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  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Before We Have All The Answers

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 13, 2022
     | 1,790 views

    A sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday, Year C

    June 12, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church John 16:12-15 Before We Have All the Answers Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Holy Trinity Sunday. On this day we consider and marvel at the nature of God. God has revealed God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    Answers To Difficult Questions: Is There A Time For War?

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,753 views

    Should Christians support war? That can be a tough question especially in today’s world in which war is highly debated and views are often politcally motivated. This message does not try to take sides, but simply tries to look at war from a biblical per

    ANSWERS TO DIFFICULT QUESTIONS: IS THERE A TIME FOR WAR? Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (Note: Some of the material was gleaned from Jeff Armbrest’s sermon "What Does God Think About War" and from Rodney Buchanan’s sermon "A Christian Perspective of War and Peace." Thanks fellows.) INTRODUCTION: A. Since ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    God's Answer For Your Spiritual Hunger Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,198 views

    Part 9 of "Being the Church," focusing on how only Jesus can fill our deepest needs.

    Being the Church Part 9: God’s Answer for Your Spiritual Hunger Scripture: Acts 13:14-52 Icebreaker: “There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God, the Creator, made known through Jesus.” -Blaise Pascal Intro: I just got ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When God Calls Faith Answers Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,960 views

    The message examines the example of Samuel’s faith.

    Growing up Christian is not as easy a task as one might think. There are dangers and temptations unique to growing up within a Christian family and within the church and sadly these difficulties are often downplayed or misunderstood by those who have been converted later in life. "Church kids face ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Prayer Warriors

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 25, 2019
     | 12,648 views

    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 20: 1 – 37

    2 Chronicles 20: 1 – 37 The prayer warriors 20 It happened after this that the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them besides the Ammonites, came to battle against Jehoshaphat. 2 Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, “A great multitude is coming against you from ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    Prayer Of Jabez:ask For The Best

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 6,484 views

    This is second in a series drawing prayer and life lessons from the Prayer of Jabez.

    ASK FOR THE BEST I Chronicles 4:10 INTRODUCTION: During some of the darkest days of the American Revolution, after the Continental Army had experienced several defeats, a farmer who lived near General George Washington’s camp decided to pay the soldiers a visit. As he approached the tents his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Month Of Prevailing Prayers

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020
     | 5,929 views

    Welcome you with joy to our month of prevailing prayers. People of God, the need of the hour is powerful, persistent, passionate, prevailing prayer.

    Welcome you with joy to our month of prevailing prayers. People of God, the need of the hour is powerful, persistent, passionate, prevailing prayer. The need is far greater than most of God's people realize. The good news is that prayer works. Whatever you are going through, whatever our nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Doesn't God Do What I Ask? Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
     | 3,589 views

    What are God's reasons for not answering?

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHY OUR PARENTS DON’T DO ALL WE ASK 1. It’s not good for us. 2. They don’t have resources. 3. They have other plans for us. 4. They have something better. 5. It would hurt us. B. WHY SOME HAVE GREAT EXPECTATIONS 1. Promise. “Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do” (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Growing Larger Through Outreach (Pt. 3) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 24, 2015
     | 4,460 views

    What do we say when it is time to share the gospel with others? This sermon helps us to be prepared when we have an opportunity to give an answer for the hope that we have.

    Introduction: A. Today I’m praying that all of us, Christians, feel like we have some good news to share with others, and that we desperately desire to share it. 1. I like the story told of the little boy who greatly concerned his parents. a. The boy’s parents could not get him to utter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Rogers avatar

    The Power Of Prayer, Faith, And Praise

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,643 views

    This sermon examines the power of prayer that the faithful can tap into all the time not just in emergencies.

    The Power of Prayer, Faith, and Praise 2 Chronicles 20:4-12 Prayer Introduction Jesus taught that we should “always pray and not give up” · Not because God is hard of hearing · Not because God needs to be pestered into answering our requests · Not because God doesn’t want to answer us NO… Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Faith When The Answer Is No Part 1

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,220 views

    Walking with God when we do not get the answer we want.

    Faith When the Answer Is No Part 1 Introduction This message comes out of a personal experience that I have had recently. I am sharing this with you in hope that when things do not go as you hoped that your faith is not shaken. I may not be able to complete the message today, but hopefully what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Part 2: God Shows Us The Process Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 28, 2024
     | 1,309 views

    1. God reveals Himself to us. 2. We make our requests to God. 3. God always gives right response.

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 2: God Shows Us the Process of Prayer Genesis 18:16-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 28, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has spent time in God's Word knows that there are a lot of prayers provided for us in the Bible. The Dake Annotated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Does God Make Us Wait?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 1, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,460 views

    A look at some of the major reasons that God doesn't always answer our prayers when we want Him to.

    A Nagging Question: Why does God make us wait? - Genesis 15:1-3. The questions linger in our minds. Even someone with as great a faith as Abraham struggled with these questions. I want to look at some of the main reasons that He makes us wait. I realize this is not as good as telling you that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Christ Is Knocking……will You Answer?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 1, 2025
     | 211 views

    The seven churches of Revelation: Laodicea: Christ is Knocking. . . Will You Answer? - Revelation chapter 3 verses 14-22 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). THEPLACE: Laodicea (vs 14a). (2). THE PERSON: One who is holy, faithful, true witness & ruler (vs 14). (3). THE PROBLEM: self-sufficient & short-sighted (vs 15-17) (4). THE PROMISE: I will come in (vs 18-21) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Doors Quiz illustration. • (Photos ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • David Dunn avatar

    The Question Evil Can’t Answer

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 29, 2025
     | 172 views

    Evil remains a mystery, but the cross reveals God’s character. He enters human suffering, bears its weight, and assures us that love—not evil—has the final word.

    There are certain questions that do not arise from curiosity, but from collision. They are not born in classrooms or debates, but in moments when life presses hard against the soul and refuses to explain itself. These questions surface when loss interrupts routine, when suffering enters without ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist