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  • Steven Boyns avatar

    Prayer And Forgiveness

    Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006
     | 4,873 views

    Today it is our assignment to examine one for the most important practices in the life of every Christian – that of prayer. Prayer is essential to knowing God and it’s essential for growing spiritually - prayer.

    A few weeks ago we began to examine one for the most important practices (one which should be paramount) in the life of every believing Christian – that of prayer. And prayer for the believer, as I’ve said before, is not an option, it’s an obligation. The very action of prayer should not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Power For Mission Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,208 views

    The mission God has given us to do is impossible—absolutely impossible without the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit. I personally think we are at a significant crisis in the church of America.

    Power for Mission Series: Book of Acts #6 Acts 1:8[1] 11-20-05 Intro: Show Movie clip from “Mission Impossible #1”.[2] The mission God has given us to do is impossible—absolutely impossible without the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit. I. Impossible MISSION As long as we think it is just ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dwayne Williams avatar

    How To Pass, When You Feel That You Are A Failure

    Contributed by Dwayne Williams on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,303 views

    how a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a victorious life or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility, solitary, and anger.

    How to pass even though you feel like you are failing 2 Corinthians 4: 6 – 12 Main Focus is 2 Corinthians 4: 8-9 I know this title of this sermon doesn’t really make sense to a lot of people on this morning, I know that they will have questions that will pop up in people head like, what do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God's Longings For Your Life #3: Renewal Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 8, 2015
     | 6,961 views

    How to be renewed: 1. Move closer to our Master (vs. 18-22). 2. Hold on to your hope (vs. 23). 3. Be strongly committed to God's Church (vs. 24-25).

    God's Longings for Your Life #3: Renewal Hebrews 10:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 14, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Over the past two Sundays, we looked at some of God's greatest desires for our lives. And we began with God's rescue: God wants to rescue all of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Luttrell avatar

    No One Likes A Wishy, Washy God Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jan 27, 2014
     | 4,895 views

    This difficult passage seems to suggest that God changes His mind, but a closer look reveals that God does not change His mind as men do.

    Introduction: Verses that I wish were not in the Bible, but they are and I must deal with it. • Ill: As a married men, it is often where we hear our wives say, “I have the right to change my mind at any time!” One minute the couch is perfect on that side of the room, ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    6 Easter A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 6, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,594 views

    You in me and I in you. Jesus offers us the intimate connection with God -- the connection the whole world craves. It is our joy and opportunity to introduce the hungry world to Jesus who satisfies.

    6 Easter A John 14:15-21 5 May 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen “You in me – I in you”, repeat with me. (several times) This is Jesus message of good news for us today. “You in me – I in you.” No matter what the future holds, we will not be alone. “You in me – I in you”. We are the body of Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Vinnie Cappetta avatar

    Planting Your Seeds

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 10, 2006
     | 3,375 views

    We are often so content with what God has done for us in the past that we are unmotivated or unwilling to join Him in His work today. Find out how to turn that around.

    Seedplanters Psalm 1261:1-6 Often content with what God has done for us in the past, we are unmotivated or unwilling to join Him in his work today. v. 1a like the people of Israel in Babylon, we were exiles before Christ came to set us free v. 1b coming to christ was like a dream; it was “too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Make Us Worshipers Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,405 views

    Exodus chapter 14 and other Biblical records of the Lord working in and through the life of Moses present to us the foundation of making worshipers who pray through to the power of God in their lives and ministries.

    Turn Your Bibles to Exodus 14:13-14: Title: Make Us Worshipers Theme: Worshipers Who Pray Through to a Completion Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Listen as I read Exodus 14:13-14: “Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Does John Describe Love?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,820 views

    How Does John Describe Love? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Test of True Love: love is proved… ...by sacrifice (vs 16) ...by mercy (vs 17) ...by actions (vs 18) The Results of True Love: assurance (vs 19-20) answered prayer (vs 21-22) abiding (vs 23-24) SERMON TEXT: Ill: • The US Treasury Department has a special ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God Helps Those... Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 13,928 views

    82% of Americans said they believed "God helps those who help themselves" was from Scripture, but Jabez never believed that...

    OPEN: During the 1st Persian Gulf War, one of our soldiers (who was assigned to Saudi Arabia) told of how his three-year-old son, Christopher, reacted to his leaving. The boy grabbed hold of his leg and pleaded with him not to leave. "No, Daddy, please don’t go!" he kept repeating. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Changing God's Mind Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,623 views

    When you haven't got a prayer, remind God that His interests are at stake: ask God to remember His people; ask God to remember His purpose; and ask God to remember His promise.

    There was once a small town which had no liquor stores. Eventually, though, someone built a nightclub right on the main street through town. This so upset the members in one of the churches that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings. They asked the Lord to “burn down that den of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Take Heed How You Hear

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,028 views

    It is important how we come to church and hear! We often forget that listening to preaching is an act of worship but few really prepare their mind to hear the Word in a focused way.

    TAKE HEED HOW YOU HEAR TEXT: Hebrews 2:1-4 Hebrews 2:1-4 KJV Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. [2] For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • B. D. B Moses avatar

    Tell Your Family What The Lord Has Done!

    Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,276 views

    If God can use the former demoniac to reach his family, he can use you to reach your family too. The power of new believers simply telling his story is tremendous.

    We are about to discuss something that should be dear to your heart, your family. You can be assured that your family is dear to the heart of God as well. I want to emphasize your family using the story of the demoniac in Mark Chapter 5. Now I am not going to compare the demoniac to your family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Williams avatar

    How Does God Speak To Us Today?

    Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 13,582 views

    Does God speak to us today? If he does, how does he speak?

    Most people today who claim to be Christians also claim to have a close association with the Father. These people vary greatly in their religious backgrounds and in their desire to please the Lord. From time to time you hear about some of these people who have a religious "experience". What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Does God Do His Work?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,690 views

    Amidst the clouds of doom, gloom and stubborn opposition, God sheds His light to the dark regions of menâs minds. In this passage we learn a little bit more about how the Divine work of God overshadows every difficulty, discouragement or predicament. Alth

    1. Amidst the clouds of doom, gloom and stubborn opposition, God sheds His light to the dark regions of menâs minds. In this passage we learn a little bit more about how the Divine work of God overshadows every difficulty, discouragement or predicament. Although God’s purposes may not be clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational