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  • Robert Travis avatar

    The Courage Of Great Conviction

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,429 views

    Too many preachers have compromised with the world. Give us more men like Daniel.

    THE COURAGE OF GREAT CONVICTION Daniel 6 .3 …Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.4 Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray Without Ceasing

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,322 views

    We must pray in every circumstance

    "Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit." 1TH 5:17-19. As we see sin abounding in the nation and world, we have all the more reason to exclaim, "Pray without ceasing," because it is only by God’s mercy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Do We Do With Unanswered Prayer? Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,725 views

    A look at how to handle situations in which it seems like our prayers are not being answered.

    What Do We Do With Unanswered Prayer 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Now, it’s been a few years ago now, but I still think most of you may remember a song by Garth Brooks called unanswered prayers. In the story of the song, the main character runs into his old high school sweetheart at a high school ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Entering The Wilnderness

    Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,333 views

    Making space for God.

    First Sunday of Lent (B) March 5, 2006 Readings: ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jehoshaphat (He Who Pleads)

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Feb 7, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,469 views

    How the prayer of Jehoshaphat and the unity of the people of Judah defeated the enemy and never lifted a hand.

    JEHOSHAPHAT (HE WHO PLEADS) II Chronicles 20:1-4 Intro: In the reading of the text you find that some of the people of Judah have come to Jehoshaphat and told him the Moabites and the Ammonites and others are planning to attack him. This scares Jehoshaphat. Remember at this time the kingdom is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Call To Quietnes

    Contributed by Lew Slade on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,210 views

    Being quiet before God is as important as being busy for him.

    The Call to Quietness I have to say that I am very glad that our gospel reading today skips over the horrific story of the beheading of John the Baptist, and rather moves on chronologically from last week. We read then how Jesus sent out the twelve disciples in ministry for the first time. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Struggle Of Prayer

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,746 views

    A sermon from the series "Lord Teach Us To Pray." This fifth message deals with the challenges and struggle to pray.

    The Struggle of Prayer Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Mark 14:32-42 KJV And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    What To Do Between The "Amen" And The "There It Is!"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,245 views

    After praying, what do you do in the "between times" before the answer comes. This sermon points out four major things.

    April, 2007 What to do Between the “Amen” and the “There it Is” Mark 11:12-21 INTRODUCTION: Mark 11:12-14 relates the story of Jesus curing the fig tree. Nothing appeared to happen to the trees in the natural at the time Jesus spoke these words. If the tree had withered and died right ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Christians Fail To Receive Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,272 views

    There are several reasons why Christians fail to receive answers to their prayers. Five reasons are given in this sermon.

    April, 2007 Why Christians Fail to Receive Matthew 7:7-14 INTRODUCTION: There are many reasons why Christians fail to receive answers to their prayers. Some people say, “If you had enough faith you would have received.” Then when people don’t receive, they feel guilty and say, “It was my fault ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Tabitha, Get Up" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 29, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,823 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that whenever Prayer and the Power of God’s Word is present, there is new life to overcome the spiritual handicaps.

    Acts 9:36-43 (MSG) 29 April 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: Whenever Prayer and the Power of God’s Word is present, there is new life to overcome spiritual handicaps. References: Colossians 3:12-15 (ESV); Acts 12:1-19 (James Killed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,320 views

    Sermon 7 of 7 in a series called Living the Christian Life - based out of James

    Living the Christian Life The Power of Prayer James 5:13-20 The late Jake Hess sang a song with the Statesmen Quartet many times many years ago that said, “Prayer is the key to Heaven, but faith unlocks the door.” That’s been the entire theme to the book of James – faith in Jesus Christ leads us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Pugh avatar

    A Prayerful Tribute

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,825 views

    A memorial day sermon focusing on the power of prayer and national security.

    A PRAYERFUL TRIBUTE TO OUR TROOPS A Sermon for Memorial Day Sunday / May 27, 2007 Intro: The custom of placing flowers on the graves of the war began on May 5, 1866, in Waterloo, NY, and Waterloo has been recognized by Congress as the official birthplace of Memorial Day. In 1868, Gen. John A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    My Sediments Exactly (Ps 51 Version)

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,437 views

    We all know what regular maintenance in our Christian lives should look like. What makes it so hard?

    SERMON: MY SEDIMENTS EXACTLY 1. Case Study: What caused the Johnstown flood? 2. What makes maintenance hard? a. Purging involves loss (hyssop) b. Washing involves vulnerability c. Acknowledgement means losing control 3. How do we do it? a. The Word (Eph 5:26) b. Prayer (What is this Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Fink avatar

    A Nudge For Your Prayer Life

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,398 views

    Task: To nudge people back to praying.

    This Christmas I traveled to Sun City Center, FL to spend time with my parents and my brother’s family. I love going to see my folks in FL. My wife and I love the beach, the warmer weather, and I always get to go fishing in the bay. I bet you have a favorite place or two as well. Don’t you? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Drew Mills avatar

    Is God Really Listening? Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,872 views

    Dealing with the temptation to doubt God is listening, that prayer is ineffective

    Review Series: Temptation to— Compare ourselves with others Ignore our spiritual roles To believe the God does not care—doubt To be important—at the center of attention To ignore our marriage vows To be discontented with God’s provision And Today—to doubt that God is listening to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan