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  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Lord's Prayer, Part 1 - Our Father In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 23, 2023
     | 1,739 views

    What does it mean to pray, "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name"?

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Kids are amazing when it comes to relating to God, especially when it comes to prayer. Here are some prayers from children ages 6-8 Dear God: The new baby you sent cries too much; please send a puppy instead. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Wrong Motive For Prayer

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,173 views

    Sometimes we pray for the wrong reasons. Exploring Pharoah's desire to spend one more night with the frogs.

    Exodus 8:8 KJV Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD. I. INTRODUCTION—MOTIVES A. General Archibald Alexander—Men are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Forgiven And Forgiving Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018
     | 7,039 views

    God forgives and so do we ... we pray about this all the time so put it into practise.

    Message “Forgiven and Forgiving" – Lord’s Prayer Series A sermon on Matthew 18:21-35 Has it ever struck you how often the disciple Peter over-estimates his ability to understand the ways of the Lord? Just think about it for a moment. Who stepped out of the boat to walk to the Lord, only to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grace-Giver

    Contributed by Jared Schroeder on Oct 1, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,562 views

    Grace is sometimes hard to understand and can seem rather uncomfortable at times. But living a life of grace is what Jesus Christ has called us to.

    The Grace – Giver Galatians 2:1-10 Introduction What does the Christian Church have to offer that the world cannot offer? What sets Christianity apart from any other religion, society or group? Gordon MacDonald, a Christian author once said this, “The world can do almost anything as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Following God's Directions

    Contributed by Greg Vesely on Mar 31, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 54,231 views

    It’s hard following direction, we want and desire to be in controll of our lives. But God wants us to allow Him to direct our lives.

    FOLLOWING GOD’S DIRECTIONS Intro: Have you ever booked anything off the internet like a rental car, well you should try it sometime, it could be an interesting experience . This last weekend Liz booked us a flight and succored a rental car through the internet. This company I have never ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Staying In Love With Jesus

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2019
     | 7,636 views

    In the world we live in, it is hard to stay focused and to stay in love with Jesus. We need the Lord's help every day to help us.

    Staying in love with Jesus Jude Introduction- Would you would turn to the book of Jude. It is the book before Revelation. It is a one chapter book of the Bible packed with Christian principals. It begins with an invocation (Call to order) “To those who have been called, who are loved in God the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Troubles & Worries, But No Despair

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Aug 7, 2015
     | 7,885 views

    It is painfully hard, but we have to accept that we are just frail people in frail bodies living in a broken sinful world where many tragedies happen daily!

    Troubles & Worries, But No Despair Kelly Durant August 8, 2015 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 27, 2022
     | 1,477 views

    One of the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray (Luke 11:1). Jesus said that prayer should not be a way to get attention and praise from people. It is wrong to pray to impress people. It should be done with a right heart toward God.

    The Lord's Prayer Main Point: God wants us to spend time with Him in prayer. Key Verse: Jesus often went away to be by Himself and pray. - Luke 5:16 Background/Review Jesus had come to earth to bring the Kingdom of God to men. Jesus made it clear that things in the Kingdom were very different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So Many Thoughts On Prayer

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,738 views

    Learn to pray persistently more with right motives to our Heavenly Father who answers with goodness.

    SO MANY THOUGHTS ON PRAYER LUKE 11:1-13 #prayer INTRODUCTION… preceptaustin.org/prayer_devotionals_and_illustrations David Jeremiah is a Southern Baptist minister and you can hear him on the radio on ‘Turning Point’ and he has also written a few books. He has a 2004 book called “Prayer: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Break Me Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 3,475 views

    When I pray “break me” I am committing to serve Jesus regardless of the cost

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,338 views

    Much of God’s wisdom can be found in the book of Proverbs. Two subjects covered are: 1- Hard work 2- Drinking and drunkenness.

    PROVERBIAL WISDOM INTRO.- Proverbial wisdom. I want to share some of God’s wisdom from the book of Proverbs, but first let me share some good quips and quotes or words of wisdom from man. - It’s all right to be dumb, but it’s stupid to make a career out of it. - Ignorance is not the problem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    Finding A Contractor (Part 2 Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on May 19, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,084 views

    Good contractors are hard to find, especially one we can trust. Jesus is the only one who can renew our hearts and lives.

    (This series was used in a capital funds campaign to raise money for repairs and renewal of the church facilities.) Jeff Armbrester Renewal for Growth There are two possible directions that renewal may take. Renewal can go in the direction of preservation, which is restoration. It is an attempt ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scotty Killingsworth avatar

    Resurrection, Our Greatest Hope

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Apr 6, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,550 views

    There are times it is hard for us to understand and even believe in life after death. But the universal question rings in every heart, if this is all there is life is a cruel joke.

    This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth on Easter Sunday April 11, 2004 to the Evergreen Church. The sermon title is - Resurrection, our greatest hope. Biblical texts used in the sermon come from Job 14 and 19, John 5:24 – 28, Romans 10:17 and Luke 24 Scotty sings Who taught the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Balancing The Books Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 20, 2011
     | 4,284 views

    No matter how hard we try, we cannot seem to balance out the scales of good and evil in our lives. We need help.

    “Between the Lines: Balancing the Books” Romans 3:21-31 It never fails. I get the checkbook balanced and then it doesn’t agree with my computer budget program. Or I get the computer totals balanced and it doesn’t agree with the bank statement or my checkbook. It is so ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Anthony White avatar

    Stewardship: Available In Times Of Little Series

    Contributed by Anthony White on Feb 28, 2009
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,602 views

    With the looming economic meltdown, persons are tempted to not be faithful in their stewardship. This sermon is an encouragement to still be available for service despite the hard times now being faced.

    Stewardship: Available In Times Of Little 1Kings 17:1-24 Today is the final in our stewardship series for the month of February. Over the last two weeks we looked at Stewardship: Giving In Times Of Little and Stewardship: Doing In Times Of Little. Today, I would like to share with you on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational