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  • Elder Jonathan Morrison avatar

    Pray On My Child

    Contributed by Elder Jonathan Morrison on Mar 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,823 views

    in times like these we need to cont in prayer at all times

    “Pray On My Child” Background Scriptures James 5; 13-18 Key Verse Acts 16; 16-34 Supporting Scriptures 1st Timothy 5; 5 Luke 18; 9-14 Luke 22; 41-44 Date January 28, 2009 Author ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Biblical Instruction For End Time Living: The Example Of Enoch Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 10, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,080 views

    It is imperative we need to know how-to live-in light of the second end time.

    Introduction: Lat week we began a new series entitled: Biblical Instruction for End Time Living. And in that first sermon, we talked about how the Bible tells us about two end times: the days of Noah and the days of the coming of the Son of Man. Noah’s end time occurred by flood; and the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Please God

    Contributed by David Simpson on May 29, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,929 views

    A message on faith. It is absolutely impossible to please God without faith.

    Sermon May 6, 2018 Lanier Christian Church – David Simpson How to Please God Hebrews 11:6 How can I please God today? More than likely, you did not wake up this morning with that on your mind. For most of us, our first waking thought is: “What do I have to do today?” with the emphasis on “I.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jailhouse Prayer

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 12, 2016
     | 9,765 views

    Can we be honest? we have all thrown up jail house prayers to the Lord when we were in a jam and needed His help. What is the better solution?

    Jailhouse prayer Acts 12:1-12:19 Introduction- Jailhouse prayer because we have all prayed desperation prayers when we were in a jam. We have been in the book of Acts looking at the life of the early church. We saw what a Barnabas church would look like in generosity and service. The challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    God Our Liberator Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,293 views

    The answers that God will give to us, will be so astounding that it will be way beyond our human thinking and understanding. Irrespective of the kind of situations that we are challenged with, if the Lord is with us, we can come out victorious.

    God our Liberator We read in Psalm 91:15,“When they call to me, I will answer them; when they are in trouble, I will be with them. I will rescue them and honor them.” (GNB) As we continue our study on Psalm 91, we will meditate on verse 15 in its entirety and thereby try to comprehend all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Prayer In The Jailhouse

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 17, 2025
     | 453 views

    What about those times that you are doing everything you know to do...and things are not going the way you planned.

    Jailhouse prayer Acts 12:1-12:19 Good morning everyone, Please turn to the book of Acts chapter 12 Have you ever prayed a jailhouse prayer? We have all prayed desperation prayers when we were in a jam. Lord it is me again! Lord if you get me out of this jam… I will… But what about those times ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Plant In Faith, Harvest In Joy

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,247 views

    God will bring about incredible yields when we sow our lives in faith, trust, and hope. Putting all our trust in God promises blessings beyond imagination.

    Plant in Faith, Harvest in Joy Matthew 13:1-9 July 10, 2005 I want to tell you a story about Bill and Helen, two people now well into their eighties, who have a faith that is rock solid and which serves as an example for any who come to know them. About twenty years ago, Helen was scheduled for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Jones avatar

    Gideon - The Conflict Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,778 views

    Gideon’s obedience to the Lord faced opposition from within and from without.

    Gideon - The Conflict Judges 6:28-33 Introduction History reveals that great nations usually fall because of inward struggles not outward invasion. Rome declined because of degradation in morals and national identity. Greed, sexual perversion, power struggles, and internal corruption brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessings And Birthrights

    Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,243 views

    For every blessing there s a corresponding birthright. This message explains why some Christians go about life with out enjoy the divine blessings ordained for them. It also provides prayer.

    By Bode Ayodele For every birthright there is a corresponding blessing. However, it is not he that owns the birthright in all cases who enjoys the blessings attached to it. Examine the case of Esau and Jacob. In Genesis, when Esau came in from the field hungry and asked Jacob for food, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rik Wadge avatar

    Noah: The Man With Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,226 views

    Part I of a six week series demonstrating how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

    From Ordinary to Extraordinary - Week 2 (Noah: the Man with Perseverance) Dr. Rik B. Wadge Opening Story: +It was one of the darkest nights, which the little town of Salem had ever experienced. +The darkness beckoned to the enemies of all that is good... to come. +Salem as of late, had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Identity By Conduct

    Contributed by Patrick Mccosh on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,790 views

    Characteristics which describe Christian behavior.

    Identity by Conduct Philippians 1:27-30 I used to work for a Japanese company. I started there before they began production so I saw a lot of Japs coming in and out to set up the equipment. They were not hard to tell from the American workers. They were all probably 5’6 or under. They all had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Firewalkers

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 69 ratings
     | 25,925 views

    A powerul revelation on how to get through the fire 1.Why does the fire come? 2.What to do in the fire? 3.What comes after the fire?

    I seriously doubt if anyone here tonight would say no to a fresh anointing, a new level of authority and effectiveness in the kingdom. I believe that is the reason we are here, we recognize the need of fresh oil in our lives That fact is we are living in such a time that we must have fresh fire in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Some Straight Talk Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 8, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,598 views

    Homosexuality is a significant issue today. After the Supreme Court struck down "DOMA" Christians will find themselves in a key position to teach truths about marriage.

    1. In June, 2013 the SCOTUS determined that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), signed by Bill Clinton on 9.21.96 was unconstitutional. DOMA allowed states to refuse to recognize same-sex marriages granted under the laws of other states. Until Section 3 of the Act was ruled unconstitutional in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When A 99 Isn't Good Enough

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 16, 2014
     | 9,676 views

    How should we respond to the lost?

    When a “99” Isn’t Good Enough Luke 15:1-7 Introduction How many of you can remember your school days? How many of you would be satisfied with a 99 on your exam? For some of us, we would rejoice at the seventy and one, no less with ninety and nine. But how does God see 99 percent? This parable ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    True Seekers - Conviction Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 28, 2010
     | 6,427 views

    A man of conviction is one who is determined to respond to God's call, who trust His call and who is faithul to His call, no matter what.

    A true seeker of God is a person of character. • WHO we are on the inside is more important than how we impress others on the outside. • Character is a CHOICE we make, to do the little things that please God. • Each time we obey Him we are moulding ourselves into His likeness. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible