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    Prayer Defined

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017
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     | 6,466 views

    Prayer is more than saying words. From the Scriptures we learn that true prayer is a combination of bowing the soul before God, pouring out the heart to God. Prayer is asking, talking to God, making our request known to Him.

    PRAYER DEFINED Matthew 7:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is more than saying words. From the Scriptures we learn that true prayer is a combination of bowing the soul before God, pouring out the heart to God. Prayer is asking, talking to God, making our request known to Him. I. PRAYER IS BOWING THE SOUL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defining Moments

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
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    A study of moments that define our lives by examining the life of Shamgar

    Defining Moments Judges 3:31 February 9, 2014 Morning Service On July 2, 1863, one of the defining moments of American history took place. Arguably this moment saved the United States. The person behind the moment was Joshua Chamberlain, commanding officer of the 20th regiment from Maine. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Defining A Hero

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 27, 2013
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    As we look through the 11th chapter of Hebrews we how heroes should be defined in the "Hebrews Hall Of Fame". This sermon looks at the first 4 heroes of the faith.

    Defining A Hero Hebrews 11:1-10 Intro: In Cooperstown New York there is a place called the baseball hall of fame. AS you walk through the hall you will find 35,000 bats, balls and gloves that have been used by the greats of the game. Ruth and DiMaggio and Robinson, just to name a few. 130,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Defined PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2023
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    To emphasize the importance of the church as a place of faith, hope, love, and work, and to encourage believers to model their lives after the Thessalonians, who demonstrated their faith and love through their actions and endurance.

    Good morning, Church family! Isn't it a blessing to gather here today as one body in Christ, in this place of faith, hope, love, and work? Listen to these words from the wise A.W. Tozer: "A church in the land without the Spirit is rather a curse than a blessing. If you have not the Spirit of God, ...read more

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    Want Greatness? Don't Let Past Mistakes Define You

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Oct 29, 2017
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    Using an example of Moses we can never allow our past mistakes to be our limitation.

    Want Greatness? Don’t Let Your Past mistakes Define You Deut, 34 : 1 _ 12 One of my favorite movies is the Pursuit of Happyness staring Wills Smith. It is a movie portrayal of the story of Chris Gardener. Raised in the United States foster care system because his mother was in jail, he struggled as ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Pickpocketed By The Past Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2009
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     | 7,154 views

    Reclaiming our identity in Christ from issues in our past.

    Over the past three weeks we’ve been investigating the culprits of spiritual I.D. theft. We’ve looked at how to avoid being, Robbed by Relationships, Mugged by the Mirror, and Stolen by Success. This morning we’re going to complete our series by considering the role of our past… and how to avoid ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
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    This sermon encourages embracing God's grace to let go of past mistakes and failures, and move forward towards a brighter, faith-filled future.

    Welcome, friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in our shared faith and the hope that springs eternal from it. We are here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the unfolding story of God's redemptive love. We are here to be nurtured by the Word, to be ...read more

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    Lesson 8: Why Does God Keep Secrets?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014
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    God's infinity; our limitation

    Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 8: Why Does God Keep Secrets? A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE KEEP SECRETS? 1. To surprise. 2. To shield us from disappointments. 3. To keep us from danger. 4. Because we are not ready. 5. To keep us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Enemy Of The Past

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Sep 21, 2003
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    Overcoming the past and moving forward in Christ.

    “The Enemy of the Past” Forgiveness is a trait that all young people need to possess. Sometimes things of the past literally haunt us and change who we are and how we act. Betrayal has become commonplace in today’s world. With Girls/Guys and relationships Broken Promises 1 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Past Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 24, 2018
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    The Bible reveals: Christmas past – Who Jesus was (All the way back to the Beginning) – Christmas present (Jesus who is present tense – Emmanuel the God who is with us right now) and the Bible reminds us that Christmas future is coming to this world

    Theme: Christmas Miracles: past-present-future Thesis: The Bible reveals: Christmas past – Who Jesus was (All the way back to the Beginning) – Christmas present (Jesus who is present tense – Emmanuel the God who is with us right now) and the Bible reminds us that Christmas future is coming to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moving Beyond Your Past Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 19, 2012
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     | 16,206 views

    Part three in a series from Joshua, centering on Rahab with the theme Your past does not determine your future

    COURAGEOUS LIVING P.3 Moving Beyond Your Past Joshua 2 Hebrews 11:31 "By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient." James 2:23-26 "And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    #4 Defining Moments - Begin Again With Grace

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,072 views

    Understanig Grace in a world that does not know how

    - PowerPoint upon Request - PDF fill-in-the-blanks bulletin insert outline upon request #4 Defining Moments Begin Again With Grace America’s relationship with God. 85% considered themselves to be Christians 77% believe there is a heaven 76% say their chances of going are good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Defining Moments - How To Alter Life's Direction

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,149 views

    Life’s direction can be changed by understaning our past, present & future

    - PowerPoint upon Request - PDF fill-in-the-blanks bulletin insert outline upon request 3 Defining Moments - How To Alter Life’s Direction Eph 2 There was a man the side of the road hitch hiking on a very dark night in the middle of a storm. It was late at night and no cars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grip Of The Past

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2012
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     | 5,045 views

    God has even greater things ahead of us than lie behind.

    The Grip of the Past October 11, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God has even greater things ahead of us than lie behind. Focus Passage: Isaiah 43:18-19 Supplemental Passage: (Jeremiah 29:11 NASB) 'For I know the plans that I have for you,' ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With The Past Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,484 views

    Dealing with others and yourself with the things of the past.Part 4, of "Dealing With", series.

    Dealing with the Past This is the fourth part in a series on,” dealing with”. There are many things that we as christians have to deal with, when we give our life to Christ. One of these things is our past life, before we were changed into a new creature. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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