomorrow is not promised, and delayed repentance can lead to eternal regret.

    REPENT OR PERISH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 13:1-9 "I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." – Luke 13:3 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 18:30-32, Acts 17:30-31, 2 Peter 3:9, Matthew 3:8-10, Revelation 2:5 INTRODUCTION: Repentance is a central ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Praying In The Interval

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 19, 2007
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    Sometimes when we pray the answer is delayed. This message explores the interaction between prayer and angels.

    Daniel 10:9-14 KJV Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground. [10] And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands. [11] And he said unto me, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    The Man Of God Who Poisoned The Church

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Apr 24, 2017
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    No One Enriches Hell More Than False Pastors. And as Christ delays, they increase more and more.

    2 KINGS 4:38-41 38 Elisha returned to Gilgal and there was a famine in that region. While the company of the prophets was meeting with him, he said to his servant, “Put on the large pot and cook some stew for these prophets.” 39 One of them went out into the fields to gather herbs and found a wild ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Do We Desire Tomatoes Or Oak Trees? Patience?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 12, 2019
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    Let us study persistence and patience. One of the problems in the church is impatience. Russia thinks in terms of decades. China thinks in terms of centuries. The church expects instant gratification and overnight success.

    DO WE WANT TOMATOES OR OAK TREES… GET UP AND TRY AGAIN?! A GOOD TEAM: PERSISTENCE AND PATIENCE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com You can have tomatoes in one season. A mighty oak is just a nut that stood its ground for decades! TEXT: Colossians 1:11 Strengthened with all might, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Robert Irvine avatar

    Masturbation, The Spiritual Battle Against The Flesh

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 24, 2024
     | 2,389 views

    Some say that the Bible does not mention masturbation or self-gratification or “solo sex,” as it’s sometimes called. They say that it is silent on the subject and that the Bible does not state whether or not masturbation is a sin.

    I was asked about masturbation and what I thought of it. He then offered up, “Why is masturbation classed as a sin?” “I’m on Christian sites where people are saying that it’s all wrong and that you shouldn’t being stuff like that but surely God wants us to love either with a partner or ourself.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Spend Your Money Wisely Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 22, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,144 views

    Part 4 of a five part sermon series on understanding your possessions from a Biblical perspective. Part 4 - Learn how to spend your money wisely.

    SPEND YOUR MONEY WISELY LUKE 15:11-24 INTRODUCTION: Intro: Shania Twain song and power point: “Ka-Ching.” “All we ever want is more, a lot more than we ever had before so take me to the nearest store.. Can you hear it ring it makes you wanna sing. It’s such a beautiful thing.. Ka-Ching!” That ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Tony Searles avatar

    P.u.s.h. Prayer

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 13,787 views

    A message used to encourage the body to continually pray...and not to become doscouraged with unanswered or delayed answered prayers.

    Stand & Read - 1 Thes. 5:17 “…pray without ceasing…” “P.U.S.H. Prayer!” I am thoroughly convinced that we are to be a praying people… We are called to be people who are serious about pray and busy about praying continually in our lives… Smith Wigglesworth once said, “I don’t want to build ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Living A Life Of Faithfulness

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 30, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,247 views

    1. Christ’s delay should cause watchfulness, not forgetfulness. 2. Faithfulness is measured in terms of relationships.

    “[Jesus said,] ‘You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.’ Peter asked, ‘Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?’ The Lord answered, ‘Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Rock Like Our God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 9, 2014
     | 7,572 views

    Prayer is the only answer for the myriad woes in our life, uncertainties, insecurities, sickness, failures, discouragement and delays.

    No Rock like our God! 1Samuel 2:2 There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. Hannah’s husband Elkanah loved her immensely and told her: “Am I not better to you than ten sons?"(1 Samuel 1:8) As long as Hannah depended on her ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson #19 Why Paul Felt It Necessary To Send Epaphroditus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2019
     | 4,888 views

    Although Timothy’s visit was delayed, “Epaphroditus” was to go immediately, taking with him the epistle Paul was writing.

    Date: 10/31/18 Lesson #19 Title: Why Paul Felt It Necessary To Send Epaphroditus • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as end notes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 2:25-28, NIV) (25) But I think it is necessary to send back to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist