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  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Characteristics Of Kingdom People

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 12, 2022
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    This is from a series on the Sermon on the Mount

    Title: “The Character of Kingdom People” Type: Expository Script: Mt. 7:7-23 Where: GNBC 3-15-09/ rw 2-13-22 Intro: I have recently been reading Jon Meacham’s American Lion, a biography of Andrew Jackson, our nation’s 7th president. Many have remarked upon the president, however, his character ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    No Unbelievers Please

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2015
     | 2,934 views

    To show that GOD made us His vessels so that we can "hold" or present GOD to this dying world through, in, for the sake of the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you GOD's vessel? Yes. Romans 9:21 Romans 9:21 Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same mass (lump) one vessel for beauty and distinction and honorable use, and another for menial or ignoble and dishonorable use? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Armor Of God 8 Of 8

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022
     | 1,193 views

    Many times when it comes to preaching on the armor of God, some preachers will stop with verse 17, but that is a mistake.

    WHY IS THAT A MISTAKE? Because when you talk about putting on the whole armor of God, you need to include the weapon of PRAYER in verse 18. In our study of the armor of God we have seen that we must ... • TAKE THE GIRDLE OF TRUTH • TAKE THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS • PUT ON THE SHOES OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Unclog Your Prayer Pipes Series

    Contributed by E. Venn on Aug 13, 2004
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     | 7,580 views

    Many have problems in their prayer life: • I don’t feel like praying. What’s wrong? • I feel like my prayers go down the drain. • I have no power in prayer. What’s clogging my prayer life? The Bible outlines three things that clog God’s flow of

    Introduction: Prayer is supposed to be conversation with God. Talking with a friend. So why is it so hard? Many experience a clog in their communication with Jesus Christ. “I feel like my prayers go down the drain. I have no prayer power. What’s clogging my prayer life?” Others may say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Thanks For Nothing

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,273 views

    Sometimes it’s hard to be thankful when it seems like God didn’t come through for you. Sometimes we pray for something that we would like and it doesn’t always happen the way we would like or in the time frame we would like. Sometimes we want God’s will t

    Sometimes it’s hard to be thankful when it seems like God didn’t come through for you. Sometimes we pray for something that we would like and it doesn’t always happen the way we would like or in the time frame we would like. Sometimes we want God’s will to be like our will. Illustration ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Friend Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,157 views

    Sinners can get get close to a holy God only if they we appeal to His grace. Pray that God in His grace would show us His path, grant us His presence, and reveal to us His person, which He has already done in His Son. Get close to Jesus and you will get

    On one occasion, Dr. Mortimer Adler suddenly left a discussion group at a tea quite disgusted, slamming the door after him. Someone in the group, trying to relieve the tension, remarked, “Well, he's gone.” To which the hostess replied, “No, he isn't. That's a closet!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Prayer Keys - Submission Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jan 9, 2012
     | 6,943 views

    Jesus often prayed privately. When he said, “Not my will, but thy will be done.” He did not get what he wanted, but he got what he needed. He had the strength to face what was to come. The time to choose submission is now. If we wait, we may not desire to

    “Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:39 Our list of prayer keys uses Matthew 26:39 as the text for submission. I generally use the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Guidance From God

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 24, 2013
     | 5,354 views

    If we want to receive God’s guidance, we must be willing to do His will. We can know His will through His word, and through the Holy Spirit, and through prayer. Then, when we act to do His will, and pray, “Thy will be done,” He will bless us and the Holy

    April 27, 2003 Getting Guidance from God Text: Then Isaac brought her into the tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That Story Is Hard To Swallow!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,786 views

    Maybe one of the reasons we don’t pray for our enemies or witness to them (The ones who have hurt us, talked about us, lied about us, been mean to us) is, because deep down inside, we are afraid that they will repent and God will forgive them instead of punish them!!

    Jonah 4:1-11-But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he became angry. So he prayed to the Lord, and said, “Ah, Lord, was not this what I said when I was still in my country? Therefore I fled previously to Tarshish; for I know that You are a gracious and merciful God, slow to anger and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Altars Of Abraham

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,017 views

    Every day we must set aside time to come to our personal altar where we read His word, worship Him in song and pray. Here we will encounter Him afresh and He will teach us His ways. If we don’t have such a time we must build it now!

    THE THREE ALTARS OF ABRAHAM (Putting God First) Book Ezra: Altar, Temple and Walls – Remnant People Genesis 12:1-18 INTRODUCTION: True worship takes place in the context of obedience to God (Genesis 12:1-5) - not merely a feeling or a form. For Abraham it was in the process of obeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Make Your Calling An Election Sure

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,622 views

    On Tuesday night I found myself, like probably many of you, up late watching CNN or whatever your favorite news outlet is. I finally went to sleep in the early hours of the morning praying asking God to work this situation out according to my will, I am just being honest.

    “Make Your Calling an Election Sure” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - On Tuesday night I found myself, like probably many of you, up late watching CNN or whatever your favorite news outlet is. I finally went to sleep in the early hours of the morning praying asking God to work this ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    How We Should Resemble Our Heavenly Father Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 29, 2021
     | 4,190 views

    Jesus shows us how: 1. Love your enemies (vs. 43-44). 2. Bless those who curse you (vs. 44). 3. Do good to those who hate you (vs. 44-45). 4. Pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you (vs. 43-48).

    How We Should Resemble Our Heavenly Father The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:43-48 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 1, 2013 (Revised January 29, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 5:43. When we got to vs. 43-48 last week, we spent our time focused on the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Revelation Of The Throne Series

    Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on Jun 27, 2020
     | 3,778 views

    "Your throne Oh God is forever and ever" Those words will forever remain afresh in me. I want to introduce you into a revelation of that Throne today, as you walk with me thru the path of His word. I pray that the Spirit of God open your eyes to see His throne in Jesus name Amen.

    Today I stand in the midst of His Glory, speaking to you these eternal words of power written from the golden dome of power, my secret place of prayer. I was right there basking in the spirit. Praying all night in tongues, suddenly about 3AM, the glory of God falls over me, wave after wave of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Live Like Our Heavenly Father

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 27, 2014
     | 6,071 views

    How should we resemble our Heavenly Father? -- In vs. 44, Jesus shows us 4 ways: 1. Love your enemies. 2. Bless those who curse you. 3. Do good to those who hate you. 4. Pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.

    Live like Our Heavenly Father Matthew 5:43-48 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 1, 2013 BACKGROUND: *When we got to vs. 43-48 last week, we spent our time focused on the last verse, where Jesus said: "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And… Trust Him When God Is Silent - Psalm 13:1–6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 582 views

    Have you ever prayed… and it felt like your words bounced off the ceiling? You’ve pleaded, wept, even shouted, yet the heavens seemed shut. King David knew that feeling. He was anointed king, yet hunted like a criminal. God had promised him the throne, yet he was hiding in caves.

    Go! And… Trust Him When God Is Silent - Psalm 13:1–6 Introduction — When Heaven Feels Quiet Silence can be deafening. Have you ever prayed… and it felt like your words bounced off the ceiling? You’ve pleaded, wept, even shouted, yet the heavens seemed shut. King David knew that feeling. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal