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  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    A Desperate Widow: A Parable About A Responsive God."

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,517 views

    Jesus gathers his disciples for a teaching on prayer....to pray and not grow faint. He uses a persistent widow, a shadey character, a dishonest judge to make a point about the goodness of God. The message is not about the "way to have peace with God" bu

    In Jesus Holy Name October 21, 2007 Text: Luke 18:1-8 Redeemer “A Desperate Widow: A Parable About A Responsive God” During the past Sundays our Sunday morning Gospel lessons have been moving us through the Gospel of Luke. In Luke 14 Jesus told his disciples about the “cost of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    So What? Missing Church?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 2, 2019
     | 3,308 views

    Today we tend to forget choices have consequences? How are the mighty fallen? Perhaps we must realize the price of missing can be greater than we want to pay? What are we looking to receive?

    SO WHAT? STAYING HOME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Years ago my little son loved the GENERAL LEE, the car from the Duke Boys TV show. Linda was gone to church and Wade, my son was playing and he wanted his General Lee. So he yelled and said: Dad, where is the General. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Fruits Of Our Labor

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 19,277 views

    On Labor Day many of us receive a day off from work to relax and reflex back on our labors. How would Jesus rate the fruits of our labor?

    The Fruits of Our Labor This Labor Day holiday, we need to take a look at the labors of our lives and see what importance Jesus places on labor. When we think of labor we naturally think about the many hours that we put in at our place of work. The fruit of this labor sets the standards of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #12-Atonement~ Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 29, 2012
     | 4,834 views

    No mortals death is capable of atoneing for sin, only the sinless and perfect Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ is, if people will receive Him as their Substitute in paying their sin debt then but only then will their sins truely be atoned for.

    #12-ATONEMENT~ BIBLE DOCTRINE 9-29-12 Today we'll continue with our study on Bible Doctrine, and say a few things about "ATONEMENT". A good and easy way to remember what "atonement" means is to break the word down into three parts, such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whose Call Will You Answer? Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 19, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,051 views

    We all have to hear the call of the world and the call of our Savior. It’s up to us, though, how much we listen, and how much attention we pay to each call.

    Calling -- Whose Call Will You Answer? Since school is starting (or already has started), I wanted to begin a new series on calling and what it means to be called. Before we can really get into the meat and potatoes of calling, I felt it important to first describe the different callings at work ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Nine Steps To Develop A Healthy Conscience

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,545 views

    Be thankful if you have a good conscience. When it gives you a warning whistle, pay attention! Then fight to preserve your faith and keep your conscience clear. That jarring sound is there to help you stay in fellowship with Christ

    Nine Steps to Develop a Healthy Conscience (Hebrews 9:13-9:14) "How much more shall the blood of Christ, who by virtue of His eternal Spirit has offered Himself as an unblemished sacrifice to God, purify consciences from dead works and lifeless observances to serve the ever living God." (Heb ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Lessons On Prayer

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Sep 15, 2015
     | 12,864 views

    A description on three different people in Luke and Mark that show us three essentials in prayer. The Tax Collector teaches us to pray with simplicity (humility), the blind man teach us to pray specifically, and the widow teaches us to pray persistently

    Three Lessons on Prayer Introduction: A little boy told the minister that his mother prays for him every night. The minister seeming impressed said “So your mother says your prayers for you each night. What does she say?” The youngster replied, “Thank God he's in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Answer Ten: Don't Judge Or Compare Ministers Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 21, 2015
     | 5,543 views

    Some in the Corinthian church were judging the gifts of believers and preachers. This answer takes off from Paul’s ninth answer about letting God be the judge of ministers.

    Some in the Corinthian church had made the mistake of judging, boasting, and priding themselves in their superior gifts and achievements. They were judging the gifts of believers and preachers. They were usurping the authority of God alone to gift and to judge men. In reality, they were nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Prayer - For Those Of Us Who Struggle

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 26, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 611 views

    A talk on prayer preached at St Christophers Hanwell 28 July 2025, at a Cafe Communion service - where people sit around tables and the sermon is inevitably quite interactive.

    INTRO “one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples” [Luke 11:1] Martin Luther, the 16th Century reformer, was once asked much time he spent in prayer. “An hour a day” he said. “But what about if you are really busy?” “If I am really busy I have to spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Betrayal & Burlap Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014
     | 6,162 views

    In the wrinkles of this tragedy, God is present and working. He’s working to bring about His good and see His plans realized. It may not be a pretty picture at this point. But that just goes to show how broken our world is - and how persistent God is.

    God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Betrayal and Burlap Scripture Text: Genesis 37.18-35 INTRODUCTION Last-week, I tried to lay the ground-work so that we would have a realistic picture of Joseph’s family-life. It isn’t pretty!... ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Strategy Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 27, 2023
     | 2,295 views

    After modeling going and preaching the kingdom of heaven, Jesus sends his disciples out to do the same. He is sending them out two by two, to preach repentance from town to town. Jesus had purpose in all he was doing. Jesus is the expert mission strategist.

    Jesus had a three-year ministry. He accomplished everything he set out to accomplish. His entire ministry was done according to his strategic plan. Nothing was left to chance. He prayed all night before he chose his disciples. These disciples were the ones he was preparing for three years to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Pray With Every Kind Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2021
     | 2,433 views

    As Christians, we are engaged in daily spiritual warfare. Heaven has not left us to fend off attacks under our own power, but has provided powerful spiritual resources for Life in the Combat Zone - The Armor of God

    July 11, 2020 We have been given a list of Spiritual Armor and a direct command to put it ALL on – Don’t leave off one piece – Don’t get lazy in your battle prep – PUT ON ALL THE ARMOR!! A potential problem arises when our singular focus becomes the Armor at the expense of the last instruction ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Matt Kyzer avatar

    "Developing Obedience"

    Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 11,969 views

    One of the most important things that you will do as a Christian is relentlessly work on your Christian character. So this morning we are going to start our series off with one element that is crucial when we talk about developing character and that is “O

    “Developing Obedience” Mark 1:9-11 Introduction: One of the most important things that you will do as a Christian is relentlessly work on your Christian character. The American College defines character as: the aggregate of qualities that distinguishes one person or thing from another. This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glynda Lomax avatar

    Answering Persecution In America

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Sep 15, 2020
     | 2,769 views

    We don’t like to think about persecution, and there was a time when we in America could put off thinking about, but that time is firmly behind us now. We’re IN IT.

    We don’t like to think about persecution and there was a time when we in America could put off thinking about, but that time is firmly behind us now. We’re IN IT. Now those who walk through a big city street openly carrying a Bible showing their conservative beliefs are in danger of being attacked ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Power Of Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,203 views

    Perseverance is a virtue that keeps believers steadfast in the faith, even in the face of trials, delays, and challenges. It is the ability to continue pressing forward toward God’s promises, knowing that He is faithful to fulfil what He has spoken.

    Title: THE POWER OF PERSEVERANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 10:36 Supporting Texts: James 1:12, Romans 5:3-5, Galatians 6:9, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 INTRODUCTION: Perseverance is a virtue that keeps believers steadfast in the faith, even in the face of trials, delays, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God