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  • John Gerald avatar

    Should God Answer Every Prayer?

    Contributed by John Gerald on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,645 views

    Does God only answer prayers in His Will?

    Should God Answer Every Prayer? Rev. John W. Gerald I. WHAT IF YOU WANT TO CONTINUE SERVING THE LORD I Samuel 12:14 If ye will fear the LORD, and serve him, and obey his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall both ye and also the king that reigneth over you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Punishment And Death Of Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,331 views

    This sermon shows the agony that Christ went through on the cross. It is to encourage Christians to evangelize the lost to help them to escape hell. It shows the lost what they face without Chrsit.

    The Punishment and Death of Jesus Isaiah 53.1-8 April 1, 2007 Thompson Creek Baptist Church Among the Jews, scourging was limited to 40 lashes, but the Romans were restricted by nothing but their strength and their own fancy. The whip was called a flagellum, or cat of nine tails, made by plating ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hopeful "If" Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,238 views

    This sermon explores the consequences of not having a hope of resurrection and assures that, since Christ is raised, there is promise of resurrection for His followers.

    The Hopeful “If” I Cor. 15:19 INTRO.: Today we conclude our series of messages on the “If’s” in the middle of life. I want us to consider the theme, “If there is no resurrection.” If there is no resurrection, we have no hope beyond this life. Without the resurrection, the message of the Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ten Commandents

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,184 views

    A study of the past and a look into the future. Its time we took another look at Gods laws and what they mean to us.

    The Ten Commandments A study of the past and a look into the future. Exodus 20;3-17. The children of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #10 Remove The Weight Tongue Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,768 views

    This is part 10 of Remove the weights and we consider the terrible potential of the negative tongue.

    10 of a 12 part series. #10 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... TONGUE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO RUN WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Johnny Small avatar

    Why Does God Take The Good Ones

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 41,169 views

    How a death of a young Christian can be used for the Glory of God.

    Why Does God Take the Good Ones? When I heard that one of our youth at the church had been killed in a car accident, my first question was “Why Spike, why not someone else?” As always when I unjustly question God, He gave the answer through my lovely wife. She said, “Because God wanted him now.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Oltz avatar

    A Dwelling Place For God

    Contributed by Steven Oltz on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,632 views

    God desires a Dwelling place among us. In all that we do, even in His name, do we create a dwelling place for God in our hearts and lives?

    A Dwelling Place for God (Exodus 25:8) If you were invited to house-sit you could not make any substantial changes in the house while you were there because the house would not belong to you. Even if you found the color of the paint highly objectionable and didn’t like the floor plan or the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles Hines avatar

    Approved, Appointed And Anointed Series

    Contributed by Charles Hines on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 32,916 views

    Every Christian should have these three characteristics, namely: Approved, Appointed and Anointed.

    Approved, Appointed and Anointed “APPROVED OF GOD” - Part 1 15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. II Tim 2:15-16 Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The By-Products Of Worship

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,414 views

    The purpose of worship is that it glorifies God … but there are some by-products.

    The By-products of worship WORSHIP — reverent devotion and allegiance pledged to God; the rituals or ceremonies by which this reverence is expressed. The English word “worship” comes from the Old English word “worthship,” a word that denotes the worthiness of the one receiving the special honor or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    End Of The Matter

    Contributed by Selvan John on Aug 19, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 24,020 views

    How to achieve your desired end? Do we have the right attitude...?

    It is such a joy to speak on the title – the end of the matter, because it is always the end that matters and not how we begin. Over the years in ministry I have seen a lot of people who began well but ended very badly or sometimes not even to be seen. On the contrary there are few others who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    How To Experience Victory All The Time

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,013 views

    • This morning we are going to look at the Word of God and discover how we can position ourselves to walk in the Victory all the time. • I am tired of catching hell and fell like life is a push. Around every corner there is another battle ready to happen

    Introduction • This morning we are going to look at the Word of God and discover how we can position ourselves to walk in the Victory all the time. • I am tired of catching hell and fell like life is a push. Around every corner there is another battle ready to happen. • I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    How To Experience Victory All The Time

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,757 views

    • This morning we are going to look at the Word of God and discover how we can position ourselves to walk in the Victory all the time. • I am tired of catching hell and fell like life is a push. Around every corner there is another battle ready to happen

    Introduction • This morning we are going to look at the Word of God and discover how we can position ourselves to walk in the Victory all the time. • I am tired of catching hell and fell like life is a push. Around every corner there is another battle ready to happen. • I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    The Name Above All Names

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,292 views

    • This morning I want to position you to use the name that is above every name…the Name of Jesus. • In ancient Hebrew culture, names carried great significance. • They might refer to an individual’s personality, relate to an event surrounding a person’

    Introduction • This morning I want to position you to use the name that is above every name…the Name of Jesus. • In ancient Hebrew culture, names carried great significance. • They might refer to an individual’s personality, relate to an event surrounding a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Is Risen And That Is What We Believe. Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on May 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,676 views

    Although the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10), our searching the Scriptures does us no good if we do not seek an understanding of this Godly wisdom by delving into the deeper things revealed to us by the Holy Spirit.

    Christ has risen. Matthew 28:1-17 Regardless of how you view the 28th chapter of Matthew, the point of the narrative found in it is a dead man came back to life and got out of his grave. When we consider the events that redefined everything the world knew about God, life, and death; we develop a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Pedro Trinidad avatar

    Our Heavenly, Holy Abba Series

    Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Feb 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,748 views

    When we pray the Lord's Prayer is not only requests, but a recognition of our need to come closer to God and the closer we get the more we realize our need for God.

    Key Text: Matthew 6:9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Key Thought: Our Father God is a true Father figure that we can approach, trust and love. Point #1 – The reason Jesus gives the model prayer The background to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist