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  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    An Invitation To Prayer - Part 2 Of 2

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 18, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,931 views

    In this passage Jeremiah reveals the heart of God when He calls His children to prayer and the promises that He bestows to those who are obedient - Message Part 2 of 2

    “An Invitation To Prayer” – Part 2 of 2 Jeremiah 33:1-3 A. The Word of the LORD is not RESTRAINED. (v. 1) B. The REVELATION of the LORD. (v. 2) C. The LORD’s REASON for prayer. (v. 3) Psalm 50:15; 1 Timothy 2:1-2 1. God REQUIRES Jeremiah to pray. (v. 3a) Romans 5:2; Hebrews 4:15-16; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bent Out Of Shape

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 20, 2016
     | 9,031 views

    Jesus knew that rules are important, but he knew that the needs of people are more important. You and I need to learn that lesson as well. Whenever we see someone in need, the most important thing is to help them, no matter when or where it may be.

    To help you understand the importance of the reading we just heard from Luke’s Gospel, I’m going to do something unusual. I’m going to bend over. As you can see, this is not a very comfortable position for me. I could easily stay bent over like this for a few minutes, but what if ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Grace Vs. Gravity Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
     | 3,854 views

    Two forces at work – grace and gravity – (pulling us up or down) offerings & Christmas-time amplifies that reality...

    The Grace of Gift-Giving II Corinthians 9:6-11, 15 * Two forces at work – grace and gravity – (pulling us up or down) Christmas amplifies that reality * Most unusual Christmas message – while most preachers work at emphasizing Christ, turning our attention away from presents…I’d like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Epaenetus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 25, 2022
     | 2,450 views

    Epaenetus is a personal Christian friend of Paul's at Rome to whom Paul sent his salutation in Romans 16:5.

    Epaenetus Epenetus ("praised") or Epaentus: is a saint in the Greek Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church, considered one of the seventy disciples, and may have been the first Bishop of Carthage or Cartagena. All that is known of him is told here. Epaenetus is a personal Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In A Nutshell

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 22, 2020
     | 2,323 views

    The job of a Christian is to love everything that God loves.

    In A Nutshell Matthew 22: 34 - 46 Intro: A story is told of a rather stout lady with wild hair who came storming into the County Clerk’s office. She slammed the door and thrust a piece of paper at the clerk saying, “Did you or did you not issue this license for me to marry John Jones?” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Family Tree Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,605 views

    In this message we discover truths from the family tree of Seth.

    Genesis 5:1-32 December 1, 2002 A friend of mine loves genealogy. He has researched his family back through untold generations. For years he loved to tell us about his Scottish heritage. He had a tie with his clan’s tartan, he had memorized his clan’s motto and he knew all about the clan’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grumbling About Grace

    Contributed by Kevin Newman on Aug 21, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 5,712 views

    Christians take the grace of God for granted, and often complain about God’s blessings.

    "Grumbling About Grace" Matthew 20:1-16 Intro: Most of us hear the phrase "its not fair!" too many times to count. Sometimes we are the ones who are saying it. But of all the things to grumble about, Grace should not be one of them. Yet, we often do grumble about God’s grace. Background: Matthew 19 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evangelism Depends On You Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 4, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,613 views

    Christians should be compelled to evangelize. Christians should compromise to evangelize. Christians should compete in evangelism.

    Evangelism Depends on You 1 Corinthians 9:16–27 INTRODUCTION During the preparations for an evangelistic crusade in Latin America, a very poor, unshaven man came to one of the week-long biblical counseling courses. It was unusual to see a man of this condition attending an in-depth training ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith Worth Living For

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,760 views

    Satan knows his days are numbered and he is doing all he can to destroy our faith.

    Faith Worth Living For Jude 1:3 Jude is the only book in the Bible that is one chapter. However, what great treasurers are found in this book. Throughout the ages many believers have given their lives for their faith. Any faith worth dieing for is worth living for. It is evident that in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Death Of The Light - A Good Friday Meditation Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,659 views

    This is a meditation for a Good Friday Service. It is a short meditative reading for reflection.

    The Death of the Light 44 Now it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 45 Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two. 46 And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, "Father, ’into Your hands I commit My ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Door With No Handle Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Sep 25, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,636 views

    The painting by Holman Hunt shows Jesus outside a door with no handle requesting entry but will he be admitted?

    Take a look at this picture. It’s a rather famous painting by an artist whose name was Holman Hunt. The original is hung in St Paul’s Cathedral in London. If you look at it closely there’s something rather odd about it. Can you spot it? It’s unusual because it’s a door with no handle! Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A King Born

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 13, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,093 views

    Seek, worship and rejoice in Jesus.

    A KING BORN. Matthew 2:1-12. It is unusual for somebody to be born already possessing the title of “King” – but this was the case with Jesus. Matthew’s report simply states that Jesus was born in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1): but he quotes the identity of Jesus as “born King” from the lips of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Into His Hands!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 18, 2014
     | 3,936 views

    You don’t need an astute brain to know the will of God, All you need is an yielding/obedient heart!

    You don’t need an astute brain to know the will of God, All you need is an yielding/obedient heart! However unusual/unfamiliar/uncomfortable it may be, follow HIM faithfully! Proverbs 3:6 “Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.” In order for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dare To Be A Daniel

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,167 views

    We must live our lives in service and devotion to God, no matter the consequences.

    Dare to Be a Daniel March 1, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must live our lives in service and devotion to God, no matter the consequences. Focus Passage: Daniel 6 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: Several years ago, in Long Beach, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Door Key To Heaven

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,742 views

    There seems to be a blurring of the need of the Cross of Christ in our responsibility as a Christian. The Cross is an absolute necessity for the Christian to be effective . . . .

    Scripture: Matthew 27:29 – 38 Title: “The Door Key To Heaven” Introduction: Jesus made the ‘Cross’ famous by His sacrifice on it. Jesus made many references to the ‘Cross’ before He faced it for Himself. The act of crucifying people was a very common occurrence during N.T. times. (“And sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal