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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    The Prayers Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 4, 2017
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    Today, as we finish our series on the prayers of the bible, we'll look at some of Paul's prayers. We'll look at the specifics of what Paul prayed for his fellow Christians; realizing that we should be focused on these things too.

    THE PRAYERS OF PAUL We've looked at many prayers over these past couple months-the Our Father, the prayer of Jabez, Elijah's prayers, Hannah's prayer, Daniel's prayer, Nehemiah's prayers, and last week we looked at Jesus' prayer. Today, as we finish our series on the prayers of the bible, we'll ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Urgency Of Now

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 25, 2025
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    There is an urgent call for the church and every believer to rise into divine action. The time to serve, pray, evangelise, give, and build is now. Every moment counts in eternity’s calendar. As believers, we must not be found sleeping when heaven is moving.

    THE URGENCY OF NOW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 9:4 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Romans 13:11, 2 Corinthians 6:2, James 4:14, Proverbs 27:1 INTRODUCTION: Time is one of the most valuable resources given to man. In John 9:4, Jesus emphasised the urgency of working while it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rise And Shine: Embrace The Light SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    Though the world may be shrouded in darkness, you don't have to be. Rise up, pray, study the Word, and engage in true fellowship with the Light. As you do, you'll find yourself covered in God's sunrise glory.

    The book of Isaiah holds great significance in the Old Testament, as it contains prophecies and revelations about Jesus Christ long before His arrival on earth. In Isaiah 60:1-2, the prophet Isaiah receives a revelation from God, where he sees darkness covering the earth and its people. This ...read more

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    The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 3) Discovering God In Surprising Ways Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2024
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     | 1,273 views

    Many of us have had moments when we expected God to act a certain way, only to be surprised by how He actually revealed Himself. Perhaps you were praying for a breakthrough, but God brought transformation in a different form.

    The Unexpected Jesus: Discovering God in Surprising Ways Introduction Today, I want to explore a theme that could radically transform your relationship with God: the idea that Jesus often shows up in ways we least expect. Many of us have had moments when we expected God to act a certain way, only ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Stability In This Unstable World

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 2, 2024
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    With the news filled with stories of turmoil, suffering, With the devastating floods that hit our area by hurricane Helen and the ever-looming fear of war in the middle East. Praying for the peace of Israel and that God will protect them it is easy for us to feel very overwhelmed.

    God is Stability in This Unstable World **Introduction:** Beloved, as we gather today, we find ourselves in a world that often feels chaotic and uncertain. With the news filled with stories of turmoil, suffering, With the devastating floods that hit our area by hurricane Helen and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Unity

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Oct 23, 2021
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    The unity of followers is one of the most important - and yet problematic - charisteristics of the disciples. Jesus prayed for it the last night he would be with his chosen disciples. Yet since then the church has been characterized in the eyes of the world as riddled with division and strife.

    Note: I have developed a set of simple PowerPoint slides for use with this sermon. If you are interested in the slides I will send them to you by Email. Email your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net and be sure to enter "Easter Slides" in the subject line (otherwise I am likely to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 36: Why God Says To Sing A New Song Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 21, 2025
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    God tells us to sing new songs... 1. Because we have new hearers (vs. 1-4). 2. Because we have new harmonies (vs. 4-6). 3. Because we have new hearts (vs. 1-3, 9-13). [1] Having new hearts means having new hope. [2] Having new hearts means having new holiness.

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 36: Why God Says to Sing a New Song Psalm 96:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 21, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Today our focus is again on worship. And nothing is more important in Christian life than heartfelt worship of the LORD! God the Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love God & Your Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,228 views

    An inductive message that seeks to eliminate inadequate answers to the question “How can I know God is working in my life?” As a result, individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will pray at the altar rail to receive God’s help in order to love Him with a

    Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to love God and their neighbors. Visual Illustration: “Stone Tablets” marked I and II for the two greatest commandments. Key Question: How can I know God is working in my life? 1. Some people suggest looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Presentation Of The People Series

    Contributed by Terry Stivers on May 20, 2003
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    In 2 Chronicles 7:14 it states, "if my people who are called by my name will humble themsleves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways". There are wicked ways the church needs to turn from to experience revival.

    PRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE Exodus 34:21-26 INTRO: God will not bring revival to those who harbor sin in their lives. READ TEXT There was a cartoon several years ago in the Saturday Review of Literature which showed little George Washington standing with an axe in his hand and lying next to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Prayer Has Taught Me

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Mar 4, 2003
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    What is the greatest Christian work? PRAYER! What Prayer has taught me is a message on the life of prayer, and what I have learned in over thirty years of being a Christian. Do you pray? What has prayer taught you?

    A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism WHAT PRAYER HAS TAUGHT ME By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby Psalms 71:1-5, John 17:1-3, 20-21. Psalms- "In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus - You're Too Late!

    Contributed by Jim Mazzulla on Apr 6, 2004
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    Here’s the situation Mary and Martha call on Jesus to come pray (heal) their sick brother Lazarus and Jesus says. “This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby”. Then Jesus delays his coming to

    This is not my typical writing style but I believe the Lord gave me this spiritual meaning to let many of you know that if God has spoken life to you regarding something, then know that it is not over no matter how bad, or impossible the situation looks. Let this devotion minister to you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ignorant Errors, Careless Mistakes, Or Plain Old Sin

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 9, 2004
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    Message on the First Word from the Cross, for a Good Friday Seven Last Words service. Jesus prays for forgiveness for the anonymous "they" who permit a society to be valueless, for those who profit from the misery of others, for those who pride themselve

    One of life’s scariest moments comes when, two or three days after you have taken an exam at school, the teacher shows up ready to pass out the results. Maybe you sit poised on the edge of your chair, if you think you’ve done well; or you slump down in the seat, trying to look as though you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrath And Grace

    Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008
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    Paul describes the spiritual blessings Christians have in Christ. He prays that Christians would realize the lofty position to which they have been called. He describes the absolute reign of Christ & His triumph over the would-be powers of the age.

    Intro In 1886, Robert Louis Stevenson wrote the allegory/novel, “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Jekyll and Hyde are one and the same man, but one character is good & the other is evil Acting on the theory that it was possible to separate his character into good & evil, Dr. Jekyll created ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wonder Of Repentance Series

    Contributed by Rick Brown on Mar 5, 2008
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    Second in 4 part series on prayer acrostic P.R.A.Y. REPENTANCE OF SIN AND FAITH IN JESUS ARE 2 SIDES OF THE SAME COIN. TODAY REPENTANCE HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH REDEDICATION - IT IS MISUNDERSTOOD - 3 PARTS - CONFESS - ACCEPT – REPENT

    THE WONDER OF REPENTANCE PSALMS 51 INTRO: P.R.A.Y. – TODAY REPENTANCE. REPENTANCE REPLACED WITH REDEDICATION - MISUNDERSTOOD - 3 PARTS - CONFESS - ACCEPT – REPENT. CAN’T SKIP AROUND OR MISS ONE… CONFESS WITH NO ACCEPT = GUILT ACCEPT W/NO CONFESS =SIN DEEPENS HEART HARDENS REPENT WITH NO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 23, 2007
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     | 5,451 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