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  • Travis Moore avatar

    But God...did Not Answer Him Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on May 26, 2019
     | 4,848 views

    Lesson of unanswered prayer from the life of King Saul

    But God … Did Not Answer Him 1 Samuel 14:37 1. Always remember: God cares about you. ? I Peter 5:7; Ephesians 5:29; Nahum 1:7; Psalm 55:22; Matthew 6:25-26; Jeremiah 29:11 2. If God cares about me, then Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers? ? Don’t expect God to answer prayers that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Rid Of Bad Breath

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,956 views

    Continuing to look at 7 areas to give God control (7UP to God) to follow Jesus holistically, we turn to the social area: our relationships.

    7UP: Getting Rid of Bad Breath Philippians 4:2-3 October 26. 2008 A little girl received a watch and some perfume for her birthday. She was so proud of them because they made her feel so grown up. All throughout the day, she pestered everyone to look at her watch or ask them if they wanted to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Let's Remove The Scarlet D

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 72 ratings
     | 4,407 views

    An appeal to extend Christ’s ministry of reconciliation to the divorced and remarried children of God.

    LET’S REMOVE THE SCARLET D Matthew 23.4 "They tie up heavy loads and put them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them." INTRO: Let me say up front that I believe that marriage is meant to be a permanent covenant between one man for one woman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Bam-Bam's Parents

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,248 views

    Imagine the job of being Samson’s parents. But his parents were successful. This sermon examines what classifies parents as successful.

    February 4, 2001 Judges 13 ¡§Being Bam-bam¡¦s parents¡¨ INTRODUCTION Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how Eskimos kill wolves. First, the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    It Keeps Going...and Going...and Going

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,441 views

    The purpose of this sermon was to motivate people to endure and persist whatever the obstacle they might be facing.

    January 27, 2002 Heb. 11:27,28 ¡§It keeps going¡Kand going¡Kand going¡K¡¨ INTRODUCTION Have you ever felt like quitting? Last Sunday, I watched more football than I have seen probably since I was in high school. After we got home from church, I turned on the game between the St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    In God We Trust

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 9,861 views

    In this message we will answer 3 questions that many in our nation are asking. Why did this happen? Where should I turn? What should I do?

    “In God We Trust” In Isaiah chapter 54, we read; “Rain and snow fall from the sky and don’t return without watering the ground. They cause plants to sprout and grow, making seeds for the people and bread for the farmer. The same is true of the words I speak. They will not return to me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Source Of My Hope

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,476 views

    In confusing times of tragedy and loss like many Americans are facing at the present time, it is hard to make sense of it all. The Psalmist gives us encouragement to seek understanding and confidence in the "sanctuary" of God’s presence.

    The Source of My Hope Psalm 73 I heard on the news this past week that one of the outcomes of what has happened since the September 11th attack on America has been a rush on bookstores around the country. The sale of Bibles is up and that is good news. Alongside of this good news is the report that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    The Tomb Is Still Empty

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,632 views

    Are there good reasons to believe that Jesus was raised from the dead? In this sermon I use Lee Stobel’s three "E"s to give proof of the resurrection.

    Introduction: A. Happy Resurrection Day to everyone! Hope you are encouraged and uplifted by today’s worship! B. I thought we might start on the light side, with a little Easter humor. 1. What does the Easter bunny get for making baskets? 2 or 3 points, just like everyone else. (That’s a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Aaron Burgess avatar

    Don't Miss The Blessing Series

    Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 21,970 views

    Don’t Miss the Blessing Genesis 2 If I were to ask you a question, “how blessed do you feel right now.” On a scale of 1 to 10 how fortunate or blessed are you at this moment? How would you answer that question? You might say, well about 4, I’m hav

    Don’t Miss the Blessing Genesis 2 If I were to ask you a question, “how blessed do you feel right now.” On a scale of 1 to 10 how fortunate or blessed are you at this moment? How would you answer that question? You might say, well about 4, I’m having trouble paying my bills, I want to quit my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Francis avatar

    Kiss Of Heaven

    Contributed by Richard Francis on May 10, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,483 views

    Revival is not a just country wide type outpouring, it starts with us with our hearts with turning to Jesus and asking and allowing him and him alone to be Lord over our all, then we will recive the kiss of heaven as rightness with God and faithfullness m

    Life: Some times life can just be a grind a dullness Boredom or even something beyond that a sort of slow death while still breathing as we lose sensitivities to others, to ourselves and just start losing the point of it all, want to be alone apart separate. To me this is deeply depressing and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do What You Can And Let God Handle The Rest

    Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 42,835 views

    A mother does all she can to bring dignity to her sons and God handles the rest. When we've done all we can do, we must trust God to finish the job.

    Do What You Can, and Let God Handle the Rest Pastor Talbert W. Swan, II Text: 2 Samuel 21:10-14 SCRIPTURE 10 Rizpah daughter of Aiah took sackcloth and spread it out for herself on a rock. From the beginning of the harvest till the rain poured down from the heavens on the bodies, she did not let ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Tim Diack avatar

    What Does God Want From Me Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,670 views

    Jesus shed tears while others were rejoicing and proclaiming Him the Messiah. We need to ask, "Why?" and if what Jesus saw on that day so long ago was not what He was looking for, then we need to be asking, "What does God want from Me Anyway?"

    What Does God Want From Me Anyway? - Luke 19:38-44 - April 17, 2011 (Palm Sunday Service) I know I’ve done it. You’ve probably done it too. You might have even done it this morning as ____________________ read those verses of Scripture for us. In some ways it is hard not to do - ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Cleavon Matthews Sr. avatar

    Lord Help Us

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Feb 5, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 45,382 views

    A revival message.

    LORD HELP US! 2 Chronicles 14:1-15 by Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. February 24, 2003 INTRODUCTION The shattering saga of God’s people during a divided kingdom presents heartbreak; hope, but most importantly instruction. After the exciting, adventurous, industrious, and thrilling reign of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Voice Of The Shepherd

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,565 views

    Hearing the voice of the Shepherd can still our soul.

    John 10:1-5 KJV Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. [2] But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. [3] To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Doctored Photos Of The Antichrist Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 2, 2011
     | 3,841 views

    A look at who the Antichrist is as revealed in the book of Daniel chapter 7

    Daniel 7: 7 - 8 ‘Doctored’ Photos Of The Antichrist Part II 7 “After this I saw in the night visions, and behold, a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, exceedingly strong. It had huge iron teeth; it was devouring, breaking in pieces, and trampling the residue with its feet. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel