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  • Benjamin Hailey SR avatar

    Be Careful How You Get What You Want Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Hailey Sr on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,975 views

    This Sermon deals with the issue of self induced suffering, and God’s forgiveness toward His people.

    Suffering Series #1 “BE CAREFUL HOW YOU GET WHAT YOU WANT” II KINGS 5:15-27 PASTOR BENJAIMIN T. HAILEY SR “UBC” Union Baptist Church of Allentown 7-2-2006 “Be Careful How You Get What You Want” – II Kings 5:15-27 Introduction: The person of God must develop a healthy understanding that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Levi Wright avatar

    It's Praying Time

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 83 ratings
     | 65,552 views

    To pray means many things to many people, but basically prayer is simply talking with God. Jesus taught us to direct our requests to God, expecting Him to answer. Prayer is the most Powerful force that we have as Christians. “Prayer really do changes t

    Banner of Praise Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “It’s Praying Time” Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13 5And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Speaks To Us, Keeps Us Humble

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,931 views

    God wants us to be humble and listen to His directions. But, pride can get in the way of our obedience.

    The story of Naaman Naaman was the commanding general of the Syrian army, a man of great influence and immense importance. He was well respected with his numerous military conquests as well as being the military advisor to King Ben-Hadad. His presence demanded respect, and he earned it through ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Godly Wisdom We Need Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 2, 2012
     | 7,620 views

    God wants to help us: 1. Defeat worldly wisdom. 2. Develop Godly wisdom. 3. Demonstrate Godly wisdom.

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 8: The Godly Wisdom We Need James 3:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 1, 2012 *James 1:5 gives us one of the most practical promises in the Bible: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Mystery Of Pain And Suffering

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 20, 2012
     | 7,927 views

    Christians have a problem with suffering that non-Christians don’t have. Christianity proclaims that God is love and that He loves the whole world. But, if this is true, why does He permit undeserved suffering?

    May 1, 2003 Title: The Mystery of Pain and Suffering Text: “And Jesus answered and said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things?” Scripture Reading: Luke 13:1-5 Some people see no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    Forget The Pool! The Fountain Is Here!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,289 views

    With Jesus on the scene tradition fades and the reality of the presence of the Source overshadows the forms and practices of man and the mainstream church!

    John 5:1-14 KJV After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Easter: Hope

    Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,545 views

    When we lose site of God’s promise, we lose site of God’s hope.

    Have you ever lost hope? All three of those families just said hope seemed to be gone. That’s a big deal – that’s hard to speak out loud, but I have no doubt that nearly 100% of us have looked at a situation and wondered if there was any hope. KEY: Hope seems to go to invisible ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "A Case Of Mistaken Identity"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,994 views

    Althrough the Gospel of Mark and in this passage in John, those who interact with Jesus often misunderstand or mistake Him for something or someone he is not. Those at the "feeding of the 5000" thought this was the long expected king. (some "gospel" ph

    In Jesus Holy Name July 29, 2012 Text: John 6:14-15 Pentecost IX “A Case of Mistaken Identity” Mistaken identity is not an uncommon thing. The Bible records more than one incident of mistaken identity. The narrative which is most important for our message today is found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Henderson avatar

    Direct And Protect Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012
     | 5,430 views

    This message deals with the results of using alcohol. The scripture says that it leads to a loss of control which in turn affects our character. We need to pay attention to this warning.

    “Driving Between the Lines” Ephesians 5:15-18 We see them every day but most of us don’t pay much attention to them. Since I have been preparing this series I have paid a lot of attention to them. They’re called guardrails. Guardrails are that invisible part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rich Man And Lazarus

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,132 views

    A deep exploration into Luke 16:14-30 with emphases on understanding the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus in context.

    In these tough economic times, panhandling is a common scene. Visit any sizable city and it seems there is someone on every corner asking for money. No doubt, a few desperately need help; nevertheless the majority of panhandlers are taking advantage of the generosity of others. It is enough to make ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    At (@) The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,579 views

    Characteristics of Jesus that we can associate with His name.

    AT (@) THE NAME OF JESUS Philippians 2:5-11 We can only imagine how carefully God chose those who would be the earthly parents of His son…the ones who would do for this most holy child what all parents do for their children: feed them, clothe them, protect them. Yet one of the most common ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Enns avatar

    Few Words Sometimes Speak Volumes

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,051 views

    This sermon is the first in a series that look at the individual judges from the book of Judges, character sketches

    How many of you remember the old record players? You remember when a record would get a scratch in it how it would repeat over and over and over again, it would always jump on the scratch and you would either have to physically move the needle up a bit so the song would continue or toss out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Duct Tape Resolutions

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,382 views

    How to end the year and look forward to the next year.

    Mark 10:17-27 December 30, 2007 Duct Tape Resolutions This week and next have to be some of the most depressing of the entire year! The holidays are over, the family and friends are gone, there are no more presents to open, the Christmas candy has dwindled and has left a mark on our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Unsafe For The Whole Family

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,211 views

    Some churches are really big on safety these days, providing a safe place for you and the whole family … not that there is really anything wrong with that… but honestly; how safe is this Christian walk?

    Dakota Community Church June 15, 2008 Unsafe for the Whole Family We live in a world that has gone to the extreme where safety is concerned. Everything is labeled for safety. As I write this I glance at my coffee cup which warns me that “the beverage I am about to enjoy is extremely hot” and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Pure Joy Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,435 views

    We are to find joy and grow in faith in all situations. Perhaps when the trials end will be good enough.

    Pure Joy James 1:1-8 At Christmas we sing songs like Joy to the world. We exchange gifts and decorate and most people find joy in the season. As Christians we connect all the celebration to the Birth of Jesus…..But the joy of the season often seems to fade very quickly. There are other times in ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational