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  • Jon Daniels avatar

    "honor" Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 22, 2021
     | 1,719 views

    Based on Matthew 6:9b - Sermon focuses on "Hallowed be your name" & how to approach God in prayer.

    “HONOR” Matthew 6:9b FBCF – 2/21/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Scottish Historian Thomas Carlyle: “Show me the man you honor & I will know what kind of man you are.” To honor someone is to show them great respect, especially in a public setting. We say, “Your honor” to a judge, showing our respect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Favor Called And God Heard

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2016
     | 4,141 views

    To show that when we pray and call unto GOD, GOD always hears and answers our prayers.

    I. EXORDIUM: Hannah or "channah" in Hebrew meaning "favored". The ALEPH-TAV, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last, the ALPHA and OMEGA's signature was placed after the word "called" giving it emphasis and special meaning "invite, preach, pronounce, proclaim, publish, read". Samuel or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Longing To Be Seen Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 2, 2020
     | 2,771 views

    Truth One: WHEN not IF Truth Two: We want to be Seen Turth Three: Reward in Prayer

    LONGING TO BE SEEN Matthew 6:5-6 #Matt6Prayer INTRODUCTION We are going to begin a short series on prayer this week. There will be 3 messages on prayer all focusing on Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount which we find in Matthew 5-7. We will be in Matthew 6. Prayer is significant for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Praying Life Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 19, 2010
     | 4,990 views

    Prayer is not just an isolated act; it is a lifestyle.

    THE PRAYING LIFE Talking and Listening to God -- Part 1 Isaac Butterworth November 21, 2010 Ephesians 6:18-20 (NIV) 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 19 Pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Shut Up And Be Still Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 12, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,652 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Conversations With God".

    Family Worship May 9, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Conversations With God [#4] SHUT UP AND BE STILL Habakkuk 2:20 Introduction: As I began to prepare for today’s sermon, I looked at many passages of Scripture about mothers in the Bible. I read about Samuel’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,332 views

    focusing on 3rd statement of the Lord's Prayer

    Hallowed Be Thy Name Matthew 6:9 Opening ILL/ Dialog: Job - many problems. Cattle, sheep, kids - DEAD. day 1 wife - “curse God and die” Friends - came condemning Job for “???” Job - one major flaw his tongue Job cried out... (3:1) Eliphaz the Temanite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "God Is Not Our Cosmic Bell Hop"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 15, 2010
     | 7,072 views

    A sermon dealing with "the persistent widow", and thus our "requests" (as noted by C.S. Lewis and quoted by Dallas Willard in Divine Conspiracy. Jesus uses "contrast" to teach us about God's character and desire to answer our prayers and change our "worl

    In Jesus Holy Name October 17, 2010 Text: Luke 18:1-8 Pentecost XXI - Redeemer “God is Not Our Cosmic Bellhop” Jesus told his disciples a parable. In our journey though the Gospel of Luke we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Grace And Praying For The Lost Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,783 views

    Believers have a responsibility to pray for and work toward sharing God’s love with unbelievers.

    Romans 10:1-13 Introduction: A. Consider your prayer life? Do you ever spend time praying for those who don’t know Christ? B. This may include work acquaintances, friends, family members and even spouses and children. C. And if salvation is all of God, what good does it do for us to pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Show The Holiness Of Your Reputation Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 8, 2011
     | 3,114 views

    Show the Holiness of Your Reputation 1) To me 2) Through me

    Apparently more than 10 million people a day check out eBay, that online auction website where you can buy anything from a broken laser pointer (the first eBay item ever offered for sale) to a jet (the most costly item purchased on eBay). If you’re not among the 10 million shoppers on eBay, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bola Folakemi Praise avatar

    Ask Until Your Joy Is Full

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Mar 16, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,068 views

    As sweet as these promises are, they do not come to pass at our own timing but according to God’s timing. God is not a God of “promise and fail.”

    TEXT: JOHN 16: 24 “Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask and you will receive that your joy may be full.”(John 16:24). The scripture tells us that whatever we ask in the name of Jesus shall be given to us (John 14:14). Matthew 7: 7 also promised that we should ask and it shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Groaning To Glory Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 28, 2019
     | 11,254 views

    In Romans 8:18-30, Paul helps us to understand how the groaning of our suffering can lead to glory, because the Holy Spirit helps us when we don't know what to pray, and God is working good through all things to conform us to the image of His Son.

    A. Farmer Joe decided his injuries from the accident were serious enough to take the trucking company that was responsible for the accident to court. 1. In court, the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning farmer Joe: “Didn’t you say, at the scene of the accident, ‘I’m fine?,” questioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    21 Days -12 Meals 12 Minutes Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,089 views

    We need to take the month of Jan and pray for a great out pouring of God’s Healing Power to those who need “healing.” This healing encompasses physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and even healings in relationships. The relationships are between us and

    Sermon 12 in 2012 Introduction: The new theme and or vision for 2012 for Christian Hills is “12 in 2012.” Questions: The first question that races across your mind may be this: “12 what in this year of 2012?” Well most of you know that the year is broken up into 12 months. My mind reflects on my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unlocking The Ancient Secrets Of The Prayer Shawl Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,935 views

    “Tal” meaning tabernacle or tent; “it” meaning little. If there was a big tabernacle for public worship then God is saying I want you to have a private place to worship me too.

    Introduction: A The word “tallit” comes from two words in Hebrew. 1 “Tal” meaning tabernacle or tent; “it” meaning little. a If there was a big tabernacle for public worship then God is saying I want you to have a private place to worship me too. b In Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Jones avatar

    Plugging Into The Power Of God

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 24, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 38,127 views

    We need to plug into the Power of Prayer, the Power of Passion and the Power of Proclamation. Doing that will allow us to shake our world for Jesus!

    PLUGGING INTO THE POWER OF GOD Acts 4:31-33 As Peter and John passed through the Gate Beautiful on their way to the Temple, they saw a man who sat there daily to beg alms. Peter told the man, "Look on us." The beggar looked up, expecting to receive some coins. Peter said, ". . . Silver and gold ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Product Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 20, 2009
     | 3,955 views

    A devotional encouraging God’s people to Prayer.

    The Product of Pentecost Acts 4:1-31 * For the last 2 weeks we have been called to powerful prayer by God’s word. We began the journey in Acts 1 as they prayed for 10 days after the ascension of Jesus. We reviewed the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost and my prayer was and is, “Lord, do it again ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist