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The Necessity Of Prayer

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 31, 2006

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God acts when man pray. The asking is critical to the task at hand. We are not dealing with a reluctant Father, but a God who is willing to respond. Prayer accomplishes God’s will.

James 5:17-18, 1 Kings 18:41-46 The Necessity of Prayer James 5:17-18 17 Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. Elijah ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessings In Poverty

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 1, 2006

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You don’t need to have everything going your way to be happy.

INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION I came across of these lines from a song from the musical “Oklahoma,” -- Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day; I’ve got a wonderful feeling, everything’s going my way. A lot people today tend to regard happiness in that light. “When everything’s going my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Put A Question Mark Where God Put A Period.

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 11, 2005

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The difference between receiving your miracle, your healing, or your deliverance may be as simple as getting rid of the question mark.

Mat 8:1-3 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. 2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Little Warrior Is Coming!

Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001

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Christ came as a frail baby and defeated Satan.

Advent Sermon ~ “The Little Warrior is Coming!” Matthew 1:20-21 As the night chilled the air and the moonlight, perhaps, sifted between the clouds to spotlight here and there over the landscape, Joseph lie sleeping... And an angel came to him to announce a big thing coming in a small way. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Lutheran

God The Adversary/ God The Advocate

Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 2, 2001

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An exposition of the story of Jacob’s wrestling of the Angel/God that reveals the importance of prevailing faith through the suffering and temptation in our lives.

GOD THE ADVERSARY/ GOD THE ADVOCATE Genesis 32:22-32 INTRO. JACOB: THE USED CAR SALESMAN Now as you may or may not know, Jacob was the grandson of Abraham and the younger son of Isaac. Now the name Jacob, as Genesis 25:26 confirms, comes from the Hebrew word “heel” and was understood to mean ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When, Where And Who? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 29, 2001

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The God of time, place and person has come here for you and me. Are you ready?

Look Who’s Worshipping Jesus? Matthew 2:1-12 This week I was doing some research on the star of Bethlehem. It is amazing how many theories there are for what happened and when. My personal favorite is in: The Star of Bethlehem: The Legacy of the Magi is published by Rutgers University Press. By ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:11-20, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Balances Crosses And Comforts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

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To lead the people to understand that God proportionally gives out a balance of crosses and comforts so that we do not become too elevated and proud or too depressed by difficulties

Unit 9 – Family Lesson 25 – A Family for Jacob – Gen. 29:1-30 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that God proportionally gives out a balance of crosses and comforts so that we do not become too elevated and proud or too depressed by difficulties. 2. Explanation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Overcoming The Enemy And Possessing The Promises Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

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1.BESEECHING 2.FORCING 3.WRESTLING 4.RESISTING 5.PRESSING 6.SOWING 7.LABOURING

KEYS TO OVERCOMING THE ENEMY AND POSSESSING THE PROMISES OF GOD **************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.BESEECHING 2.FORCING 3.WRESTLING 4.RESISTING 5.PRESSING 6.SOWING 7.LABOURING THE MESSAGE KEYS TO OVERCOMING ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Affirmation Of Praise

Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Oct 18, 2000

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TEXT: (2 Chronicles 20:15-22), “And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.

TEXT: (2 Chronicles 20:15-22), “And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s. To morrow go ye down against them: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"What Is A Bulwark?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 31, 2004

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God is the Rock of Refuge no matter how uncertain the times we live in.

Psalm 71:1-6 “What is a Bulwark?” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc,org. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his ninety-five theses to the door of the Cathedral of Whittenberg, Germany. That date is sometimes called the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

A Song Of Confidence In The Midst Of Lifes Troubles

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 4, 2003

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Can we truely have a song in the midst of lifes challenges? Can we have a song of confidence in the middle of trials? Habakkuk has some beautiful insights, I believe that we can still draw stregth from today.

A Song of Confidence in the midst of life’s challenges! By: Ron Crandall Introduction: In life we are always surrounded by challenges, circumstances or temptations. Yet, how do we as Christians respond to Our heavenly Father when things just don’t go the way we think they should? Do we become ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy When It Hurts

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

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How can we persevere in difficult times?

James 1 – Joy when it hurts! audio is at http://www.jubilee-church.org/sermons/james1.htm Discussion Questions What compelling examples of Christian perseverance/steadfastness have you seen in others under extreme trial? What lessons has anyone here learnt in difficulty? Can you believe in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Christian Maturity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006

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John admonishes his readers to be faithful, obeident and submissive to God’s call.

Date Written: September 4, 2006 Date Preached: September 6, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed - PM Service) Series Title: Basic Bible Study Sermon Title: The Importance of Christian Maturity! Sermon Text: 3 John 9-11 9 I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Tour Guide” (Pentecost)

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

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The tour guide keeps you from getting lost in unfamiliar territory. He plans your trip and plots your course. In our text today, taken from the book of Romans, we’re launching an expedition…venturing out into unknown territory…we’re going on a journey ….a

Biblical Text: Romans 8:14-17 (KJV) “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eleven Principles Of Intercessory Help

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 26, 2004

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We all need intercessory help. Better than a professional lawyer, the Spirit never loses a case. It reminds me when I lived in Nigeria an intercessor or a mediator was necessary to resolve every conflict. This required an authoritative intercessory figure

Eleven Principles of Intercessory Help Rom 8:26,27 - "The Spirit helps us in our weakness for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit intercedes for us according to the will of God." Illustration: We all need intercessory help. Better than a professional lawyer, the Spirit never ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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