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  • J. Yeargin avatar

    Lord Teach Us To Pray - Part Two

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006
     | 2,387 views

    David’s life was filled with blessings and failures, good times and not so good times. He learned early on in his life how to cry out for God’s mercy when he was lost and lonely, rejected and afflicted. God had taught David to pray and how to pray. We

    LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY Part Two Last week we looked at a couple of the stories of David and we found that he is most known for what is recorded in Acts 13:22 - David became the “a man after My (God’s) own heart, who will do all My (God’s) will.” We also noted that David’s life was not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 6: When Ungodly Men Judged God Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 19, 2023
     | 1,814 views

    When ungodly men judged God... 1. There was treachery (vs. 57, 59-61). 2. The charge was blasphemy (vs. 62-65). 3. The penalty was God's plan (vs. 66). 4. The cruelty was vicious (vs. 67-68). 5. The Lord's victory was sure to come (vs. 64).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 6: When Ungodly Men Judged God The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:57-68 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 19, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 26, we are getting ever closer to the cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Purpose Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,989 views

    Serving God even when it

    I guess we all know the difference between a pessimist and an optimist. A pessimist is someone who describes a glass as half empty while an optimist sees it as half full. A pessimist is someone who, on your birthday, will say: "May your day be better than it probably will be!" Some people are born ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Learning How To Pray Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 26, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 37,997 views

    Using the prayer that the Lord gave his disciples, we will seek God’s glory and our good.

    Learning How to Pray Matthew 6:5-14 Rev. Brian Bill 4/26/90 Drama: “The Right Way to Pray” Is there just one way to pray? What kind of prayer are you most comfortable with? During hard times, people are hurting in many ways. In the midst of the mess our country is in, more and more people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 5: The Perfect Commitment Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 10, 2023
     | 1,811 views

    Jesus was willing... 1. To be betrayed by a false friend (vs. 45-50). 2. To be captured like a criminal (vs. 50, 55). 3. To express kindness to His enemies (vs. 51-52). 4. To suffer for the Scripture (vs. 52-56). 5. To be failed by His followers (vs. 56).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 5: The Perfect Commitment of Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:45-56 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 10, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 26. In this chapter, Jesus and His disciples ate their last Passover meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray Inappropriate Prayers Without Really Trying!

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,745 views

    This message explores ways that we as believers sometimes approach God in an inappropriate manner in our prayer lives. Issues dealt with: Praying for the ears of men, praying for length,praying in pride, and praying to manipulate God to do our will rather

    How to Pray Wrong Prayers without Really Meaning to Do So! Matthew 6:6-10 1. PRAYERS MEANT FOR THE EARS OF MEN ARE INAPPROPRIATE PRAYERS! Jesus warned against praying in the streets, etc. so that others could see you praying and hear your prayers. His warning was that we are not to put on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Settle For An Ishmael, When You Can Have An Isaac

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,973 views

    MAN STRUGGLES WITH CHOICES, OFTEN CHOSING THE DEVIL’S SECOND BEST RATHER THAN GOD’S BEST

    WHY SETTLE FOR AN ISHMAEL WHEN YOU CAN HAVE AN ISAAC GEN 16: 1-5 GEN 21: 10--13 5/5/05 INTRODUCTION: WHY SETTLE FOR “SECOND” BEST, WHEN GOD WANTS WHAT IS BEST FOR HIS PEOPLE. WHAT TROUBLES WE CREATE, WHEN WE TRY TO MIX MAN’S WAY WITH GOD’S WAY. GOD MADE A PROMISE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed To Be A Blessing

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,456 views

    This sermon helps Christians realize that we have received God’s blessings in order to share the Gospel with the world.

    “BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING” Gen. 12:1-3 INTRO – So often, our prayers are full of requests for God to bless us – our families, our nation, our churches, our community, our economy, etc. Nothing wrong with that. Prayer of Jabez – “O that you would bless me indeed…” And God does bless us. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Involved In Mission Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on May 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,073 views

    If we truly have a heart for what’s on God’s heart, then we must get involved in missions.

    There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Comeback

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,258 views

    This sermon shows how after we have fallen there is a place in God’s grace for us to make a comeback.

    Scripture: Psalms 51:1—19 Title: “Making A Comeback” Introduction: The book of Psalms was written by King David. This particular chapter was written as a result of David’s sin of “Adultery” with Bathsheba. In this Psalm David pleads for forgiveness and cleansing, confesses his guilt, prays for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Nehemiah- A Man Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,725 views

    A example of the kind of praying God uses to enable us to be used by God to accomplish what He wants done.

    Nehemiah Sermon 3 1:4-11 (Part1) A Man of Prayer “When I heard these things I sat down and wept. For days I mourned and prayed and fasted before the God of heaven. Then I said, ‘O Lord, God of heaven/ Look at me Lord and hear my prayer, as I pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Hear The Call” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,995 views

    If we will listen to the call of the Lord and the cry of the lost, we will be motivated to surrender to God’s call to be a witness for Him.

    Once, when attending youth camp as a sponsor, our youth were involved in an interesting game. They had to pass through an obstacle course, but they had to do so blindfolded. The only help they received was from a team mate at the end of the course, who would yell instructions to them. Of course, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    How To Understand The Bible

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 29,198 views

    A classic sermon by Dr. Adrian Rogers providing guidance on Bible study and not just reading but receiving the Word of God.

    Take God's Word and turn to James chapter one would you please. And in a moment we're going to begin reading in verse twenty one. James one twenty one. You will never be a growing Christian without a knowledge of the Word of God. May that sink in. You will never be a growing Christian without a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Should I Do?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,944 views

    Many times we move ahead of God or fall behind Him, because we do not listen and follow accordingly. This message looks at David’s inquiry of God’s will for his actions.

    1 Samuel 23:1-14 1 Samuel 23:1-2 (HCSB) It was reported to David: “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and raiding the threshing floors.” So David inquired of the Lord: “Should I launch an attack against these Philistines?” The Lord answered David, “Launch an attack against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Throne Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 18,785 views

    I would propose to you that true prayer is spiritual business from beginning to end, and when offered in Jesus’ Name, according to God’s will prayer is powerful and effective.

    Turn your Bibles to Hebrews 4:14 - 16 Title: Throne of Grace Theme: Principles to Enjoying the Grace of God Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Listen as I read Hebrews 4:14 – 16, “Therefore, since we have a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational