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The Misuse Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 4, 2004

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How wrong motives and wrong attitude leads us to misuse prayer

THE MISUSE OF PRAYER Let me ask you a question: ‘Do you think it is possible to misuse prayer?’ I mean is it possible for us to pray in such a way that we are actually abusing the privilege which is ours through prayer? I think we misuse prayer far more often than we think or would like to think. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Sermon On The Mount (Part 14) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 9, 2019

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Today we start chapter six. Throughout chapter five we saw the phrase, "you have heard it was said". Jesus no longer starts out that way. Jesus isn't challenging contradictory teachings but contradictory practices. Today's lesson is on why we do good deeds.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 14) Matthew 6:1-4 Today we start chapter six. We'll notice that Jesus doesn't introduce his topics as he has up to this point. Throughout chapter five we saw the now familiar phrase, "you have heard it was said". But Jesus doesn't start out that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4, Mark 12:41-44, 2 Corinthians 8:12, Proverbs 19:17, Proverbs 11:24-25 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Guideline 3: Do Things For The Right Reasons" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 9, 2017

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How can I make sure my motives are right in what I do?

One's motive often determines their level of success. As someone once put it, "Your attitude will determine your altitude." This is true of any endeavor, but it's especially true when it comes to living as God designed us to live. In our passage for today, the apostle Paul speaks of attitude - of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive And Forget: Changing Lanes Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

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This fast moving, gritty thriller charts a single day in the lives of two men whose (very different) worlds collide, after a minor car crash, which has major repercussions for them both.

-- note -- 2002 Paramount Pictures Directed by Roger Michell Writing credits: Chap Taylor (story/screenplay) Ben Affleck .... Gavin Banek Samuel L. Jackson .... Doyle Gipson Rated R for language - - - - - This fast moving, gritty thriller charts a single day in the lives of two men whose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: *other

Need A Boost?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2012

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We could all use a little boost every now and then. Some synonyms for “boost” are: improve, make better, advance. Sound refreshing? Sound invigorating?

NEED A BOOST? INTRODUCTION: We could all use a little more encouragement in our lives, don’t you think? We get run-down, we get disheartened. We wonder if what we’re doing really matters to anyone. We could all use a little boost every now and then. No, not the energy drink, although ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Forgivness Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006

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Power in forgiving

Power of Forgiveness Psm 32:1-5 We’re talking about the forgiveness of God. Admitting we are in need of God’s forgiveness implies that we have in some way failed. That’s why we need God’s forgiveness, because we’ve all sinned or failed God in one way or another. What does the Bible say about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We On The Road To Castaway Island?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 17, 2023

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Many have read and undoubtedly heard this Scripture countless times before. It speaks of someone running a race. But we need to see the spiritual aspect of this road that we are on.

The Apostle Paul concludes Chapter 9 with a plea for self-disciple and self-denial in the Christian life. He compares himself to the athletes in the Isthmian games, which was well known by the Corinthians. In any case, in the Christian race all may run in order to obtain the prize. First ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Book Of Mark #60

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

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In the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, there are over 60 references to the scribes, and over 80 references to the Pharisees.

Most of these references were made by Jesus, Himself. No doubt these people were awkward for Jesus to have to deal with. Jesus had a desire for all souls to be saved from their sins. Nevertheless, Jesus did find Himself having to rebuke the Scribes and Pharisees for the way they lived their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

#3 The Church Inbetween Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

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That’s the power of God … that’s the power of prayer! We are that church! Are you doing your part to live in that power? Are you praying?

Review of “We are that Chruch” • A Power filled church • A Praying church … example of the power that comes through prayer. - In a recent study on divorce & marriage Dr. John Gottman found: ~ 50% of 1st marriages end in divorce ~ 78% of 2nd marriages end in divorce ~ Less than 1% of marriages ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Go Send Or Disobey

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 15, 2011

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Exposition of Romans 10 regarding go, send, or disobey and get out of the way. Be motivated more by God and His glory and the glory of the good news than by guilt. Fix your eyes upon the incomprehensible radiance and value of Christ!

Text: Rom 10:13-15, Title: Go, Send, or Disobey, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/7/11, AM A. Opening illustration: video “Did You Know,” Martin Pena, saved this week, pierced by the truths taught at Camp Kaleo this year, B. Background to passage: belief in the gospel by the Jews, Peru mission ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Finish The Race Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 20, 2008

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The second in a three part series on 2 Timothy 4:7

Finish What You Begin “The Race” 2 Timothy 4:7b “I have finished the Race” * Two gas company service men, a senior training Supervisor and a young trainee were out checking meters and parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked there way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Going Through The Motions Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 5, 2016

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Why do you worship? Ever catch yourself just going through the motions? Check out these thoughts on becoming motivated to worship again.

(Opened sermon by playing Matthew West’s “Going through the Motions”) If you’ve ever watched the classic “Monte Python and the Holy Grail”, you may recall the scene where they are accusing a woman of being a witch and were encouraged to apply the Duck Test- if it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can We Know If We Are Really Serving God?

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 24, 2011

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How can we know if we are really working for God? We could be doing things that God really doesn’t want us to do, or we could be doing the right things with a wrong motive. How tragic it would be to spend a lot of effort serving God and still not be pleas

Purpose: To show the evidences of serving God. Aim: I want the listener to pursue serving God in order to glorify God. INTRODUCTION: It is easy to SAY we are serving God when we really aren’t. But, it is also possible to put a lot of effort into doing a lot of good religious things and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be A Genuine Christian

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 26, 2025

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Our motives are the underlying reason for any action we take.

That is, our motives are what MOTIVATE us to do the things we do. But there are two kinds of MOTIVES: (1) Good motives (2) Bad motives Motives matter and they matter to God. God doesn’t just desire us to do the right thing but to do it with the right attitude. Illus: For example, it use to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Standing On

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2011

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Exposition of Hebrews 11 regarding three descriptions of faith.

Text: Heb 11:1-3, Title: What Are You Standing On? Date/Place: NRBC, 10.22.11, PM A. Opening illustration: Faith is unutterable trust in God, trust which never dreams that He will not stand by us.” — Oswald Chambers, "Is this really, THE water jug of THE prophet Joel from the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

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