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  • James Hardy avatar

    Why Christians Don't Pray Series

    Contributed by James Hardy on Feb 9, 2006
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     | 6,329 views

    Our greatest and our only hope to make a long-lasting difference for God is to learn how to pray. Prayer is not optional; it is essential.

    How many times have you said that you were going to become a better prayer warrior? Have you ever heard someone else say it? Even though many Christians have good intentions we often fail. It seems that one of the most apparent areas of poor performance in the Christian life is the area of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Did Not Call You To Be Superman

    Contributed by John Doe on Oct 13, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,052 views

    God does not call us to Superhuman status. Rather, he calls us to Overcome. (three-point outline with optional intro.)

    Launching Text: 1 Kings 19 vv.1-21 Introduction: People who are perfectionists tend to see the world in black and white. We often feel like we're superhuman, able to take on anything-- until we discover a flaw. Then we come crashing down and consider ourselves completely worthless. This "all or ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Go And Do Likewise

    Contributed by Bill Walker on Oct 25, 2016
     | 7,950 views

    The heart of spirituality. Thinking outside the walls of the church. Core concerns of God. Ministry. Two options: "pass by" or "go and do."

    GO AND DO LIKEWISE Luke 10:25-37 We live in a world of visual images and sound bites. It is hard for most people today to imagine the whole family sitting around a radio and listening to the president speak each week for 30 minutes as was very common in the 1930’s-40’s. In our Media ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    What God Ask- I Don't Think I Can Do It! Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,910 views

    With all that God provides me to do what He wants me to do saying "No" to God is not an option.

    We have been talking the past several weeks about places in our lives where chaos might be found. If we are honest, we all have a degree of chaos in our life. Some more than others, and to be honest some whose life is totally chaotic. So far, we have looked in two areas of our life where we might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcome When God Provides Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 8, 2021
     | 2,762 views

    When you come to a place where the answer is unclear, the options are exhausted, and the next step is obscured by impossibilities, then watch for the provision of God.

    We Overcome When God Provides Exodus 16:1-18 Introduction When you come to a place where the answer is unclear, the options are exhausted, and the next step is obscured by impossibilities, then watch for the provision of God. This is the predicament of the children of Israel. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Raft, Sailboat, Or Speedboat Disciple? Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 5, 2022
     | 1,280 views

    This sermon focuses on Paul's words to "work out your salvation" and the three options for doing so.

    We are continuing our series on the book of Philippians. As I have mentioned before, the book of Philippians was actually a letter, also known as an epistle, which was written by Paul to the church that he planted in the city of Philippi, which is basically what we would consider today northern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    For God So Loved Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 990 views

    God's wonderful gift of Salvation, made possible by His Son Jesus, comes with two options: believe or perish.

    THE APOSTLE JOHN WROTE TO THE CHRISTIANS IN EPHESUS THIS STATEMENT IN 1 JOHN 2:1-2, “MY DEAR CHILDREN, I AM WRITING THIS TO YOU SO THAT YOU WILL NOT SIN. BUT IF ANYONE DOES SIN, WE HAVE AN ADVOCATE WHO PLEADS OUR CASE BEFORE THE FATHER. HE IS JESUS CHRIST, THE ONE WHO IS TRULY RIGHTEOUS. HE HIMSELF ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "Watchmen On The Wall: The Intercessor’s Call” Part I Series

    Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Mar 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 243 views

    We’re in a time where spiritual warfare isn’t optional—it’s essential. We’re in a time where spiritual warfare isn’t optional—it’s essential. While many chase platforms, God is calling people back to the prayer closet. You were positioned to stand in the gap.

    Sermon Title: “Watchmen on the Wall: The Intercessor’s Call” Text: Isaiah 62:1–12 Opening: Family, Isaiah 62 is not just a prophetic promise—it’s a prophetic assignment. It speaks to the identity of a people, but it also calls out the assignment of a people. This chapter is a commissioning… for ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    If You Can't Stand The Heat... Series

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 6,798 views

    Given in a young adult’s prison, this sermon challenges the temptation to violence and intimidation and take the braver option: to walk away and come to Christ

    Given at HM Prison Moorland, Doncaster, 27th August 2000 In the name of the +Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. You have probably heard the saying “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen”. Now, this is not a reference to the way I cook, but if you like things done crispy on ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Hamburger Vs Fruit Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Francis Balla on Sep 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,187 views

    There are life style options for Christians.In Galatians 5th chapter the Apostle Paul points out two ways of living and their consequences.

    For many in America daily breakfast happens on the run on their way to work, for others it happens at home at the kitchen table. It is a matter of making choices between an endless variety of cereals, breads, pastries, or maybe plain oats. If you are to choose between a BIG Mac and a platter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Pray First

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,627 views

    We are never stronger than when we bow our hearts and heads in prayer. It is to be our first option, not our last resort.

    PRAY FIRST 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 • For this month I have prayed that, collectively and individually, we might get a ‘FRESH START’ in our walk with God and His ministry for us. Even though I am a part of the older generation, I don’t want to be ‘stuck’ nor do I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Idol Of Stoicism: Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 7, 2010
     | 3,785 views

    The Church has two options: it can be proactive and walk through the doors that are opened to it or it can wait passively and watch opportunities to come and go

    AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE NEW YEAR THE IDOL OF STOICISM: PHILADELPHIA REVELATION 3:7-13 Sermon Objective: The Church has two options: it can be proactive and walk through the doors that are opened to it or it can ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Inertia

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,129 views

    Satan tells us this is just the way it is, we have to accept what he has for us. But Jesus has another option.

    Passage: Matthew 8:28-34 Intro: Inertia is the tendency of an object in motion to remain in motion, or an object at rest to stay at rest, unless acted upon by a force. 1. some objects are easy, like this one: PP Forrest Gump’s feather 2. others are a little tougher (Dave comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Romans, Part 32 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 6, 2011
     | 2,780 views

    Testifying to what Christ has done in our lives is not optional ... it is the POWER of the Holy Spirit unleashed through us to introduce others to Him.

    Romans, Part 32 Romans 10:10-15 Introduction - Often the Law is referred to as being “abolished” by Jesus – but that’s not true - Jesus came as the fulfillment of the Law, which is opposite removal of it -- Matthew 5:17, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #7 We Believe In The Body Of Christ-The Church Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 22, 2022
     | 1,916 views

    As we will see, Jesus never called anyone to be a lone ranger Christian. Church membership is not an option. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    Over the past couple of months we have looked at the basics of our Christian beliefs. We considered God’s natural revelation of Himself to all. How we believe in God because our observation of the world demands it. We looked at our belief in the word of God, the Bible, through which we come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist