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  • James Lee avatar

    When You Stand Before God

    Contributed by James Lee on Oct 17, 2012
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    I often hear people make this statement: “As long as I pray and ask God to forgive me, NOW & THEN and try to be nice to people…I’ll get to heaven.”

    I often hear people make this statement: “As long as I pray and ask God to forgive me, NOW & THEN and try to be nice to people…I’ll get to heaven.” That sounds good but is it true. Is that all there is to getting to heaven? I want you to know that each and every one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Exceeding Your Expectations: Expect Infinitely More From God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2017
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    A lack of faith may make us expect far less than God is willing to do. Yet the Word of God is clear when it tells us to expect God to answer when we pray in faith.

    We continue in our series on discovering your destiny and today we are thinking about Exceeding your expectations. What are your expectations? Specifically, what are your expectations of God and what are your expectations of yourself this morning? Consider these words from Ephesians chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Mar 19, 2015
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    Praying continuously doesn't mean you're head is bowed and your eyes are closed 24x7. All it means is that you're constantly willing to listen to God's voice in your life!

    Last week we started our new series on Spiritual Lifehacks. I gave an example of a physical lifehack showing how to make external phone speakers out of a toilet paper tube and two plastic cups. This week I want to share something a little different. How many of you like to listen to music when ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Olivet Discourse Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 5, 2016
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    The Olivet Discourse in Luke 21:5-38 teaches us that Jesus is coming again and has given us signs that ought to make us pray and get ready for his coming to establish his kingdom.

    Scripture It was the final week of Jesus’ life, just days before his death. All of the public attempts of the various groups of religious leaders to discredit Jesus had failed completely, and they no longer dared ask him any question (Luke 20:40). Jesus warned his disciples, in the hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Astonished By Answered Prayer! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 24, 2016
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    When Peter was imprisoned in Acts 12, the church in Jerusalem prayed fervently...but not in faith. The results were comical, yet God answered their prayer. This sermons examines the importance of faith in life and especially in our prayers.

    Astonished by Answered Prayer! Acts Series Chuck Sligh February 24, 2016 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles please to Acts 12 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been in a really BAD situation? JOKE: Three guys are stranded on a desert island, which was bad enough. Then they find a magic lantern containing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Daniel; A Man Of Prayer

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 14, 2015
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    Folks, God will send a blessing to many because of the prayer of one. But how much better would it be if all of us here, and the entire Church of God, were stirred up to pray for God’s kingdom.

    4-4-05 Title: Daniel; A Man of Prayer Text: "O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer not, for thine own sake, O my God; for thy city and thy people are called by thy name."—Daniel 9:19. Bible Reading: Daniel Chapter 9 DANIEL was a man who held a high government ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alexander Richard avatar

    Prayer That Brings Immediate Answer

    Contributed by Alexander Richard on Jan 25, 2014
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    Prayer is one important means of communion with God almighty. Any christian can learn how to pray, but not every prayer receives an answer.Do you want quick answers to your prayers? Read this sermon

    Prayer is a universal act, performed by everyone both believers and unbelievers alike. It is an obligatory act . It’s one of the most vital subjects every one of us should know thoroughly and practice faithfully. This sermon will teach you how. I. WHAT PRAYER IS a.Making our needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 4, 2014
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    Prayer can change circumstances and prayer can change us. The Lord has told us to pray and never give up, both of these things are very hard when you are going through a hard time.

    Persistent Prayer Luke 18:1-18:6 Introduction- We will continue to look at Jesus parables and how we can apply his teachings to our life. Last week we looked at honoring God with our lives and make sure that God gets the glory. This week we look at prayer-persistent prayer of the widow. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Pergamos: A Warning To The Church

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 18, 2012
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    The message to the 7 churches of Revelation are as pertinent today as it was when it was written. We all should learn as the LORD points out the flaws in the Church that needs attention. Pray for our nation, as we desperately need the LORD!

    2012.08.19.Sermon. Pergamos William Akehurst, HSWC No Compromise Faith. Keep pure and to God’s Word. The message to the 7 churches of Revelation are as pertinent today as it was when it was written. We all should learn as the LORD points out the flaws in the Church that needs attention. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Keys - Conclusion Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Mar 15, 2012
     | 9,262 views

    An interviewer asked Billy Graham if he had it all to do over again, would he do anything differently. He answered, “I’d travel less and pray more.”

    Prayer Keys - Conclusion “One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord teach us... to pray.’” Luke 11:1 Mickey Mantle’s father was right handed and his grandfather was left handed. Between them, they taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sam Baker avatar

    The Faith Factor Series

    Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012
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    As I prayed and studied to get ready for this message, the LORD taught me so much in regards to the title in itself. HE pointed out to me how such little things can grow into something much larger.

    The Faith Factor Part 6 : Power of the Blood to Overcome As I prayed and studied to get ready for this message, the LORD taught me so much in regards to the title in itself. HE pointed out to me how such little things can grow into something much larger. How some things in people’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Can I Get A Lift?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 6, 2009
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     | 8,937 views

    August 1989: If we want to be lifted up out of our unhappiness through worship, we must bring our whole selves to the worship experience and must pray passionately even our negative wishes.

    I recently became aware that some folks shop for a church much as you would shop for a car or a home appliance. In talking with some people about joining our church, they said that they were shopping – that’s their word, not mine -- that they were shopping for a church by systematically attending ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Is Anyone Of You In Trouble? Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 23, 2012
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     | 63,835 views

    James gives us the solution to trouble and several other things that we encounter in life. 1- Are you in trouble? Pray 2- Are you happy? Sing 3- Are you sick? Call (make a phone call)

    INTRO.- Trouble. Can life be lived without any trouble? No, it’s an impossibility. ILL.- Mark Twain said, “My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” I think all parents have some trouble with their kids, but I doubt seriously that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    End Innocent Bloodshed

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 22, 2020
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    You cannot pray for God's protection of your land and shed innocent blood. If you support the shedding of innocent blood you are as guilty as the one shedding the blood. How clean are your hands?

    Jeremiah 7:5-7 5 For if ye throughly amend your ways and your doings; if ye throughly execute judgment between a man and his neighbour; 6 If ye oppress not the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, neither walk after other gods to your hurt: 7 Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    Prayers For Our Nation Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Nov 3, 2020
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     | 2,910 views

    I urge you to pray in accordance with God’s Word so that God’s will might be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Man’s words will all fade away, but the Word of the Lord shall stand forever!

    “How has it happened, Sir, that we have not hitherto once thought of humbly appealing to the Father of lights to illuminate our understandings? In the beginning of the contest with Great Britain, when we were sensible to danger, we had daily prayers in this room for Divine protection. Our prayers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational