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Effectiveness Of Prayer

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 1, 2025

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How can a person make their prayers more effective?

Effectiveness of Prayer Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 11:1-4 1 It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, when He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples.” 2 And He said to them, “When you pray, say: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Apology Excepted

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 13, 2025

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Reconciliation between people is more than an obligatory apology.

Apology Excepted Two brothers had argued and vowed never to speak to each other until the other one apologized. They attended the same church but never said more than three words to each other. However, God began working on their hearts. They had always ignored foot washing, but on a special ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Samaritan Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025

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Helping the needy is more than considerate, it is obedience to Christ.

A. THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN LUKE 10:25-37 1. Lawyer: a. One who interpreted the Old Testament law to people. b. His purpose was to trip up Jesus. c. “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:25). d. Jesus’ response was used by Jewish leaders, “What is your reading of it?” (v. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Let Materialism Overtake Spirituality

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 6, 2022

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Developing spirituality is far more important than materialism

Do not let Materialism overtake Spirituality Mark 6:7-13 7 And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits; 8 and He instructed them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a mere staff-- no bread, no bag, no money in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Avoiding Landmines

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Mar 6, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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Even the most spiritual -- or perhaps more so the most spiritual -- are in danger of stepping on landmines.

Nine-year-old Nooruddin was pushing his cart and selling vegetables in the streets of Kabul, not too far from his grandfather’s house. Suddenly there was a blast–as he puts it “a dreadful bang of explosion”. Nooruddin was knocked to the ground and he felt this intense pain in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: *other

#3 - How To Put Jesus First Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005

based on 114 ratings

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If you really want to be a follower of Jesus, he’s got to be first. (rich young ruler) But how can I make Him first? By getting rid of 4 common excuses... *HANDOUT INCLUDED* Discipleship resources here: www.newstartdiscipleship.com/day1

To see the NewStart Discipleship Journal that Darrell uses for discipling new believers on how to follow Jesus, check out www.newstartdiscipleship.com/day1. ----------- 95% commitment to Jesus Christ is 5% short. What does it mean to put Jesus first? What does it mean to have total commitment ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Holiness

The Day Moses Broke All 10 Commandments Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 22, 2008

based on 94 ratings

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Aaron: ‘We melted gold...and there came out this calf.’ That’s got to be the all time lamest excuse from an assistant Pastor! Before Moses even returned with the commandments the people were breaking them. Link inc. to text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Day Moses Broke All 10 Commandments Exodus 32:1-26 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DayMosesBroke.html Exodus 32:19 And it came to pass, as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw the calf, and the dancing: and Moses’ anger waxed hot, and he cast the tables out of his hands, and brake ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Sour Grapes

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Feb 19, 2019

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We have the choice to live in righteousness or sin. We will face the consequences of our actions, based on the choice we make.

Sour Grapes Link to sermon on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvMtwyhrJ3o >Ezekiel 18:1-4< (Then another message came to me from the LORD: “Why do you quote this proverb concerning the land of Israel: ‘The parents have eaten sour grapes, but their children’s mouths pucker at the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-4, Ezekiel 18:20-22, Ezekiel 18:30-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ways To Pray

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 6, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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Prayer is more than reading God a list of things He already knows. We may want to try some new ways to be more engaged in prayer.

“Ways to Pray” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Are you satisfied with your prayer life? Or are you struggling? It’s not always easy to pray. Much of our problem with prayer is finding a method that works for us. We may grow discouraged or feel like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Congregational

God's Children - That Is What We Are!

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 2, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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We wonder in awe every day that God has made us his children, and strive to become more and more like what we already are!

1 John 3:1-3 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3, John 1:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Hanging Out With God Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 5, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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It is so important to hang out with God so that we know Him more and more. What does that look like and how do we do that.

In our culture today, the importance of nutrition is such a big issue that seems to be everywhere we turn. Almost every magazine that covers culture, like People, Cosmo Girl, or Entertainment Weekly, usually has some story inside about some celebrity who is too skinny. Images like these (on wall) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living And Loving Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 17, 2011

based on 4 ratings

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God wants his children to love each other and get along. Nothing is more true, yet nothing more challenging. Philippians helps us here.

Philippians 2:1-11 What difference has Jesus made in your life? In the first four verses Paul gives us if/then instructions. IF you have these - Spiritual Supplies: Encouragement Comfort Fellowship Tenderness Compassion THEN practice these with one another - Relational ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Life Of Contentment

Contributed by Jason Cole on Nov 26, 2007

based on 35 ratings

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we live in a society which craves more yet we are called to be content, how can we be content when we feel we need more.

Living A Life of Contentment John Ortberg’s book "When the Game is Over It All Goes Back in the Box" was a special help and thought sparker. Introduction: There is a disease that many people have here. The men who have this disease can walk into their garage and look at their car which is less ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can We Make A Difference? “yes We Can!”

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013

based on 4 ratings

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This world around us, is going to hell in a hand basket it seems like more and more on a daily basis. Its time the church took the Great Commission seriously.

Can We Make a Difference? “Yes We Can!” We set last Month as Harvest Time. And we will continue on this subject. If the building of the church were a sport, I would tell you, “It’s hard to put any points on the scoreboard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving Vs Thanks-Living

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 24, 2015

based on 3 ratings

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This is an anytime sermon on THANKSGIVING. People demand: I DESERVE ... ? Thanksgiving is more about THANKS-LIVING. There is more than the 4th Thursday of Novemeber to being thankful.

THANKS-GIVING IS THE ART OF THANKS-LIVING.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: I was talking with a young lady that was making daily some very poor choices. She was raised in the church and had a sweet experience with Jesus. She had attended youth camp and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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