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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Take It To The Lord In Prayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 3, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 293 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
     | 214 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

  • David Dykes avatar

    P.u.s.h.--Pray Until Something Happens! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 929 ratings
     | 333,566 views

    In this parable, we learn the value of positive, persistent prayer and the need for prayer in our lives.

    P.U.S.H. – Pray Until Something Happens! Luke 18:1-8 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Margaret Olubiyi avatar

    The Benefits Of Fasting, With Prayer Series

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Mar 5, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 34,493 views

    Are you a woman who prays? If your answer is yes, praise God, but if you are not or you feel in your heart that you do not pray/talk to the Lord as much as you should, my prayer is after this series, you will be fired up to open that communication line wi

    There is a saying "Prayer is the Key, it is the Master Key" meaning it is the key that unlocks or opens up the door to your blessings, breakthrough, etc. Today we will be looking at the benefits of integrating fasting with prayer. And so, this is a message that will be beneficial not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John Chapter 17 Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,715 views

    In the Private Ministry of Jesus, we find that Jesus prays for Himself, He prays for His disciples and He prays for His Church.

    John Chapter 17 I. Jesus prays for Himself: Read verses 1-5 It’s not out of line to pray for one’s self! When we go to God in prayer, we need to pray for our self, get our hearts and lives right with God, and get in tune with heaven. Folks, that’s essential, before we can effectively pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Profile Of A Spiritual Defector

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,908 views

    A sermon on backsliding and its effect on Demas.

    A PROFILE OF A SPIRITUAL DEFECTOR TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:10 2 Timothy 4:10 KJV For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; . . . . I. INTRODUCTION -- ONE OF MINISTRY’S MOST DEVASTATING BURDENS -One of the most devastating burdens about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love Your Enemies-Pray For Them & Lead Them To The Truth Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,630 views

    Jesus shows the Christian’s High calling in 1) The New Love Ethic Declared and 2) The New Love Ethic Explained

    The Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has triggered a storm of controversy this week by suggesting that Britain should adopt some aspects of Islam’s tough Shariah law into its legal system. He called the establishment of some kind of Islamic Sharia law in Britain inevitable. He sees ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Delta Force Christians - Be One

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021
     | 1,949 views

    We've seen many improvements in modern day Christianity in the past twenty years, but it still seems like overall Christians in our day and age struggle with Bible knowledge, putting theory into practice, and taking effective action against problems of the times.

    We've seen many improvements in modern day Christianity in the past twenty years, but it still seems like overall Christians in our day and age struggle with Bible knowledge, putting theory into practice, and taking effective action against problems of the times. Many Christians today in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Evangelism 101

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,759 views

    When we are nearing the end of our witnessing, we have to wait for signs of readiness and response. If that readiness indicates belief in the resurrection, the audience is ready to begin their new life in Christ.

    Have you ever wondered how you can share the Good News with the people you meet? If so, the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:26-40 is a good teaching manual. Philip was leading a revival in Samaria that was leading multitudes of people to Christ. God called Philip from ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Biblical Truths From The Football Career

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 13, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,453 views

    There are men of the Lord who serve in the game of football, men who grasp truths we can learn from as we endeavor to reach the lost for Christ and encourage the Body of Christ.

    Biblical Truths from the Football Career Introduction: We are in the midst's of football season. Much of the world is captivated by the game, they long for game after game until we finally reach the Super Bowl. Proposition: I would propose to you that there are men of the Lord who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Linders avatar

    The Impact Of Faith

    Contributed by James Linders on May 22, 2015
     | 6,465 views

    What IS faith and HOW should it be practised? CAN we please God WITHOUT faith? What is the IMPACT of faith on a believer's life? Examples of the EFFECT of faith on people's lives who TRUSTED God, and the CONSEQUENCES of a LACK of faith on people's lives.

    Hebrews 11:1 "Faith makes us sure of what we hope for,and gives us proof of what we can not see." Hebrews 11:6 “Without faith it is impossible to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    How To Live A Life Of Impact Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 14, 2025
     | 1,029 views

    Living a life of impact means living beyond self. It means your existence makes a difference in the lives of others and reflects the glory of God.

    HOW TO LIVE A LIFE OF IMPACT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:14–16 "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jennifer Casto avatar

    What Prayer Will And Won't Do

    Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Jun 1, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,807 views

    How to pray and how not to pray...that is the question...

    What Prayer Will Do and Won’t Do Prayer can strengthen the soul (Ps. 138: 1-3). How to pray and how not to pray...that is the question... Statistically, we are told that 78% of all Americans pray at least once a week. 57% pray at least once a day. (found www.crosswalk.com) Serious prayer, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Prayer Isn't For Sissies Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,433 views

    Prayer matters. Real prayer is worth whatever effort it takes to make it the source of power in our lives. In our text, John reveals the secret of effective praying. Note the three keys that can unlock prayer’s power for you.

    Prayer Isn’t for Sissies! 1 John 5:14-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Prayer isn’t for sissies! A lot of people think otherwise, perhaps some in this room Some think it is a cop-out. They say, “praying is an attempt to find an easy way out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Hears The Prayer Of The Righteous

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 16, 2014
     | 9,583 views

    This is an encouragement to pray more and use our power and authority in praying, and exercise our faith in praying.

    I. EXORDIUM: How is your prayer life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: This is an encouragement to pray more and use our power and authority in praying, and exercise our faith in praying. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 15:29b (Amplified Bible) 15:29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal