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  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    "The Prayer Of Jabez"

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,145 views

    The Prayer of Jabez assures us we can enjoy a fuller life as we become aware of the direction God is moving in our life.

    Sermon.994 The Prayer of Jabez” First Chronicles 4:9-10 Are you ready for an adventure that will get you a better life, protect you and not cause you any pain? That sounds like those old time sideshows of the elixir sellers who would peddle their medicine that was believed by the people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    America's Remedy

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 23, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,325 views

    Find out how humbleness, prayer, and repentance in the life of a Christian can become the remedy for what ails our Nation and churches today.

    IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT CHRISTIANS ARE A LOT LIKE TEA BAGS. YOU’LL NEVER KNOW HOW STRONG THEY ARE UNTIL YOU PUT THEM IN HOT WATER! UNFORTUNATELY, WE MAY NEVER GET TO KNOW HOW STRONG SOME CHRISTIANS COULD ACTUALLY BE BECAUSE THEY WILL DO JUST ABOUT ANYTHING TO AVOID BEING PUT INTO HOT WATER. WHAT I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Searching For Comfort

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 9,354 views

    God comes by our side during times of crisis to give us comfort and hope

    Searching for Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, Isaiah 41:10 September 16, 2001 Introduction This has been a long and difficult week. We have seen pain and suffering on a whole new scale in the United States. We were shocked to helplessly watch as airliners slammed into the towers of the WTC. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Are You Doing Here?

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,459 views

    God knows where we are physically and spiritually.

    "What Are You Doing Here? " 1 Ki. 19:9-18 There he went into a cave and spent the night. And the word of the LORD came to him: "What are you doing here, Elijah?" 10 He replied, "I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Harold Wilson avatar

    "Can't"

    Contributed by Harold Wilson on May 27, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,310 views

    "Can’t" and "Can" are two different words. "Can’t" has a negative connotation while "Can" has a positive connotation

    CAN’T John 20:24 Can’t and can are two different words. "Can’t" has a negative connotation while "Can" has a positive connotation. Many people cannot get no further than where they are because they have armored and shield themselves with Can’t. Opportunities are missed, blessings are transferred ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Can You Hear God's Voice?!

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 20, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,299 views

    Understanding that God is speaking to us. His voice speaks to us with Power, instruction, correction, and compassion. God want’s whats best for us but like normal children we aren’t listening.

    Can You Hear God’s Voice Intro: How many would say their lives are hectic today? Things that make life hectic. (possesions, relationships, attitudes, jobs) Almost everything in our lives causes interruption, confusion, sometimes depression, and heavy burdens. What has happened? Bro Billy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 14,575 views

    Funeral sermon for one who has died in the Lord

    John 14:1-6 1 ¡§Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father¡¦s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hes Not Done.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 19, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,746 views

    The potter is still working on me.

    He’s not Done. I herd a fine man once say, "God isn’t finished with me yet." How many here like to work with their hands, you know, working with flowers, painting, building something that is special to you. Now it may not be important ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    Let The Trumpets Blow Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 5, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,460 views

    Contemporary society, for the most part, has very little substantive knowledge of Scripture. Occasionally on the news, a reporter describes a flood’s devastation or a famine as of biblical proportions. I’ve even heard the phrase a plague of biblical pro

    LET THE TRUMPETS BLOW Revelation 8:1-13 Contemporary society, for the most part, has very little substantive knowledge of Scripture. Occasionally on the news, a reporter describes a flood’s devastation or a famine as of biblical proportions. I’ve even heard the phrase a plague of biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sin Is Waiting

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 6, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,992 views

    In our text, sin is likened to, or compared to an enemy that is lying in wait ready to attack us. The implication is that if we are to escape the attack we must be on guard and always alert. The truth is that sin and enemy Satan are always there ready t

    SIN IS WAITING © Copyright 1-99 by Mark Beaird Text: Genesis 4:7 (NIV) If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it.  Scores of people lost their lives. The world’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Being Ready For The Enemy

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 12,295 views

    When Jesus Christ organised His church, He equiped her for battle, He did not leave her powerless.

    When the sun rose over Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, it seemed like the most unlikely place to start a war. The weather was perfect. Light winds. Cool temperatures. Blue skies dotted with puffy clouds. The birds had begun to fill the morning air with the songs given them by their Creator. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    Love, In Spite Of...

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Feb 11, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,375 views

    Just like our spouse, God has accepted us with all of our faults and failures. Valentine’s message

    Love, In Spite Of 1st Corinthians 13:4-7 Tuesday will mark a day that has been set aside for the theme of “love”. The origin of this lover’s day goes back to as early as 270 A.D. This day will be filled with flowers, cards, chocolate and other gifts. In fact, in 2005 - 180 million roses were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    God Came Near - No One Noticed

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,299 views

    Jesus is the one sent by God, who is the only way to God. All previous institutions, customs and feasts lose meaning in the presence of Jesus.

    In Jesus Holy Name March 19, 2006 Text – John 2:14-21 Lent III – Redeemer “God Came Near – No One Noticed” When we open the pages in the Gospel of John, the first miracle that John records, finds Jesus changing water into wine. After a few days Jesus and his extended entourage ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    The Epic Event - Easter

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 11, 2006
    based on 98 ratings
     | 6,515 views

    The Easter event is the lynchpin of history. God has given us hope for eternal life. In our culture there is a battle for the mind regarding this truth.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 16, 2006 Text: John 20:1-18 Easter Sunday Redeemer “The Epic Event - Easter” If you visited the shopping mall this week end, would your visit there help you understand the meaning of Easter? Our culture definitely has an Easter holiday. You can buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Listening God Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on May 25, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,555 views

    The reason why we missed many growth opportunities to kingdom greatness is our failure to listen and obey God. James told us to be doers of God’s Word.

    Theme: Listening God Text: Jas.1: 22-25 Introduction: A. Last Sunday we learned that humility is one of the key principles to kingdom greatness. Humility has to do with knowing and doing God’s will. It is responding God’s call, obeying God’s Word, and giving attention to God’s promptings. So in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational