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  • Richard Goble avatar

    Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007
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     | 4,322 views

    Broken fellowship with God will hinder our prayers. #4 in a 4 part series.

    Title: Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 2 Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: 1 John 3:21-22 Introduction Relationships are very important in the Christian life. In order for our prayer life to be effective, we must maintain those relationships in good standing to the very best of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministering Is Sharing Our Treasures

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007
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     | 2,703 views

    The whole idea of sharing our treasure seems to run counter to man’s nature, that is - to do our own thing, to think only of ourselves first.

    Ministering is Sharing our Treasures Psalm 126:6 A couple of years ago, Tim Forneris, a 22 year old groundskeeper gave Mark McGwire, a million dollar ball, saying "I think I have something that belongs to you." McGwire in turn gave it to the Hall of Fame to display beside Babe Ruth’s and Roger ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Becoming A World Class Missionary

    Contributed by James Chandler on Nov 28, 2007
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     | 2,171 views

    Philip demonstrates for us some very important principles in reaching out with the Good News

    Philip and the Ethiopian Acts 8:26-40 Becoming a world class missionary- 1. Get in tune with the Holy Spirit. (Verse 26) Getting in tune with the Holy Spirit requires: Prayer Meditation Clear mind and focus I did an experiment by asking everyone in the auditorium to say their name ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Like Sheep Without A Shepherd

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
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     | 7,457 views

    The need of the church to go to a helpless world

    LIKE SHEEP WITHOUT A SHEPHERD Numbers 27:16-17; Matthew 9:35-38 Pastor Brian Matherlee Sunday, July 15, 2007 Two Sunday nights ago I challenged you to find some way to reach out with your faith by deeds. Did anyone take me up on it? Did anyone share their personal faith story? I. The People of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Attitudes That Build Bridges Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
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     | 4,520 views

    In Philippians 2 I see five bridge building attitudes-John Maxwell’s 5 things I know about people was helpful in the structure of this message.

    OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Three—Attitudes that Build Bridges Philippians 2 Sunday, August 5, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee A tragedy took place this week in Minnesota. The bridge connecting the Twin Cities collapsed killing at least 5 and leaving several missing and many ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Go Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
     | 4,576 views

    In this command to "go" we find provisions and protections for the church and the world we are called to go to

    THE GREAT COMMANDS OF JESUS Part Three—Go Matthew 28:18 Sunday, November 25, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Where is the strength of the church? It is in being united to Christ, is it not? I want to give you a visual of what I think that looks like. • Have a group of people standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When You Talk To Your Father Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 29, 2007
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     | 2,821 views

    We spend so much time on how to pray that we skip over the most important aspect of prayer, Why? What motivates us to pray? Is it to be seen by others and praised for our holy output? Or is it the resolute determination to just talk with our Father wit

    When You Talk To Your Father Griffith Baptist Church – 12/2/07 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:5-8 The Introduction Jim Elliot, a missionary slain by the Auca Indians in the 1950’s, once said: God is still on His throne and man is still on his footstool. There’s only a knee’s distance in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival In A Desert

    Contributed by Brian Phillips on Nov 30, 2007
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     | 4,530 views

    This sermon shows how God bring’s revival through His supernatural leadership and our obedience

    “REVIVAL IN A DESERT” (Acts 8:26-40) INTRODUCTION: It has rightly been said, “Our God is an awesome God.” But, it can also be said that our God is a peculiar God. (“peculiar” = Having a character exclusively it’s own) Our Lord is peculiar in that there is no one like Him nor can anyone fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Ask Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 3, 2007
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     | 4,763 views

    Having studied prayer, the act, importance of persistent prayer, we need to learn how to ask. Here is just one example. Jabez is remembered as one who prayed. Not a warrior or hero, but 2 verses depicting his life. He prayed and God answered.

    "JUST ASK" PRAYER Part 5 ASK – Prayer of Jabez, by William Akehurst, HSWC 12/2/2007 Having studied persistent prayer, the importance, the act of prayer and prayer of thanksgiving, we need to learn how to ask. Here is just one example. Jabez was referred to as the one who prayed. Not a warrior or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Responcibility Of Evangilism

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007
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     | 7,469 views

    We are our brother’s keeper and we are responsible for warning the world of sin. If not we will also be responsible for their deaths

    The responsibility of evangelism I told you so Ezekiel 3:16-21 (NIV) 16 At the end of seven days the word of the LORD came to me: 17 "Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. 18 When I say to a wicked man, ’You will ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Finding God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 13, 2007
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     | 4,665 views

    This is a sermon that I delivered at a Church Picnic. It is about finding God in the love of a friend and letting others find God in you.

    Finding God, Isaiah 55:6 Introduction I heard a story recently about a man who was playing hide and seek with his two year old daughter. They were upstairs in his house and the little girl had decided to hide into one of those closets with the folding doors. When he called, “Where’s Shelley?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What's In Your Heart? What's In Your Wallet?

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Jul 13, 2007
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     | 7,034 views

    Do you have a heart for supporting world missions? Will you give of your time and money?

    WHAT’S IN YOUR HEART? WHATS IN YOUR WALLET ? By Roger Roark ------------(TITUS 2:11-14 ) Titus 2:11-14 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, [12] Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Hughes avatar

    Fill The Gap

    Contributed by Alan Hughes on Jul 15, 2007
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     | 7,428 views

    A message on prayer based on the the phrase "Fill the Gap" and the Lord’s Prayer, Matt 7:9-13

    “Fill the GAP” Alan Hughes July 15. 2007 Introduction: I often find that I am missing things in my life. 1. Relationships – My son, my daughters, my grandchildren, and even my wife. They get broken either by death, neglect, or misunderstandings, 2. Finances – just not enough money to cover the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Priority Of A Quiet Time Series

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,101 views

    In order the be strong in the Lord, you must spend time alone with God. See the impact of a quiet time and some tips on developing a quality quiet time.

    INTRODUCTION Today we will study another of our favorite heroes of the Old Testament. One of the things that is true of every virtually hero story is that he or she has a secret hideout or lair to which they retreat. It is the place where they prepare, recover, train, etc. Think of Batman’s cave, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lords Prayer

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jul 16, 2007
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     | 16,146 views

    The directions given by the Lord Jesus about how we are to pray. Looking at the format of Jesus prayer and seeing how we can use it to more effectively pray to the Father.

    The Lord’s Prayer What follows is most often called the Lord’s Prayer although in some circles of Christianity it may be known as The Our Father. Luke 11:2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: " `Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. (3) Give us each day our daily bread. (4) Forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist