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Be Careful What You Pray For, You Might Get It Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 15, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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There are only two motives for prayer: fear and hope. If you pray and live in fear, you will live a lie and deny God, and you will become destructive. But if you pray and live in fear, you will find satisfaction and will become a life-giver.

God answers prayer. Let there be no doubt about that. God answers prayer. God responds to what His people ask. So it has often been said that you had better be careful what you pray for, because you just might get it! There is something awesome, something even dangerous about prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16, Psalm 106:15

Denomination: Baptist

Fooling The Magician

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

based on 39 ratings

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We fool the magician (Satan, the master illusionist) by refusing to believe the illusion, pulling back the curtain and trusting the unseen reality.

Some of you may have seen David Copperfield perform his magic. His act includes a lot of glitzy conjuration, including: levitating himself, being sawn in two, and making things appear and disappear. Using illusion, he has carried the art to the extreme. He has “walked through” the Great Wall of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

Surviving 2020

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 11, 2020

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Pastor John teaches on having the right mindset after the 2020 general elections

Surviving 2020 CCCAG October 8th, 2020 Scripture- John 20:19-20 Today’s message is going to be a little different. About 90% of my sermons are expository- meaning I take a scripture and focus almost entirely on that scripture, and only bring in other scriptures to highlight the truth of that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Saving And Managing To Redeeming Time

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Nov 15, 2000

based on 306 ratings

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We tend to focus on saving and managing time, but God calls us to redeem time.

FROM SAVING AND MANAGING TO REDEEMING TIME In a lifetime the average North American will spend: Six months sitting at stoplights Eight months opening junk mail One year looking for misplaced objects 2 years unsuccessfully returning phone calls 5 years waiting in line 6 years eating 21 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Methodist

A Matter Of Degrees

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

based on 2 ratings

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Sin is simply anything that takes our focus off of God. Trust your instruments.

Title: A Matter of Degrees Text: Matt 7. 13 – 14 MP: Sin is simply anything that takes our focus off of God. Trust your instruments. SO: Mainly, I want to set up my “Seven Deadly Sins” series by explaining what sin is and why we must not choose it. ------------------------------------------- He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 16, 2006

based on 20 ratings

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A five minute Children’s talk for inclusion in a service with a focus on ’knowing God better’

John and Sally- Knowing God Let me tell you a story about two children- John and Sally - sally was 11 - John was 12 - Not from the same family- but were good friends (most of the time!) As with all of us- what people thought of Sally mattered a lot to her - took great care about how she ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah Rophe Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 21, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 9,414 views

Names of God 8- The Lord Who Heals. Used as part of a service with a focus on healing.

Names of God 8- Jehovah Rophe- the Lord who heals. WBC 23/10/05pm Exodus 15:22-27 I thought you might appreciate these real doctor’s comments from hospital forms: 1. I saw your patient today, who is still under our car for physical therapy. 2. Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow—1 Series

Contributed by David King on Aug 26, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 10,502 views

This series of teachings is to focus on the promises of God in the face of many challenges that stand on our ways.

TODAY IS YESTERDAY’S TOMORROW—1. Josh. 1:1-9 Life is an unending wheel of events that spread through distinctive stages—Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Everyone passes through them. A day-old child is passing through the stage of a tomorrow spoken of by his yesterday even though he was in the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharpening Your Leading Edge

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 3,278 views

Seeking counsel and a continually sharpening focus to see God’s work in your life.

Question: What are the primary objectives God has given you in this season of your life…. and what are you doing to fulfill them? This morning I want to talk about sharpening the leading edge of our lives. > I believe every one of us in this room has a unique calling… a unique part to play in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 5 - Men Submit Unto Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 6, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 3,601 views

Part 5 of our Home as God Intended series will focus on Men submitting to Christ.

The Home as God Intended Part 5 – MEN: Submit unto Christ Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME PRAYER SCRIPTURE READING Luke 18:9-14 The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 9To some who were confident of their own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Bible Church

Rejoicing Always

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 25, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 5,910 views

Trials and persecutions notwithstanding, Paul keeps the focus on rejoicing both in his life and in the church.

REJOICING ALWAYS “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 In his letter to the church at Philippi, Paul referred to “rejoice”, “rejoiced” or “rejoicing” ten times. The church had much that tended to discourage it. It was not an affluent congregation. It was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Being Content In Every Situation

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 7, 2004

based on 54 ratings

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It all comes down to two questions - where is your focus? And where is your trust?

Philippians 4:10-14 THE SECRET OF BEING CONTENT IN ANY AND EVERY SITUATION One day, a financial planner was preparing to meet with a new client, and as he reviewed this client’s paperwork, he became very concerned. The client came in, and the financial planner said, “Well, I’ve been reviewing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Popping The Questions Of The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 26, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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This is the first sermon of the series, and looks at the Paul’s focus and concern regarding the Corinthian Church

POPPING THE QUESTIONS OF THE CHURCH 1 Corinthians 1:1-19 Introduction: As we begin a study in First Corinthians, we need to lay a little groundwork so to speak. Paul founded the Corinthian Church during his second missionary journey … Acts 18:1-18 records the founding of the church Acts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

When Is Jesus Coming Back

Contributed by Todd Riley on Apr 22, 2006

based on 35 ratings

| 8,405 views

An exposition of 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 with particular focus on the characteristics of the man of lawlessness

When is Jesus coming back? 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 In 2000 a movie came out called “Left Behind”. This movie was based upon Tim LaHaye’s very popular, fictional series entitled “Left Behind”. For those of you that don’t know, Tim LaHaye writes fictional stories about the end times and the return ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgotten Savior

Contributed by Ed Wrather on Dec 17, 2004

based on 7 ratings

| 5,954 views

The focus on worldly things during the Christmas season has hidden the true reason for the season.

THE FORGOTTEN SAVIOR SW11.28.04am Psalm 106:13-31 INTRO: Friday was the first shopping day after Thanksgiving and is know as “Black Friday”. 1. I’ll confess that I did go shopping yesterday in one store, a book store. (1. It was crowded but I was able to buy a bargain - If you bought two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

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