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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 26, 2012
    based on 26 ratings
     | 14,369 views

    The impetus of time, can be one of God’s pin pricks to keep us from living an insignificant life. Impetus can be defined as increased activity in response to a stimulus.

    The Impetus of Time\Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda Text: Ps 72:20 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. Impetus can be defined as increased activity in response to a stimulus. How many of you like the food network TV show called Chopped? They get a basket of crazy insane ingredients that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Great God's - Great Fish Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 17, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
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    In this sermon we look at three points about God: 1. God Shows Jonah His SOVEREIGNTY 2. God Shows Jonah His PERSISTENCE 3. God Shows Jonah His COMPASSION

    Great God's - Great Fish Do you recall that back in the first sermon in the series I mentioned - Jonah is not the hero of the story. God is! At the beginning of the story Jonah is running from God; at the end of the story Jonah is arguing with God. In between Jonah is praying to God and Jonah is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abraham's Prayer: A Prayer For The City Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 21, 2015
     | 12,398 views

    If you want God to answer your prayer listen to Him first; then ask for things in accordance with his character and with a humble confidence in Him

    In the movie, Bruce Almighty, Bruce (Jim Carey) is a reporter who made a fool of himself on national television, lost his job, was attacked on the street, and had an emotional blow-up with his girlfriend, Grace (Jennifer Aniston). With his world falling apart, Bruce takes a midnight ride to clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Don’t Look In His Eyes!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,516 views

    He has patiently been waiting - longing since the foundation of the world for you to look into His eyes, and melt in love before Him.

    Sermon: Don’t look into His eyes! Introduction Power points of Jesus’ eyes, face looking at us: (Make the following statements as you progress through slides 1-7) Don’t look into His eyes if you don’t want revival! Don’t look into His eyes if you don’t want to change! Don’t look into His eyes if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 9, 2011
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    God uses different means to bring us to our knees. When we really fervently pray, mighty things will take place. Let the church rise to her full potential by collectively calling on His name.

    WHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Acts 12:1,5-18 In the last few verses of chapter 11, we see a great revival in Antioch. There the disciples were first called christians. The Spirit had done a great work in their lives, in that they laid aside enough of their carnal self to become identified as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Horns Of The Altar

    Contributed by Darin Gary on Sep 25, 2012
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    Adonijah sought mercy and forgiveness while gripping the horns of the altar of sacrifice in the tabernacle. King Solomon had mercy upon his step-brother Adonijah. However...

    The Horns of the Altar (1 Kings 1:47-53) “…the king’s servants have gone to bless our lord King David, saying: ‘May God make the name of Solomon better than your name, and may He make his throne greater than your throne’ Then, the king bowed himself on the bed. [48] Also, the king said thus: ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Dear God, Please Hear Me

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 18, 2012
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     | 17,247 views

    Most of us go through times when we 'feel' God is not listening to our prayers. From Isaiah 59, this message gives some of the process for this season in our lives.

    Dear God, Please Hear Me (Why God doesn’t answer) Isaiah 59:1-21 * A young man asked his girlfriend, “Can I kiss you?” and she was silent. Next, he asked, “May I kiss you?” again, she was silent. Finally, in frustration he said, “Are You deaf?” Without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,930 views

    Every life needs to be like Paul’s life, which was driven by purpose. Paul gives us the what and the how of purposeful life.

    A Life with Purpose Romans 15:20-33 * When I was a kid, watching WW2 movies and TV shows was a big thing. One of the things I remember is hearing a guard raise his gun and say, “State your purpose.” Whether someone gained entry or not, depending on them having a stated purpose which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perservering With God's Grace

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
     | 6,172 views

    God’s grace is not just something we receive but also something that affects our lives, how we relate to others. This sermon explores what it means to perservere with God’s grace.

    Our focus for this week is 2nd Corinthians chapter 6 verse 1 to 13. Please open your bibles to 2nd Corinthians chapter 6 verse 1, or if you don’t have a bible please refer to the sheet in your bulletin. This reading follows immediately after the reading we explored last week. Last week we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Cares About You

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,735 views

    God cares about your emotional-Physical-and Spiritual needs

    God Cares About You James 5:13-5:18 Introduction 1. Read James 5:13-18 Illustration: A little boy was eagerly looking forward to the birthday party of a friend who lived only a few blocks away. When the day finally arrived, a blizzard made the sidewalks and roads nearly impassable. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Wright avatar

    A Double Minded Man In His Prayer Life! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,023 views

    James teaches the importance of expressing strong faith when we pray to God and expecially when we pray for wisdom.

    A Double Minded Man is Unstable in All His Ways Introduction: A. Turn in your bibles to James 1:6-8. This passage gives us the opportunity to ask the question: What does it mean to be double minded? 1. James 1:6-8 tells us that a doubter is one who is unstable in all his ways: Let’s read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Telling The Truth And Being Prayerful Must Be Characteristic Of Christians Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
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     | 3,965 views

    James exhorts Christians to tell the truth and not be guilty of making up cleaverly worded oaths that they say, but feel no obligation to keep and Christians must always utilize the wonderful avenue of prayer.

    INTRODUCTION #32 1. Open your bibles to James 5:12-13a. 2. The last few lessons from the book of James have been on the subject of patience. We have discussed the example of farmers and their patience. We have discussed the examples of Jeremiah and Job and their patience. We have discussed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Prayer Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009
     | 6,855 views

    The prayer of Jesus

    Jesus prayer John 17 It’s good to know that God is always there looking out for us. A little boy once prayed, "Dear God, I hope you’ll take good care of yourself because if anything should happen to you, we’d be in an awful fix." I heard a story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Horror Of Violence Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 7, 2009
     | 3,559 views

    Jesus was, in fact, nonviolent, even when he used force to expel the merchants who desecrated the Temple. Violence is incompatible with human development.

    Feast of Dedication of St. John Lateran November 9, 2009 Let’s confront a misconception about today’s Gospel, and that has to do with Jesus and violence. What Jesus did to the moneychangers and pigeon salesmen who had coopted the Court of the Gentiles was to clean them out. He used force to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Believers Wrestle With God

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,720 views

    Pentecost 21(C) - Believers wrestle with God both in troubles and also for blessings.

    BELIEVERS WRESTLE WITH GOD (Outline) October 25, 2009 -- PENTECOST 21 -- Genesis 32:22-30 INTRO: Today’s text teaches about Jacob struggling. Our earthly lives are filled with various struggles that everyone wrestles with from time to time. At times people wrestle with problems, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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