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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Can You Hear Me Lord?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2016
     | 10,686 views

    Ever felt discouraged? Ever felt that you wanted to restore a right relationship with the God to sense His presence again? This is how King David felt as he cried out to God for more of Him.

    Can you hear me Lord? Psalm 61:1-8 Do you remember the old Verizon commercial? The Verizon man used to say “Can you hear me now? If you are familiar with him and the commercials, you know that he has switched sides- From Verizon to Sprint. His words have become ammunition for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Trade Your Ifs In For Faith

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,758 views

    Trusting God during the times of Crisis.

    21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee. 23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. 24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the ...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
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,733 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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    Why I Want To Have A Big Part In Missions Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,178 views

    A sermon with some arresting object lessons illustrating the need for supporting missions.

    Why I Want to Have a Big Part in Missions Missions Emphasis Series Chuck Sligh February 26, 2012 TEXT: Mark 16:15 – “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” INTRODUCTION Henry Van Dyke’s said, “The missionary enterprise is not the church’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Until We Pray-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 8, 2014
     | 2,765 views

    2 of 5 Jesus presented a model to guide His disciple's praying. Our country is not truly free until it seeks God's face. We are not praying & we are not free until we embrace...

    UNTIL WE PRAY-II—Matthew 6:5-15(:9-13) Attention: This country(America) is a great country when she embraces truth... This country(America) is not a great country when she shirks/releases truth. We cannot celebrate independence unless we celebrate independence from sin, self, & the world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Masterpiece

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,183 views

    Learning from Jesus' teaching from Matthew 6, so that believer's can pray and seek His face for more of His love and grace.

    A Masterpiece Matthew 6:9-13 Coach John Wooden died at the age of 99, he was renowned as one of the greatest college coaches of all times. When John graduated from the eighth grade, his dad couldn’t afford a gift, so he wrote John a 7-point creed, which he encouraged John to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Recharge Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 3, 2020
     | 8,472 views

    1) Power through the Spirit (Ephesians 3:14-16) 2) Power through the Son (Ephesians 3:17a), and 3) Power through the Father’s Love (Ephesians 3:17b–21).

    Ephesians 3:14–21 [14] For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, [15] from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, [16] that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, [17] so that Christ may dwell ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • James May avatar

    Don't You Just Love Surprises?

    Contributed by James May on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,597 views

    God’s ability to answer prayer will even surprise those who are praying.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Patrick avatar

    Don't Give Up On God

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Dec 1, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 16,643 views

    God appears obscure and enigmatic to us all at times, but as we persevere in our relationship with God we realize that God perseveres toward us also.

    “Don’t Give Up on God” / Luke 18:1-8 Proper 24, Year C; Downsville Baptist Church; 21 October 2001 If Jesus is trying to teach us about the importance of persevering in our prayer lives, we wish he would have done it in a less confusing and puzzling manner. Perhaps his parable should have gone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Fox avatar

    When God Seems Silent

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 30,805 views

    Why does God sometimes choose not to answer prayer?

    When God Seems Silent *We all go through times in life when God seems silent. *Those are the times in life when the heavens seem to be brass. *In times of God’s silence – We try to pray….but our prayers may seem only to rise to the ceiling and then fall back to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Stay In Contact With Headquarters (Pp) Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,470 views

    We are to stay in constant communication with headquarters when we are in the battles of life.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Spiritual warfare is something that can drain the life right out of us, spiritual warfare can really take a toll on us. Sometimes there are so many small skirmishes going on that we get drained because we have so many little battles to fight. • It can be discouraging to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Addison avatar

    The Priority Of A Quiet Time Series

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,018 views

    In order the be strong in the Lord, you must spend time alone with God. See the impact of a quiet time and some tips on developing a quality quiet time.

    INTRODUCTION Today we will study another of our favorite heroes of the Old Testament. One of the things that is true of every virtually hero story is that he or she has a secret hideout or lair to which they retreat. It is the place where they prepare, recover, train, etc. Think of Batman’s cave, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jaques avatar

    What's With The Silence Button? Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 3, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,438 views

    All believers should understand why God sometimes says “No” to their prayers.

    BIG IDEA: Prayer: What’s with the silence button? All believers should understand why God sometimes says “No” to their prayers. 1. It is outside of God’s will. 2. The timing is not right yet. 3. God is testing your faith. 4. God allows people to exercise free will. 5. God is good. OBJECTIVE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Restore Us, O Lord God

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 21,936 views

    This text is a prayer of desperation! It is the prayer of people who were once used to having God’s presence and God’s power – that power being long absent and sorely missed. It is the prayer of one out of touch with God.

    Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh. Stir up your might, and come to save us! Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved. O LORD God of hosts, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    Faith, It Does A Body Good

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Oct 9, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,611 views

    It Is Time For We As Children Of God To Quit Talking About Faith And Start Exercising It. We Need Miracles And We Need Them Now!

    Faith, It Does A Body Good Matthew 15:21-28 JESUS HEALS THE SYROPHOENICIAN WOMAN’S DAUGHTER 21 Jesus then left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre and Sidon. [Matt. 15:21]. Now our Lord leaves the land of Israel for the first time during His public ministry. This is interesting because ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God