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  • Reverend Cooper McWhirter avatar

    "Praying...not Preying! [part One]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016
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    “Prayer without expectancy is unbelief in disguise” “Our Daily Bread” October 1, 2008 – Matthew 7:11

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 1, 2011 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “Praying … Not Preying!” [Part One] John 16:23-33 A father took his young son to town one day to run some errands. When lunchtime came around ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Escalation Of Difficult, Hard Times...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 15, 2020
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    Can we see we are in a season of ESCALATION of difficult, hard times? We need to not only be ready, but we need to expect and thrive in perilious times.

    ESCALATION --- DIFFICULT TIMES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HARD, DIFFICULT TIMES APPEAR TO BREED DIFFICULT TIMES… 2 Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 Timothy 3:1 (MSG) Don't be naive. There are difficult times ahead. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Regular Riot Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2020
     | 2,792 views

    Pagan society and the Gospel do not mix. If we stay true to the Word, we can expect opposition. This opposition highlights that we are in the midst of a spiritual battle.

    A Regular Riot (Acts 19:21-40) 1. Sept. 1 2020 (UPI) -- An American Airlines pilot preparing to land in Los Angeles reported an unusual encounter at about 3,000 feet with a "guy in a jetpack." A recording of the conversation between the pilot and air traffic control Sunday evening at ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 5, 2019
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     | 9,036 views

    In this sereies on Thessalonians, we discover that the church in Thessalonica was an energetic church, an elect church, an evangelistic church, and expectant church. In other words, they were a mighty church!

    Marks of A Mighty Church (Part 1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/9/2015 A man reportedly approached Charles Spurgeon one Sunday morning and said, “I’ve visited many church these past few years and all of them seem to have problems. So I keep going from church to church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Getting To Know God - Part 7 - The Lord Is A Warrior - Veterans Day 2019 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 9, 2019
     | 4,702 views

    The LORD is a Warrior. What does that mean? Should that frighten us or should that give us a feeling of comfort? Does He expect us to be warriors, too?

    Getting To Know God - Part 7 – The LORD is a Warrior - for Veterans Day 2019 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Do You Have Faith The Lord’s Direction?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021
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    How many of us can say we 100% follow the direction of the Holy Spirit? That is what we are expected to do. So how many follow?

    The interpretation of the Scriptures that have been developed by the Church and handed down to the generations says that Yeshua did not show much emotion. In this passage, the translation of the word pneuma (“spirit”) says that Yeshua’s feelings were hurt that the Pharisees came to Him demanding ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Pursuit Of Purity

    Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jun 10, 2021
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    God says we are to keep ourselves pure. God expects us to be holy – separated from anything that would defile us. We are to be like Him.

    1 Timothy 4:12-Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 5:22-Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure. Christian believers are called to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Change Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022
     | 3,038 views

    On Christmas we expect to hear that Jesus’ arrival made everything right! And in once sense it did, but really Jesus’ arrival turned everything upside down.

    I. Introduction It is Christmas. It is the time of year that most of us, even the most cynical and crusty, are filled with emotions, memories, and nostalgia. The older you get the more you long for the simpler days of Christmas morning excitement, gathering with family and friends, to sing familiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Exchange Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022
     | 2,898 views

    On Christmas we expect to hear that Jesus’ arrival made everything right! And in once sense it did, but really Jesus’ arrival turned everything upside down.

    I. Introduction There are a lot of things that I love about Christmas. The music. The get togethers. The excitement over giving gifts. Haven't you noticed the older you get how much more exciting it is to give the unexpected gift than it is to receive the unexpected gift? The lights. The jog ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "tomb Visitors On Resurrection Sunday"

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 4, 2021
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    This message deals with the accounts of those first visitors who came to the tomb of Jesus expecting to find the body of Jesus, but instead have an encounter with an angel of the Lord.

    TOMB VISITORS ON RESURRECTION MORNING Matthew 28: 1-8, 9-10; John 20:1-9, 11-18 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ April 04, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/vJykUX0tKMI INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want us to go back in time over 2,000 years to the scene of a graveyard. 2.) This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Silent Number Two

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 17, 2022
     | 1,827 views

    As you wait: Practice patiently, practice confidently, practice courageously, practice diligently, practice dexterously, looking forward for victory with daring expectancy. Anybody listening?

    The SILENT Number 2 Exodus 17:9 So Moses said to Joshua, "Choose men for us and go out, fight against Amalek. Tomorrow I will station myself on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand." Thomas Cup Final 2022: India has defeated the 14-time champions Indonesia to win the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Yield Him Fruit Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 12, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,079 views

    Today may you be astounded by the character of God, warned by the failure of the people of God, and encouraged to yield God fruit because Jesus expects yielded fruit.

    ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: YIELD HIM FRUIT MARK 12:1-12 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 12:1-44 [6:16] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.12 PARABLE 1 (p) Once upon a time there was a flamingo herder who lived in a land where flamingos were the most prized animal one could ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    God And The Workplace

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2018
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     | 9,943 views

    So what does God say about work and what does He expect from us concerning those we come in contact with at work?

    God and the Workplace Prayer- I want to look at the act of working this morning. Work is a necessity for survival but for some it is their life. (Workaholics) To some they dread going to work. (Not doing what they would like to do) For a select few working is their happy place. So what does ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Practising Belonging Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 27, 2017
     | 5,010 views

    What is expected of new believers? The answer to this question is revealed through examining the life of the first congregation after the body was flooded with a multitude of believers following Pentecost.

    “Those who received [Peter’s] word were baptized, and there were added [to the Faith] that day about three thousand souls. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    The Move Of God

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 9, 2017
     | 33,977 views

    Question: • What do I expect from the Lord today? • Are my personal needs more important that my willingness to praise and bless the name of the Lord?

    THE MOVE OF GOD Text: II Kings 4:8 thru 17 (NIV) Review of this morning: 1. Elisha was a man of God who represents for us the Move of God, or the Presence of God that passes by in our daily lives. If you look closely, you can often see God coming from the distance. But you need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God