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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Easter Miracle Isn't Found In The Tomb

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,771 views

    This sermon examines the effect that the empty grave had on the women who first arrived at the tomb on Easter morning.

    April 16, 2006 Mark 16:1-8 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, “Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    P.u.s.h. Series

    Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jun 29, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 23,213 views

    To let people know that prayer is the answer, and not to just pray but to be relentless in what they want Gdo to do for them. Also to allow people to realize that not all the time do you have to pray for yourself, but you can pray for somebody else too.

    SUBJECT: P.U.S.H. SCRIPTURE: ACTS 12:3-8 INTRODUCTION This word PUSH means to physically move something or somebody out of your way. But in today’s message the word PUSH we want to break it down into this phrase. Today the word PUSH means Pray Until Something Happens. Not enough people or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 29 - The Power Of Corporate Prayer Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 20, 2025
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    Something happens when people gather together to pray. The early church experienced this in a mighty way and they witnessed astounding miracles because they prayed together. Only when families and churches pray together will we be able to see a revival in these last days.

    For our meditation I have chosen Act 4:31,“And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the Word of God with boldness.” (AFV) It is a fact that whenever we as a church gather and pray together, there will ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Growth In Christ

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,449 views

    Adversity is not simply a tool. It is God's most effective tool for the advancement of our spiritual lives.

    Grow … truly grow ... 2 Thessalonians 1:3 “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other..” A)Church of Thessalonians I do receive plenty of rave reviews for my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discover Your Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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    It will NOT happen without the manifestation of the ‘Fruit of the Holy Spirit’ in our lives. This is necessary for the church’s health and effectiveness.

    Opening illustration: You mail an expensive and wonderful gift to someone you love and adore but returns at your doorstep all soggy and wet ~ that’s what the contemporary church has been doing with God’s gift of the Holy Spirit. Introduction: Many people within the church have always confused ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Matthew 6 – Part 2 - Why Pray If God Already Knows My Needs? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 21,271 views

    God chooses to answer me not because I have needs, but because I bring those needs to Him rather than try to meet them in my own strength. And He is not all that keen on repetition.

    Matthew 6 – Part 3 - WHY PRAY IF GOD ALREADY KNOWS MY NEEDS? So what is the use of praying if God already knows what I need? Matthew 6:7 and 8 says “When you pray, don’t babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 6: Great Things Happen When God's People Pray! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 26, 2024
     | 1,393 views

    1. We invite the Lord’s involvement (Jdg 6:11-12). 2. We profit from His patience (Jdg 6:12-16, 1, 25, 36-40). 3. We succeed through His strength (Jdg 6:14-16; Jdg 7:2-7; Jdg 7:12-22; Jdg 8:10).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 6: Great Things Happen when God's People Pray! Judges 6:1-40; Judges 7:2-7; Judges 7:12-22; Judges 8:10 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 26, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Judges 6. Here the Bible begins to tell us the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Keys - Earnestness Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,496 views

    When we pray fervently, all our heart, soul, mind, and strength is focused on praying as the Spirit leads. We may fool ourselves with the other prayer keys, but not this one.

    Prayer Keys - Earnestness “Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.” James 5:17-18 George Washington and Thomas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Teamwork Needed"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 171 ratings
     | 34,842 views

    Teamwork enables us to become more effective in building the kingdom of God than individual efforts alone.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 26, 2003 Teamwork Needed I Corinthians 3:7-9 INTRODUCTION: How many of you like to work as a part of a team? How many of you like to work on a project by yourself? How many like to sometimes be on a team and sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Peace On Earth, And In The Church

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 80 ratings
     | 3,738 views

    The Angels Proclaimed that there would be peace on earth, Jesus prayed for peace in the church!

    Morning Message Central Church of Christ December 10, 2000 John Dobbs PEACE ON EARTH, AND IN THE CHURCH, PART ONE Introduction: Luke 2:1-15. It was the mission of Jesus to save lost humanity, build a family of believers, and and those believers into the world to spread the greatest message ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ask, Seek, And Knock

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,463 views

    Jesus encourages us to pray regularly and faithfully. Why? How?

    8.18.19 Luke 11:6-13 “Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and tell him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, 6 because a friend of mine who is on a journey has come to me, and I do not have anything to set before him.’ 7 And the one inside replies, ‘Don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Worship: Sense And The Senses

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,788 views

    Too often it is true that those who pray do not work and those who work do not pray. Real worship will engage our entire beings and will empower us for action.

    I’m sure you know the statement which Jesus made, "God is a spirit; and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth." We want to think today about both spirit and truth. Worshipping in both modes. Over the door of the monastery hung a sign. It read, "To pray is to work; to work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Command

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 27,461 views

    Deals with how to become the most effective witnesses to the truth of Christianity that we can possibly be.

    A New Command (John 13:34-35) I. The Command of Love A. A New Command B. A Necessary Command II. The Source and Measure of Love A. The Source of Love B. The Measure of Love 1. Service 2. Sacrifice III. The Result of Love Introduction I’d like to begin this morning by getting some help from you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Boundaries

    Contributed by Helen Trevizo on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,157 views

    The church must adhere to the boundaries God has established in order to maintain it’s effectiveness.

    Boundaries Jigsaw puzzle Cornerstone - boundary pieces No boundaries in our country - 9/11 Same on a smaller scale - the family A Person’s Character is one’s destiny It is easier to set a man against the entire world than against himself, and yet this must be in conversion The gate is strait ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Incarnation; God With Us

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,548 views

    The event of Jesus’ incarnation was the most unique event of history; the effect on our lives still is!

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC December 14, 2003 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 (NIV) 14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist