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  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    Don't Play When You Pray

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,672 views

    The Sincerity of Prayer

    DON’T PLAY WHEN YOU PRAY MATT. 6: 5-7 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE SOME THINGS THAT IT WOULD IN OUR BEST INTEREST NOT TO PLAY WITH. WHY? BECAUSE PLAYING WITH SOME THINGS CAN BE DETRIMENTAL TO OUR HEALTH. TO PLAY WITH A LOADED GUN CAN BE FATAL. PLAYING WITH A VENOMOUS SNAKE CAN BE FATAL. PLAYING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Wilson avatar

    How To Pray Inappropriate Prayers Without Really Trying!

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,661 views

    This message explores ways that we as believers sometimes approach God in an inappropriate manner in our prayer lives. Issues dealt with: Praying for the ears of men, praying for length,praying in pride, and praying to manipulate God to do our will rather

    How to Pray Wrong Prayers without Really Meaning to Do So! Matthew 6:6-10 1. PRAYERS MEANT FOR THE EARS OF MEN ARE INAPPROPRIATE PRAYERS! Jesus warned against praying in the streets, etc. so that others could see you praying and hear your prayers. His warning was that we are not to put on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Up Your Cross And Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,157 views

    Jesus' teaching on discipleship in Luke 9:23-27 shows us what is involved in being a disciple of Jesus.

    Scripture We have come to what one commentator called “a turning point in Luke’s Gospel.” In the first part of his Gospel, Luke demonstrated the identity of Jesus. Then Peter, on behalf of the twelve disciples, confessed Jesus as the Christ (9:18-20). From this point on now Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    When God Messes Up Our Plans

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 26, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,681 views

    When Jesus was born, nobody expected it, and nobody made plans for it. But what it did was mess up everyone’s plans. Our plans don’t always go the way we want. So, when God messes up our plans, what can we do not to allow these plans changes to wreak havoc in our lives?

    When God Messes Up Our Plans Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42NAzO5fKLI When Jesus was born, nobody expected it, and nobody made plans for it. But what it did was mess up everyone’s plans. • It messed up King Herod’s plan of being king because here was a new King. The Wise Men announced, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Do Not Grieve The Spirit

    Contributed by David Mende on Jun 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,862 views

    What grieves the Spirit? Many Christians often overlook the fact that the Spirit is grieved when we put down others through our words. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. The ability to speak is a gift from God. None of the animals can speak, but humans have the unique gift of speaking. However, the gift of speech is often abused by humans. While we can encourage and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Great Adventure: "Saddle Up Your Horses" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,556 views

    When called to go, Abraham obeyed and went. As God calls us into his glorious kingdom, he invites us to a life full of challenge, surprise and adventure!

    I have to be honest with you… when I was a kid I had a really wrong-headed idea of what the Christian faith was all about. I thought that being a Christian meant giving up a life of fun & excitement in order to come, sit on a pew and be a good boy. • I’m not sure where that notion came from… maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Brace, Speak And Don't Give Up! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 9, 2017
     | 11,520 views

    Sometimes we don't see much visible fruit, or past attempts to witness or minister were not outwardly successful and tempted to hold back our witness or cut back our service. God's words to Paul Acts 18:5-11 are just the prescription.

    Be Brave, Speak and Don’t Give Up! Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 6, 2017 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 18:5-11 – “And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ. 6 And when they opposed themselves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Hung Up Over Hair, That's Weird Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,247 views

    This message looks at the lessons we learn from the story of Absalom's death.

    Hung Up by the Hair, That's Weird On Tuesday mornings there is a group of a dozen or so men who have been getting together to study the book of Romans. And early in our study we discovered a weird little part of the letter. Paul is listing the behaviour of people who are in his words "sinful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    We Lift Up The Lord Jesus Christ! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 13, 2014
     | 8,310 views

    We exalt Jesus Christ! 1. Because He can foresee the future (vs. 25 & 29-31) 2. Because He put full faith in the Father (vs. 25-28) 3. Because He went the distance to deliver us (vs. 26-27) 4. Because He rose again to rule forever (vs. 29-32).

    We Lift Up the Lord Jesus Christ! Acts 2:25-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 16, 2013 *In the January, 2002 issue of "World Magazine," Melvin Newland read the story of a church in New York City. From the early 1900's through the 1960's this church was a powerful witness to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Sabbath: The Rest Is Up To You Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 20, 2013
     | 4,221 views

    God created the universe, earth, and everything else over the course of six days: establishing the seventh day as a day of rest. Sabbath means “to rest.” God’s intent for establishing the Sabbath was to have His people remember that God is the reason the

    Our Hebrew Heritage Series Sabbath: The Rest is Up To You September 30, 2012 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A At the beginning of the month, Dr. Bill Nye (90's , Bill Nye the Science Guy TV program), warned parents not to teach their children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    "get Up Out Of That Grave" Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,978 views

    What's exciting about the empty tomb?

    Last Christmas, our family decided to do something different. We decided to take a vacation together in Orlando. A few of us are runners and my Son wanted to run one of the Disney series of races so we went to Disney, camped out in Ft. Wilderness and had a “running vacation.” I chose to do the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Spoelstra avatar

    Battle Ready: Suit Up - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Mar 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,478 views

    Each piece of the armour of God that we are asked to put on is directed to one of the ways in which Satan attacks Christians. Satan accuses, strikes like a snake, tempts and deceives. There are six pieces of armour and these five protect us. If we are going to be battle ready, we better suit up!

    Big Idea: Each piece of armour that we are asked to put on is directed to one of the ways in which Satan attacks Christians. Satan accuses, strikes like a snake, tempts and deceives. There are six pieces of armour and these five protect us. They stand for truth, righteousness, the peace that comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    The Lutheran/Biblical Mind Knows The Importance Of Praying, Pondering... Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 9, 2017
     | 4,466 views

    What are faith basics? The Lutheran/Biblical Mind Knows the Importance of Praying, Pondering, and Persevering.

    OK you car fanatics, I have a question for you. What are the basics of car maintenance? One website I read listed these items. Regularly change the oil and oil filter, replace dirty air filters, and keep your tires pumped to the right pressure. There is more that you need to do to keep your car ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis King avatar

    Perseverance

    Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 25, 2022
     | 4,492 views

    Perhaps you've been lucky and haven’t had to endure a lot of life’s common trials and tribulations. If so, “persevering or perseverance” might not resonate much with you?

    Perseverance Perseverance means various things to different people at different stages of their lives. Let's rethink some of the situations we encountered where we demonstrated tenacious determination before we discuss biblical characters that displayed exceptional perseverance. What does the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    When We Don't Know What To Pray...

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,240 views

    Message offering encouragement when we are at a loss for words in prayer.

    When We Don’t Know What to Pray... Romans 8:26-27 November 13, 2004 Introduction Have you ever been in a situation where you didn’t know how to pray? Something’s going on, and you don’t know what to ask God? You think that maybe you should pray for one thing, but then you think it should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan