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  • Gordon Pike avatar

    It's All Over But The Praying Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 5, 2018
     | 12,860 views

    Keep praying always and don’t lose heart. Today we’re going to listen in as Jesus explains to His disciples why it is so important to persist in prayer … and then we’re going to look at what we miss out on when we don’t spend dedicated time with the Lord each day.

    As a courtesy, a guest preacher was asked to give the offertory. Seeking to impress his captive audience, he went on and on … and on. Finally, one man leaned over to his neighbor in the pew and said: I don’t know about you but I’d double my offering right now if he’d just shut up!” You might ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Teach Me To Pray!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 18, 2019
     | 4,833 views

    I find it so interesting that the boys never ask Jesus teach us HOW TO PRAY? They asked Jesus TEACH US TO PRAY. If we are anemic in prayer all of our spiritual life will be anemic. Lord, teach us to pray.

    TEACH ME TO PRAY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We will never be any better in our public prayer life than we are in our public prayer life. If we are anemic and weak in prayer everything we do will be anemic. *WHAT MOTIVATES US TO PRAY? IS THE ONLY TIME WE PRAY WHEN WE ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How To Ask God For Forgiveness As A Christian Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 13, 2025
     | 683 views

    Practical insight on asking God to forgive our sins as we walk daily with Christ.

    NOT JUST WHEN WE'RE SAVED: Asking for forgiveness is supposed to be a regular part of my walk of faith. - Matthew 6:12a. - Let me start by saying that we are going to handle v. 12 in two parts. This week we will look at the first half of the verse; next week the second half. I am doing this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Persistent Friend Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025
     | 81 views

    Given to teach a spiritual truth.

    A. INTRODUCTION (Luke 11:1, 5-13) After seeing Jesus in prayer, a disciple asked, “teach us to pray.” Jesus taught them what to pray (the Lord’s Prayer) then how to pray (the importunate/persist friend). Because a friend arrived late, a second friend tried to borrow bread from a third friend, yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    The Pastor Mvp’s

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2010
     | 3,801 views

    The church needs people that will just Pray!

    Intro. Many feel important, some even seek importance. We need Godly leadership. We need servants. We need those that are loyal to the ministry. We need givers. We need consistency. We need talented. All of that is good, but more than all, we need people in our church that know how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Biggest Waste Of Time!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022
     | 1,839 views

    Those who are doing something positive with their life recognize that we are only allotted so many days, weeks, months and years in this life, and we can not afford to waste the precious time that is given to us.

    For example: (1) SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF TIME In the name of increased productivity, we humans have battled against time since the beginning of time. For example, if you look at the past 200 years, the invention of the cotton gin, the assembly line, the telephone, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    I Bow My Knees Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 6, 2023
     | 1,798 views

    Although there is no designated posture in prayer, we can see that Paul said something about his time in prayer.

    “I Bow My Knees” Ephesians 3:14-21 10-8-2023 AM Although there is no designated posture in prayer, we can see that Paul said something about his time in prayer. I. The Occasion To Pray Vs. 14 What brought Paul to his knees to pray? We need to look back just a bit to understand the deep devotion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intimacy With God: Our Souls' Desperate Need

    Contributed by James Awosina on Jul 15, 2019
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     | 6,789 views

    The route to the experience of the presence of God is earnest desire to seek Him. God will not draw near to us if we have no thirst and hunger for His fellowship.

    INTIMACY WITH GOD: OUR SOULS’ DESPERATE NEED Psalms 42:1 “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God” In these days of abysmal disconnect from God, the most fitting inspirational counsel is “Draw nigh to God” James 4:8. Our hearts are prone to wander away ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Fundamentals Of The Faith - Week 6 - Continuing In The Faith – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 15, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,447 views

    1. PRAYER 2. PURPOSE OF PRAYER 3. ANSWERS TO PRAYER 4. CONDITIONS FOR ANSWERED PRAYER

    Prayer is basic and fundamental in the life of a Christian, being the very lifeline itself. It is an act of worship, the communion of the soul with God, spirit with Spirit, the saved with the Savior. A. Variety of Prayer. 1. Luke 18:13 "God, have mercy on me, a sinner." a. Prayer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying For Healing

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 13, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,779 views

    This sermon teaches us how someone who is sick is to seek prayer for healing.

    Scripture Shortly before I left South Africa to come and study in the United States I attended a “healing service.” It was held in a very large tent in winter. There were perhaps 1,000 people in attendance. My friend and I sat behind a little 10-year old girl who had the worst case of eczema I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    A Storm's Coming

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jun 27, 2025
     | 635 views

    After witnessing God's overwhelming power on Mount Carmel, Elijah discovered that breakthrough often begins with the smallest signs of God's movement.

    A Storm's Coming 1 Kings 18:44 "And at the seventh time he said, 'Behold, a little cloud like a man's hand is rising from the sea.' And he said, 'Go up, say to Ahab, "Prepare your chariot and go down, lest the rain stop you."'" - 1 Kings 18:44 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    Righteousness Exalts A Nation Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,606 views

    What criterion should be used in selecting government leaders? What does God say? “Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34).

    What criterion should be used in selecting government leaders? What does God say? “Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34). Do right by God and He will do right by you. Honor the Lord God Almighty. Stay true to His standard of Righteousness—the Word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    The Fire And The Altar

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 5, 2019
     | 16,770 views

    Before the fire fell, Elijah rebuilt the broken down altar of God. It's time to experience the supernatural.

    THE FIRE AND THE ALTAR "30 Then Elijah said to all the people, “Come near to me.” So all the people came near to him. And he repaired the altar of the Lord that was broken down. 31 And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hurry Up And Wait

    Contributed by Geoff Hamrick on Jul 16, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,409 views

    Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now.

    Hurry Up and Wait Pastor Geoff Hamrick Psalms 27 Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    It’s Mother’s Day!!!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 8, 2025
     | 1,990 views

    Today we are celebrating Mother’s Day. This is a very special day in this nation for some very special mothers. I would like to give honor where honor is due and that’s to all the Godly Mothers and Grand Mothers that are here today.

    Today we honor our mothers in two ways: (1) SOME ARE HERE TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF THEIR MOTHER who has gone to be with the Lord. Some of you are wearing a white rose or carnation to show that she has gone to be with the Lord. (2) SOME ARE BLESSED HERE TO HONOR YOUR MOTHER WHO ARE STILL AMONG ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist