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  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Without Prayer!

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 184 ratings
     | 16,703 views

    Without prayer we can not accomplish several important things.

    Text: Philippians 1: 18-26 Title: Without prayer! Introduction. There are certain things in life I can’t do if something important is missing. a.I cannot send a letter without postage. b.I cannot use an A.T.M. machine without a pin number. c.I cannot have a bath without water. This morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Identity Of A Carpenter

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,325 views

    Most important question of our day and our life is who is this man Jesus? Three biblical answers, He is Sovereign, He is Savior, His is Shepard

    Intro: It is the most important question of our day. Movies like the Da Vinchi code, Discovery specials, and time magazine articles are all saying who is this man? Are you ready to give them and accurate and timely response? Paul said we should always be ready to give a reason for the hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel:only One Gospel

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014
     | 4,449 views

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Only One Gospel

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Only One Gospel Galatians 1:6-10 As I have said, Galatians is divided into three sections. In the first two chapters Paul defends his apostleship; in three and four he defends the gospel; and in the last two chapters he defends our liberty in the gospel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Did God The Father ‘turn His Back’ On Jesus?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 6, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,970 views

    This sermon looks at Jesus' "forsaken" cry from the cross. It examines two arguments: one that the Father did turn His back on Jesus at that moment; the other that the Bible does not teach that.

    A CROSS QUESTIONS: DID GOD THE FATHER "TURN HIS BACK" ON JESUS WHEN HE WAS ON THE CROSS? - Mark 15:34. - The phrase “turn His back” does not appear anywhere in Scripture, but it’s come into our popular religious vocabulary. Commenting on the passage we just read, we often say that when Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Gift

    Contributed by Brian Undlin on Dec 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,590 views

    A paraphrasing of Jesus & the woman at the well. I used it as a Christmas Eve story explaining the real gift.

    We all know the Christmas story and the reason we give gifts at Christmas is because of Jesus coming AS God’s GIFT to us but there’s only one Bible story where Jesus himself describes this gift he brought us and he actually uses the word gift. The story begins with Jesus sitting alone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Painful Waiting

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 11, 2021
     | 2,379 views

    When waiting gets on your nerves........

    Waiting Genesis 16:1”Now Sarai, Abram's wife had borne him no children, and she had an Egyptian maid whose name was Hagar.” When waiting gets on your nerves! As we read this chapter, it had been more than ten years since the promise was made regarding Abram’s descendants. Hey friend, waiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Your Treasures Are You'll Be Also

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 3,918 views

    INTENDED TO STIMULATE THE BELIEVER INTO STORING UP FOR THEMSELVES HEAVENLY RICHES INSTEAD OF EARTHLY TREASURES.

    Where Your Treasures Are You’ll Be Also Text Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doesn't It Make Sense To Live Together Before Getting Married?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,800 views

    An examination of some of the major problems that arise when couples ignore God’s guidance and choose to live together before marriage.

    Two Preliminaries: 1. Sex was God’s idea - it is a wonderful gift from Him. 2. God gave us guidance on how to best enjoy this gift. - Genesis 2:24. What Are The Problems With Living Together? 1. Living together doesn’t “divorce-proof” your marriage. - “. . . a recent research summary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ambitious To Please God Series

    Contributed by Rod Macarthur on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,824 views

    This lesson draws our attention to the focus and passion with which we strive to please God. 2nd in "Pleasing God" series.

    Ambitiously Pleasing Him Text: 2 Cor. 5:9 “…have as our ambition…” Theme: To emulate Jesus and Paul in pleasing God. Introduction: What do you think of an “ambitious man”? 1) one with an agenda to promote himself? 2) one who is eager to get on with it? 3) one who undertakes monumental ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are A Success

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,686 views

    Success in Christ is not measured by numbers of people or popularity. We can find success in Jesus by being focused on Him and who He calls us to. (Power Point available)(Preached at The King’s Seminary)

    YOU ARE A SUCCESS! Intr.: Sometimes I feel like a failure. My family cannot remember my sermon the next day. 1. People are losing jobs. Banks are closing. Where do we find success today? 2. Half of Americans are quitting their church. A book is titled “Jesus has left the building.” 3. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is God Unfair? Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,848 views

    How do you respond to the unfairness of life? This message looks at seven possible responses. Part 1 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

    Innocent children are dying of starvation in Third World countries. Four Canadian soldiers died when a bomb was dropped on them from the sky during a training exercise. Missionary Martin Burnham was held captive by terrorists for 376 days until he was killed in a rescue attempt. Two weeks ago, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Getting To Know God – Jehovah Shalom – The Lord Is Peace Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 21,355 views

    A Study of the names of God - Jehovah Shalom – The Lord is Peace.

    Getting to Know God – Jehovah Shalom – The Lord is Peace I want to take a survey this evening. I have several pictures here. I want to find out which of these you most relate to when I mention the word peace - P-E-A-C-E. I’ve got a picture of • a guy asleep on a couch • a soldier waving the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Decisions (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Feb 13, 2009
     | 3,858 views

    How to make wise decisions.

    Decisions (Part 2) Financial Decisions Text: 2 Corinthians 1:17 NASB “Therefore, I was not vacillating when I intended to do this, was I? Or what I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, so that with me there will be yes, yes and no, no at the same time?” This message is the second in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Conscientious Damage Control

    Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Dec 28, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,302 views

    Making a consciencious effort to control self inflicted storms in our lives.

    Introduction : As we approach the beginning of a new year, we have the opportunity to look back on the last year and take a survey of our lives. We have the opportunity of a new beginning. Many people put down new year resolutions, but I think if we were honest with ourselves, we would admit that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good To Be Here

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 4, 2011
     | 3,984 views

    Mountaintop experiences are wonderful; but, we must move forward to reach the world for Christ Jesus.

    Matthew 17: 1 – 9 / Good To Be Here Intro: The lawyer for the defense rose to his feet to give his summation speech. He began, “Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, you must find my client not guilty of murder, if there is the slightest doubt in your minds. In conclusion, I want to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed