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  • Richard Goble avatar

    Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007
     | 13,160 views

    Answered prayer is dependent upon a right relationship with God. #3 in a 4 part series.

    Title: Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 1 Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: 1 John 3:21-22 Introduction: We Forgot to Bait the Hooks I have a friend who took his little six-year-old boy fishing with him one day. They put out the line and then went up to the cabin. After an hour, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Time Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,653 views

    Ephesians 5:16 shows us the 1) Gift of Time and the 2) Grappling with Time

    You may not realize it, but your appreciation of time this morning goes well beyond the challenges of adjusting to daylight-savings time. There was a time when time was a relatively simple thing. People were born, grew up, grew old and died. Days, seasons and years past. Then along came Newton and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Mustard Seed And The Leaven Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,513 views

    The parables of the mustard seed and the leaven teach us about the growth of the kingdom of God.

    Scripture Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only has a few months left to live. Jesus knows that he is going to Jerusalem to pay the penalty for people’s sin by his death. He will sacrifice his life in order to reconcile sinners with a holy God. Luke 12-13 alternates between ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Trinity 4 - The Green Eyed Monster? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Oct 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,573 views

    Message on the Triune Nature of God

    THE TRINITY IV The Green Eyed Monster? 10/21/12 I believe that most of you have heard jealousy defined as “The green eyed monster”. The phrase comes from the Shakespearian play Othello. It is uttered by the nemesis of Othello, Iago (ya-go), he states to Othello, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    How Jesus Brought Comfort To Those Who Were Hurting

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,169 views

    Jesus knew how to comfort the hurting because He had compassion for the way people struggled with every problem. The Lord Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every

    Quote: Many people are drawn to the love of Jesus by His ministry of consolation more than anything else. When we are weary, stressed out or hurting, our human tendency is to call on God for help in our time of need. Illustration: For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good News From The Graveyard!

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 23,018 views

    An Topical message on the assurances that the resurrection gives to Christians.

    "Good News From The Graveyard" March 31, 2002 Introduction: Welcome to New life in Christ. It is our normal teaching practice to go through books of the Bible verse by verse. Currently on Sunday mornings we are going through the Gospel of Luke but since this is such a special day I will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving Father Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 20, 2007
     | 4,371 views

    Second in a series in the characteristics of God as our Father. This message deals with His great love.

    “Kingdom Kids” “Loving Father” Part 2 John clearly intended us to contemplate our intimate relationship with God as a Father and child. The image runs all through his gospel and especially his letter. I. The Likeness Factor A. The fact of likeness God created man in His image at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Have We Accomplished Enough

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,356 views

    The work of the ministry always goes on, in spite of past successes. That is why we need a practical assessment of where we are and where we are going.

    Title: Have We Accomplished Enough? Text: Luke 12:16-21 Introduction Church, we have had a good year. God has allowed us to accomplish, and even surpass, all of the goals we set for the year. Attendance is up. Giving is up. Spiritual growth is evident. We have started new ministries, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Can Make A Difference!

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 39,069 views

    This sermon examines Jesus influence upon Zacchaeus and how we can make a difference on others for God.

    (This sermon was introduced by playing a video clip from the movie “Mama Heidi.” This movie touches on one of the deepest desires that lies within the heart of man. This desire is in the heart of believers as well as non-believers. Every person was created with a desire to make a difference. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Instructions And Warnings To His Disciples Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 14, 2017
     | 13,355 views

    Jesus has laid out some very heavy demands, Jesus is to come first in our lives. Even over and above our family and friends. We are to take up our cross and follow Him. Endure hardship, Death and Humiliation.

    Introduction A. Last week we began looking at this passage and we found that in this passage Jesus lays some heavy demands upon His disciples 1. He stated clearly what it will cost a person to be His disciple, and He describes the cost by using these four illustrations 2. The passage can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bad To The Bone

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 15, 2019
     | 3,063 views

    A study in Psalm 58: 1- 11

    Psalm 58: 1- 11 Bad to the bone To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David. 1 Do you indeed speak righteousness, you silent ones? Do you judge uprightly, you sons of men? 2 No, in heart you work wickedness; You weigh out the violence of your hands in the earth. 3 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Thanksgiving 2017 Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 2, 2020
     | 5,778 views

    A thanksgiving day sermon. Three attitudes of people when it comes to thanksgiving.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured A thanksgiving day sermon. Three attitudes of people when it comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Be Holy, I, Ii, & Iii

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022
     | 1,459 views

    Over the next two weeks we will look at some helpful means to aid you in pursuit of holiness

    A. Opening illustration: Olympic athletes in training. They set aside all priorities for four years waiting for a change to complete on a world stage. Did they not feel the hope that their training would propel them to victory, they would not give four years, blood, sweat, and tears, strained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Communicate Across Cultures

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,021 views

    HOW TO COMMUNICATE ACROSS CULTURES

    TIPS FOR CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS Illustration: When Hudson Taylor was director of the China Inland Mission, he often interviewed candidates for the mission field. On one occasion, he met with a group of applicants to determine their motivations for service. "And why do you wish to go as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Helping The Helpless

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 11,093 views

    WE SEE IN THIS SERMON, THE DESPEARATE PROBLEM ,THE DEJECTED PARALYTIC , AND THE DIVINE PHYSICAN .

    HELPING THE HELPLESS John 5:1-9 I heard a story about a man who came home drunk with his drinking buddies late one night. He got his wife out of bed and told her to give them some supper. She went into the kitchen and put some covered dishes on the table. When he lifted the covers, the dishes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist