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  • Marlou Javier avatar

    Keep On Praying! Series

    Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,115 views

    - This parable teaches us that God is not an unjust judge but a loving Father. - Don’t stop praying. - “When life is rough pray, when life is great pray.” Anonymous

    What will happen when we fail to pray? 1. When we fail to pray, we will FAINT. V. 1 Luke 18:1 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. Explanation: - Luke 18, Jesus tells the story of a widow who refuses to give up. - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is Against Us?

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Jul 29, 2015
     | 5,169 views

    As a child of God I should always realize that God is never against me.

    Who Is Against Us? Romans 8:31-39 The result of what’s happening in this world is the progression of sin. We are told that the whole creation groans and we as believers are awaiting the adoption of the body. What we must endure as believers must be understood as part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    A Second Chance God

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 27,154 views

    Even when we blow it, God is willing togive us a second chance if we repent.

    A Second Chance God 2 Chronicles 33:1-11 Luke 22:31-33 Mark 14:66-72 Have you ever tried something and failed really bad at it? Failure is rarely a reason to give up and quit. We just finished listening to a zillion campaign commercials. Among the candidates who lost are candidates ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Our Omniscient God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 50,705 views

    This morning, we’re focusing on God’s omniscience ­ He is all-knowing. In classical theology the doctrine of God’s omniscience means that God knows all things, past, present and future, real and potential, and He knows them all at the same time. He not

    Our Omniscient God Many years ago, little Johnny Sylvester was kicked in the head by a horse and doctors were fearful that he might not make it. Johnny told his father, “I wish I could see Babe Ruth hit a homer before I die.” A telegram was sent off to the New York Yankees in St. Louis, where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Thrashing Threshing Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 13,016 views

    In an attempt to give meaning to our lives, we "thrash" -- do something impulsive that has to be acknowledged as sin and has inescapable consequences. But as we confess our sin God "threshes" us, dividing the positive from the negative, so that we recove

    The longer we live, the more we have to be thankful for. Isn’t that true? The longer we live, the more blessings we receive, and therefore the more we have to be thankful for. If you are thirty years old, you can count your blessings, name them one by one. If you are sixty years old, you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Sometimes I Have Doubts Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,240 views

    4 of 5 messages. This message addresses the challenge of doubt and how it can contribute to faith.

    I have questioned many things about our faith and the things of God. I am a skeptic. I admit it. Whenever I hear about someone who is suffering from cancer miraculously discovering his or her cancer is gone, I wonder if it can be true. I doubt. I read reports about God mysteriously working in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Hope For The Fallen Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 13, 2018
     | 10,772 views

    Peter's denial of Jesus gives us the perfect example of how a person who falls can be forgiven and start over.

    Introduction: A. The year was 1779. 1. He was a loyal patriot, a prosperous businessman, a natural leader and an obvious choice to be captain of the Connecticut State Militia. 2. He proved to be a good military leader. 3. He received much praise and acclaim, but when Congress created five new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peter Denies Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2016
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     | 36,422 views

    Peter's denial of Jesus in Luke 22:54-62 shows us the danger of following Jesus in our own power.

    Scripture On Thursday night, Nisan 15, 30 AD Jesus had his last Passover meal with his twelve apostles. He also instituted the first Lord’s Supper. After a lengthy meal, which included discussion, teaching, and prayer, Jesus and the eleven apostles went to the Mount of Olives, where they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Lowe avatar

    What The Bible Says About The Devil Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 23, 2012
     | 7,938 views

    The apostle Peter said, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” Peter is warning us that the devil is our enemy and that he wants to destroy us, and then he warns us to take hi

    4-12-03 What the Bible Says About the Devil Introduction: The apostle Peter said, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” (1 Peter 5:8,NKJV) Peter is warning us that the devil is our enemy and that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying Loyal Under Pressure Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,985 views

    How do you remain loyal to the Lord when you are in the camp of the enemy? What causes loyalty failure and what can prevent it? We discover much about this in a closer look at Peter’s denial of Jesus.

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto were being chased and had ridden their horses into a canyon with no way out when the Lone Ranger noticed that there were Indians all around them. Startled and out of options he said, “Tonto! Tonto! The Indians have surrounded us; we are in terrible trouble! What are we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Satan Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
     | 9,638 views

    Did you know that Satan does NOT want any of us to know about and study his characteristics? He does not want us to know about or study about the tactics he is using in this world today. But what does Scripture teach us about him?

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 2003 Date Preached: February 2003 Church: BBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: What the Bible Says About… Title: Satan Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction: Did you know that Satan does NOT want any of us to know about and study his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Day Of The Lord, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 5, 2022
     | 1,479 views

    This topic has fascinated many – even in the 1st century. But, know this: fascination is not what God is after from you and I. What God wants from us is understanding -- which leads to submitting to Him and being prepared for the day Jesus returns!

    The Day of the Lord, Part 1 2 Peter Sermon Series, Part 4 2 Peter 3:1-10 Introduction - Purpose: Peter gives guidance and reassurance to the growing church -- As a disciple maker his desire is to see others grow in knowledge of Christ -- Promise he stands on: the Gospel we/they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Coz von avatar

    Will I Make It?

    Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 10, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,279 views

    We sin and wonder, is it at all possible for me to be saved. Will I make it. Is there hope for me, I meen I am so bad and I cant seem to overcome. what does Jesus think about this?

    Main Idea Let’s take a walk with Jesus and ask Him some questions. Jesus, “How we can inherit the Kingdom of Heaven, and what measure will You use to gauge our fitness to inherit your Kingdom, I mean, can we really make it? Do you really want us to be there? We will discover that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Necessity Of Prayer

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,180 views

    This message was gathered from prayer, information from E.M. Bounds writings on prayer. Prayer today is the answer to some of the questions we are not asking.

    The necessity of Prayer Good Morning everyone, glad you have joined in person or online. We serve such an amazing God! A gracious God who cares far more about us than we could possibly ever imagine. This week I struggled with my message. Most times I have to eliminate topics and thoughts and this ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Necessity Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024
     | 991 views

    We need prayer in our lives to do what God has called us to do.

    The necessity of Prayer Good Morning everyone, glad you have joined in person or online. We serve such an amazing God! A gracious God who cares far more about us than we could possibly ever imagine. This week I struggled with my message. Most times I have to eliminate topics and thoughts and this ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene