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  • John Gullick avatar

    God's Desire To Be Close And Intimate With Us Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,387 views

    A sermon that considers God’s desire to be intimate with us and how to respond

    The character of God. The sovereignty of God The compassion of God The justice of God The eternity of God The intimacy of God. The Apostles Creed. - James 4:8, “Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.”This morning I want to highlight the fact that God is knowable. - This morning I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Definite Praying

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014
     | 4,138 views

    God wants you to be clear and precise to him in your prayer chamber. You should be explicit and ask for definite needs. He knows your needs but wants you to pray.

    “And He said unto them, which of you shall have a friend and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, friend, lend me three loaves...”(Luke 11:5) “ And Jesus said to his disciples, "Suppose one of you should go to a friend's house at midnight and say to him, 'Friend, let ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Floating Axe, That's Weird Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,390 views

    This is the first in the "That's Weird" series where we look at strange stories from the Bible. This message looks at the story of the floating axe head and what that means for us today.

    If you did the Sunday School thing, or have been attending church most of your life then you probably know who I mean when I reference Elijah.  If you didn’t do the Sunday School thing or you’re relatively new to the church thing then you might not know who Elijah was. He was an Old Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    24 X 7 X 365 Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,729 views

    Praying at all times...is that really possible???

    24 x 7 x 365 Ephesians 6:18-24 Ephesians 6:18 (NLT) Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere. The Frequency of Prayer  At all times  Not just at church  Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,996 views

    A study of chapter 57 of the book of Isaiah verses 1 through 21

    “Are we there Yet?” John 14:1-4 After serving for many years in Africa, a missionary couple was returning to the United States to retire. They had no pension; their health was failing ... they were very discouraged. They happened to be on the same ship coming home as the then President Teddy ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Can Prayer Override God's Plan" Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
     | 5,804 views

    God has a good plan for each life.

    GOD HAS A PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE 1. God has a plan for His will for each life. “I plead with you to give your bodies to God . . . then you will know God’s will for you” (Rom. 12:1-2, NLT). 2. God has a good plan for each life. “For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. ‘They are plans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speaking The Same Language

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025
     | 413 views

    Communication is the foundation of every healthy relationship and community. When people speak the same language—literally and spiritually—they understand one another, work together effectively, and build strong, unified environments.

    SPEAKING THE SAME LANGUAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:3-6, Proverbs 18:13, James 1:19, Colossians 3:14 INTRODUCTION: Communication is the foundation of every healthy relationship and community. When people speak the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sometimes I Don't Want To Pray Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,129 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What If We All Prayed

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,795 views

    It is important for the church to pray together. It is important for the church to seek the face of God.

    This week has been designated by our General Superintendent, Thomas Trask as a special “Week of Prayer” to begin the New Year. Trask said, “This church (the A/G) has always been a praying church. But we need to intensify our commitment to prayer and continually renew the altar within our churches, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praying In Times Of Crisis

    Contributed by John Gaither on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,881 views

    This sermon is re-edited from Timothy Peck’s sermon about 9-11-01 to the Space shuttle Columbia explosion on 2-1-03. It has meaning to any tragedy.

    Praying in Times of Crisis This sermon is re-edited from Timothy Peck’s sermon about 9-11-01 to the Space shuttle Columbia explosion on 2-1-03. It has meaning to any tragedy. TEXT: Matthew 6:11 - 5 "And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Great Escape

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,297 views

    I preach through Acts 12:1-17 and highlight what I feel are its major application points.

    Introduction/Background: This is a very powerful and funny passage in the Scriptures. Let’s work through the story and then I want to highlight what I feel are its major application points. Vs. 1-4 Herod (whose grandfather tried to kill Jesus when he was a baby) arrested some Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Powered By?

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,502 views

    Tells us We should be powered by.... PRAYER!!!!

    WHAT ARE YOU POWERED BY? ACTS 4:12-20 As a God called Evangelist, and traveling around to several different churches, and not to mention several different denominations. Just this year I’ve been in the Pentecostal, Apostolic, Church of God, 1st Baptist, Missionary Baptist, and the list ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pray For Our President And America

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 204 ratings
     | 12,279 views

    The Bible teaches that in the last days before Christ’s return our world would become perilous. It is during times like these that we need to become people of prayer. The call to prayer for our leaders and our nation is clear from the pages of God’s Word

    PRAY FOR THE PRESIDENT AND AMERICA I Timothy 2:1-4 I Timothy 2:1-4 "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Big Questions Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,045 views

    When the spirit of God begins to move in our lives, sometimes we end up getting ahead of God which creates some pretty big questions.

    Up until this point, when it came to performing miracles, it had been the Jesus show. He was the one healing people, casting out demons, and feeding thousands with just a few loaves of bread and a couple fish. Most of the disciples throughout these different situations had been skeptical for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying For Excellence Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,661 views

    Paul prays that his readers love might overflowmore and more wit hfull knowledge and insight

    What could you pray for someone who’s new in the faith? What could you pray for someone who’s been a Christian for 50 years? What could you pray for your best friend, or for your husband or wife? What could you pray for those people you’ve never met but who your link missionaries have told you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican