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  • Chris Talton avatar

    God's 3 Answers To Prayer

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,105 views

    God always answers our prayers. But He may not answer them the way that we desire. This sermon examines some reasons for God’s response to us.

    September 23, 2001 John 11 “God’s three answers to prayer” INTRODUCTION 1. God says “yes” to some requests. We like that. We respond well to that. In the passage that we looked at last week, Acts 4, the disciples received exactly what they asked for. They asked for boldness to continue ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Journey Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 13,108 views

    Certain things either help or hinder our spiritual journey through life.

    The Journey of Life Heb. 12:1-3 INTRO.- ILL.- Two preachers were having lunch at a farm during a certain anniversary celebration. The farmer’s wife had fried several chickens and told her family they could have what was left after everyone had gone home. But it was not to be. Those hungry ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In Expectation Of Jesus' Return

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,960 views

    Whatever situation you are in – good, bad, or somewhere in between – you will only find what you’re looking for when you bring that situation to God.

    James 5:12-16 Oct. 3, 1999 Living in Expectation of the Return of Jesus Reacting to Life’s ups and downs Main Thought: Whatever situation you are in – good, bad, or somewhere in between – you will only find what you’re looking for when you bring that situation to God. INTRODUCTION The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ingredients To Repentance

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 269 ratings
     | 61,877 views

    In order to live in submission to God, we must repent of those things that are an offense to Him.

    James 4:7-10 September 5, 1999 Submitting to God (Part 2) - Ingredients of repentance Introduction There was a cartoon several years ago in the Saturday Review of Literature in which little George Washington is standing with an axe in his hand. Before him lying on the ground is the famous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Leave ... Your Kids Behind Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 25, 2002
    based on 169 ratings
     | 16,814 views

    Part of the Left Behind Powerpak

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In Genesis 22 is a story that we need to consider this morning. It starts in vs. 1 & you can follow along in your Bibles if you wish. Here is how it begins: “Some time later God tested Abraham. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Yet Will I Praise Him!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,872 views

    In the midst of heartache and suffering the Psalmist assures us that we can still praise God for His faithfulness and mercy.

    Yet Will I Praise Him! Psalm 46 Grief is greatest when love abounds. Is it any wonder that so many hearts all across our city and far beyond have been shattered with the loss of our precious sister Jill? Is it any wonder that we ache when we think about the struggle that our brother Jason is still ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Risk Of Relationships (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,050 views

    The only relationship that will never fail you and has the capability of meeting all of your needs is a day-by-day, deep relationship with Jesus

    Feb. 18, 2001 Judges 14 “The risk of relationships” - Part 2 INTRODUCTION Last week, we began talking about the love-life of Samson, the strongest man in the world, to see if we could learn some principles that will help us in the establishment and growth of our own relationships. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Frequently Asked Question

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,900 views

    The answer to Job’s anguished question of "Why?" does not come in words but in presence.

    I met Janet at a party, several years ago, the kind of combination business/social gathering where people talk shop, and network, and make superficial small talk. It’s the sort of event I usually avoid if at all possible, but of course it wasn’t always possible. Anyway, for some reason Janet ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Building A Life Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Darryl Dash on Nov 12, 2000
    based on 319 ratings
     | 38,496 views

    Lessons from Nehemiah on how to build a life of purpose

    Building a Life of Purpose We’re in a series called “Building for Life,” and today we’re going to talk how to build a life of purpose. I’d like you to travel with me back to 1940. The place is London, England. The man we’re going to look at is Winston Churchill – a man who lived with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 6,332 views

    Many Bible verses including the illustration of the Thief On The Cross teach that salvation is by faith alone in Jesus Christ alone.

    The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone (Luke 23:32-43; Matthew 27:41-44; Ephesians 2:8-9) [HTML formatted version and handouts are located ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Broken For Better Use Series

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 135 ratings
     | 25,917 views

    Brokeness/Spiritual Gifts

    “Broken For Better Use” Psalm 34:17-18 – “The righteous cry out and the Lords hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 51:16-17 – “You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Tribute To John

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 128 ratings
     | 22,250 views

    John the Baptist pays tribute to Jesus; and in recording his words, John the Apostle pays tribute to him.

    This portion of John’s gospel, when seen in context with surrounding narrative, at first may appear out of place. John has documented Jesus’ discourse with the Pharisee, Nicodemus, and early in the next chapter he records His conversation with the Samaritan woman by Jacob’s well near Sychar. ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Touched By An Angel, But Changed By The Lord!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 4,950 views

    Jesus is far superior to the angels in every way.

    "Touched By An Angel, But Changed By The Lord!" Hebrews 1:4-14 There is a movement, a love fest that is sweeping our country. The infatuation, or love, however you wish to describe it has everything to do with the tender feelings and warm thoughts that we have when we think about angels. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Speech Betrays You

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,024 views

    A look at what our speech says about our relationship with Christ

    The flames cast eerie shadows over the mixed group crowding in for warmth. The talk was of the man from Galilee who had been arrested by the temple guard for blasphemy. Who had seen him. what did they think. Was he God or was he the devil? And as they spoke someone pointed to the burly young ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Resting In The Promise Of God

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 11,092 views

    God invites us to enter into His rest now and to look forward to His perfect rest to come.

    Resting In The Promises of God! Hebrews 4:1-11 As we move into the Christmas Season everyone is gearing up for a month of high commitment and low energy. The stores are announcing that there is less than a month for you and me to get our Christmas shopping done. The ads are announcing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ