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  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Why Didn't God Answer My Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,244 views

    3 of 4 on tough questions. This message deals with prayer and why God sometimes does not hear us.

    Tough Questions � Real Answers Why Didn’t God Answer My Prayer? April 29, 2007 A pastor named David Asch often went to the library to study. On a recent trip he saw a car with a bumper sticker was parked in the first space, so it was unmistakable � you saw it the moment you pulled into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Love 'em

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,063 views

    Sanctity of Life Sunday-- A focus on several groups God loves today, inc. the unborn. Link included to formatted text, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    “God Love ‘em” Jeremiah 1:5 One of the most memorable moments in my life was when my wife returned home from an ultrasound and said, “there’s 2 of them…it’s twins!” And thru the next dozen or more ultrasounds we watched them grow, move, and fight! And as we’d look at them on the ultrasound ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am. . .the Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,443 views

    A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus statement that "I am the bread of life."

    (Preview flow of sermon series – Miracles w/ “I Am” statements) Pick-up the reading in John 6:15 (read through verse 27). Jesus hasn’t made the significant “I am. . .” statement yet at this point, but He is leading up to it and has begun to refer to this food that endures forever. This thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Simplifying Christmas Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,879 views

    A comparision between our actions around Christmas to that of Mary and Martha.

    How many of you have braved the malls and stores through the busy times this Christmas season? I think you will agree that it can be a very hectic and stressful time for both our bodies and for our checkbooks. I have heard a number of stories from people telling me this. A lady was overheard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Arrogant King Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,414 views

    2nd in a series on King Saul, "Portrait of a Politician" -- looking at Saul’s failed leadership.

    June 29, 2008 Portrait of a Politician The Arrogant King 1 Samuel 13:5-15 Robert Clinton has studied and written a great deal about leadership. Clinton has come to the conclusion that over 70% of leaders don’t finish well. For Christian leaders, he offers six factors that contribute to leadership ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Results Of The Homosexual Movement

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,826 views

    Many see Homosexuality as they do all other sins; "NO BIG DEAL", but nothing could be farther from the truth according to the Bible. The Scripture shows us that when a person or a nation reach the point that they have embraced homosexuality as a normal li

    TITLE: “THE REAL RESULTS OF THE HOMOSEXUAL MOVEMENT UPON AMERICA” TEXT: ROMANS 1:18, 26 “FOR THIS CAUSE GOD GAVE THEM UP…” [HOMOSEXUALITY--IT IS NOT JUST ANOTHER SIN] INTRODUCTION: The following is a short Message I have written about one of the most con­troversial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shrine Of Flesh

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Nov 24, 2011
    based on 37 ratings
     | 46,291 views

    The most difficult thing in life is for one to know oneself. It is true that the easiest person to deceive is oneself. And the worst fraud is to deceive oneself. But it is surprising to know that many people actively deceive themselves. Some know within t

    A shrine is not a strange thing to an average person living in Africa because in many of the communities, there are shrines where people worship every time. God is in the business of disqualifying men and women when they do not meet His standard. This is because everyone has this personal shrine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Extravagant Magnification Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 7, 2012
     | 9,290 views

    Magnification is useful because it enlarges the object of our attention. It's what we do in worship every week.

    “EXTRAVAGANT MAGNIFICATION” Is. 6:1-8 & Revelation 4:1-11 Even though it’s not used as frequently as it used to be, I still like a magnifying glass. It takes something that’s hard to see and makes it bigger. It brings the word or subject into clearer focus so I can see it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Nic At Night Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,267 views

    In this lesson I cover the context of John 3:16, explaining the meeting between Jesus and Nicodemus. I address being born again, and the significance of John 3:16.

    A. Most of us are familiar with JOHN 3:16. 1. We see that word and those numbers can see it displayed in many places – especially at sporting events where the sign may be seen by many people. 2. Look at the four pictures on the screen. a. The first is of a young man with a John 3:16 sign ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Going To Do What?

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 28, 2012
     | 4,631 views

    tHIS SERMON TALKS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF TESTIMONY

    YOUR GOING TO DO WHAT? JOSHUA 4:1-14. HOW IS YOUR SPIRITUAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Goal Worth Living For

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,702 views

    The goal of Christlikeness is truly a goal worth living and dying for that pleases God and brings glory to the Name of Jesus.

    A GOAL WORTH LIVING FOR-- Philippians 3:12-16 Proposition: The goal of Christlikeness is truly a goal worth living and dying for that pleases God and brings glory to the Name of Jesus. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to make Christlikeness as their goal to live for by surrendering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Graveyard Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009
     | 6,039 views

    THE GRAVEYARD: Finding the purpose of Palm Sunday and becoming Dead to sin but Alive in Christ

    THE GRAVEYARD Finding the purpose of Palm Sunday: Dead to sin, Alive in Christ Romans 6:1-11 1 What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Give And Take Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,365 views

    An examination of the 8th commandment and what it means for building healthy relationships when we don’t take from those relationships, but work to give.

    Give and Take (Exodus 20:15) There is an old story about two neighbors, a baker and a farmer, who didn’t get along very well. You see, the baker was suspicious of the farmer, suspecting that he wasn’t getting his money’s worth when he paid for a pound of butter. He weighed the farmer’s butter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Strength Of Being Tender ~ Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,163 views

    Gentleness is the character that will show humility, calmness, personal care, tenderness and the Love of Christ in meeting the needs of others. It is to be more than just a personality; it is to be who we are from the work of the Spirit within us.

    Opening illustration: There is a story of a corporal at Valley Forge who was directing three men as they tried to lift a log into place. It was too heavy, but the corporal commanded again and again, “All right, men, one, two, three, lift!” A man in an overcoat came by and said to the corporal, ‘Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship More, Spend Less Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Dec 11, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,028 views

    Part 2 of our Advent Consiracy series, comparing and contrasting King Herod, the Wise Men, and how they parellel our lives today.

    Stephen N. Collins Millville - 12/07/08 simplechristmas Part 2: Worship More, Spend Less Icebreaker: After assessing the cost of Christmas presents during the economic downturn, Larry called for a family meeting. He lined up his children and explained, "It’s too late to make adjustments for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God