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  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Patience In Prayer

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,616 views

    lessons on prayer

    Practice in Prayer Matthew 6:1-18 6/1/97 Intro: Did you ever hear about the counting horse that was in the circus? They asked it the question how much is 2+2 and it stomped out 1,2,3,4. They asked it how much is 3 minus 2 and it stomped one time. They asked it how many hypocrites are in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Relationships, Hints For Husbands And Wives

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 2, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,698 views

    When men take their role as preist, the world will watch as the family grows in the grace of God. This action takes willingness and selflessness by both parties!

    Relationships! “Hints for Husbands and Wives.” Text: Ephesians 5:25-27 Doctor Gary Chapman says: “ Before I got married I dreamed how happy I was going to be. Six months after, I was… miserable- and so was my wife. I’d entered marriage with the attitude that I know how to have a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Master's Credentials Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,552 views

    exposition on Matt ch 11

    THE MASTER’S CREDENTIALS Matthew 11 1. The Revelation of His credentials v. 1 "He departed to teach and to preach." Was Jesus really the Messiah? in ch 11 we see the:- The messenger of the Messiah v. 1 - 19 i.e. the miracles of the Messiah v. 20 - 30 , the message of the Messiah ch 12 v. 1 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Pharisaical Values Contrasted With Christ's Love - Part 2

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,233 views

    Pharisaical Values 1.

    Pharisaical Values 1. Religious leaders rejected Christ as their forefathers rejected the prophets who were before Him. They failed to recognize God's approved people. 2. The Pharisees held men of power in high esteem - even if they were politicians, financial men, or religious authorities. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Man?

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,719 views

    To note the special place given to man so that man will be grateful and glorify the giver.

    “What is Man?” Text: Psalm 8 Thesis: To note the special place given to man so that man will be grateful and glorify the giver. Introduction: (1) Edmond Jacob called Psalm 8: “Genesis 1 set to music” and “the best commentary on Genesis 1” (Qtd. in Taylor 19). (2) “This psalm is an unsurpassed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Sin That Has People Talking

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,801 views

    The text of this sermon describes those that are reprobate. In this sermon you’ll discover the sin that has people talking

    The Sin That Has People Talking Romans 1:28-32 28. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 29. Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Prayer

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 3,920 views

    Jesus’ instruction on key features of true prayer. The kind God answers, the only kind we ought to pray!

    Kingdom Prayer Ask and it shall be given to you; seek and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you. 8 For each one who asks receives; and he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, it shall be opened. 9 Or what man is there of you, if his son asks a loaf, will he give him a stone? 10 Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Purposeful, Positive And Passionate

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 3,555 views

    Nine principles of remaining purposeful, positive and passionate despite all of life’s difficulties.

    Purposeful, positive and productive (I Cor. 15:57,58) The following are several key principles that allowed Paul to remain steadfast and unmoveable always abounding in the work of the Lord. 1. PRAISE - Paul praised and thanked God for His power, purpose and victory given to him through the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Evangelism As A Testimony

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,671 views

    Its priority for us: it ets to give our testimony, without waiting, same thinking of the results! Youth ahead!

    L=ÉVANGÉLISATION EN TANT QUE TÉMOIGNAGE Lecture : 2 Cor 5/16-18 A16 Ainsi, ds maintenant, nous ne connaissons personne selon la chair; et si nous avons connu Christ selon la chair, maintenant nous ne le connaissons plus de cette manire. Si quelqu’un est en Christ, il est une ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Not To Pray

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 27, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,402 views

    Brief Message w/ good illustrations...In answering the disciples request "Teach Us To Pray", Jesus told them how NOT to pray: Don’t Pray HAZY, Don’t Pray CRAZY, and Don’t Pray LAZY. Powerpoint at website.

    How Not to Pray Mt. 6:5-13 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html "The proper way for man to pray," said Deacon Lemuel Keyes; "The only proper attitude is down upon his knees." "Nay, I should say the way to pray," said Reverend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James W. Hare avatar

    Lets Talk About Jesus

    Contributed by James W. Hare on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 9,138 views

    LET PEPOLE KNOW THAT JESUS IS WHAT IT ALL ABOUT

    LET’S TALK ABOUT JESUS ACTS 8:1-8 We are living in a crucial and chaotic day. As we look around us, we see the same violence that characterized Mose’s day. We find the same corruption that was found in the city of Sodom. We behold the same pride that was in the era of Nebuchadnezzar. We seethe ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Stop Wasting Your Life Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,883 views

    Followers of Christ may waste their lives by failing to invest the resources God has given them. This sermon aims to encourage believers to invest their lives for God.

    DON’T WASTE YOUR LIFE – INVEST IT INSTEAD Ephesians 5:1-21 Sermon Objective: This message is aimed at preparing the church for the 40 Days of Discovering God’s Purpose patterned after Saddleback Church’s 40 Days of Purpose. God calls those who follow Him to a purposeful life. Be careful how you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Seven Secrets Of Spiritual Success

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,846 views

    I believe that of all people in the world, we Christians should want to succeed. What makes us different are our priorities, definition of success, and ways on getting there. Let’s take a lesson from a weary team of fishermen who felt failure until Jesus

    Intro: Almost every normal person is interested in success. Observe the business section and self-help section of the local bookstore. Look at the best-selling books. See the ads section of newspapers for invitations to “success” seminars. I believe that of all people in the world, we Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Biblical Christianity

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,861 views

    Biblical Christianity can be portrayed in so many ways. One way to describe it is in the form of a call or a vocation. Christianity is a holy calling from God toward a new life with Christ.

    Intro: Biblical Christianity can be portrayed in so many ways. One way to describe it is in the form of a call or a vocation. Christianity is a holy calling from God toward a new life with Christ. It is a serious call for allegiance to the cross of Christ! Today we shall study the different aspects ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Concept Of Labor

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,300 views

    Some general thoughts on why we labor because of sin and the partnership God wants with us now as we labor.

    THE CONCEPT OF LABOR SELECTED PASSAGES INTRODUCTION: Here we are at the Labor Day Holiday, the theoretical end of summer and the vacation season. The last opportunity to take a vacation and get away before the school year starts. Well, in honor of Labor Day, and the fact that most of us will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist