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  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    The One Needful Thing

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 6, 2022
     | 3,769 views

    This message is about the one thing our Father needs from us.

    Good morning to the blessed of the Lord! You are God’s hope in this world! Praise God! If you are like me, and I believe most of you are, when I stand before Jesus on my day of judgment and He pulls out the book of life and sees my name written therein, He will look up, smile and say “Welcome home ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Effectual Fervent Prayers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 15, 2023
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     | 3,238 views

    James 5:16 tells us 3 things about prayer: 1). The Kind of Person we must be to pray it, 2). The Kind of Prayer which must be prayed, and 3). The Effect of a persistent, believing prayer.

    EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAYERS James 5:16B-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Preacher’s Kids often Play Church 1. Johnny’s mother looked out the window and noticed him “playing church” with their cat. The cat was sitting quietly and he was preaching to it. She smiled and went about her work. 2. A while ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Byron Martin avatar

    Beatitudes: Semon On The Mount Series

    Contributed by Byron Martin on Jun 12, 2017
     | 5,796 views

    Two truths that Jesus shared. 1. Do Good to Please God. ( Matthew 6: 1-4.) Give without letting others know. 2. Love Your Enemies. (Matthew 5: 38-42) Its actually a really hard thing what Jesus expects of us as Christians. It is hard to be a Christian.

    There is a series of teaching that Jesus did while preaching to crowds in the countryside that begins in Matthew chapter 5 and goes to chapter 7. He was preaching on a wide range of subjects and had a way of opening up the scriptures for all to understand. But he also added to the scripture by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Message 3 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 3 - Paul’s Great Desire To Connect With The Saints At Thessalonica Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 29, 2022
     | 1,624 views

    Paul really loved the believers at Thessalonica. His concern for their welfare was so great he sent Timothy to them and he earnestly prayed for them day and night. In their suffering he prayed they would stand firm in holiness.

    MESSAGE 3 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 3 - PAUL’S GREAT DESIRE TO CONNECT WITH THE SAINTS AT THESSALONICA {{1Thessalonians 3:1 “Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone, 1Thess 3:2 and we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s fellow worker in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Deep Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,798 views

    What is it about the "Lord's Prayer" and other comments from the Sermon on the Mount" that can help us pray a deeper prayer than what we've prayed before?

    (Play video of children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlBK97Q4Ae8 - timestamp .12 thru .39) Jesus prayed a lot. According to one researcher, there are 17 times in the Gospels tell us He prayed. Among those 17 times, we see that Jesus prayed… Before He chose His 12 disciples. (Luke 6:12-13); He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 9: Great Prayer Lessons From King Solomon Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 30, 2024
     | 924 views

    1. The Lord wants us to pray thankfully (vs. 5-6). 2. The Lord wants us to pray humbly (vs. 7). 3. The Lord wants us to pray unselfishly (vs. 8-9). 4. The Lord will answer happily (vs. 10). 5. The Lord will answer generously (vs. 11-13).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 9: Great Prayer Lessons from King Solomon 1 Kings 3:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 30, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Last time in 1 Kings 3, we started studying one of the most important prayers we can ever pray. Shortly after he became king, King ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Elevate To The Next Level: "Living In Hope”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 603 views

    We’ll be looking at the second part of our mini-series within our main series on elevating our discipleship to the next level. This message will center upon the attribute of hope. Like air, water, and food, hope is a necessity of life and is essential especially when everything seems hopeless.

    Elevate to the Next Level “Living in Hope” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAkwrBPycZA&t=6s This morning we’re in the second part of our mini-series within our main series on our need to elevate our discipleship to the next level. And this mini-series is based ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Maynard's Motorcycle

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 31, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,240 views

    There is a rumor about the Presbyterian Church -- we are the "frozen chosen." Not true! Our church is filled with the Holy Spirit and hard at work seeking and doing the will of God.

    Acts 2:38-47 38 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off-- for all whom the Lord our God will ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Liberation Of The Captured Glory

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,682 views

    Everyone born of God carry a glory he is to manifest for the glory of God. The enemy is trying very hard to capture the glory and prevent its manifestations.

    Liberation of the Captured Glory Study Text: Isaiah 60: 1 - 3 Introduction: - Everyone born of God has a glory to manifest because Salvation releases us from the hold of darkness to a marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9 - It is the will of God that we manifest His glory as His children. - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Father's Prayer

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,368 views

    A message of how a father should pray for his children considering the complications and moral deterioration of today. We take a look at how a godly Father (David) prays for his child's (Solomon) blessing, understanding, and his strengthening.

    A Father's Prayer Introduction: Today is Father's Day for all you dad's it is otherwise known as . . . Sunday. I know I've mentioned this before but its relevant more today, being Fathers Day, some of you men may remember the evangelist (Jarred Murr) pointed out during one of our fellowship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    The High Priestly Prayer Of Jesus (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,790 views

    Part 2 of a 2-part sermon that examines the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus as he prayed for God’s glory to be displayed in his life, and as he prayed for victory for the disciples who will carry the work forward on his behalf.

    If you’re like me, one of the most frustrating aspects of my spiritual life is my prayer life. I don’t ever feel like I am praying enough. I feel like my mind wanders too often in prayer. I feel like my prayers are too repetitive at times. I don’t know why my appetite for prayer isn’t higher than ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Troy Borst avatar

    The Fairy Tale Of Prayer

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 20, 2014
     | 5,891 views

    Your life is NOT a fairy tale and "pray continually" needs to be woven into the fabric of your daily life.

    THE FAIRY TALE OF PRAYER 1 THESSALONIANS 5:17 JACK AND THE BEANSTALK (fairytales4u.com/story/jackand.htm) Once upon a time there lived a poor widow who had an only son named Jack. She was very poor, for times had been hard, and Jack was too young to work. Almost all the furniture of the little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Want Some Patience—now! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
     | 8,343 views

    A discussion of three important truths about patience: What it is, why it's so hard to have, and how you can display it.

    INTRODUCTION We’ve come now to the fourth fruit of the Spirit, Patience. Remember, there is one fruit, and it has nine flavors. We read about the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 which says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Revival And The Prayer Of Power Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,617 views

    Unless the Lord builds the house, those who labor on it labor in vain. And unless we pray for God to build our upcoming Revival, all our labor will be in vain. But what should we pray for God to do?

    A woman told of their family moving into a new house in town after years of living on a farm. Early the next morning, their 3 year old boy ran into the bedroom to wake them. “I dressed him and told him to play in the yard and to quit bothering us.” About 20 minutes later, he came running back. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Acts 12 - Enduring Hardships Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,115 views

    Be prepared for challenges. We can expect hardships in life. We can stay on course by praying.

    The moment the disciples put their faith in Jesus, they were declaring war against the devil. They have chosen to make a stand for the truth. • The authorities and the people come against what they preach, sometimes out of selfish reasons, sometimes out of intolerance, and at other times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible