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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Inner Life Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,901 views

    If we want to be disciples of Jesus on the inside is where it all counts. We need to become disciples of prayer! Only those who pray with all of themselves, only those who pray sincerely from their hearts are true disciples of God. Because there is no pre

    By Garrett Edwards Review series/Ask people for what stood out to them... Well today we come to the theme of Discipleship and the ‘Inner Life.’ What do we think that that means? Can anyone give me their thoughts on what the ‘Inner life’ could mean when we look at a topic like discipleship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Keith Peters avatar

    What Hell Has That We Need?

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
     | 3,671 views

    Uses the example of the rich man in hell to describe how believers ought to develop spiritual disciplines.

    What Hell has that we need?” Luke 16:19-31 REFLECTION: Hell is mentioned 54 times in the Bible by name, and many other times by implication. Our Savior mentioned it no less than 15 times during his earthly ministry. Hell is a real place that we need to reckon with in order to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Father Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,843 views

    We have an intimate connection to God when we pray "Our Father."

    Living the Lord’s Prayer, Part, Mathew 6:6-13 “Our Father in Heaven” Introduction There’s a wonderful story about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian being considered for employment. The Boston investment house could not say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "You Are In The Bible"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 13, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,173 views

    Jesus is praying that we, United Methodists, Baptists, Episcopalians, Lutherans, non-denominationalists, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, 7th Day Adventist…you name it…may be one---united by our common faith that Jesus is Lord!!! And this unity is meant to m

    John 17:20-26 “You are in the Bible” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Imagine some great figure from the past. Abraham Lincoln, perhaps. George Washington, possibly. Martin Luther King Jr., maybe. JFK or even John Wesley. Think ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Aderemi Ojikutu avatar

    Unleashing The Treasures Of The Midnight Series

    Contributed by Aderemi Ojikutu on Mar 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,398 views

    Just as treasures are not found on the streets, so is wealth not discovered on the cashier's counter in a bank. Just as a whale is not found in a pond, so are riches not found on a Eatery's table. Join me once again, in this exploratory serial to unmask t

    'O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!...' (Romans 11:33) 'So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.'(Proverbs 24:14) Every search is always a product of a need. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I’ll Have The Chef’s Special! Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 27, 2011
     | 4,373 views

    An explanation of the Fourth Petition: "Give us today our daily bread."

    Ordering at an ethnic restaurant can be a daunting experience. For one, many of those places have a menu that’s as thick as a phone book. If you diligently read through all the entree choices, it may take you longer to pick your meal than to eat it! For another, unfamiliar words like pho ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Inward, Upward, And Outward

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 11, 2022
     | 2,045 views

    When talking about compassion, we start with an inward approach, then an upward approach, and this leads to an outward approach Outline from John Lowe of Sermon Central at: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/outward-inward-upward-john-lowe-sermon-on-heart-for-the-lost-187229

    HoHum: Got up early Friday morning and read the overnight reports from the hospice team. There was an emergency admission the previous evening. This patient was continuing to decline, he was imminent, meaning that his vitals signs indicated that he would die soon. The report told about his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tempering Our Understanding Of Miracles

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 21, 2023
     | 1,013 views

    Miracles do happen. However, not all the time. Faith can be shattered by the expectations of miracles occurring. Not all prayers can be answered. Tough lesson I learned early on.

    Tempering our Understanding of Miracles John 11:1-45 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 11:1 Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 It was the Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "glory" Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 29, 2021
     | 2,317 views

    Sermon based on doxology at end of Lord's Prayer - Encourages hearers to give God the glory that He is due.

    “GLORY” Matthew 6:13 FBCF – 3/28/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lot of people wanting glory these days. - Politicians are wanting glory for their accomplishments. Unfortunately, many of the things they are doing & decisions they are making are leading our nation down a dark & dangerous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dark Past Bright Future

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,803 views

    With life there comes many challenges and for some there are more challenges than others. Perhaps someone was unwanted at birth, a problems child or born into a family of abuse. There is a opportunity for that person to have a bright future.

    Dark Past Bright Future 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Last week in studying the life of Moses we saw how his parents played an important role in his life. Moses was put in an idea environment with all the potentials to produce greatness. Perhaps you did not have parents like Moses or even more so raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Make A Difference, Reflect And Correct. God Works A New Thing In You

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 28, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,065 views

    Each and every day we should look back and reflect on where we've come from, and look toward where we are going. What changes do you need to make in your life today? I'm not talking your professional life, I'm talking your spiritual life.

    2015.01.04.sermon. MAKE A DIFFERENCE, REFLECT AND CORRECT. GOD WORKS A NEW THING IN 2015 William Akehurst, HSWC Isaiah 43:18-21 Philippians 3:13-14 As we entered into the new year, it is only natural for us to review the year in the past to see what was accomplished. This is true in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Calling God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 37,005 views

    Uses a cell phone to illustrate the basics of effective prayer. Addresses the tendency of people to rely on repetition and ritual to get God’s attention.

    OPEN: (a deep voiced man was positioned in a side room with microphone and monitor. This opening illustration goes on for a couple of pages but worked well to set up the rest of the sermon) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (look up and around suspiciously then bow and say) "Our Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • ralph juthman avatar

    What Is Jesus Praying About For Our Church Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Apr 6, 2013
     | 7,079 views

    This is the first in a series on prayer, answering hte question what are the priorities, purpose and promise of prayer found in John 17

    WHAT JESUS IS PRAYING FOR HPC John 17:1-26 INTRODUCTION One night a father heard his young daughter speaking, although she was alone in her room. The door was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what subjects a child would ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Favor Called And God Heard

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2016
     | 4,146 views

    To show that when we pray and call unto GOD, GOD always hears and answers our prayers.

    I. EXORDIUM: Hannah or "channah" in Hebrew meaning "favored". The ALEPH-TAV, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last, the ALPHA and OMEGA's signature was placed after the word "called" giving it emphasis and special meaning "invite, preach, pronounce, proclaim, publish, read". Samuel or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    Avenge Me Of Mine Adversary! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 14, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,221 views

    Never give up praying and interceding before God for he loves your importunity!

    I have read many books on prayer including all E M Bounds books on the topic. Recently I read a book called “Unrelenting Prayer” by a man called Bob Sorge. Bob Sorge was a pastor and worship leader, who several years ago, suffered an accident to his throat. Can you think of anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal