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  • Roger Thomas avatar

    What To Pray For Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,394 views

    Jesus’ model prayer teaches TO pray and WHAT TO pray for.

    What to Pray For Matthew 6:9-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Is it right to ask from God when we pray? That’s real question for many people. On one hand some folk turn prayer into a Christmas wish list. They define prayer as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    That Sinking Feeling

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,396 views

    Followers of Jesus can have hope though His divine 1) Authority (Matthew 14:22–23), 2) Knowledge (Matthew 14:24–25), 3) Protection (Matthew 14:26–27), 4) Love (Matthew 14:28-31), and divine 5) Power (Matthew 14:32-33).

    Matthew 14:22-33 [22] Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. [23] And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, [24] but the boat by this ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Why Are We Dependent On The Spirit For Renewal

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,910 views

    Why are we dependent on the Spirit for renewal? He renews with His love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control. Only His renewal makes us sufficient for life’s challenges.

    Titus 3:5 Theme - We are continually dependent on the Spirit’s ministry of renewal. Why are some believers lacking a fresh sense of cleansing, hope, and love? Freedom from sin’s oppression requires a continual application of the Spirit’s grace. Illustration: Sometime back the Associated Press ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Battle Rages Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 28, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,343 views

    A holy fear of the wicked heart of mankind is what is needed in the lives of Christians. Christians who grasp their authority in Christ have a fear of themselves and do not hold the grace of God in contempt.

    Turn your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Title: A Battle Rages Theme: Uncovering the Root of Our Failures Series: Grasping Our Authority in Christ 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 says, “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Obedience Leads To Revival" Jonah Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,394 views

    Obedience is the first step to revival and this first step starts with the heart of the believer then spreads to the unsaved.

    “Obedience Leads To Revival” Jonah pt 3 Opening Video Illustration: Show clips from Ascension Convention! Opening Question: How many here in church today want revival? Ask for a show of hands. Thesis: Obedience is the first step to revival and this first step starts with the heart of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Inside Is Wrong, The Outside Will Be Wrong Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sackett on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,767 views

    1 of 4 in the series "Inside~Out: Developing the Heart of God" More sermons by Charles Sackett at http://www.madisonparksermons.com Audio also available at http://www.madisonparksermons.com

    1 of 4 in the series "Inside~Out: Developing the Heart of God" More sermons by Charles Sackett at http://www.madisonparksermons.com Audio also available at http://www.madisonparksermons.com There is a story Fred Craddock tells about his first church, young preacher, upper east Tennessee near Oak ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sins Of Omission Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,271 views

    While we are careful to avoid doing what is wrong, we often neglect doing what is right.

    JAMES 4:17 SINS OF OMISSION ”Whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” It is one thing to be ignorant of what is expected and to thus offend; it is quite another thing to know what is right and yet fail to do it. We evangelical Christians are familiar with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Followers Make Good Leaders And Followers Series

    Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011
     | 11,080 views

    This is 1 of 11 in a series of studies titled: "Follow Me - Followers Make Good..."

    Followers Make Good… Lesson 01 Leaders and Followers Grady (Doc) Henley January 2004 Key Verse: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proof Of Gospel Conversion Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 25, 2018
     | 4,285 views

    Paul shows how certain events before he was saved, when he was saved, and after he was saved all prove his message was received from God and how we can testify to God’s radically changing grace.

    This week we celebrated the life of our own: Babi: Maria Polomska. Through the tributes, one theme ran throughout: The life of a woman lived for the glory of God. Her love, and hope were expressed in her confidence and readiness to go home to the Lord. Even through she couldn’t always directly ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Elijah's Breakthrough Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 9, 2020
     | 6,778 views

    Elijah was a prophet of God called out of obscurity to confront a wicked King and Queen of Israel. He became one of Israel’s most famous prophets and helped bring a breakthrough for the nation of Israel.

    Series: Breakthrough 2020 - Elijah’s Story Opening Video Illustration from sermonspice.com/sermoncentral.com “Elijah” Scripture texts: 1 Kings 16, 17, 18, 19; 2 Kings 1, 2 Key verses: 1 Kings 16:29-33: Ahab Becomes King of Israel 29In the thirty-eighth year of Asa king of Judah, Ahab son of Omri ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Winning In The Kingdom Court Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 20, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,843 views

    We should plead our cases before the Kingdom Court, knowing we have an Advocate (Jesus) to aid in our defense against the accusations of the prosecutor (Satan). Based on the "Dangerous Prayers" book by Francis Myles.

    Tonight, we are going to view a fresh perspective on prayer from Dr. Franics Myles in his book on “dangerous prayers.”(1) Now, I have taken some time to wade through his book and weed out the muck. Let me get started by saying that I have heard it said, “Prayer is a walkie-talkie for warfare, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    The Father Bows At Calvary

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 13, 2025
     | 117 views

    The Father bowed in love at Calvary, endured the silence of separation, and rejoiced in the resurrection that opened eternity for us.

    THE FATHER BOWS AT CALVARY There are moments in Scripture where God steps back the veil just enough for us to see Him. Not His power. Not His throne. Not His fire. But His heart. Moments when the God who is infinite becomes so close, so tender, so grieved, so invested in His children, that you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    Believing Is Seeing - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,379 views

    See if you can relate to the blind man, his healing, and his growing relationship with Christ.

    BELIEVING IS SEEING Part Two Let’s go back to the story we looked at a couple of weeks ago. The story found in John 9 about the healing of the man who was born blind. I want to look at the remaining verses of this chapter. It is a story of the 1. Resistance that this man met with the people that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    I Want The Church To Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? #2 Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,008 views

    I want the church to grow because it is in God’s plan but I might not want people who are a different race than I am

    I recieved the idea for this series from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? #2 1 Corinthians 3: 1- 7 Last time we met we started our study on Evangelism and some of the things that keep us from spreading the word of God. It is my desire as we go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Galen Hackman avatar

    The Church As A Caring Community Series

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,509 views

    This is the 3rd in a series based on Acts 2:42-47 looking at the core characteristics of the church. This sermone deals with community.

    The Church as a Caring Community Acts 2:45-46 Acts 4:32 – 5:11 (Third in the series “The Core Characteristics of the Church) I have just read the most riveting story in the Book of Acts. The traumatic and sudden death of Ananias and Sapphira has caused both the casual reader of the Bible and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren