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  • Pat Cook avatar

    The Condition Of Prayerlessness Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 23, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,013 views

    Prayer meeting Bible study on Andrew Murray’s book, The Prayer Life. General comments of the lack of continual prayer.

    Prayer Meeting – July 16 and 22, 2003 The Condition of Prayerlessness – Prayerlessness #1 (Taken from Andrew Murray’s The Prayer Life) 1 Thessalonians 5:17 - Without time for prayer, nothing can be accomplished. - Scroggie - He who runs from God in the morning will scarcely find Him the rest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Powerlessness: Unbalanced & Unnecessary

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,952 views

    Certainly, every believer should live a life that is respectful but there is more. It’s the "more" part that is so often lacking.

    Powerlessness: Unbalanced & Unnecessary Introduction: Think about this quote for a moment: "I’m not impressed with anyone’s life unless they have integrity. But I’m not happy with their life until they are dangerous!" Many believers have made it their primary goal in life to be well-respected ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    911 Aftershocks

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,405 views

    We were shocked by the events of 9/11! We are shocked by storms. God is shocked by our fear and lack of faith!

    I. We are Shocked by Storms A. Jesus first addresses would be followers 1. Some only follow for conveniences,19, 20 2. Some only follow when it is convenient, 21 B. Jesus addresses His willing followers, 23 II. We are Shocked When He Sleeps, 24, 25; Mark 4:38 III. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Focus! Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 1, 2012
     | 8,187 views

    Many congregations, as they worship, experience union but not unity. They lack a spirit of oneness. What does it take to experience unity in worship?

    “More Words on Worship: Focus!” John 4:1-24 Six people were marooned on a desert island. Two were Jewish, two were Catholic, and two were of Reformed background. The two Jews founded “Temple Immanuel.” The two Catholics organized “The Church of the Holy Name.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don't Get Ahead Of God! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,158 views

    When we take action or make a decision but neglect the power of God, we are actually revealing our lack of faith.

    Getting ahead of God will bring troubles! If I asked the question, do you believe in an all powerful God? Many of us will raise our hands, wouldn’t we? But if I asked, do you always take action and make decisions based on your belief in an all powerful God? Not too many of us will raise our hands, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Day Of Gods Power

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 18, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 67,655 views

    Sickness, disease, poverty, lack, lukewarmness, selfishness, indifference, whatever the situation is (A day of Gods Power changes everything)

    Ps 110:3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. Ps 62:11 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God. Ps 21:13 Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Unimpressive Christmas

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,166 views

    It is the very lack of pretense and privilege accompanying Jesus’ birth that makes him more attractive as you get to know Him.

    12-20-98 INTRODUCTION Chuck Swindoll writes of a commercial venture by one of the largest department stores in the nation. It proved to be disastrously unsuccessful. Their idea was a doll in the form of baby Jesus. It was advertised as being unbreakable, washable and cuddly. It was packaged ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Hinders Our Faith?

    Contributed by Bazil Howard-Browne on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,322 views

    The lack of understanding of what it means to be a new creature, of our place in Christ, and an understanding of Righteousness are most important to the body of Christ.

    What Hinders our Faith? Part 1 Foundation Scripture: 1 Timothy 6 v 12 KEY TRUTH: The only fight the believers fight is the GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH. KEY TRUTH: The Bible calls it a GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH because Jesus whipped the devil at the cross, in hell and rose the victor over him. 1) The lack of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Time To Grow Up Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 12, 2017
     | 7,177 views

    Part four discusses how baby Christian misinterpret God's word and establishes wrong beliefs based on their lack of understanding.

    It’s Time To Grow Up Part 4 Scriptures: John 6:53-69; Hebrews 4:12 Introduction This is part four of my series, “It’s Time To Grow Up!” In my previous messages I shared with you that there are many baby Christians within the Church, some who have been members of the Church for many years. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Can't I Understand The Bible?

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Mar 10, 2014
     | 4,206 views

    it's possible for a person to know what the Bible says, but, lack understanding of what God wants them to do.

    It's possible for a person to know what the Bible says, but, lack understanding of what God wants them to do. I've talked to a lot of folks who say they have a difficult time understanding the Bible. There are parts of the Bible I don't understand, either. Obviously there are very difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lovers Leap Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022
     | 2,038 views

    The lack of an apostrophe in the title is not an error: it's a simple declarative sentence. Lovers of Jesus take the leap of faith.

    I love the Indiana Jones movies. I think my all-time favorite will always be the first one, Raiders of the Lost Ark, but the third one, Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade, is almost as good. How many of you have seen it? Sean Connery (who played Indy’s father) was almost as gorgeous as Harrison ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Church #2 Praying Produces Powerful People Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025
     | 422 views

    A lose connection to God cause a lack of power for many of God’s followers. To learn how to tighten the spiritual connection …

    ~ Intro: Loose connection … Missionary, Herbert Jackson used to tell how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abomination To The Lord!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,497 views

    We see the spiritual lives of Christians today in a state of confusion, decay and disarray; reason? Lack of Biblical teachings and knowledge of God and His holiness!

    ABOMINATION TO THE LORD! Jeremiah 4:1 "If you return, O Israel,declares the LORD, to me you should return. If you will put away your abominations out of My sight. THEN you shall not be moved." Not every sermon I’ve preached or written were a home run and a blockbuster hit; many have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tools Of The Faith Part 1: Take That Thought Captive Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 2, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,527 views

    Tools of the faith make our journey easier. As we live in the will of God as we think in accordance with his will, we stay in his will.

    We are told in scripture to work out our salvation. The interesting thing about this is that when we work we need a few tools and the better the quality of the tools the easier the job usually goes and the better the results. (Here I pulled a couple of nails out of a peice of wood with a jemmy bar ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Task Of Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 26, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 23,644 views

    This message deals with: I. The Benefits Of The Tongue, II. The Brutality Of The Tongue, and III. The Bridling Of The Tongue.

    The Task Of Taming The Tongue Copyright © March 1994 by Rev. Donnie L. Martin. All Rights Reserved. Text: James 3:1-12 I. THE BENEFITS OF THE TONGUE A. The Tongue Can Bless. B. The Tongue Can Build. C. The Tongue Can Broadcast. II. THE BRUTALITY OF THE TONGUE A. Words Can Make The Heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist