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  • Tim HBC avatar

    Excellent Prayer

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jun 26, 2008
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    Practical steps to the prayer God desires...

    When You Pray, Matthew 6:5-8 Introduction In 1992 I had the privilege of visiting South Korea. I was leading a ministry team that was challenging Koreans to get involved in world mission. We visited many churches. And whatever the Koreans learnt from our team, I can tell you that we probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage Is More Than A Gift… It Is God’s Plan For His Church

    Contributed by Sam Furmage on Jun 11, 2012
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    Beginning with a scriptural look at why marriage is such an important gift for us, moving on to how marriage looks like a model for our response to the gospel, ending with what this means and how we can join in the glory this leads to.

    Marriage – Marriage is more than a gift… it is God’s plan for His church Sunday 10th June 2012 – 9:45 – St John’s, Hedge End Readings NT – Ephesians 5:15-32 OT – Jeremiah 31:31-34 Gospel – Matthew 19:1-12 Now, O Lord, take my lips and speak through them; Take our minds and think through ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Kris Young avatar

    Having God's Power To Prevail In This Hour

    Contributed by Kris Young on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 235 ratings
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    The Power of God, how we can receive it, how we can use it, and how we can maintain it.

    Introduction – A. The Medal of Honor. 1. What is the Medal of Honor? a. Gilt-bronze star suspended from a pale blue ribbon with 13 tiny white stars. b. Highest medal given to a soldier. 2. How does one receive the Medal of Honor? a. Deed must be witnessed by at least 2 other ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "God's Love – Past Present And Future”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
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    Reveals how God has loved us in the past, How He loves us in the present and how He will love us in the future.

    “God’s Love – Past Present and Future” February 10, 2009 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    I Think I Might Need God In My Life: What Should I Do?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
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    So maybe some wonder: "I see your Christian life, the proofs of God's existence, and I've realized that there's something to all that. And I want to take the next step. What do I do?"

    "I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me." -Proverb 8:17 So maybe some wonder: "I see your Christian life, the proofs of God's existence, and I've realized that there's something to all that. And I want to take the next step. What do I ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    God's Presence - Seeking God For Himself.

    Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 13, 2002
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    God wants us to spend time with him. But do we want to spend time with him? How can we? why should we? Do we come to God on his terms or ours?

    I once told a friend that all I wanted was to be happy in God’s presence. And I guess what I’m saying this morning is as a result of the reply I received. Because I was reminded, that I shouldn’t seek God for my own happiness, I should seek him for himself. Seeking God for himself. (But what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You One Of God’s Dependents?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022
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    Every year folks make preparations to fill out their tax returns. It is something that we are forced to do, even though many times we disagree with how our tax money is being spent.

    Illus: I heard about a letter that was sent to a taxpayer from the IRS: "I'm afraid we can't allow you to deduct last year's tax as a bad investment." Illus: Much has been said about paying taxes: • April is always a difficult month for Americans. Even if your ship comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practical Faith "Expecting God’s Best” Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 9, 2020
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     | 6,076 views

    Today's message looks at how we are to by faith expect God's best for our lives through the story of David and Goliath, and how we can by faith expect God's best through tuning into God, thinking on God's promises, and trusting in God's love.

    Practical Faith “Expecting God’s Best” The Bible says, “Each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment.” (Hebrews 9:27 NLT) So the question becomes, “How can we stand before a holy and righteous God after our death?” Is it by being better than we are bad? Is it by keeping the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 12,476 views

    how Jesus words on the cross were predicted

    Psalm 22:1-2 1 Psalm 22 For the director of music. To the tune of "The Doe of the Morning." A psalm of David. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning? 2 O my God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, and am ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Effective Fervent Prayer

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 1, 2013
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     | 7,195 views

    Prayer that brings results must be based on the Word of God. God’s Word is a seed that produces a harvest when sown.

    Effective Fervent Prayer James 5:16 - The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. We have the assurance that all our prayers will be answered. James gives us an indication of what fervent effective prayers can produce. James 5:17 - “Elijah was a man with a nature like ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 39 - How To Handle Rejection Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 13, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,052 views

    Have you gone through rejection and are feeling unworthy or unloved? This message will help us understand how much God loves us, and how He can bring healing to all of our hurts from the past.

    We read in Isaiah 60:15, “You were hated and deserted, rejected by everyone. But I will make you beautiful, a city to be proud of for all time to come.”(CEV) There are two states that are mentioned in the above verse, the first is one is that of hatred, desertion and rejection, while the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Richard Tow avatar

    How The Human Spirit Should Function Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,139 views

    What is the difference between the human soul and spirit? Message deals with the condition of an unbeliever's spirit and the importance of a spiritual resurrection. In a believer, how is one's spirit to function in relationship with God and in relationship with the soul?

    Intro We have completed a brief study in how to maintain a pure conscience. As a follow-up to that, I want to talk about “Caring for Your Spirit.” What do we need to do to maintain a strong, active spirit that is in communion with God and functioning effectively? How is the human spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Greg Nance avatar

    How To Let Christ Shine Through You

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 25, 2013
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     | 28,123 views

    God's purpose for our lives in Christ is clearly for His glory and our good. That begins NOW as we fulfill His purposes and let Christ shine through us to others.

    How to let Christ Shine in You We’ve looked at Jesus as the door into God’s presence. We’ve talked about how to get “into Christ” and be “into Christ” in our lives. Last week we saw that what we are to get out of church is Christ. Today, let’s turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shrewd As Snakes And Innocent As Doves?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 28,653 views

    Discussion of Jesus’ words about taking the message to those who may or may not accept it.

    Shrewd as Snakes & Innocent as Doves? Matthew 10:11-16 January 22, 2006 Introduction How many people here are "snake" people? I mean, you like snakes, you can hold them, and you’re not freaked out by them? My dad’s great with snakes - even rattlesnakes. When I was about Noble’s age, my dad ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Part 29: Moses Shows Us How To Pray Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 8, 2025
     | 535 views

    Moses shows us how to pray... 1. Maintain our reliance on the Lord (vs. 1-4). 2. Magnify our reverence for the Lord (vs. 3-11). 3. Make the right requests to the Lord (vs. 12-17).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 29: Moses Shows Us How to Pray Psalm 90:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 8, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Today God wants to bless our hearts by speaking through one of the most unique Psalms in the Bible. It's Psalm 90, written by Moses, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist