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  • John Gaston avatar

    When God Says Seven, Six Won’t Do

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 17, 2016
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     | 23,095 views

    It wasn’t until Naaman went down in obedience the 7th and last time that the miracle occurred. Some of you are looking for a miracle, but it will not occur until you meet the requirements God is telling your heart!

    WHEN GOD SAYS SEVEN, SIX WON’T DO 2 Kgs. 5:1-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SINGING PERFORMANCE 1. A lady had a wealthy father who gave her private singing lessons. At last she sang in a concert. Afterward, she was very excited. A friend came to her dressing room. 2. The singer asked her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Does God Say When People Pray (Part 3)

    Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 4,208 views

    How Does God respond to our prayers?

    What Does God Say When People Pray (Part 3) 2 Cor. 12:8-9 “Concerning this I entreated the Lord three times that it might depart from me. [9] And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "How To Win Your Husband (For Christ) Without Saying Anything"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 7, 2007
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     | 5,257 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage Christian Wives (through love and the ministry of submission) to willingly place themselves under their husband leadership in order to win them for Jesus Christ.

    7 October 2007 by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside, CA BIG IDEA: Christian wives should share the LOVE of Christ with their husbands through their Ministry of Submissiveness. REFERENCES: 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 NLT (Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Triumphant King

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,368 views

    Victory in Jesus through hard times.

    With all the bad weather, I can’t imagine that I am the only one who has driven on ice. It can be incredibly frightening to hit a patch of ice. Why? Because you lose control of the car and slide, spin, and even crash into other people and objects. I remember clearly on Tuesday, February 19th, Amy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doing The Difficult Thing

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 1, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,283 views

    Why does it have to be so hard? Doing the most important things in life is often hard. God knows that and will help us!

    DOING THE DIFFICULT THINGS March 5, 2006 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 16:21-28 Have you ever asked yourself Why does it have to be so hard?? Why does marriage have to be so hard? Raising Kids so hard? Why is being honest, losing weight, growing in Christ so hard If doing right is the right thing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem Of Perfectionism Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,234 views

    It is really hard to keep up the pretence of being a perfect Christian. It si so hard that you will probably lose your faith.

    Christian freedom – The problem of perfectionism In recent messages we have talked about the things that affect our Christian Freedom. How when we normally claim that we are free people that we automatically accept limits on our freedom. Limits based on cultural limits which might affect freedom ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Does It Mean In Marriage When We Say I Do?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 29, 2022
     | 1,444 views

    A lady placed a raw oyster before a man and told him she would bet him five dollars he could not swallow it and keep it down.

    • He said, "I bet you I can!” He tilted his head back and placed the raw oyster on his tongue and let it slide down. He said, “Now give me the five dollars.” She did! • This lady was DETERMINED that she was going to get her money back plus more. She said, "I'll bet you ten dollars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whole Lot Of Shaking Goin’ On!

    Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Dec 14, 2016
     | 5,458 views

    God's ways are hard to understand at times.

    Introduction: Pastor Owen Bourgaize relates this personal anecdote: Sometimes His ways are hard to understand at the time, I can offer a personal example: Teenage children can be quite a trial, even a pain! 25 years ago my son was! He was keen on old vehicles that he intended to renovate. Against ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That Do We Mean When We Say That Jesus Is A Burden Bearer?

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 235 ratings
     | 40,451 views

    This sermon deals with the age old saying that Jesus is a "burden bearer." And yet so many people do not really know and understand what it means for Jesus to be their burden bearer. This is the transcript of the sermon.

    28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Subject: What Do We Mean When We Say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing Discerning Spirits Or One Might Say The Spirit Of Truth & Error

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,412 views

    I remember a fellow saying: "Don’t believe anything you hear and only half of what you see!" I was only a teenager when I heard this bit of wisdom from a heart that had grown cynical. However cynical the person who spoke these words, I realized there

    Developing Discerning Spirits Or One Might Say The Spirit Of Truth And Error Sunday, April 07, 2002 This morning I certainly hope that you all have your bibles with you as I will be using quite a lot of scripture in my sermon. Let’s turn if you will to, 1 John 4:1-6 Beloved, believe not every ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Isn’t Grace What We Say Before We Eat? Series

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,957 views

    Second message explaining "church words." As the title states, this message explains the word "grace."

    Those Confusing Church Words Series Ephesians 2:8-10 “Isn’t Grace What We Say Before We Eat?” We’re talking about "Those Confusing Church Words." Last week we talked about sin. We defined sin as "any failure to conform to the moral law of God in act, attitude, or nature." Today, we’re going ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord Of The Angel Armies Says: “i Am With You!”

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 11, 2013
     | 4,696 views

    The Lord of the Angel Armies Says: “I Am with You!” 1) Take his work seriously; 2) Take his word seriously

    “This has been no laughing matter — people have lost their homes and livelihoods. I have a pit in my stomach that hasn’t gone away since yesterday at noon. I’m a single mom who has a worry now as to where I’m going to live and how I am going to clean up” (Tammy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It's Hard Out Here For A P.i.m.p (Person In My Position)

    Contributed by Paul L Brantley on Sep 12, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,648 views

    It interesting that no matter how you love God and how much you remember what he done for you, you still find yourself struggling. Struggling with issues of life, struggling with this thing called our flesh. Yes we love God, but we still struggle.

    It's Hard Out Here For A P.I.M.P. Romans 7:14-24 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. 15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. 16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thanksgiving -Thank You For Your Order....god The Father Asked Jesus A Hard Thing.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 16, 2021
     | 1,334 views

    One of the ways that Israel stimulated a sense of gratitude and fidelity was remembering the exodus from captivity to liberation: “remember that you were once slaves...remember that it was God who liberated you and brought you to a land of promise."

    Simple Act of Gratitude is a book that tells the story of an inspiration, the writing of 365 Thank You Notes, and how John Kralik’s life was changed from a life full of debts and disasters, to learning to be grateful for the life he had. I decided that I would try this too, and so I did starting ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Guiding Light Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 18, 2013
     | 8,570 views

    Are you following THE Guiding Light or just a guiding light?

    Do you remember this intro? “And now, The Guiding Light.” It is an old one. According to Guinness Book of World Records The Guiding Light was the longest running drama of all time. It came on the air in January 25, 1937 five days after President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s second ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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