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  • John Lowe avatar

    Take Time To Listen When You Pray

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2015
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     | 3,893 views

    For an athlete to excel in the sport of his or her choice they must submit to the physical disciplines that will prepare them for excellent performance. Likewise, to truly be followers of Jesus Christ, we must follow certain exercises and disciplines.

    2-22-05 Title: Take Time to Listen When You Pray Text: “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” (Matthew 6:6) Bible Reading: Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Man Has His Way And God Has His

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 19, 2013
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     | 4,326 views

    Look at america today.

    MAN HAS HIS WAY AND GOD HAS HIS 2 Peter / 2 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 2:2 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Losing My Religion? "Scandalous"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 9, 2015
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     | 5,139 views

    Some have forgotten their calling...they've been called in every direction, but have forgotten the true calling they received the day that the Holy Spirit moved them to accept Jesus as their personal Lord and Saviour...the day they became born again!

    Losing my Religion? "Scandalous" Illus. There is a story that tells about a man who was looking for work without any luck for many weeks. So he decided to take a break and visit the zoo. While he was at the zoo, he asked the zookeeper if they had any openings. The zookeeper motioned the man over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Word Is Not Bound

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 20, 2016
     | 8,818 views

    It's time to awaken to the reality that this book... God's Word can never be bound.

    INTRO: 1. Paul penned these word from a dungeon, the place where he awaited his own execution - No hope of release, no hope of preaching again. But this letter to Timothy is not a hopeless letter, not a letter full of regrets, not a letter begging for deliverance - but a letter full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Celebrate: What A Difference Easter Makes

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 28, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,451 views

    Christians have a reason to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, because it is the defining moment of Christianity.

    Celebrate: What A Difference Easter Makes 3/27/2016 Luke 24:1-12 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Our video reminds us that the heart of Christianity is not on Good Friday, but on the Sunday that is coming. We all need Jesus Christ to die for our sins on the cross, but the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Making Disciples - The Great Commission Is A Command Not A Suggestion! Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 12, 2016
    based on 9 ratings
     | 20,242 views

    We are commanded to share the Gospel with everyone because their eternal destiny depends on them hearing the message of salvation in Jesus.

    Our theme this year is Dynamic Disciples. We have been thinking about what it really means for us to be a disciples of Jesus. This morning our focus is on the Making Disciples. So the question to begin is: How can we Make Disciples? How can we encourage others to discover Jesus for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    For This Reason I Kneel...

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 1, 2020
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     | 19,561 views

    There is really no need this morning to dwell upon the feelings of fear, anger, & division that have enveloped our nation during the last few months. What we must not forget is that we're not powerless. Our voices are heard in heaven!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Ephesians 3:14-21: Daniel 4:35; Jeremiah 18:7-8 There is really no need this morning to dwell upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Relation Of Love To The Gift Of Tongues Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 31, 2020
     | 1,884 views

    Focus on the greatest gift, love, and the least gift, praying in tongues. They must tie together, or the Holy Spirit is not behind them.

    Solemnity of Pentecost 2020 Anyone who has participated at some point in a Catholic charismatic prayer meeting will find today’s readings for Pentecost pretty familiar. Whether or not you felt drawn to the charismatic or Pentecostal experience, you recognize that when the Holy Spirit was sent into ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ivy Drafor Amenyah avatar

    Reconnecting With God

    Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Jul 9, 2024
     | 2,159 views

    We often move away from God without noticing it. We all need to return to Him, approach Him and reconnect with Him. This needs to be periodic

    We often move away from God without noticing it. Let us return to Him, approach Him and reconnect with Him. God always wants us to be in close fellowship with Him, since the days of Adam in the Garden of Eden. Our sins keep moving us from Him. We often withdraw ourselves from Him in our mind (our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cost Of Neglecting Spiritual Legacy

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025
     | 136 views

    The price of neglecting spiritual legacy is too high. Souls are lost, destinies derailed, and God's purposes delayed. We cannot afford to live casually and hope the next generation will "find their way."

    THE COST OF NEGLECTING SPIRITUAL LEGACY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 2:7-12 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 2:12-17, 2 Kings 20:12-19, Proverbs 29:15, Hosea 4:6, Lamentations 5:7 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual legacy is not optional—it is vital for the survival and prosperity of future ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Separation-Service Series

    Contributed by Mark Stegall on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,571 views

    SERVING GOD EFFECTIVELY

    GODS DESIRE IS TO BLESS HIS CHILDREN THAT THEY WILL BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS. GEN 12;2 WE WILL USE THE LIFE OF ABRAHAM TO ILLUSTRATE THE PRINCIPLES WE MUST FOLLOW IF WE EXPECT TO BE BLESSED,PROVIDED FOR AND USED MIGHTILY BY GOD. 1ST PRINCIPLE: SEPARATION GEN 12:1 A) FROM THE WORLD 2:COR 6: 14-18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    "The Dawning Of New Life"

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 26, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,523 views

    A look at the effects of the resurrection.

    When the resurrection of Jesus dawned upon the understanding of His followers, the results were immediate. They ran to tell the message. This was the characteristic of that day. Everyone was running somewhere. The darkness had been so deep, that everyone was eager to spread the news, the dawn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Downard Sprial Of Sin

    Contributed by Michael Davenport on Aug 1, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,108 views

    The cause and effect of sin

    The Downard Spirial of Sin Genesis 3 Satan - Subtil, Slick, Serious Adam and Eve - Graced, Gullable, Grabbed I. Deception of Sin (1-5) A. Began with a Lure (1) B. Broke into a Lie (4-5) II. Defilement of Sin (6-7a) A. Beauty of the Sin (6) B. Bite of the Sin (7) III. Devestation of Sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Spiritual Communication

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,260 views

    Principles of effective communication.

    Every one of us needs to know how to effectively communicate. Our relationships depend on it. One of the most tremendous communicators in history was the Apostle Paul. Our Scripture text today gives us several insights into how we too can become effective in this strategic area of our lives. 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peryer

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,308 views

    The Plan for Praying Effective

    The Plan for Praying Effective 1 The pray in faith James 5:15 15And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. The Pray Fervently The pray Fearfully “righteousness” James 5:16Confess your faults one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist