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  • Richard Tow avatar

    How To Establish A Consistent Prayer Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 20,192 views

    Before we will give ourselves to prayer we must conclude that it is genuinely worth the investment. We also generally do what we plan do do. Is prayer in your schedule?

    How to Establish a Consistent Prayer Life (Fifty Days of Consecration #3)[1] Luke 11:9-13[2] 4-03-05 Intro[3] I want to introduce the sermon this morning with a brief clip from the movie, The Passion. Jesus is in Gethsemane knowing that the hour of his suffering is rapidly approaching. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Why Do We Study The Word Of God?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,497 views

    If you study the Word just for knowledge then you need to reconsider. Study to show yourself approved by learning to trust God’s Word.

    October 21, 2007 Morning Worship Text: 2 Timothy 2:15 Subject: Study Title: Why Do We Study the Word of God? There are things in this life that people tend to shy away from. One is political debate. Nobody wants to talk about politics because it always leads to heated discussion that ends up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Not Under My Roof Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,233 views

    Miracle of Faith, Pt. 2

    NOT UNDER MY ROOF (MATTHEW 8:5-13) An ancient legend told of a monk who found a precious stone - a precious jewel, in fact, and then quietly kept it in his bag. A short time later, however, he met a traveler, who said he was hungry and asked the monk if he would share some of the provisions. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Not Under My Roof Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,976 views

    Miracle of Faith, Pt. 2

    NOT UNDER MY ROOF (MATTHEW 8:5-13) An ancient legend told of a monk who found a precious stone - a precious jewel, in fact, and then quietly kept it in his bag. A short time later, however, he met a traveler, who said he was hungry and asked the monk if he would share some of the provisions. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Practicing Prayer

    Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,820 views

    We are too content to live in the realm of the natural instead of the supernatural. My message today is only for those who long to see God do greater things.

    Purpose: To explain the right reasons to pray. Aim: I want the listener to pursue a deeper prayer life. INTRODUCTION: My message today is only for those who long to see God do greater things. My message today is only for those who are tired of the lukewarmness that we so often feel in our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Promises In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,286 views

    Jesus is the Messiah as promised in the Hebrew Scriptures.

    PROMISES IN THE DARKNESS S: Incarnation C: Prophecies fulfilled Th: I Love It When a Plan Comes Together Pr: JESUS IS THE MESSIAH AS PROMISED IN THE HEBREW SCRIPTURES. ?: How? How do we know? KW: Proofs TS: We will find in our study of Scripture eight proofs that Jesus is the Messiah as promised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying For Your Problems Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 30, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,289 views

    This is a sermon on prayer. I. Who Should Pray II. How Should I Pray III. When Should I Pray

    Praying For Your Problems A very wise man once said: “Prayers offered by those who have God’s approval are effective.” James 5:16 (GW) Actually this is a quote for the Book of James chapter five and the second half of verse sixteen. We have been making our way through the book of James and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finally—getting People To Do What You Want Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,804 views

    God uses our praying together to change the world.

    Scripture Introduction I often remind my family of a profound truth I have learned from living: you cannot make people do what you want. Even if it is in their best interest, even if they should do it, matters little. You cannot make people do what you want. You have tried. You have shown your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    David, A Pursuing Heart For God

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,921 views

    The third of series on ‘Developing a Heart for God’

    (1) In the September 11th issue of the Los Angeles Times, Patrick Goldstein wrote an article entitled, ‘Five Years Later: Pop Culture of Denial.’ Its subtitle made a very interesting statement, ‘Our fascination with glitz is unabated, and artists remain cautious. We haven’t come to grips with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Are You Seeking?

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 27, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,021 views

    In this sermon, we separate fact from fiction with regard to the story of the wise men who came to see Jesus after his birth. Then we explore what lessons can be learned from the story

    Introduction: A. Let’s have all the children who want to, to come forward for a few minutes. 1. In our sermon this morning, we are going to talk about the story of the wise men who came to see Jesus after he was born. 2. Let me ask you a few questions to see how well you know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Most Expensive Meal In History Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 22, 2012
    based on 199 ratings
     | 59,877 views

    Adam and Eve ate one of the most expensive meals in history. Why did they do it? And was there a more expensive meal than that one?

    OPEN: A few years back George Beane of Palmdale, California, stopped at a local Burger King and ordered 4 sandwiches at the drive-through window. Total cost of his bill: $4.33. However, when he handed the girl at the drive up window his debit card she absent mindedly punched in the numbers ... and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Enemies Of The Seed (Word Of God)

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 3, 2014
     | 6,200 views

    To expose the enemies of the WORD of GOD, to prevent them, namely: (1) devil, (2) temptation and (3) thorns

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? Don't be frustrated. GOD's WORDS (JESUS) has enemies too. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To expose the enemies of the WORD of GOD, to prevent them, namely: (1) devil, (2) temptation and (3) thorns IV. TEXT: Luke 8:11-14 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Faith Is Your Testimony

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,230 views

    There is only one way to please God and that is by Faith.

    August 26, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 11:6 Subject: Faith Title: Your Faith is Your Testimony I’ve been talking for these past few weeks about faith. More importantly the source of your faith. How many of you know that if we are ever going to see full blown revival break out – I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Church Anatomy Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,165 views

    Though we are one in Christ, we are also diverse in gifts.

    Introduction Our previous verses impressed upon us our unity through the Holy Spirit. We may be different, but we are one in Christ. Our next verses emphasize the reality and importance of our diversity. Text For the body does not consist of one member but of many. The basic point of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Bitter Cup Of Gethsemane Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,766 views

    Jesus drank the bitter cup of Gethsemane which contained the wrath of God which we deserved!

    Mark 14:32-42 The Bitter Cup of Gethsemane Also; Matthew 26:36-46; Luke 22:39-46; Mark 14:32-42 (LK Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him.) They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist