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  • Jim Miller avatar

    Prayers That Always Get Answered

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,582 views

    In John 17, Jesus models for us the type of "anything" prayers that God always answers.

    11-02-03 John 17 Intro: 2 TV shows over the past couple of weeks, shocked at the content. King of Queens rerun, Carrie prays for a raise, gets it, they begin to get everything they pray for. Meat market scene with priest. Second, Everwood, pastor of church getting married, also going blind, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Failures Of The Foolish

    Contributed by David King on Mar 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,165 views

    Left behind when I was so sure I would go.

    Text Matthew 25:1-13 Matt 25:13.. Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. KJV INTRO: The parable concerning the ten virgins isn’t a new one to the church world. It has been preached upon many different times and many different ways. I suppose ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discover The Christ Who Is About His Father's Business Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,750 views

    This story from Jesus’ childhood, confronts us with the challenges of prioritizing our lives so that we, like Jesus, are about our Father’s business

    Luke 2:41-52 ”Discover the Christ Who Is About His Father’s Business” INTRODUCTION Growing up is never easy. Each one of us has stories to tell of super highs and crashing lows. We vividly remember the struggle of trying to figure out who we were and what life was all about. We also, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Are You Pleasing To Jesus?

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007
     | 2,058 views

    Without faith it is IMPOSSIBLE to please God!

    Are You Pleasing To Jesus? "Without faith it is impossible to please God" Heb 11:6 Faith is an extremely important subject to God. When Jesus walked the earth, there was little that upset Him as much as a lack of faith. Sinners received mercy, patience and forgiveness in abundance. Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "How To Be Thankful In Hard Times" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 15,887 views

    This message encourages all of us to thank God even in the midst of difficult times.

    "How To Be Thankful In Hard Times" "And He took the cup, and gave thanks..." "And He took bread and gave thanks..." Luke 22:17 & 19 Introduction- Notice that the words which I just read were spoken by our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Happy People

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 189 ratings
     | 13,165 views

    Unlike joy, happiness is temporary...based on ’happenstance’. But God tells us 7 ’circumstances’ which will lead us to happiness more often. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    SEVEN HAPPY PEOPLE John 13:17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/7HappyPeople.html John 13:17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. Which kind of Christian are you? Humbly grateful or grumbly hateful? Attitude determines altitude! God isn’t here just to keep you out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    V-I-P Series

    Contributed by Brian Cunningham on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,866 views

    Untie those knots!

    Text found in the book of Matthew 21:1-3 Key text: Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. Loose yourself... It seems so everlasting that we face the mecca of scheduled setbacks, circumstances, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Path To Peace And Comfort

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,280 views

    A funeral message - Jesus tells of the peace he offers, the place he prepares, and the path to take.

    As I talked with Glenda and Janice about their mother, Madge, one theme came up over and over – Madge’s love for people, most especially her family, and her hospitality brought people together. I heard of family gatherings at her house, her cooking, and her unshakeable positive outlook on life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do With Your Faith

    Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 370 ratings
     | 20,873 views

    We must realize that faith is not a commodity to be gained, but a life to be demonstrated.

    What to Do with Your Faith Selected Scripture Introduction We operate on faith everyday...just not always faith in God. Illustration: Faith is central to all of life. For example, you go to a doctor whose name you cannot pronounce and whose degrees you have never verified. He gives you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Your Ego Makes A Fool Out Of You

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,946 views

    The dangers of thinking more highly of yourself than you ought to.

    WHEN YOUR EGO MAKES A FOOL OUT OF YOU LUKE 14:8-11 I. INTRODUCTION WHENEVER WE LIVE AS IF THE WORLD CAN’T GET ALONG WITHOUT US, AND WE MAKE OURSELVES TO BE MORE THAN WHAT WE ARE, IT IS LIKE LIVING IN A GLASS HOUSE JUST WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO THROW A STONE, WHICH WILL CAUSE OUR HOUSE TO TUMBLE DOWN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Haynes avatar

    Relationship Brings Freedom In Newness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Haynes on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,974 views

    A look at how our position in Christ through our relationship with Him brings freedom in how we live

    Religion Vs. Relationship Relationship brings freedom in newness Colossians 3:1-4 November 29, 2009 Your Name ____________________ Introduction and Review: In chapter 2 we see that the Gnostics were promoting man made practices because the base of their belief was that the cross was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What You’ll Never Learn (If You Don’t Attempt The Impossible)

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
     | 4,753 views

    A challenge to believe God for great things

    WHAT YOU’LL NEVER LEARN (If you don’t attempt the impossible) Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Matthew 17:20, He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Lesson 5: John 3

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011
     | 620 views

    John 3

    “There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel Has A Leveling Effect Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,275 views

    We live in a world that promotes materialism and the sad part is, they have convinced us that we can't be happy without the newest item, newest gadget.

    James 1:9-12-Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 11: How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,824 views

    God will help you accomplish what He has given you to do.

    Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 11: How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job September 30, 2012 A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us? a. We¡¦re scared of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist