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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Pray Specifically Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 17, 2024
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    Jesus urges us to be specific in prayer (Adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, the Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 9 of the same title)

    HoHum: Read Mark 10:46-52 Bob Hostetler encourages us to think of it this way: Bartimaeus heard the sounds of the crowd approaching from his spot on the roadside near Jericho. He couldn’t see them, however. He was blind. He was a familiar sight to others on their way in and out of Jericho, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 39 - Right Kind Of Prayers Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 8, 2025
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    Jonah prayed wrong and selfishly because he did not understand the heart of God. Jesus set the example and taught His disciples how to pray. If we align our lives to God’s will and pray accordingly there will be great transformation in our lives and in that of those around us.

    We read in Jonah 4:3, “Therefore now, O LORD, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.” (ESV) As we continue to study about Jonah, there are numerous lessons we have picked up already from the events that transpired in his life. The people of Nineveh repented at ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Faith That Fortifies For The Fight

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 14, 2025
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    Hezekiah did all the right things in preparing for spiritual warfare with Sennacherib: He rebuilt the walls, organized the soldiers, stopped up the springs, entered into intercession each time threatened, encouraged his people, and held onto God in faith.

    FAITH THAT FORTIFIES FOR THE FIGHT 2 Chron.32:1-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was having trouble getting his neighbor to keep his chickens fenced in. The neighbor kept talking about chickens being great creatures, and as such they had the right to go where they wanted. 2. The man was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ash Wednesday (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 4, 2025
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    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 57:1-11, Joel 2:12-17, James 4:1-10, Matthew 6:16-21. A). FROM PRAYER TO PRAISE. Psalm 57:1-11. This is a beautifully crafted Psalm which, according to the title, was written by David ‘when he fled from Saul in the cave.’ The Psalm has two sections: first a prayer (PSALM 57:1-6); then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "If You Had Been Here..." Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Jan 18, 2005
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    Big idea: Even though we might not understand the pain we are in, we can trust in God, in His love, and in His ultimate delivery. This is a verse-by-verse exposition through John 11 three weeks after the Asian Tsunami to help people wrestle with the issue

    1) {Introduction} If you have seen the news, you would recognize this man and his family [show picture]. A couple of days ago, Jimmie Wallet went out for ice cream, and when he got back, his wife and three of his four daughters were gone. They were killed in a mudslide. You also have seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Kelly Durant avatar

    Book Of Jude: It Is Written For Our Times!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 17, 2018
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    The Book of Jude: how prophetic! All contained in it should be urgently shared with all so it is understood from where we have come and to where we are headed. Here is a a commentary on each verse to relate it to our current times.

    Book of Jude: Written for Our Times! Kelly Durant 2. This is a breakdown study of Jude and why focus on it? Because it is very relevant to our present times. Please keep your Bibles open to follow along and take notes. This book has references to the book of Enock, an extra canonical book ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    Uncompromising Faith In A Compromising World

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 30, 2023
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    The stories of Daniel and his friends in the Bible show us how to live an uncompromising faith in a compromising world. They refused to compromise their beliefs, even when faced with death, and they were ultimately rewarded for their faithfulness.

    Introduction: Dear Brothers and Sisters. As we gather today, I want to take a moment to invite you to journey back in time, to a world much different from our own, yet one that bears striking similarities to our current day. The Bible recounts the stories of individuals who stood unflinchingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Has Given Us The Power To Contain And Control Evil.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 22, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
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    Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent, December 2, 2001 Matthew 24: 36-44

    Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent, December 2, 2001 Matthew 24: 36-44 Heavenly Father thank you for giving us the power to contain and control evil through your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Title: Jesus has given us the power to contain and control evil. In this second part of Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Talk Is Cheap - Or Is It?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
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    A message concerning the speech of Christians.

    Talk is Cheap…Or Is It? Holiness in our Speech James 3:1-12, various Scriptures I. Introduction This morning we take our third look at the importance of holiness in our lives. Holiness, you remember from our introductory message two weeks ago, is to be sought first and foremost because GOD is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael Demastus avatar

    What Has Happened To America Series

    Contributed by Michael Demastus on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,254 views

    This is a sermon about the moral decay our culture has been experiencing...

    “What Has Happened To America?” Introduction: *This past couple of days I went to a minister’s retreat in Indianapolis, IN and one of the spkrs was sharing how our children humble us when trying to teach truths from God’s Word. He said they read to their children every night and ask them if they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Preparing For A Consciousness Of God.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,584 views

    March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Psalm 95 Title: “Preparing for a consciousness of God.”

    March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Psalm 95 Title: “Preparing for a consciousness of God.” This psalm would have been appropriately sung as pilgrim worshipers approached the Temple for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • George Casady avatar

    The Deep Freeze And The Quick Thaw

    Contributed by George Casady on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
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    With the bold promises of science and technology will we still believe that Jesus Christ alone holds the power of resurrection.

    The Deep Freeze and the Quick Thaw Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies, and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26 Do you believe in Jesus’ resurrection power? There are many folks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Tower Of Babel

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
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    The Tower of Babel is a life parable telling of the dangers of the Spirit of the Age - Poverty of Spirituality and Pride of Life - and the chaos it brings which only Christ’s redemption can right.

    The story of the Tower of Babel is a sad description of breakdown of fellowship, growing isolation and confusion. It all results from human beings’ failing to live in dependence on God, becoming proud of their achievements and determined to be the source of their own security. That was the root ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    God Is Speaking But Are You Listening? Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 196 ratings
     | 64,051 views

    Principles on listening to God taken from the call of Samuel.

    A Study of the Life of Samuel Sermon # 3 God Is Speaking But Are You Listening? 1 Samuel 3:1-21 I am still amazed at how God works the messages from two separate series to coincide so perfectly on any given Sunday. This morning we looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Protection Of Love Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,922 views

    This is installment 11 of a series I did on I Corinthians 13, and it deals with the fact that love "bears all things."

    “The Protection of Love” I Corinthians 13:7 March 2, 2003 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Pre-Sermon Thematic Introduction We’ve been talking about love, about how important it is, and what it looks like in our lives. Coming, as do most of us, from the left-brained branch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free