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  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Prayer Is The Only Answer

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 29, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,675 views

    If we are not praying right we can’t expect much from God.

    PRAYER IS THE ONLY ANSWER EX 32:7-10, DT 9:7-11, 17-19 In DT 9 Moses is recounting how God has brought them to where they are. More than once he refers to them as a rebellious people. It was because Moses was a man of prayer that these people were still alive. I want us to recall what ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The"If" Of Knowing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,310 views

    If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, but He expects our obedience.

    The “If” of Knowing Jesus. I John 2:1-6 INTRO.: Wm. Barclay introduces his exegesis of this passage with the following thoughts: In I John 1:7-9, John says two very important things about sin. He says the blood of Christ purifies us from all sin. This means forgiveness and cleansing come through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Living Sacrifice

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 7, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,023 views

    The "what, how and why" of the living sacrifice God expects from His people.

    A Living Sacrifice Rom. 12:1, 2 INTRO.: God expects sacrifice where sin is involved and men have always felt some price is required when they commit a wrong. So, most religions, even those dreamed up by men require some kind of sacrifice as an expression of sorrow and repentance for sin. The Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faithful Believers Or Self Deceivers?

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,433 views

    The Lord expects his people to be hearers and doers, not self-deceived bench warmers.

    Faithful Believers or Self Deceivers? James 1:22-25 Introduction: It is not enough to hear God’s Word, we must live it and obey it. Many people have the mistaken idea that hearing a good sermon or a Bible study is what makes them grow and receive God’s blessing. It is not the hearing but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Dreams, Dreams, Dreams” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,421 views

    God speaks to us when we expect it and when we don’t.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Daniel 2 & Acts 17 1. A Book. A Movie. A Song. An Angel. A Friend. A Donkey. a. That’s interesting list. b. SO: What do they have in common? c. God can use them all to communicate to His creation. Hebrews 1.1-2 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Failure Embraces The Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 1, 2009
     | 5,125 views

    After the death of Jacob, the brothers of Joseph expected judgment but received grace instead.

    Intro. Again, I am looking at the life of Joseph from a practical side, not merely a type, though the pictures of Christ and God are so strong, that we cannot help but see the truths. Jacob changed, and that change apparently strengthened his son that was about to face the ultimate storm. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Righteous Life Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 62,121 views

    God expects us to live a righteous life. So, what does that mean?

    Living a Righteous Life Griffith Baptist Church – 5/18/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:9-11 Key verse: Romans 8:10 - And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. The Introduction God never alters the robe of righteousness to fit man; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Manner To Reflect Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,119 views

    MENTORED PEOPLE CAN BE EXPECTED TO REFLECT A CHRIST LIKE MANNER IN THEIR DAILY LIVES.

    A Manner to Reflect Titus 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION Truth in Advertising is the concept that you should receive what has been advertised. These people seem to understand the principle. Walmart – 2 for $3.00 Was $1.50 E Store – Where everything is $1 or more Local store – Stuff for sale here We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 12, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,624 views

    As God has forgiven us He expects us to extend forgiveness to others.

    What can we learn from the parables? 1. God has forgiven us of a very large debt. The unmerciful servant was forgiven of a very large debt. One talent would purchase a slave; it is equivalent to 20 years= wages for the average man. The unmerciful servant owed his master 10,000 talents! There ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Hope For The Hopeless

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,574 views

    Definition Of HOPE = H-aving O-nly P-ositive E-xpectation.

    Hope For The Hopeless! July 17, 2011 Psalm 43:5 A few years ago a group of salesmen went to a regional sales convention in Chicago. They had assured their wives that they would be home in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letter To The Smyrna Congregation Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015
     | 4,090 views

    Persecution is to be expected by the godly and enduring persecution can bring great spiritual good.

    Verse 8 – Jesus introduces Himself as being “the First and the Last, Who was dead, and has come to life.” The importance of this particular self-designation to the Smyrna Church of Christ will be seen when we have studied the challenges facing this congregation. Verse 9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Different Kind Of Messiah Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 22, 2014
     | 3,520 views

    Jesus Christ was not the Messiah expected by the Jews, but He was exactly what mankind needs.

    Christmas Day Mass 2014 Thirteen Days of Christmas “A child is born for us, and a son is given to us; his scepter of power rests upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Messenger of great counsel.” These words from today’s Introit chant are the keynote for our Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    If You Aren’t Fishing, Then You Aren’t Following Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 26,655 views

    Good fishermen always EXPECT to catch fish, even if they don’t.

    INTRODUCTION This is the third message from the Gospel According to Mark. I was walking along the shores of the Sea of Galilee just a few days ago where Jesus called His disciples. I got up before sunrise and went out with my Bible to watch the same sun rise over the same mountains around the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is God’s Will

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 13, 2012
     | 26,876 views

    The message explores the area of sanctification, expected of all who name the Name of Christ.

    “Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Others Are Watching You

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,105 views

    WE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD AND THE WORLD EXPECTS US TO GIVE THEM LIGHT AND NOT DARKNESS

    OTHERS ARE WATCHING YOU MAIN TEXT: MATHEW 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 1 CORINTHIANS 10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. You may not know the number of lives that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal