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  • Jim Drake avatar

    Working Man's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,134 views

    The ability to follow Christ’s commands (to love God and love one another) is only supernaturally bestowed. However, that ability is available to us simply by asking.

    1. The first requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right posture. (3:14-15) 2. The second requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right petition. (3:16-19) 3. The third requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right power. (3:20-21) Our study in the Book of Ephesians has brought us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Faith To Action Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 13, 2014
     | 9,405 views

    What does “a leap of faith” look like? Ask... Declare... Take steps...

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ILLUS: A man ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Learning Humble Dependence Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,534 views

    This sermon is based on Chapter 5 of Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit. It follows the events of Paul's life in Acts 9:20-31.

    Introduction: A. A certain Boy Scout master was determined that his Scouts would be ready for the next Court of Honor. 1. So he ordered that each of them be ready to report about a good deed they had done before the next meeting. 2. When they gathered at the next meeting, the Scout master asked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The City That Pride Built Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 26, 2022
     | 3,576 views

    Don’t be so full of yourself that you make a fool of yourself. Instead, depend on the Lord’s wisdom, depend on the Lord’s power, and obey Him.

    A young pastor was asked by a funeral director to conduct a graveside service for a homeless man who had died while traveling through the area. He had no family or friends, and the funeral was to be held way out in the middle of nowhere in a brand-new cemetery. In fact, the homeless man would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    04 Atonement Accomplished Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Mar 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 819 views

    Jesus the the perfect atonement, forever reconciling us to God.

    Open your Bibles and find the book of Leviticus, chapter 16. Once you have that, turn to the New Testament book of Hebrews, chapter 9—Leviticus 16 and Hebrews 9. As we begin, I want to read a few verses from both Leviticus and Hebrews to lay the groundwork for our focus this morning. Follow along ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Satan's Scam Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 14, 2021
     | 5,808 views

    Watch out for Satan's shrewd ways, and reject his lies. God’s Word IS true. God IS generous and good. Please, Believe it!

    Several years ago, a middle school in Oregon faced a unique problem. A number of girls began to use lipstick and put it on in the bathroom. After they put on their lipstick, they pressed their lips to the mirrors leaving dozens of little lip prints. Finally, the principal decided something had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why Am I Here?

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,578 views

    So God CREATED Human in His own IMAGE. In other words, we HUMAN, have the ABILITY to KNOW THINGS, to make DESCISIONS, and to DISCERN the PURPOSE and PLAN of God. So we can learn to UNDERSTAND His COUNSEL, His PLAN. As we GROW in the KNOWLEDGE of God, He

    Understanding the WISDOM of God 1. What Caused God to CREATE HUMAN? "What is man that You should think of him, and the Son of man that You should care for him? For a little while you made him lower than the angels, and YOU CROWNED HIM with GLORY and HONOR. YOU GAVE HIM AUTHORITY OVER ALL THINGS ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Never Alone Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,701 views

    8th in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Looks at the promise of the Holy Spirit, includes a brief mention of the Pentecostal Doctrine of Tongues as initial evidence of Spirit Baptism.

    John 14:16-26 Awhile back my son had a saying that became famous in our house “I’m scared when I’m alone.” My wife and I even would Text message it to one another. In the passage we read today, Jesus was addressing disciples who were scared because they were about to be alone, but He promised to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Grafted In By Grace

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,813 views

    Aposte Paul shows us by example the wonderful power and mercy of the grace of God. He also shows us the sterness and how imoortasnt it is to be obedient to God Word.

    Grafted in by grace Romans chapter 11:11-11:24 Introduction- Thank God for Grace! Mike Nordai thanks God for Grace every day. Really, grace is God giving us something that we cannot obtain for ourselves. G.R.A.C.E. God’s riches at Christ expense The key being that God gave us mercy at ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Let Us Let Jesus Change The World By Using You And Me Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,394 views

    Is it just me or do you think like me that this world is messed up? People are just angry with one another nowadays. We have lost our ability to tolerate each other. We have lost our ability to accept a viewpoint that is different than ours.

    Is it just me or do you think like me that this world is messed up? People are just angry with one another nowadays. We have lost our ability to tolerate each other. We have lost our ability to accept a viewpoint that is different than ours. We are afraid to speak to anyone because we don’t know if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You're Hanging With Who? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,166 views

    Looks at some of the various people who impacted Nehemiah as he rebuilt the walls.

    Hanging with Who? He was a little confused. There were some people who loved him and others who hated him. He thought he was doing a good thing, a necessary thing, even a God thing, but obviously there were those who disagreed. Nehemiah was one of the Jews living in exile and was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Heaven: The Believers Hope Series

    Contributed by Rob Yanok on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,034 views

    If heaven is not the hope of humanity, then the human race has no hope whatsoever.

    “Heaven: The Believers Hope” – Pastor Rob Yanok Text – John 14:1-3 Either heaven is real or Jesus led His followers with lies. If heaven is a hoax, then it is the biggest hoax ever perpetrated upon mankind. If there is no heaven, then the Bible is not true and Jesus was a deceiver. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    The Land Of Ono

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 21, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 34,649 views

    We have heard many great sermons in the course of our life from this particular passage of Scripture. We have echoed the words of Nehemiah at some point in our Christian Journey – “I am doing a great work.” We have heard sermons encouraging us not to co

    Dr. Wayne A. Lawson RevWLawson@aol.com Preached at Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK TITLE: THE LAND OF ONO SCRIPTURE: NEHEMIAH 6:1-4 1Now it came to pass when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Flowers avatar

    Unity In The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 40,573 views

    Working together to build the church.

    Text: Nehemiah 3 Title: Unity in the Body of Christ I. Unity behind a common cause II. Unity in the midst of diversity III. Unity with humility IV. Unity achieves excellence When I first scanned over chapter 3 here I thought, great, just a laundry list of names. That’s not too exciting. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purpose Is Determined By Perspective Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,547 views

    Living with an Eternal Perspective changes how we live. When we are oblivious to the end of our lives and to the shortness of our days, we live as if there is no tomorrow.

    PDL: Your Purpose is Determined by Your Perspective 1. Introduction: a. Review i. Last week we looked at “why you need a purpose in life.” We examined some of the principles for having a purpose. ii. .Things like 1. “we cannot understand or attain our purpose in life apart from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist