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  • Grant Adams avatar

    If My People Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 17, 2022
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    The 6th chapter of 2 Chronicles, records a prayer by the King of Israel. King Solomon prayed when they dedicated the temple of the Lord 6:12, 19.

    King Solomon under his reign had built the temple and now at the time of dedication. King Solomon’s prayer was recorded in chapter 6. It is a prayer for God to bless the nation. They were in perilous times. The nation was divided, oppressed on the inside. Solomon prays that God would somehow bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Practice Of Loving Our Enemies (May 22, 2013)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021
     | 1,513 views

    We as Christians should exhibit Christian behavior, which cannot be done without the help of Christ. Turning the other cheek is easier said than done.

    THE PRACTICE OF LOVING OUR ENEMIES Text: Matthew 5:38 - 48 Matthew 5:38-48  "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'  (39)  But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Build Your Self A Hedge

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 14, 2019
     | 3,197 views

    You need Jesus to back you up better still to take over.

    BUILD YOUR SELF A HEDGE We can and must build a protection around us, our families, our possessions. James 4: 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King Is Coming

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2018
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     | 13,242 views

    He is coming to call His own. The dead in Christ will rise first, and then those believers who are still alive will be caught up together to meet the Lord in the air. So shall we ever be with the Lord in that place He has prepared.

    1-2-04 Title: The King Is Coming Text: “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” (Mark 13:32) Scripture Reading: Mark 13:32-37 32 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Knocking On Heaven's Door" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 21, 2016
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     | 13,140 views

    In this message we look at the Lord's prayer which follows the request from the disciples for Jesus to teach them to pray. All of us should learn to pray like Jesus.

    “Knocking on Heaven’s Door” Luke 11:1-13 When Jesus set out to call 12 men to follow him, He gathered them together and began mentoring them, discipling them so that they in turn would be able to continue the process. So when Jesus started teaching them, since this was the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Psalm 5

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 31, 2016
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     | 12,401 views

    If more of us would: cry out to a merciful God who wants to hear from us; desire a relationship like we see David having; earnestly seek after God instead of what we see around us... Could we not see a change in our life like the one in David's?

    Psalm 5 The Psalms are excellent sources of encouragement for us EX: When things are bad, when life becomes difficult, the Psalms can help Sometimes we don’t take the time to appreciate how valuable they can be FACT: We are faced with many difficult decisions on a daily basis More so, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reasons For Unanswered Prayers-1

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 10, 2013
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     | 6,595 views

    I have prayed and prayed about this matter, but I don’t seem to get anywhere. Doesn’t God hear? If He is listening, why doesn’t He help? Why doesn’t He answer my prayers? Many people often find themselves in that situation.

    Young preacher asked for advice on how he did after the sermon was preached, one old man said “I have three things to say to you.” 1-You read the whole sermon….Boy replied, I guess I needed to more familiar with it. 2-You read it very badly….Boy replied, I couldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Powerful Short Prayers Part 4 The Bad King Series

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 8, 2015
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     | 7,763 views

    This is a sermon on the power of short prayers.

    Powerful Short Prayers Pt 4 Praying when you don’t deserve an answer Introduction A. We are continuing our sermon series on “Powerful Short Prayers.” We have been looking at some of the short prayers that are recorded in the Bible and one thing that we are seeing is a clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Go & Tell

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 7, 2016
     | 6,416 views

    We must participate in God’s plan of telling the world about Jesus.

    Go & Tell September 4, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must participate in God’s plan of telling the world about Jesus. Focus Passage: Romans 10:8-15 Supplemental Passage: "Do you not say, 'There are yet four months, and then comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus’s Garden Prayer, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 22, 2016
     | 6,533 views

    Jesus describes believers as those who have: faith, obedience, and knowledge; and in the garden He prays for two specific things: protection in the world and unity among ourselves. Will we follow His lead and pray for the same?

    Jesus’s Garden Prayer, Part 1 John 17:1-12 Background: Arriving at the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prays These prayers are probably one of the most important for us to learn from It shows His heart, what is on His mind just prior to His arrest (1/2 today, read all) ∆ Jesus prays to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Help Me God, I'm Confused Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 10, 2022
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     | 2,162 views

    Really..., I'm supposed to: pray for the King and all those in authority? That is what it says. That is God's inspired Word. That is not given as a suggestion, it is a command.

    8-26-13 (Revised 10-9-2022) Help Me God, I'm Confused I Timothy 2:1-4 “It ain’t over till its over.” You know who said that? Yogi Berra. That line makes sense. But most of the things he said, make you scratch your head. Yogi was known as the master of confusion and double speak having ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Follow Christ Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2023
     | 1,628 views

    The foremost step to elevation is to Follow Christ. Follow the footsteps of him. The first thing the disciples observed after encountering with Jesus was that he walked into Jordan, then into wilderness for fasting and prayer.

    Ash Wednesday 22.02.2023 Text: Mark 10:32-34 Steps to Elevation: Step: 1, Follow Christ Introduction: During this Lent season we would mediate under the theme steps to elevation. These are the Steps to victory, jubilation and joy. Today, we are meditating the first step to elevation, that is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Take It To The Lord In Prayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 3, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 291 views

    Even our friends might let us down, but God never will.

    TAKE IT TO THE LORD IN PRAYER. Psalm 55:16-22. PSALM 55:16. King David was no stranger to ‘friends’ letting him down, but his bold assertion in the face of betrayal was: “As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.” The God upon whom he calls is the true and living God, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy Spirit: The Spirit Gives Us Power Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 10, 2025
     | 208 views

    WE BELIEVE that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is given to believers who ask for it. This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of new birth. Spirit baptism gives believers power to live and serve God and gifts to fulfill the mission of the Church...

    Pentecost: The Spirit Gives us Power 1 After the death and resurrection of Jesus, he appeared over a period of 40 days to about 500 of his followers (Acts 1:3). At His last appearance, before He ascended to heaven, He gave the great promise of Spirit Baptism to His followers (Acts 1:4-8). Then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Eternal Treasures From Mothers

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 777 views

    What have your moms or grandmothers taught you? Many of you here are going to be future moms and grandmothers. What are you going to teach your children and grand kids?

    Illustration: So, why did God make Mothers? Well, here is how some 2nd graders answered the following questions: 1.Q: Why did God make mothers? The top answers: ''Mostly to clean the house'' and ''to help us out of there when we were getting born.'' 2. Q: Why did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational