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  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    The Backsliders Favorite Verse

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 10,640 views

    Matthew 7:1 is probably the most quoted verse and least understood verses of the Bible. In this message we will learn three wrong motives for judging others, and three right motives.

    Mat 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 4 Or how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reward Factor Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,274 views

    part 10 in Sermon on the Mount series looks at our motives.

    As we get back into the Sermon on the Mount and start to look at Matthew Chapter six we are immediately confronted with the question, "What is the place of the reward motive in the Christian’s life?" Are we good for goodness sake or are we good in order to get the carrot at the end of the stick or ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Shutting Our Doors To Pray

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,177 views

    No matter how often we pray each day, we still need to have that time of solitary intimacy with our Heavenly Father.

    PRAYER! THE MOST UNIVERSALLY PRACTICED YET LEAST UNDERSTOOD OF HUMAN EXPERIENCES, PRAYER IS ONE OF THE GREAT MYSTERIES OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. THE SIMPLEST DEFINITION OF PRAYER IS COMMUNICATION WITH GOD. THE EMPHASIS IS ON THE WORD “WITH” BECAUSE PRAYER IS NOT ONLY COMMUNICATION WITH GOD, BUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Wesley Eader avatar

    Biblical Encouragements To Pray

    Contributed by Wesley Eader on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,753 views

    A brief introduction to various ways that we are encouraged to pray in the Bible.

    Biblical Encouragements to Prayer The Bible contains a number of encouragements to the believer’s prayer life. 1. Prayer Commands. Eph. 6:18 1 Thes. 5:17 1 Tim. 2:1,8 2. Prayer Promises. John 14:13 John 15:7 John 16:23-24 1 John 5:13 How do these promises encourage you in your prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    A Passion To Intercede Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 8, 2018
     | 5,917 views

    First in a series of Messages from Philippians focusing on Paul's prayer

    GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO PHILIPPIANS Why study Philippians? Why study Scripture in general? 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for: Doctrine Reproof Correction Instruction in righteousness Ultimate Objective? That the man (person) of God may be adequate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Joe Fornear avatar

    Divine Healing - Great Expectations - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Joe Fornear on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,461 views

    God wants to work miracles of physical healing much more often than we think.

    This morning I would like to talk again about Divine healing. God can heal our physical body of disease and sickness. Now most all of you know that I have had a total healing this month of fourth stage melanoma cancer. I had 10 different sites on my body where cancer was growing. The radiologist ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Church Workers As Role Models Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025
     | 595 views

    Church workers are often the first example of Christian life that others see, especially new believers and young people.

    CHURCH WORKERS AS ROLE MODELS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:14-16, Philippians 2:14-15, Titus 2:7-8, 1 Peter 2:12 INTRODUCTION: The role of church workers is a sacred calling. Beyond fulfilling duties like teaching, singing, ushering, or leading ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Chandler avatar

    God Forgive Me For My Sins Series

    Contributed by Brian Chandler on Jul 21, 2011
     | 10,957 views

    Asking God's forgiveness in prayer.

    Get Connected: A Daily Pattern for Prayer “God Forgive Me for My Sins” Week 4 Matthew 6:12 We are learning what it means to pray to God and how to be more effective in our prayer life so that our prayers are not hindered but answered. The Lord is teaching us from Matthew chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Hicks avatar

    A Giving Father

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
     | 3,627 views

    A father’s Day message geared towards seeing how generous and ready to bless is our Father in Heaven.

    A Giving Father Matthew 7:7-11 There is a crisis of Fatherhood in America today. There is a whole generation of children who are growing up in one parent families (often with a mother) who do not have a good relationship with their father’s even if they know them at all. We have dead-beat ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Asking For Our Needs - Lord's Prayer Week 5 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,676 views

    God is generous and invites us to pray for our needs.

    Over the last four weeks, we have been focusing on the Lord’s Prayer as Jesus’ model for our prayers through our series, “Lord, Teach Us to Pray.” So far we have looked at three areas of prayer: relationship, honoring, and yielding. In fact repeat these after me [say them again]. Prayer is about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    What I Would Like To See For The Future For Our Church

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,566 views

    One year anniversary as a church fellowship

    What I would like to see for the future 1. A church that prays together, stays together. a. The early church prayed the church into existence They prayed it thru resistance They prayed it into glory b. "And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    What Must Be Done In Order For Prayer To Produce Results?

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 23, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,447 views

    Bro. James give us a pattern to follow to make our prayers really produce results.

    WHAT MUST BE DONE IN ORDER FOR PRAYER TO PRODUCE RESULTS? Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avenge Me Of My Adversary

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,615 views

    Praying has to be persistent to be effective.

    Luke 18:1-8 KJV And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; [2] Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: [3] And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Two Great Rewards For Faithful Christians Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 5, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,486 views

    God answers prayer and gives spiritual fruit to those who remain in the Son.

    Scripture Introduction Jesus often began particularly memorable and poignant explanations about himself and our relationship with God with the phrase, “I am….” Seven are recorded in John: • “I am the bread of life.” • “I am the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Why Didn't God Answer My Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,292 views

    3 of 4 on tough questions. This message deals with prayer and why God sometimes does not hear us.

    Tough Questions � Real Answers Why Didn’t God Answer My Prayer? April 29, 2007 A pastor named David Asch often went to the library to study. On a recent trip he saw a car with a bumper sticker was parked in the first space, so it was unmistakable � you saw it the moment you pulled into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ