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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Parable Of The Prayers Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 10, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 29,088 views

    The focus is humility in prayer out of a realization that righteousness can not be reached by means of our own efforts. Prayers are heard & answered because of God's mercy not because of our self-justifying merits.

    LUKE 18: 9-14 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE PARABLE OF THE PRAYERS [Luke 11:39-11;54] In this section Jesus tells a story of a Pharisee and a tax collector. Both were sincere and devout. As a matter of fact, one kept the law scrupulously, or thought he did. The other was in a profession in which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Continue To Pray To Be Victorious

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2014
     | 4,621 views

    To show the need for praying more often to eliminate afflictions (Amalek) in our life. The more you pray the more it will be easier and lighter for you. Pray all the more.

    I. EXORDIUM: How often do you pray? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the need for praying more often to eliminate afflictions (Amalek) in our life. The more you pray the more it will be easier and lighter for you. Pray all the more. IV. TEXT: Exodus 17:11 (Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Qualities Of A Good Ground

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2014
     | 4,539 views

    To learn and develop a good habit of HEARING, RECEIVING and BEARING FRUIT because of the WORD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you hearing, receiving and bearing fruit because of the WORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To learn and develop a good habit of HEARING, RECEIVING and BEARING FRUIT because of the WORD. IV. TEXT: Mark 4:20 (Amplified Bible) 4:20 And those sown on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Renewing Of The Mind

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Nov 29, 2014
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     | 12,551 views

    Would you like to know the will of God for your life? Paul, in his letter to the Romans, tells us that we need to rewire our minds in order to enable us to better discover what that might be.

    “I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sensing God - See Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 15, 2018
     | 7,913 views

    This message is one part, of a five part series, on sensing God. The question in focus is how do we see God? The most important aspect of the answer to this question is to see God as he has shown himself to us in Christ.

    A little boy was drawing a picture on a piece of paper. His mother came up to him and asked him what he was drawing. The little boy responded, "I am drawing a picture of God." The mother said to her boy that no one knows what God looks like. The boy said confidently to his mum, “Well they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Will I Forsake You!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 20, 2018
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     | 22,951 views

    God’s people were assured that God would be with them, that He would never forsake ANYONE who feared Him & kept His commandments.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Hebrews 13:1-6; Deuteronomy 31:8 ILL. I wish you could have known Bessie Hanna. She was a long-time member of Central Christian Church in Brownsville, TX, & was 95 years old when she died. Bessie was a lovely & loving person. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Open Invitation--Jesus Invites All Of Us

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018
     | 6,742 views

    Jesus invites all of us to consider the possibility of becomeing his disciple, but he he is clear on the cost that is involved in doing so.

    Fan or Follower Part 2: The Open Invitation Exodus 4:10-13- Luke 9:21-26 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. Have you seen one of those car commercials that says lease a brand new Kia for only $99? You see this beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Stuck Between Two Altars: The Problem Of Indecision

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 30, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 26,234 views

    The people of Israel are standing between two altars during the time of Elijah. We are also facing the same choices today. Different forms but the same spirit. Like the Jews, are you still stuck in the middle?

    STUCK BETWEEN TWO ALTARS The Problem of Indecision 1Kings 18:20-40 The people of Israel are standing between two altars during the time of Elijah. We are also facing the same choices today. Different forms but the same spirit. Like the Jews, are you still stuck in the middle? THERE ARE TWO ALTARS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Real People - Real Problems Part 9 - Becoming What God Has Called You To Be Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 3, 2017
     | 8,441 views

    Part 9 of our 1 Samuel series

    Real People- Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 9 “Becoming what God called you to be” 1 Samuel 11:1-15 Today as we continue our series in the book of 1 Samuel We are going to address another real problem Becoming what God has called us to be In the prior week’s we studied as Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disobedience And Rejection

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 23, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,977 views

    The disobedience of King Saul and his rejection. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Ill: Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over the desert. • All vultures see is rotting meat, because that is what they look for. • They thrive on that diet. • But hummingbirds ignore the smelly flesh of dead animals. • Instead, they look for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Pardon Me, But Your Frame Is Showing

    Contributed by James May on Mar 4, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,119 views

    David said in Psalms 103:14 that God knows our frame, that we are created from the dust of the earth that is corrupted by sin. How often does that frame show as we go about our daily lives? So many times I just want to stop someone in their tracks when

    Pardon Me, But Your Frame Is Showing By Rev. James May One of my favorite bumper stickers says, “Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven”. That sums up the life of a Christian in just about as few words as I could think of. The Bible tells us in Romans 7:18 For I know that in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Hall avatar

    Behold The Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Mar 10, 2013
     | 19,674 views

    This sermon relates the Passover of Exodus with Jesus as the Passover Lamb of God

    BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD This morning I want to walk you through the Passover story, which is one of the most powerful events found in the word of God. As believers in Christ, we celebrate a part of the Passover every year when we remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The message of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    How Jesus Dealt With Rejection

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Mar 10, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,044 views

    How should we deal with or respond to rejection? It’s a very good question especially when it comes to the Church.

    The now infamous Lance Armstrong once said, “A boo is a lot louder than a cheer.” And he actually hit the nail on the head, because no one wants to be rejected. It can make you come to the conclusion Oprah Winfrey came to when she said, “I don’t want anyone who doesn’t want me” because no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Will Be Done Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 17, 2013
     | 3,980 views

    Part of the Lord's prayer - Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: Reason #1: It is hard to pray, because it means giving up control of your own life. Reason #2: It is hard to pray, because we often doubt that God wants the best for us. Reason #3: It is hard to pray, because God’s will sometimes involves suffering and pain SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Worship Wars

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 21, 2013
     | 5,031 views

    A sermon developed around the diviersity of thought concerning what constitutes true worship.

    “The Worship Wars” John 4:1-42 John 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist