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  • David Welch avatar

    Divine Dialoge -- Prayer Pattern From The Psalms T.i.m.e.s. With God Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,820 views

    Eighth in a Series on Prayer drawing a pattern of prayer from the Psalms

    “Divine Dialogue” Pt 8 Patterns of Prayer – T.I.M.E.S. with God I. PERSPECTIVE ON PRAYER -- What is prayer? II. PURPOSE OF PRAYER – Why Pray? III. PREREQUISITES FOR PRAYER – Who can pray? IV. PROMISES REGARDING PRAYER – What does God promise to do? V. PURPOSES FOR UNANSERED PRAYER – Why doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Cultivating A Deep Relationship With God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025
     | 619 views

    A deep relationship with God is the essence of the Christian walk. It is the foundation for experiencing His presence, knowing His will, and living a life that pleases Him. However, cultivating such a relationship requires intentionality and dedication.

    CULTIVATING A DEEP RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 63:1-4 John 15:4-5 Philippians 3:10 Jeremiah 29:13 Psalm 42:1-2 INTRODUCTION: A deep relationship with God is the essence of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dealing With Depression And Mental Health Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 30, 2025
     | 264 views

    Depression and mental battles are not foreign to Scripture or to God. He cares, He listens, and He heals. The Church must be a place of restoration, where the emotionally broken are embraced and helped, not judged.

    DEALING WITH DEPRESSION AND MENTAL HEALTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 34:17-19 Supporting Texts: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Kings 19:4-8, Isaiah 41:10, John 14:27, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 INTRODUCTION: Depression and mental health struggles are real and rising, even among believers. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Manna: A Heavenly Meal For A Hungry Multitude

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,064 views

    This sermon draws comparisons between the manna of the Old Testament and the grace of God in Christ Jesus. The manna of God’s grace is made available to us when we least deserve it. But then, that’s the nature of God’s grace.

    Manna: A Heavenly Meal For A Hungry Multitude Text: Ex.16: 1-4; Ps.78: 25 Intro: As we enter Exodus 16, we find the children of Israel doing what they did so often in their wilderness wanderings—complaining. This is quite a contrast from the “Song of Redemption” that they sang only two months ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Worship God In Spirit And Truth

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 5, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,630 views

    An insightful look and the reason for Worship and its Benefits to the Believer

    “Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Truths About God’s Love That Move Us To Love Others Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016
     | 10,546 views

    Sermon series on 1 John

    Series: 1 John Week: 21 Passage: 1 John 4:19-21 Title: Three Truths about God’s Love that Move us to Love Others Focus: Loving Others INTRODUCTION: Take a moment and think about what you do in the week. Now think about why you do those things. What is the reason in which you are doing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Submission To God

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 8, 2020
     | 6,187 views

    James, the brother of Jesus, gives powerful direction and truth to this hearers about what it means to truly love God and live in submission to His love and authority

    Sermon for March 1, 2020: James 4:1-12 - Submission to God 1. We’ve been looking at the letter of James, the brother of Jesus. He was the pastor of the church in Jerusalem and he loved and cared deeply for his congregation. In his day-to-day life he observed the congregation struggling with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "You Have A Hope" Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,566 views

    Depression is something we can all struggle with during the Holidays. This series directly addresses the causes, and counters with the Promises that God gives us to endure and overcome.

    God’s Promises for the Holiday Season You have Hope… As we continue in our series of God’s Promises to us during the Holiday Season, today we stop to remember the promise, “You have Hope.” Hope is a very powerful thing. “Hope looks for the good in people instead of harping on the worst in them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Manifestation Of Faith

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,348 views

    This passage tells us how great people acquired faith to do great things for God.

    The Manifestation of Faith Rev. Sean D. Lester Hebrews 11:1-40 Introduction A. I want to be a man of faith. Jesus said that if I had the faith of a mustard seed I could command a mountain to move. I could drive away the demons that torment people. I could walk on water or calm a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worship In Spirit And In Truth

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,044 views

    Lent 3(A) - Believers worship in spirit and in truth. Worship is much more than a place. Worship is our way of living.

    WORSHIP IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH (Outline) March 7, 2010 - Lent 3 - JOHN 4:15-26 INTRO: Each Sunday believers gather together in churches to draw near to God. In such worship places believers have a certain closeness to God as God draws near to them in his holy word. Visible churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Incarnation Of The Word

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 6, 2022
     | 1,994 views

    This is a message given to the staff of an inner-city mission in Toronto, Ontario during Advent 2022.

    The Incarnation of the Word I love the accounts of the nativity, the birth of Christ that we find in the gospels. I love the story, I love lingering with the story, I love its innocence, its directness and its simple beauty. I also love it because I love understatement. Before going to seminary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disregarding Tradition And Taboo (Matthew 15:1-39)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 20, 2025
     | 67 views

    In this chapter, we read about the Lord Jesus’ encounter with the Pharisees yet again, and of His mercy to a Gentile woman whose daughter was possessed by a demon.

    Coming from Jerusalem, the Pharisees asked Jesus why His disciples did not perform the traditional ritual of washing one’s hands before eating. This ceremony had been established by the “elders” and had nothing to do with hygiene alone, but was instead an elaborate ritual that involved not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obey Your Thirst

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,759 views

    In today’s consumer world, we can never get enough ... of anything. We devour relationships, pleasure, food, work, entertainment, accomplishments, ministry, and things as fast as we can. People everywhere are driven by a thirsting, a wanting, a needing,

    Obey Your Thirst Illustration: Sprite commercials - missed dunk Those Sprite commercials can preach! That’s tonight’s message in fact. * If you’re thirsty - drink something that will quench your thirst. Don’t just drink something because of commercialism, or peer pressure, or the pop ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Overcoming A Critical Spirit"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 29,434 views

    We can overcome a critical spirit with God’s help.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 18, 2002 “Overcoming a Critical Spirit” James 4:1-12 Introduction: Grandma used to say, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” How many have heard that saying? Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Drew Mills avatar

    You Know What Your Problem Is? Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,452 views

    Crushing the criticism that divides the family

    Theme: Family Busters Purpose: Crushing the criticism that divides the family We have all heard, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old saying? James had his own ideas on the cause of a critical spirit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan