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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Pray Like Elijah Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 30, 2019
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     | 7,221 views

    James teaches on prayer and James refers directly to a prayer of Elijah the prophet in the Old Testament.

    MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES PRAY LIKE ELIJAH JAMES 5:13-18 #JAMESatCCC [INVOLVE KIDS: Call up kids and have them hold a sign. Read the Scripture and as you read walk behind the line of them and touch them on the shoulder. When you touch them on the shoulder, have them raise their sign ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    For This Reason I Kneel...

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 1, 2020
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     | 19,695 views

    There is really no need this morning to dwell upon the feelings of fear, anger, & division that have enveloped our nation during the last few months. What we must not forget is that we're not powerless. Our voices are heard in heaven!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Ephesians 3:14-21: Daniel 4:35; Jeremiah 18:7-8 There is really no need this morning to dwell upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Good Is Worship? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2014
     | 6,972 views

    There's nothing quite like the anticipation of an upcoming college football season - unless of course it's the anticipation you feel as you prepare for worship each Sunday! Oh - it's not quite same. Why not?

    “Soul Talk: What Good Is Worship” Ps. 63 There’s just nothing quite like it. Soon college football fans everywhere will be filled with excitement. The college teams will begin practice, which will prompt prognosticators to start their analysis and empower fans to dream that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hannah's Vow Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 3, 2013
     | 17,303 views

    Prayer, Discouragement, Joy, Commitment

    1 Samuel 1:11 (p. 185) October 6, 2013 Introduction: What is the most painful thing God has told you to accept, or deal with? Something which you cannot fix or make go away? Something you will have to deal with on a regular basis and it might never change. In the new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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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

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    How To Always Get A Yes From God

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 31, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,659 views

    If God always grants what we request in His name then this would violate His sovereignty but if everything has already been written by God before the foundation of this world then why pray? To find out how to always get a YES from God keep reading!

    Intercessory Prayer Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Last week we learned the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective (James 5:16) for as we draw nearer (4:8) and approach God’s throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16) we as living sacrifices (Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thrive Amid Adversity

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 9, 2021
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     | 7,035 views

    Adversity has always been a part of our human experience. The challenges of life faced properly can help us grow. Maintaining faith in God helps us solve problems and overcome adversity.

    Introduction: The Righteous can thrive in adversity because they understand several principles. Adversity has always been a part of our human experience. The challenges of life faced properly can help us grow. Maintaining faith in God helps us solve problems and overcome adversity. Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sending On Mission Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 9, 2025
     | 1,101 views

    Jesus didn’t come to take us from good to great, but to take us from depraved to saved, surrendered, and sent.

    Sending on Mission Isaiah 6:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill June 7-8, 2025 “This is holy ground because I’m looking at the Bride of Christ. You are part of the most multilingual, multicultural, diverse, and sacrificial entity in the world, and you’ve been sent to the little, the least, the left out, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always Rejoicing! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 923 views

    This sermon explores the power of constant prayer, rejoicing, and gratitude in all circumstances, as a means to strengthen our connection with God.

    Greetings, beloved family in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in God's presence, isn't it? To come together as one body, united in our faith, our hope, and our love for our Savior. It is here, in this sacred space, that we can find solace, strength, and sustenance for our souls. Today, ...read more

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    Dare To Be A Daniel:dare To Seek The Mercies Series

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,554 views

    Daniel sought the mercies of God in the face of disaster.

    Daniel 2:17-19 Then Daniel went to his house, and made the decision known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions, 18 that they might seek mercies from the God of heaven concerning this secret, so that Daniel and his companions might not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mantel Of Elijah

    Contributed by Danny Thomas on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 8,373 views

    The mantel of Elijah.

    The Mantel Of Elijah Malachi 4:5-6? Luke 1:17 Malachi 4:5-6 5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD. 6 And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    286 - Word Of Salvation

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,571 views

    FOUR FEATURES FOR A PASSPORT TO PARADISE:

    Illustrate Humor: One day, two monks were walking through the countryside. They were on their way to another village to help bring in the crops. As they walked, they spied an old woman sitting at the edge of a river. She was upset because there was no bridge, and she could not get across on her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Believers Weapon O F Prayer Series

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 324 ratings
     | 56,020 views

    The most powerful force in the earth is prayer, It is as omnipotent as God Because nothing is impossible to God Therefore nothing is beyond the reach of prayer.

    Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; There are all kinds of prayer, there is a prayer to fit each particular situation or condition. There is public prayer- Private prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    United, Divided, One In Christ: Part 2

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,738 views

    Part one looks at the commonalities among believers; part two looks at the distinctions.

    United, Divided, One In Christ Part 2 August 18, 2002 Romans 12: 4-5 "For as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another." Romans 12:4-5 (RSV) "For just as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Into Thy Hands

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,544 views

    A dying experience

    Welcome ....... As Christ our Lord hung there on the cross of Calvary, nails in his hands, nails in his feet, blood gushing from his side, his body in agonzing pain, he took those dying moments to speak with his Father. Four of our Lord’s seven sayings was directed to his Father. Father forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God