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  • Wesley Eader avatar

    Daniel's Prayer Life

    Contributed by Wesley Eader on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 74,942 views

    A study of the prayer life of Daniel for the purpose of encouraging believers to be more faithful in prayer.

    Daniel’s Prayer Life. Dan.6:10 One of the great men of prayer in the Bible was Daniel. He was such a great man of prayer that he was arrested for praying. We have an account of his prayer life in Dan. 6. The key verse is v.10. Daniel 6:10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,812 views

    The message encourages people to have compassion on the hurting people they come in contact with.

    The Good Samaritan Having Compassion Dr. Marty Baker / March 2, 2003 / Luke 10:30-35 "What do I owe you for that?" I often heard my Dad say those words whenever someone helped us along the way. He said that one night to a stranger that helped us change a flat tire on Interstate 26; he said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Samaritans Are People, Too!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 44,097 views

    A message encouraging us to reach out to the people outside our normal circles.

    Samaritans Are People, Too! John 4:4-42 April 28, 2002 Introduction Last Tuesday, I went to listen to Dana Scott, sister of Rachel Scott, who was one of the students killed at Columbine High School. And one of the points of Miss Scott’s message was that we need to be more compassionate toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Back To The Grind

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 4,005 views

    A sermon encouraging people to not go into "let down" mode after the Easter holiday.

    Back to the Grind? Various Scriptures (April 7, 2002) Introduction Last week I mentioned that because of the resurrection of Jesus, we can avoid the despair of defeat, approach the potential of the present, and anticipate the hope of heaven. And today I want to expand that second point a bit, by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bobby Cagle avatar

    Nearer To My God

    Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,199 views

    Encourages God’s people to get closer to Him and to rest in His presence.

    Title: Nearer To My God Introduction: Mamie made frequent trips to the branch post office. One day she confronted a long line of people who were waiting for service from the postal clerks. Mamie only needed stamps, so a helpful observer asked, "Why don’t you use the stamp machine? You can get all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ The King Still Reigns

    Contributed by Scott Bresee on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,059 views

    A message that challenges and encourages us that Christ still reigns over a world in turmoil.

    Christ The King Still Reigns Psalm 2 • Psalm 2 was written by David. This particular Psalm is a Messianic Psalm– that is, it prophesied of Jesus the Messiah hundreds of years before He was born into this world. • Psalm 2 was spoken through the mouth of David by inspiration of the Holy Spirit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Open Our Eyes

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,321 views

    This sermon encourages hearers to allow Jesus, the Great Physician, to heal the blindness of their hearts.

    OPEN OUR EYES Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION: ILL> Hymns & Haws Dentists Hymn - Crown Him with Many Crowns Contractors Hymn - The Church is One Foundation Weather Forecasters Hymn - There Shall be Showers of Blessing Optometrist - Open My Eyes Tailors - Holy, Holy, Holy Bakers - I Need Thee ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ministry Of Accepting No

    Contributed by Corey Howse on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,438 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage the believer that God has a purpose in saying no to his children.

    Have you ever asked your parents for something and they said no. Have you ever asked the teacher at school to allow you to do something and they said no. Have you ever asked God why did you allow my friend or loved one to go into a coma, and die. What did you do? Did you throw a temper tantrum, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Smith avatar

    The Power Of Intercessory Prayer

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 18,670 views

    This sermon offers encouragement to all who are praying for the salvation or for the healing of a loved one.

    “The Power Of Intercessory Prayer” TEXT: John 4:46-54 Introduction: At first glance this may seem like a strange text to use with the subject of “Intercessory Prayer,” but I think that there arefew scriptures that do a better job illustrating all the elements involved in intercessory ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Compassionate Christ Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,960 views

    Looks at the compassion in Christ’s life and encourages believers to follow His example.

    THE COMPASSIONATE CHRIST JOHN 5:1-9 INTRODUCTION… Looking at pictures of Christ before Christmas READ JOHN 5:1-9 CENTRAL QUESTION: WHAT WAS IT THAT PROMPTED JESUS TO HEAL THIS MAN? BIBLICAL NARRATIVE SEGMENT I would like you to see the place that Jesus found as He entered Jerusalem. This was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    We Love Our Church!

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,757 views

    A message of encouragement to celebrate the local church and its blessing to our lives and others.

    WE LOVE OUR CHURCH Eph. 5:25; 1 Tim. 3:15 We live in a society that more and more minimizes the need and work of the local church. Some say that the church is no longer "relevant" but I believe that it is more relevant than any other institution or organization on the planet! The church is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Will Worry Be The Death Of You?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 21, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 10,531 views

    Jesus encourages us to put our trust in God rather than worry

    Worry - Mt. 10:24-39 Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him back when she had finished. As he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Been There, Done That, Now What?

    Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,036 views

    Evanglistic sermon encouraging those jaded with life to at last turn to Jesus Christ.

    Been There, Done That, Now What? This is a generation with unparalleled opportunity: We have travelled further faster than any people before us. Any area we cannot visit in person, we can virtually experience via the technology of video. Our music is replayed from Compact Discs providing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Philadelphia--Church Of The Open Door" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 166 ratings
     | 20,964 views

    Christ opens the right doors for us, and encourages us when life hurts.

    Philadelphia-"Church of the Open Door" Revelation 3:7-13 The Letters to the Seven Churches Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Imagine the heartache of an athlete striving to qualify for the Olympic team, only to be disqualified by a technicality. Consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Christopher Goelzer avatar

    Relationships: As Easy As 1,2,3!

    Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,075 views

    Encouraging and empowering believers to use the relationship they have with God to mirror every relationship.

    NIV 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 12 Greet one another with a holy kiss. 13 All the saints send their greetings. 14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran