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  • James Groce avatar

    Prayer For Disappointment

    Contributed by James Groce on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,657 views

    Should have seen the look on the devil’s face when the next morning the cell was empty!

    Prayer For Disappointment PSALMS 17:12-13 Elder J.L. Groce Calvary Tabernacle Molino, FL 1. God is the only all-knowing entity. 2. He knows the end from the beginning. 3. Eyes are as a flame of fire—nothing is hidden from Him. 4. Man, at best, can only make educated guesses. (Except what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Are You Expecting?

    Contributed by Michael Dugal on Jul 20, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,992 views

    Psalm 121 provides us a glimpse of a faithful God as we bring our prayers before him.

    PSALM 121 WHAT ARE YOU EXPECTING? Introduction: Madtes – confusion, whose prayer Caley – prayer’s privilege, power & promise “For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you” 2 Chron 20:12 What are you expecting when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Law

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,920 views

    The Law cannot set you free. The Law cannot deliver us from the old nature. While the inward man may delight in the Law of God (Psalms 119:35) the old nature delights in breaking the Law of God.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A man is driving with his wife at his side and his mother-in-law in the back seat. The women just won’t leave him alone. His mother-in-law says, "You’re driving too fast!" His wife says, "Stay more to the left." After ten mixed orders, the man turns to his wife and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encourage, A Hard Thing To Do Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,453 views

    The Problem, The Purpose The Power of Encouragement. To also listen to this message visit www.preaching.co.nr (Sep 2008)

    This may surprise you sometimes Christians Find it hard to give and receive Encourage. Often people focus on the One Word/Issue they don’t agree, the Word/Issue that has hurt them or disappointed them. Encouragement is a designated/commanded Quality of the Church. “Therefore encourage one another ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Walk In Love And Light Series

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,526 views

    If we want to be effective in winning the lost, we must be imitators of God. There are two ways to do this: walk in love and walk in light. (Part of a series)

    WALK IN LOVE AND LIGHT Text: Ephesians 5:1 – 16 Introduction: · “Followers” = imitators (v. 1) · If we want to be effective in winning the lost, we must be imitators of God · Two ways to do this: walk in love and walk in light Body: A. Walk in love 1. Meaning (v. 2) · Sacrificial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    If Leaves Could Talk: A Children's Sermon

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 33,051 views

    This is a Children’s Sermon on God’s love

    Children’s Sermon “If Leaves Could Talk” Text: Psalm 19:1 Props: A bag of autumn leaves or a picture of autumn leaves Sermon Objective: Jesus uses his creation as a way to communicate Himself to the world. God uses other things to communicate to us as well. Hello everyone! I have been looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What God Wants To Do In Your Life

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,896 views

    Is God at work in your Life.

    What God Wants to Do in your Life Philippians 1:6 Bro. Rodney Fry NHBC June 3, 2007 Intro: What Do you want to Do with Your Life? Most have hopes and dreams Some have plans and schemes Some have selfish desires and some long to help others What Does God want to Do in your Life? A More ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival Part 3 Prison Revival Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,579 views

    Revivals and Riots Wherever Paul went he had either a revival or a riot Strange that his revivals were sometimes in prison and his riots in the temple … but no so strange In his text he had both Revival at an Unusual Time Revivals have characte

    Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejoice In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Chris Zeller on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,810 views

    Christians must rejoice when they suffer for christ

    Rejoice in suffering 12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent: Slow Down! Sharpen Your Axe.

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,986 views

    A short talk for the start of the busy Advent season. This talk uses one of may favourite stories to encourage people to rest, stop, slow down in the midst of a busy time to rest.

    Jesus said, “Come with me … to a quiet place and get some rest” (Mark 6:31). One of my favourite stories is about the world wood chopping competition. Now the champion was a bit older than he used to be – well, who isn’t – but he was still the champion. Everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Four Keys To Being Rewarded By Christ

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 1, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,908 views

    This message concentrates on the fact that not everyone receives rewards from Christ and four of the things we need to be doing to make sure that we do.

    BIG POINT: “Not everyone is rewarded by Christ.” - vv. 24a, 27b. - v. 24a makes it clear that being in the race does not mean you win a prize (although I think the analogy breaks down at the idea that only one person could win a prize). - v. 27b is talking about being disqualified for a prize, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim HBC avatar

    'amazing Place, Amazing Grace, Amazing Faith' Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,022 views

    Learning from the bad guy who turned to Jesus in the nick of time...

    Introduction Recently in the online Guardian Newspaper (UK) they did research to discover who the nation’s top 10 baddies were... Who do you think are in the nations top 10 baddie list? You may be surprised! (The congregation guesses who’s on the list...) Top 10 Scariest Baddies 1. White Witch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Basic Training For Christians, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,198 views

    To see what it takes to make a strong soldier of Jesus

    Basic Training for Christians Part 2 Text: 2 Tim. 2:1-4 Goal of this series: 1. We want to look at this morning, the making of a strong soldier of Jesus Christ and comparing it to the making of an American Soldier. As we will see, Soldiers are made… not born. Opening: 1. Basic ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Salt & Light

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012
     | 5,058 views

    We are called out to be useful to God.

    Salt & Light October 26, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are called out to be useful to God. Focus Passage: Matthew 5: 13-16 Introduction: In a cave where they turn out the light completely. I. Salt a. Sodium is an extremely active ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Familiarity Breeds Contempt Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 20, 2017
     | 8,499 views

    how do people see us and how do we see others?

    Let’s continue to worship with the Gospel of Mark. The Gospel of Mark does not talk about Jesus’ birth or upbringing; we can read about that part of Jesus’ life in the other Gospels. In the very beginning of the Gospel of Mark, right after His water baptism as an adult, Jesus began His ministry by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible