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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    With Thanksgiving, Present Requests To God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013
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    To give priority to thanksgiving which elevates to praise and worship rather than asking.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you thank GOD more often? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To give priority to thanksgiving which elevates to praise and worship rather than asking. IV. TEXT: Philippians 4:6 (Amplified Bible) Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Help Me Remember You Are All Powerful Series

    Contributed by Brian Chandler on Jul 21, 2011
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     | 6,172 views

    Learning that when we come to God in prayer that He is all-powerful

    Get Connected: A Daily Pattern for Prayer "God Help Me Remember You’re All-powerful" Week 6 Matthew 6:13 How has your prayer life been with the Lord over the last month? Are your growing in that area? Are there things God has been teaching you to include in your prayer life that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Changing God's Mind Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 5, 2012
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     | 10,437 views

    When you haven't got a prayer, remind God that His interests are at stake: ask God to remember His people; ask God to remember His purpose; and ask God to remember His promise.

    There was once a small town which had no liquor stores. Eventually, though, someone built a nightclub right on the main street through town. This so upset the members in one of the churches that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings. They asked the Lord to “burn down that den of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Pray For One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 1, 2009
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    Praying for one another fervently and faithfully is our privilege and responsibility.

    A. The story is told about three men were hiking one day and unexpectedly came upon a large, raging, violent river. 1. They needed to get to the other side, but had no idea of how to do so. 2. The first man prayed to God, saying, “Please God, give me the strength to cross this river.” a. Poof! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Key To Miracles” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 3, 2011
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     | 14,084 views

    Jesus tells us through prayer, His followers would do greater works that He did during His earthly ministry.

    In this passage Jesus tells us that those who have faith in Him will do greater works than He did while on earth. Just what did Jesus mean by “greater works?” How could those of us who believe on Him possibly do greater works than those Jesus performed during His ministry on earth? After all, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching Heaven On Your Knees Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 31, 2013
     | 21,698 views

    If you want to break through “the wall” and reach heaven on your knees, then humble yourself before God; persist in your prayers; and listen to God more than you speak to Him.

    A journalist assigned to the Jerusalem bureau takes an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. Every day when she looks out, she sees an old Jewish man praying vigorously. So, the journalist goes down and introduces herself to the old man. She asks, “You come every day to the wall. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    For This Reason I Kneel...

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 1, 2020
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    There is really no need this morning to dwell upon the feelings of fear, anger, & division that have enveloped our nation during the last few months. What we must not forget is that we're not powerless. Our voices are heard in heaven!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Ephesians 3:14-21: Daniel 4:35; Jeremiah 18:7-8 There is really no need this morning to dwell upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Elijah Bowed Down To The Earth And Prayed!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 13, 2015
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    This message is not for ‘status quo people, lazy people or people who love to live a mediocre life’, I here speak to people who would love to usurp to the next level for God! Are you listening?

    Phony facelifts! 1 King 18:42”Elijah went up to the top of Mount Carmel. And he bowed himself down on the earth and put his face between his knees.” Just after a magnificent, stupendous and glorious crusade, where God manifests Himself in a mighty way and proves His power on mount ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Wants You To Know Something Series

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jul 7, 2016
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     | 7,681 views

    Jesus prayed for us to surrender to the Father's will: "Thy will be done!" Do you believe that God has a personal plan for your life? If you have any doubts, Dr. Larry Petton will show you from the Lord's Prayer how to discover His will.

    GOD WANTS YOU TO KNOW SOMETHING Dr. Larry Petton Text: Luke 11:1-10 Series: TALK TO YOUR FATHER (90 Days in The Lord’s Prayer) Did you hear about the old golfer who was standing in front of the first tee, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Return Of God's Glory With Constant Contact Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 26, 2016
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     | 7,354 views

    Prayer, in fact crying out to God, is crucial to his presence with us.

    1. Series Review -- Close Encounter of the Holy Kind a. We have a universal longing for God -- Ecclesiastes 3.11 b. His singular provision is his glory/presence within and among us c. We have a common access to that glory in and through the church d. The Epic Failure of Many Churches -- Loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,720 views

    The nature and enemies of Christian felloship and the traits that characterize "fellow Christians."

    Christian Fellowship I Jn. 1:3 INTRO.: Once at an area meeting, I invited a choir from a congregation of another Church to sing. They did a very good job, but a fellow preacher who attended took exception to bringing in "outsiders" to sing. He felt moved to write me a very strong letter, soundly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    A Storm Called Fear

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 4, 2025
     | 690 views

    Fear is one of the most common things Christians have to face. We need to distinguish between the enemy or danger and the fear that the enemy or danger produces, and know how to deal with the fear.

    INTRODUCTION Today is the first Sunday of 2025. Happy New Year! I thought that at the start of the year I would review a couple of the most basic aspects of Christian life. I have given the title of today’s talk, ‘A storm called fear.’ It’s about fear, worry and anxiety. Next Sunday, we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    You Can Pray Like Elijah Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,616 views

    James encourages us to pray, pointing to the example of Elijah, a man with all the frailties that characterises each of us.

    JAMES 5:17, 18 YOU CAN PRAY LIKE ELIJAH “Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit.” Flashing like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Jesus' High Priestly Prayer (Part 1c) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,661 views

    A sermon examining the greatest prayer recorded in the Bible.

    JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Part 1c – Jesus’ Prayer For Himself) John 17:1-5 Throughout Jesus’ high Priestly prayer it is evident that Jesus’ greatest desire was that God would be glorified. In verse 4 Jesus says “I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop Drop And Listen

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,968 views

    In this life we will have trouble. When trouble Come we need to stop what we are doing, drop to our knees and listen for direction from God. We can be confident that he will talk to us and guide us.

    Stop drop and Listen John 10:22-30 (NIV) 22 Then came the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was in the temple area walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. 24 The Jews gathered around him, saying, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly." ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene