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A Savior Who Heals Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 6, 2026

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John is careful to remind us: these are not just random miracles, they are signs—works that point beyond themselves to who Jesus is.

A Savior Who Heals John 4:46–54 Introduction The first half of John’s Gospel offers seven signs to provoke belief. The first sign was when he turned water to wine at Cana. Today’s text takes us back to Cana for the second sign. John is careful to remind us: these are not just random ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pain That Produces Peace: God’s Loving Discipline In The Life Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 19, 2026

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We live in a comfort-driven culture. Everything in the 21st century whispers, “Avoid pain. Escape discomfort. Protect your preferences.” Yet Scripture speaks a very different language. The Bible tells us that pain, in the hands of a loving Father, is not pointless—it is productive.

The Pain That Produces Peace: God’s Loving Discipline in the Life of a Disciple Introduction: When It Hurts Let me begin with a simple, honest truth: following Jesus is glorious—but it is not always easy. We live in a comfort-driven culture. Everything in the 21st century whispers, “Avoid pain. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11, Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 12:6, Proverbs 3:11-12, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-5, John 15:1-2, Psalm 119:67, Romans 8:1 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Holding On When You Feel Like Letting Go” Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Feb 22, 2026

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Introduction: “Faith is not holding on to a feeling; it is holding on to a promise.” — Elisabeth Elliot

Title: “Holding On When You Feel Like Letting Go” Text: “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.” (Hebrews 10:23) Introduction: “Faith is not holding on to a feeling; it is holding on to a promise.” — Elisabeth Elliot There are moments in every life when ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

P.u.s.h.--Pray Until Something Happens! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

based on 929 ratings

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In this parable, we learn the value of positive, persistent prayer and the need for prayer in our lives.

P.U.S.H. – Pray Until Something Happens! Luke 18:1-8 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Luke 18:1-18, Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes I Don't Want To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 30, 2007

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3 of 5 messages. This message is on the Lord’s prayer and how we can learn to pray especially when we don’t feel like it.

Sometimes I don’t feel like praying Prayer has always been a challenge in my life. I know that sounds wrong to many of you but this series is about confessions so I guess I’ve got to be honest. Prayer is something I’ve always struggled with. Maybe it’s my expectations – or maybe it’s what I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Asking According To His Will (I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017

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We can pray with confidence when we know we’re praying “according to His will”? How do we know we're doing that? This message proposes four questions for processing that issue.

12/6/15 Our text today is 1 John 5:14-15, . “Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.”i Our goal is to enjoy this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-29, Matthew 6:33, 2 Peter 3:9, Luke 11:13, 1 John 5:14-15 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Praying In Faith (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017

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This message deals with the difference between “praying” verses just “saying prayers.” Faith is first and foremost a heart issue; but it is not complete until it is express in our actions.

Mark 11:22-24 01.03.16 Intro We have been talking about prayer. To be a real New Testament church, prayer is essential and foundational. Jesus said, “My house shall be called a house of prayer….”i This is the missing element in today’s church. People interact with people; but are they genuinely ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-10, 1 Corinthians 2:6-12, Romans 10:14-17, Isaiah 56:7, 2 Chronicles 7:14, John 14:13-14 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Asking According To His Will (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 25, 2016

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What are the keys to an effective prayer life? Perseverance! We are sometimes tempted to lose heart in our pursuit of an answer from God. This message explores four observations from Scripture about persisting in prayer.

Asking According to His Will (II) (12/13/15 www.lifechurchspringfield.org) Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Praying According To The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020

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John wants to assure believers of the eternal life they possess and spur them on toward continued faith in Jesus Christ.

The Christian’s assurance concerning salvation (vs. 13) “These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, in order that you may know that you have eternal life.” One of the purposes of John’s letter was to convince the unbelieving, Gnostic follower that Jesus was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 6: The Breakthrough After The Quiet Season Series

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 23, 2026

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The question we all eventually ask in the dark is: 'When does it end?' In this series finale, we discover that the breakthrough we’ve been waiting for might not be a change in our circumstances, but a change in us.

The Question We've Been Waiting For We've spent five sermons learning how-to live-in God's silence. We've learned that God is hidden, but not absent. We've learned that silence is refinement, not punishment. We've learned that God withholds explanation to develop deeper ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6, Psalm 66:10-12, Isaiah 55:11, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding God's Will Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 14, 2007

based on 9 ratings

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Exposition of Acts 1:12-26 as it relates to determining the will of God for your life

Text: Acts 1:12-26, Title: Finding God’s Will, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/20/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Chris West, and the days that I moved in to my seminary apt with him as a roommate, and finish with the plaque on his bedpost underneath the skull… B. Background to passage: The scene ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Doubt

Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001

based on 70 ratings

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can anything good ever come out of our doubts, squeeze them and see

Ever noticed how we don’t talk about something’s in church. There are just something’s that never ever get mentioned. I mean when was the last time you went to church and heard a sermon about pain, or grief, or doubt. It seems like somewhere along the line we’ve lost contact with these ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Life Is A Temporary Assignment Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 29, 2003

based on 35 ratings

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This life is not forever. However, it is important- very important, in light of where we’re going.

Life is a Temporary Assignment Purpose Driven Life #6 Cornwall September 6, 2003 We don’t want it to be, but life on earth is a temporary assignment, and this brings some perspective to what we do and how we live that might be different from what we have if we think we’ll go on forever. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17, Philippians 3:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is God Hidden? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 17, 2001

based on 46 ratings

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An exploration of the reasons why God seems hidden when we go through adversity and how we can build our trust in him despite it all.

Introduction: There are three ancient questions that are as current as this morning’s news. I call them the “Three Questions No One Asks Out Loud.” 1. Is God unfair? 2. Is God silent? 3. Is God hidden? Plunging into these questions is not simply an intellectual exercise. They are vital issues in ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:20-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Nature Of God Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

based on 8 ratings

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Recognize and stand in awe of the wonderful attributes of God.

The Nature of God James 1:16-18 Introduction It is illegal to read the Bible in the public schools of Illinois, but a law requires the state to provide a Bible for every convict! Don’t worry, kids, if you can’t read the Bible in school, you’ll be able to when you get to prison! In contrast to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

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