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  • Greg Nance avatar

    Positives Of Persistence And Perils Of Pride In Prayer

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 18, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 7,446 views

    How we pray and what we pray have a big connection. Jesus’ gives us great insight into what God wants in a good prayer.

    Praying Outside the Box Do you remember your first prayers? As a child, learning to pray, I never remember having a class or hearing a list of instructions about prayer, do you? I do remember being told to say, “In Jesus Name, Amen.” But most of what I learned about praying as a child came from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • WILLIAM WHITE JR avatar

    The Attitude Of Ingratitude

    Contributed by William White Jr on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,129 views

    It is the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost.

    THE ATTITUDES OF INGRATITUDE AND GRATITUDE THE ATTITUDES OF INGRATITUDE AND GRATITUDE Introduction Come with me and I will quickly tell you a story. Two friends sat at a Waffle House kindly and quietly eating their meals. Fifteen minutes into eating the meal, one friend noticed a dirty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Easter - They Didn't Understand

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 1,106 ratings
     | 136,442 views

    In amazement, we wonder, "What's the matter with them? Were they hard of hearing? Why didn't they get the message? Why didn't they understand?" I think there are several answers to that question.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. The ability to make intelligent & correct decisions is one of the great secrets of successful Christian living. ILL. Even if you aren't a sports fan I think you'll appreciate this story about a college ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    Be Real

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,833 views

    A plea for Christians to stop covering up and putting on a show and just be real about who we are and where we are spiritually.

    Be Real... ---about our relationship with God - hot or cold Rev. 3:15 - doubts or questions Lk. 7:18-23 John 20:24-31 --- about our spiritual growth Hebrews 5:11- 6:3 - infancy & maturity Heb. 5:13 - perfect but not perfect Philippians 3:12-16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mark Haines avatar

    God Answers Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,605 views

    A deductive exposition of the text introduced by statistics and stories of answered prayer.

    Topic: Prayer Theme: Answered Prayer Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to pray with persistence and humility. Response: Individuals will ponder God’s grace in answering our prayers. Pattern: A deductive exposition of the text introduced by statistics ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Lansdown avatar

    The Great Escape

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 185 ratings
     | 14,018 views

    Harry Houdini teaches us some fantastic truths!

    THE GREAT ESCAPE! INTRODUCTION One of my greatest joys as a pastor is helping people celebrate milestones as they grow in their faith in God. Penny thank you for allowing me to be involved in this special, sacred event. I trust that from today on you will know an added intimacy in your walk with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Groce avatar

    We Have Met The Enemy!

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 16, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,404 views

    Much of the time we prove Pogo right. It is the enemy within who defeats us more often than the foe without.

    "We have met the enemy, and he is us." --Pogo Much of the time we prove Pogo right. It is the enemy within who defeats us more often than the foe without. Distorted and inaccurate concepts of ourselves result in failure. Sometimes we value our own ideas too highly; at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    And Then Some!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 20,928 views

    James Byrnes, Sec’y of State under FDR, said that the difference between successful people & average people can be summed up in 3 words, "and then some." He said, "Average people do what is expected. Successful people do what is expected, & then some."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX A. When we read the Bible, one of the things that has to impress us is that God is often calling upon His people to do things they normally couldn’t do by themselves, but that they can do with His help. God is always saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,598 views

    How then do we not let self-sufficiency and pride take root in our lives and in our church?

    One of the most frequent headlines the past several months has been the Firestone tire safety issue on certain Ford Sport Utility Vehicles. However, not only have these two companies been linked together by business deals, they have also been linked together by marriage. In 1947 Harvey Firestone, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min avatar

    Who Do You Think You Are!

    Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 24,263 views

    Jesus is saying, no matter how rich you think you are, or how powerful you think you have become, it all because of the Lord. He is saying, not to think of yourself more then you should. And when you do, He is saying to you; "Who Do You Think You Are"!

    9. To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10. "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11. The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: God, I thank you that I am not like ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kyle Meador avatar

    Letting Go Of Our Golden Tickets

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 30, 2000
    based on 91 ratings
     | 7,101 views

    The church must release our self-righteousness, pride and entitlement if we are going to offer Jesus to our community.

    Letting Go of Our Golden Tickets Remember the classic children’s movie, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory?” It starred Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. He’s basic a reclusive owner of a famous candy factory who starts a global craze by offering five children a tour of his factory and a lifetime ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Can God Still Bless America?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,859 views

    God can bless any country He wants to, because God is God. But will God still bless America?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I really do love the United States of America, & I feel tremendously blessed to be a citizen of this land. As most of you know, I lived the first few years of my life on the China/Tibetan border, & since then have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Power Of Positives

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 194 ratings
     | 10,902 views

    The value of positive spiritual outlook

    The Power of Positives Luke 18.9-14 October 12, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. The story of the baker and the girl: a wealthy baker got 20 of the poorest children and gave them each a loaf of bread every day, the children fought over who would get the largest loaf, one little girl waited and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tim Byrd avatar

    Pharisee: The Presumptuous Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,241 views

    "Just look at me Lord"

    PHARISEE THE PRESUMPTUOUS PRAYER “Just look at me, Lord.” Date: August 11, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Luke 18:9-14 Introduction I would like to continue in our Sunday night theme Prayers that made a difference. Tonight we will look at a parable of two men, two prayers and two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gullick avatar

    Humble And Proud Of It-Pride

    Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,079 views

    A sermon that takes a look at the problem with pride. uses a numonic Pretty Reliable (way of) Imitating (the)Devils Ego.

    Humble and proud of it!! LK 18:9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10 "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: `God, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed