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  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Why Didn't God Answer My Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 31, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,856 views

    This series is to make the church more aware of the importance of practicing the biblical discipline of prayer. Last three weeks adapted from a sermon series by Greg Groeschel called Prayer.

    Introduction Exciting to see people getting interested in prayer. Many things to get excited about- our relationship w/God should be at the top of the list. This morning- continue with our series on prayer- Pt 3. Have you ever prayed a prayer sincerely-someone very sick (they died),marriage in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Jesus Is The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 19, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,619 views

    EASTER 4 - Jesus is the Good Shepherd who loves his sheep to and even beyond death. Jesus is the Good Shepherd who wants all sheep in his flock.

    JESUS IS THE GOOD SHEPHERD (Outline) May 15, 2011 - Easter 4 - JOHN 10:11-16 INTRO: Not too many people today have the job of being a shepherd. The job of a modern day shep-herd has greatly changed since the time of Jesus. A shepherd is still vital in taking care of the sheep. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Where Is Your Commitment? Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2015
     | 8,581 views

    Zeal is great when it is directed by God. It can be very destructive when it is not.

    Where is your commitment? Let me begin with three illustrations. (Slide of picture of Howard Hughes in his youth) All he ever really wanted in life was more. He wanted more money, so he parlayed inherited wealth into a billion-dollar pile of assets. He wanted more fame, so he broke into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taking God At His Word Series

    Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,745 views

    A series to encourage prayer in our daily lives.

    John 15:1-8 1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away : and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth (prunes) it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God’s Direct Covering Lesson One

    Contributed by Teddy Walker on Mar 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,763 views

    Sin Defined

    “GOD’S DIRECT COVERING” Lesson One I: Sin Defined: A. I’m going to say a word, and you pay attention to what the first thing is that comes to your mind; a. The word is “SIN!!!” 1. What was the first thing that came to your mind? 1a. Most believers would say, “Adultery, Fornication, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do We Have A Covert Faith This Easter? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 2, 2010
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     | 3,842 views

    The text we have before us deals with the turmoil facing Peter as Jesus is progressing towards the cross. Peter, who has, just recently promised to never forsake Christ, is now deeply involved with the community of people who are enveloping the situation

    DO WE HAVE A COVERT FAITH THIS EASTER? GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE 2010 Series Part 3 Matthew 26:69-75 PROPOSITION: That our faith in Jesus Christ would be visible to all, not hidden from view. INTRODUCTION: The text we have before us deals with the turmoil facing Peter as Jesus is progressing towards ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Master, It Is Good For Us To Be Here"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011
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     | 5,816 views

    TRANSFIGURATION -- Disciples discover it is always good to be in the presence of the Lord. It is good for us see the glory of Jesus. It is good for us to hear the Father's voice.

    “MASTER, IT IS GOOD FOR US TO BE HERE” (Outline) March 6, 2011 - Transfiguration - LUKE 9:28-36 INTRO: Time is very valuable in each of our lives. Today’s society often distorts the importance of the present. In our lives we look back and we look ahead so much that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Soil Of Your Heart

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jul 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,188 views

    Do we live our lives open to God? We need to allow the seed of God's word to penetrate into fertile soil of our heart.

    4th Pentecost 11 The soil of your heart. Matthew 13:1-13:23 In the 19th Century and into the first part of the 20th (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Great Prayers For The Next Generation

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,389 views

    VBS prayer service. Pray for children to: 1. know they are God’s creation (Psa 139:13-14). 2. know God cares for them (1 Pet 5:5-7). 3. trust in the cross of Christ (Eph 1:3-7). 4. follow Christ (Phil 2:5) 5. find the correct way to live (Jam 1:5)

    Great Prayers for the Next Generation Psalm 139:13-14, 1 Peter 5:5-7, Eph 1:3-7, Phil 2:5, James 1:5 *We are here tonight to do one of the most important things we can ever do for Vacation Bible School: We are here to pray for VBS. 1. First: Pray for the children to know that they are God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Coming Back, Unexpectedly (Part 3 Of 5) Series

    Contributed by Gary Holt on May 2, 2020
     | 4,757 views

    Jesus is coming back unexpectedly, how will we meet HIM.

    “Jesus is coming BACK, UNEXPECTEDLY” Week 3 of 5 Matthew 24:36-44 Since Christ returned to Heaven: o people have been predicting the second coming o but so far they’ve all been wrong In fact, no one knows the exact date and time of the return of Jesus Christ: But that hasn’t stopped people from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Revival: A Surprising Move Of God (Pt.2) Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 26, 2016
     | 4,762 views

    Any outpouring of the Spirit has its origin in the heart of God Himself. But, it’s birthed in the burden of believers who are in prayer.

    Revival: A Surprising Move of God (Pt.2) September 9, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson A “Lord, what will You have me to do?” 1 On September 23, 1857, Jeremiah Lanphier (a missionary, street corner preacher, door-to-door soul winner) prayed this prayer out of a heart that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Won't It Be Wonderful? Mother's It Is Worth It...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2016
     | 5,698 views

    THERE IS NEEDED THE GOLDEN THREAD IN THE CHURCH AND SOCIETY--- THIS THREAD OF GOD THAT IS THE GLUE THAT HOLDS SOCIETY AND THE CHURCH TOGETHER IS A MOTHER'S LOVE... I HAVE A NEEDLE AND SOME GOLD THREAD...

    WONDERFUL THERE? IT IS WORTH IT --- MOTHERS, IT IS WORTH IT... LET US RECALL A MOTHER'S VISION... TOGETHER FOREVER... DON'T ALLOW LIFE TO DESTROY VISION OF HEAVEN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Mothers, it is worth it. It is worth it. Every tear, every dirty diaper, every sleepless ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    ‘sign Of The Times’ Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Randy Breedlove on Jun 23, 2020
     | 5,836 views

    What will it be like in the end times? This is a message from Matthew 24 about the cultural conditions at the end of the age & the Christian response.

    ‘Signs of the times’ Part 1 Matthew 24:1-14 September 9, 2018-am 1. Decide now to be a more devoted disciple of Christ. V.3-4 2. There will be deception. V.4-5 3. There will be division.v. 6-7 4. There will be disasters.v.7-8 Open: Signs of the times: There has been famine in our world. A few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Almost? Wasting Time...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 13, 2021
     | 4,674 views

    Night is coming when no man can work. Two issues are hurting the church. 1. Thinking we have plenty of time. 2. Procrastination. We must redeem the time...

    ALMOST? WE DESIRE TIME THE MOST, BUT WE USE IT THE WORST. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A HOUR GLASS OF SAND, I START IT AT THE FIRST OF THE LESSON. PLENTY OF TIME, JUST WAIT. TIME IS WHAT WE WANT MOST BUT WHAT WE USE THE WORST. 2 Peter 3:8 But, beloved, be not ignorant ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    4 Key Points For Christian Growth In 2022

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2022
     | 2,297 views

    Today we’re talking about the topic of Christian growth. What does it look like? How do we go about practically growing?

    “Elizabeth Elliot tells of two adventurers who stopped by to see her, all loaded with equipment for the rain forest east of the Andes. They sought no advice, just a few phrases to converse with the Indians. She writes: "Sometimes we come to God as the two adventurers came to me -- confident ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army