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  • Jason Jones avatar

    How To Get God To Answer Prayer

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 5, 2024
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     | 773 views

    Last week of f2024 Month of Prayer and Fasting

    Background to passage: Last Supper, farewell discourse John 14:1–13 ESV “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Lord Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 7, 2024
     | 964 views

    When we talk about being a Disiple of Jesus - a student of His ways - we turn to some passages that have bold and challenging teachings. 

    Journey With Jesus: Jesus Is Lord Introduction This Summer we are focused on the Journey with Jesus: The Daily Trek of Discipleship. Last week we talked about the Beatitudes and how they form the foundation of the daily walk with the Lord. They require a different mindset than is natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Family Feuds Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 30, 2024
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    A family could be a cage of social animals living together or could be a palace of godly family living together. A house could be a place of shelter of many individuals or could be a home of love, affection, fellowship with feelings.

    AMC, 30.06.2024 Text: 1 Chronicles 3:1-9 Theme: Family - siblings Feuds or Disputes Greetings: The Lord is good; and his love endures forever! Introduction: Today, I would like to, share with you three important lessons from the family life of King David with a special reference to family ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prophet Enoch Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 7, 2024
     | 1,168 views

    Enoch walked with God in a declining culture. He had a very close relationship with God in a world and at a time that was becoming very wicked. He was a powerful preacher.

    Text: Genesis 5:21-24, & Jude 1:14-15 Theme: Prophet Enoch Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Introduction: The prophetic ministry is one of the five-fold ministry in the church. Ephesians 4:11: "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Moved By Mercy Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 7, 2025
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    Two accounts of Jesus being moved by Mercy. The Healing of the Centurion’s servant (Luke 7:1-10) and The Raising of the Widow’s Son (Luke 7:11-15).

    Moved By Mercy Luke 7:1-17 Introduction For the past few weeks we have been focused on the theme of hearing Jesus - listening to him. But we also learn from watching what Jesus does. Luke wrote both Luke / Acts. In Acts 1 he writes, “In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Follow The King

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 17, 2025
     | 380 views

    When Christ is the cornerstone of the church and its foundation is the word of God in action, the church will grow and will weather the greatest storms.

    As we spoke about the word “fear” last week, it doesn’t connote running from God because of dread but running to God, clinging to Him, loving, and serving Him. The fear or reverence of the Lord is our response to His love, His majesty, holiness, as well as His wrath. This kind of fear is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Our Defender Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025
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    With God as our defender, we have nothing to fear. Trust God and He will take care of you.

    God Our Defender Text: Acts 23:23-35 Introduction 1. “God’s protection is a covering that NO weapon can break through.” (David Webb). 2. “This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. 3 For he will rescue you from every trap and protect ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our Need For A Savior Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 7, 2025
     | 647 views

    Romans lays out the sin problem of man like no other book of the Bible. The tragedy of sin is in full view. Sin destroys individuals, families, and societies. Romans lays out the problem and gives the solution.

    Our need for a savior Romans 1:18-32 We are told of the sin problem from the beginning of the Bible. Genesis chapter 3 explains the origin of sin, when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. The results of sin quickly spiral out of control when Cain, the first son of Adam, kills his brother. The problem of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Forever Family

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 25, 2025
     | 446 views

    One of the greatest gifts God gives us is 
the invitation to belong — not just to Him, but to a family — His family.

    God’s Forever Family Introduction Erma Bombeck is one of my favorite authors. Her newspaper column called At Wit’s End was full of humor and wisdom. She wrote books like “If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, What am I doing in the Pits?” and “The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank”. In one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    His Presence Or Presents

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
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    Have we thought of bonding with God, getting intimate with Him and desiring His Presence more than anything else in life? God’s presence with us is one of His greatest presents to us.

    Opening illustration: Oswald Chambers once wrote: “It is not God’s promises we need, it is [God] Himself.” At Christmastime we often say, “God’s presence is more important than presents.” But the amount of time and effort we spend on shopping for gifts may indicate otherwise. In certain parts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Higher Call Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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     | 1,108 views

    You cannot read the New Testament without seeing that any person who names the name of Christ is called to live on the high level of returning good for evil.

    Introduction: This morning we come face to face with a practical problem confronting everyone here; namely, overcoming our resentment toward people we don't like. In our scripture today, Jesus suggests the higher call of Christian discipleship is not how well we get along with our friends, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trials And Temptations

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,327 views

    God tested the Israelites in the desert to know what was in their hearts, and tested Abraham’s faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac. God allows external hardships or difficult situations produce good qualities in us.

    Opening illustration: Illustrate the difference between Temptation and Trial. Introduction: In the New Testament, the same Greek word (peirazo) is used for trial, test, and temptation. The basic meaning of peirazo is to test something to determine its response, value, or character. When peirazo is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bridge Builder: Breaking The Barriers

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,179 views

    What BARRIERS you may have to BREAK to build bridges?

    Opening illustration: I heard a story about a guy who applied for a job as an usher at a theater in the mall. As a part of the interview process, the manager asked him, "What would you do in case a fire breaks out?" The young guy answered, "Don’t worry about me. I can get out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Impact Of Worship

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 722 views

    When sinners are thus converted, they will love and honor those whom they before despised and hated and will seek to lessen the suffering they before desired to increase.

    Opening illustration: While worshiping with our mentors in Tharmaid during a meeting at an underground church, we encounter a woman who was possessed with evil spirit. What transpired during the worship time was a powerful move of God’s deliverance for that woman. Introduction: Some strange things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Jesus Is Alive!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 26, 2024
     | 2,025 views

    Jesus is not some historical person -- He's alive today and relevant to our lives! Thomas, the skeptic, asked for unreasonable proofs of the resurrection, but Jesus proved it beyond all doubt!

    THIS JESUS IS ALIVE! John 20:19-20, 24-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Little Stinkers 1. Ms. Smith was assigned to be a monitor on the playground and caught little Johnny making ugly faces and scaring other kids. 2. Smiling sweetly, she said, “Johnny, when I was a child I was told that if I made ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God