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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Lent, Time Apart

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 18, 2021
     | 3,348 views

    Why should we take time apart before Easter? What is the purpose of Lent?

    Prelude Why should we take time apart before Easter? What is the purpose of Lent? Purpose Let’s see the value of quiet times apart for prayer, fasting, meditation and reflection. Plan Let’s look briefly at Jesus’ wilderness experience before beginning His ministry, in Mark 1:9-15. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persistent And Demanding Prayer

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 11, 2016
     | 7,834 views

    Do we persist with God? Do we give up and not bother to pray because we do not believe that he will hear?

    Intro Do we persist with God? Do we give up and not bother to pray because we do not believe that he will hear? Goal Let’s learn that God sometimes will only hear persistent, demanding prayers. Sermon Plan We will discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alone In Battle?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 20, 2016
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     | 5,567 views

    Feeling overwhelmed by the enemy? You are never alone on the battlefield.

    1Kings 19 9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah? 10 And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Pray Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 30, 2016
     | 4,944 views

    This series is based on the movie, War Room. This lesson is a reminder of God's Expectation of our prayers. It is not, "If" but "When" we pray.

    1. A few weeks ago I attended a conference put on by "Strategic Renewal." While I was there I purchased a T-shirt with the slogan, "Make the Church Great Again." Perhaps one of the ways God will make the church great again is through the prayers of His people. 2. We know that God is anxious to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing For The Coming Of Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 5, 2016
     | 4,096 views

    An authentic faith – which is never comfortable or completely personal – always involves a deep desire to change the world

    Thursday of the 31st Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel We stand now very close to the conclusion of our liturgical year, our holy year of grace and mercy that concludes on the Feast of Christ the King. I’m doubly blessed because I get to celebrate Christ the King Sunday twice. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Bizarro World

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 1, 2014
     | 2,720 views

    As Christians we certainly live in a bizarre world. Frequently our Biblical views are at complete odds with the values of this world

    November 2, 2014 Text Luke 15:7 As Christians we certainly live in a bizarre world. Frequently our Biblical views are at complete odds with the values of this world. This week a prominent person of the business world proudly announced that he is a practicing homosexual. This seems to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Most Holy Body And Blood Of Christ

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 26, 2018
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    "One Bread, One Cup"

    Carl A. Boyle, a sales representative, was driving home when he saw a group of young children selling Kool-Aid on a corner in his neighborhood. They had posted the typical hand-scrawled sign over their stand: “Kool-Aid, 75 cents.” Carl was intrigued. He pulled over to the curb. A young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Value Of A Gift

    Contributed by Aurora Alonso on Dec 11, 2013
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    How you value a gift, is the way you give it.

    The Value of A Gift / El valor de Un Regalo The time of Christmas is here and you are thinking of going to buy gifts, it's a time for most people to go and buy gifts, because its a time of giving. Some gifts will be big and some will be small. Who's are the big ones and who's are the small ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Between Grace And Glory

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 14, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,115 views

    The grace that saves us is the grace that teaches us how to renounce the old way of life, and live the new life which is ours in Christ Jesus.

    BETWEEN GRACE AND GLORY. Titus 2:11-14. The Epistle of the Apostle Paul to Titus has much to say about how Christian people should live between the two Advents - or “epiphanies” - of our Lord Jesus Christ: and this little section sets a theological basis for our behaviour. The grace of God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Drawn Or Driven

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 15, 2013
     | 4,293 views

    God draws us, all of us to His greatness. Are you drawn or driven?

    Quotes: “If you are on the right path, it will always be uphill.” ― Henry B. Eyring "Only by the Grace of God are we led and drawn, to God." ― C. JoyBell C. “When our embarrassment level is exceeded by our desperation level, we are a good candidate for God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Fullness Of Time

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,357 views

    In the fullness of the time God sent forth His Son (Galatians 4:4). What a momentous sentence!

    THE FULLNESS OF TIME. Galatians 4:4-7. The Apostle Paul was astonished that the Christian converts in Galatia had strayed away from the true gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to a “different gospel, which is no gospel at all” (Galatians 1:6-7). By turning back to the law as if it was the keeping ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    O Children Hither Do Ye Come

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,159 views

    Building upon his own recent experience of deliverance and answered prayer, David became an encourager.

    O CHILDREN HITHER DO YE COME. Psalm 34:9-14. Building upon his own recent experience of deliverance and answered prayer, David became an encourager. The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ comforts and consoles us not only for our own benefit, but so that we might ‘pass it on’ (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Like A Hen On A Cue Ball

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 19, 2020
     | 2,382 views

    Why is it that our prayers seem to go unnoticed by God? This is a short devotional.

    Since tonight is a time that we devote to lifting our praises and our prayer requests to God, let’s think about what we ask God for. I am sure that everyone of us has had a prayer that we prayed and asked God for some kind of help, and it seemed like our prayer was never heard. Have you ever had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Fasting Series

    Contributed by Brett Crosson on Feb 24, 2020
     | 6,377 views

    Fasting is often the forgotten key in prayer and spiritual warfare. Yet saints both in the Old and New Testaments utilised it for spiritual breakthrough and victory over the enemy. And so can we.

    I want to talk to you about fasting under these four headings: The importance of biblical fasting The individuals of biblical fasting The impact of biblical fasting The intricacies of biblical fasting Each of these can take hours to unpack but I want to do an overview of each and hopefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Dirty Fighting Techniques In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Dec 30, 2018
     | 3,172 views

    In marriage, we are going to encounter conflict at some point. And at some point, we're going to fight dirty. And we will be both on the receiving end and the giving end of these dirty tactics.

    “What, with my tongue in your tail? Nay, come again, Good Kate; I am a gentleman.” - William Shakespeare, The Taming Of The Shrew. "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." Proverbs 15:1 Eventually, you're going to fight In marriage, we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist