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  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Why Are Our Blessings Delayed

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 27, 2024
     | 1,672 views

    1. GOD'S TIMING 2. THE TEST OF FAITH 3. TURNING POINTS 4. GREATER GLORY OF GOD 5. OUR FEARS 6. SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS. 7. LACK OF DESPERATION

    WHY ARE OUR BLESSINGS DELAYED OUTLINE 1. GOD'S TIMING 2. THE TEST OF FAITH 3. TURNING POINTS 4. GREATER GLORY OF GOD 5. OUR FEARS 6. SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS. 7. LACK OF DESPERATION THE MESSAGE WHY ARE OUR BLESSINGS DELAYED 1. GOD'S TIMING SCRIPTURE REFERENCES John 2:3,4 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Unseen Battle Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 6, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,426 views

    In addition to a prayer of repentance, Daniel also offered up a prayer for the release of the Jews from their captivity in Babylon. Yet, the answer to his prayer was delayed, and it had something to do with an unseen battle.

    In Daniel chapter 9 (which I said would be our last message in this series) we see where Daniel took it on himself to intercede on behalf of all the people of Israel who were in captivity in Babylon; and Daniel was just one individual, yet the Lord heard his supplication. Daniel’s prayer reminds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Think: Long Or Short Term? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 12, 2013
     | 7,042 views

    Life is usually smoother if you make short term sacrifices for greater future benefit. Are you a short term or long term person?

    How Do You Think: Long or Short Term? (Proverbs 21:5-8) 1. Mankind has long recognized the importance of thinking ahead. 2. Take the story of the three pigs… 3. Jesus parable: man builds house on sand vs. on the rock 4. The conflict between immediate gratification and delayed gratification ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Husbands, Love Your Wives Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 27, 2021
     | 4,001 views

    Husband, if you’ll love the wife you have, you’ll may very well get the wife you want. It may take years of love and sacrifice to get there, but your sacrifice but will lead to your reward.

    Open your Bibles to Ephesians 5:25-27 with me. We continue our year-long study of Ephesians and our recent series on marriage. Someone recently asked a wife why she chose to marry an obnoxious man. She quickly surveyed the available men and said, “Supply chain issues.” I am not claiming to be an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Time To Get Up Off Your Knees

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 14,842 views

    Peter and Paul admonish new Christians as new born babies to get up off their knees and grow.

    “It’s Time to Get Off Your Knees” -Disciples are Christians on the Grow- I Peter 2:2-3 I Corinthians 3:1-9 The Apostles Peter and Paul give persuasive advice on Christian growth and maturity. Peter describes the process of spirituality in I Peter 2:2-3. Just as a newborn baby has an unending ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Why Not Now?

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 21, 2019
     | 6,152 views

    SOME THINGS ARE TOO IMPORTANT TO PUT OFF

    WHY NOT NOW (MARK 1: 40-42 ) (EXODUS 7:26-8:10) ILLUS: Sometimes in life we put things off; Somethings are too important to delay. GOD is asking WHY NOT NOW TEXT: MARK 1: 40-42 40 A man with leprosy[g] came to Jesus and knelt down.[h] He begged, “You have the power to make me well, if only you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Aha, Aha

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,971 views

    A study in Psalm 70: 1 – 5

    Psalm 70: 1 – 5 Aha, Aha To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. To bring to remembrance. 1 Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Make haste to help me, O LORD! 2 Let them be ashamed and confounded who seek my life; Let them be turned back and confused who desire my hurt. 3 Let them be turned back ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    View From The Cave PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,202 views

    Serve God in our current circumstances, continually seek His will, and respond quickly to His word.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to be diving into an inspiring passage from 1 Samuel 22:1-5. This text will guide us to understand three important truths: Serve God where you are, Continue to seek God's will, and Be quick to respond to God's word. Before we get into the heart of ...read more

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    In The Meantime PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,046 views

    Encourage steadfast faith and patience in God's timing, even in the face of uncertainty and delay, as exemplified by the woman in Mark 5:25-34.

    Good morning, family! Today, we delve deep into the heart of a story that echoes many of our own experiences. It's a tale of patience amidst delay, calm in the face of uncertainty, and faith when prayers seem to go unanswered. As we navigate the storms of life, we often find ourselves waiting for ...read more

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    The Problem Of Anger

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 23, 2023
     | 1,161 views

    This is a spiritual teaching in the midst of a social-psycho-spiritual course taught at the mission to which our church is attached.

    I finally got around to watching the film Inside/Out last night with my wife. There are some strong characters in the film - namely the emotions that seem to rule over Riley at different times in the story. I thought we could look at a few of those characters over the next few weeks and reflect ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contentment And Money Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 18, 2015
     | 4,885 views

    Better to be content than wealthy, but better yet to be content and good stewards of what God has given us.

    Contentment and Money (I Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19) 1. Study after study show that the world’s happiest people are not from the richest nations; once basic needs are met, it is more a matter of relationships, family, and thankfulness; the topic most newlywed couples argue over is money. 2. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dying, We Live Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,993 views

    The principle of self-sacrifice is foundational to the doctrine of the Christian life. So, in our lesson today I want to examine four aspects of the principle of self-sacrifice.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    All You Need Is Love

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 5, 2015
     | 3,369 views

    The answer to the violence is exactly to do as Jesus did.

    The Sixth Sunday of Easter 2015 The early Church was not exactly the love-fest that some would like to imagine. First, the Jewish and Roman authorities were, at the least, suspicious of this new Jewish sect where people–especially the poor and marginalized–were being healed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Wife For Andy Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,681 views

    This was a short message given following a video episode of The Andy Griffith Show as part of an unorthodox summer outreach message series

    The Virtue of Patience Introduction: There once was a man who prided himself on being extremely punctual. He followed a very precise routine every morning. His alarm went off at 6:30 a.m. He rose, shaved, showered, ate his breakfast, brushed his teeth, grabbed his briefcase, drove to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Has Your Flight Been Delayed?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,659 views

    We all experience spiritual flight delays, but there is a way to change these.

    HAS YOUR FLIGHT BEEN DELAYED? Psalm 4:1 “Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.” INTRO.- ILL.- Thirteen ministers were on a flight to New York. When they came into a large storm, they told the stewardess to tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ