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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Why Praying Is Difficult

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 11, 2026
     | 514 views

    Why don’t we pray? Or, if we do pray, why do we often feel guilty that we aren’t praying as frequently, or as much, or as fervently as we should? What’s holding us back? This sermon examines five reasons that we struggle with prayer, and how to overcome them.

    This morning, I’d like to talk with you about a spiritual discipline which is at the core of the Christian life. This is something which everyone acknowledges is important, and valuable, and rewarding. We all agree that it’s a good thing. And yet, we may also hope that no one inquires too closely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Full Armor Of God

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 15, 2023
     | 5,744 views

    armor of God

    The Full Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-20 Good Morning Please open your Bibles to Ephesians 6 as we look at the pieces of the Armor of God which are essential for Christian warfare… In the first three chapters of the Book of Ephesians, the Apostle Paul writes about all that God has done for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stop Wasting Your Life - Precampaign Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 16,078 views

    As we prepare to enter into an intense time of prayer and discovery together, I want to share some thoughts with you this morning. This message has been adapted from Rick Warren.

    Message Adapted from Rick Warren: If you will take out your outlines, I heard about a bumper sticker one time that said, “Life is too precious to waste”. But how do you do that? How do you prevent wasting your life? Well, the Bible says this in Ephesians, 5:15-17…Let’s read it aloud together, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lowell Hochhalter avatar

    I Have A Plan

    Contributed by Lowell Hochhalter on May 14, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,924 views

    What is our destiny? What is God’s plan for my life? Can I fulfill it? Questions every student asks.

    I have a Plan, Don’t Get Sidetracked Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that God has a plan for your life. His plan for you is 1. Good 2. A Future 3. Has Hope Nothing mentioned about sadness, depression. Also there is nothing in there about the past SO, the question of the day is...how do I know that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It Pays To Go Street Preaching: Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 18, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,836 views

    In the second of a two part series on "It Pays to Go Street Preaching" some of the results of what can happen are touched upon.

    F. B. Meyer ( 1 ) commenting on Mark 9: 2 - 29 states that the duty of the Church is not to build tabernacles on the mount of vision, but to take her way into the haunts of crime and misery and cope with the power of satan. Faith is the channel through which the divine power passes. v.14 - 16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Christian Olympic Champion

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,918 views

    The story of Eric Liddle who won the gold medal for the 400 metres in the Paris olympics of 1924 and remained true to his Christian faith, featured in the film "Chariots of Fire".

    A CHRISTIAN OLYMPIC CHAMPION Here’s a symbol I’m sure you’ll recognise: it’s the Olympic Rings ( http://farrer.riv.csu.edu.au/ASGAP/APOL9/olympic.gif ) I wonder if you know what they represent? It’s the five continents – Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe. You see how they’re all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praise The Lord Anyway

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,648 views

    Over 300 verses in the Word of God command us to praise the Lord. It is the theme of the Bible. God delights to have His children praise Him.

    Introduction: 1. Poem: Praise The Lord 2. 17 Old Testament books refer to praising the Lord. 3. 11 New Testament books refer to praising the Lord. 4. 300 verses refer to praising the Lord 5. We must praise the Lord: I. BECAUSE HE IS GOD---Verse 3 A. cf. 1 Kings 18:39 “The LORD He is God…” B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recession Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Shawn Williams on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,262 views

    This message is to teach you how to close the door on fear, by strengthening your faith in God and solidifying your confidence in His Word.

    Recession: This is not the Time to Fear 2 Timothy 1:7 John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. 1Pe 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    ... But You Will Not Always Have Me

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 17, 2011
     | 3,786 views

    Christ is present in our neighbors - anoint them!

    John 12:1a Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, - Ex 12:21-23 Then Moses called all the elders of Israel and said to them, ‘Go, select lambs for your families, and slaughter the passover lamb. 22Take a bunch of hyssop, dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and touch the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    The Mark Of Maturity

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,685 views

    COMMITMENT

    COMMITMENT: THE MEASURE OF MATURITY Week Used: Read goals and guidelines. Reality Check: How many conversations have you started with a stranger this past week? ICEBREAKER: What was the thing you enjoyed doing most when you were a kid? WORSHIP: EDIFICATION: Read 1Cor. 9:16-18 Once upon a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ransomed

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,443 views

    What does it mean to be ransomed, redeemed by the blood of Christ? How should the Christian be living life today?

    1 Peter 1: 17 – 23 / Ransomed Intro: 2 men were playing golf one day when a funeral procession happened to go by. The first man turned and faced the procession, took of his hat and stood in solemn attention until the hearse had passed. Then he turned back to his putt. The other man said, “That ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Which Flame Will You Feel?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 26, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,557 views

    The fire of God or wild fire?

    Everyone receives the Spirit at the time of their new birth, but He does not always recieve all of them. The Corinthians mistook the gifts as the fire of God when really the fire of God is what takes place within you as it was with them on the Emmaus road when the Word of God becomes a part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    10,000 Goes

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 29, 2013
     | 3,066 views

    The ones whose eyes are fixed on the Messiah, would want to come into the House of the Lord, though it means waking up early on Sunday, forgoing your week end bashes with friends and much more!

    10,000 goes Luke 20: 35”But those who are counted worthy to attain that age, and the resurrection from the dead…” Awash with plethora of distractions, hot temptations around us, it is very difficult to find people consistent in their walk with God. They are all beans one day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Good Connections

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 3, 2014
     | 4,852 views

    Uzziah had a good guardian Zechariah who got him connected to God, as long as king Uzziah sought the Lord he prospered. When you are connected to good, godly people, they keep you connected to God. Do you have good connections?

    Do you have good connections? 2 Chronicles 26:5” Uzziah sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God; and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosper.” Uzziah had a good guardian Zechariah who got him connected to God, as long as king ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Have Good Connections?

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 4, 2013
     | 4,070 views

    When you are connected to good, godly people, they keep you connected to God. Do you have good connections?

    Do you have good connections? 2 Chronicles 26:5” Uzziah sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God; and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosper.” Uzziah had a good guardian Zechariah who got him connected to God, as long as king ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal