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  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    What About Unanswered Prayer? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,977 views

    God always answers our prayers but sometimes in ways we do not expect. God responds to our prayers in four ways; No, Slow, Grow and Lets Go!

    WHAT ABOUT UNANSWERED PRAYER? An overweight businessman decided it was time to shed some excess pounds. He took his new diet very seriously. He changed his driving route to work in the morning to avoid passing by his favorite bakery. He even prayed that God would help him to loose weight. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    An Angel Visits Mary Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Mar 22, 2021
     | 5,307 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Luke 1:26-38 This sermon fell on the Second Sunday of Advent

    Sermon: “An Angel Visits Mary” Luke 1:26-38 A sermon for December 6, 2020 Pastor John Bright Luke 1 “26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,299 views

    This sermon explores the Holy Spirit as our divine guide, intimate companion, and source of strength, urging us to understand and embrace His presence in our lives.

    Welcome, beloved family of faith, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters united under the banner of Christ's love. We are here, in this sacred space, to delve deeper into the mysteries of our faith, to seek understanding ...read more

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    Thessalonians - Who? When? Why? Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 13, 2019
     | 4,996 views

    Through this message we learn about the historical situation which lead to the planting of the Thessalonian church, and the purpose of Paul writing 1 Thessalonians.

    You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Who? When? Why? The year is 51AD. In that year the plans for, what is known, as the second missionary journey of Paul start to take place. You can read all about this journey in Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Between Two Comings

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 16, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,990 views

    An Advent Sermon

    1st Sun. in Advent Mark 13:33-37 "Between two Comings !!" A time of celebration is at hand. Yes, a time of celebration is at hand, a new year begins today!! But wait you say, Pastor, this isn’t January 1st, it is November 25th. Ah, true it is, but just the same, a new year begins today. The new ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Are You Equipped?

    Contributed by Millie Pisano on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,047 views

    Did you know that when you asked Jesus into you’re heart, you enlisted in the army Of the Most High God. And He equipped you with a powerful suit of armour!

    ARE YOU EQUIPPED? Twilla Paris; Warrior is a Child Lyrics: Lately I’ve been winning battles left and right But even winners can get wounded in the fight People say that I’m amazing Strong beyond my years But they don’t see inside of me I’m hiding all the tears ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Mar 22, 2021
     | 2,492 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Luke 1:67-75 This sermon fell on the Fourth Sunday of Advent

    Sermon: “Christ of Salvation” Luke 1:67-75 A sermon for December 20, 2020 Pastor John Bright - Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 1 “67 Now his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying: 68 “Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, For He has visited and redeemed His ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "the Bottom Of The Barrel?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 14, 2021
     | 2,388 views

    A sermon for Advent.

    “The Bottom of the Barrel?” Matthew 1:1-17 A Church I served had an amazing ministry aimed at helping the more than 150 children living—full-time--in nearby extended-stay hotels. We had an after-school tutoring, mentoring and feeding program—not unlike Safe House—here at Red Bank. On ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Transformative Authority Of Scripture

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 2, 2024
     | 624 views

    Short lesson about the authority of the Bible and handout. I used ChatGpt to help write both.

    Sermon Title: The Transformative Authority of Scripture Introduction: What Does it Mean to Have Authority? Opening Thought: Authority can often feel like a heavy or even oppressive word. When something has authority, it has a claim on us, a right to direct our thoughts, our lives, and even our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Live Like You're Out Of Your Mind

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,069 views

    With faith in Christ, believers forge ahead towards heaven regardless of what others might think.

    “You must be out of your mind.” If you lived in Grand Isle, and chose not to evacuate for Hurricane Lili last week, I bet you would have heard those words. I could somewhat sympathize with the people who stayed behind. They didn’t want to leave their homes or livelihood. The fact is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lemons Or Lemonade

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,427 views

    How to recover from discouragement, despair, or feeling depressed, in a Biblical manner. (This uses some video clips - email me if you would like)

    Lemons or Lemonade 1 King 19:1-18 (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > (video of Joe verses the volcano – Pt 1) > Have you ever felt like Joe? The questions you ask would be: what’s the use? What’s next? Or how did I get here? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Triumph Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,492 views

    The Cross of Christ is unimaginably tragic. Yet, it is also amazingly triumphant! There is pain, but out of that pain will emerge new joy. There is despair, but out of that despair will arise eternal hope!

    THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CROSS THE TRIUMPH OF THE CROSS! Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007 INTRODUCTION: In the past several weeks, we have explored together the significance of the Preparation For The Cross, The Cost of The Cross: Obedience, last Sunday Pastor Mark so well spoke on The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying In Times Of Crisis

    Contributed by John Gaither on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,865 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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    Hope,waiting, Anticipation And Longing

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 116 ratings
     | 23,555 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Advnet Lectinary series B Waiting for Christ to come

    First Sunday In Advent Mark 13:24-37 HOPE, WAITING, ANTICIPATION and LONGING. 24 ¶ "But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26 And then ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Can God Really Meet My Needs?

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 111 ratings
     | 33,715 views

    Experience God’s provision when we trust in his goodness like Elijah

    Be careful what you pray for you just might get it. That is exactly what happened to Elijah. He took on the dubious joy of praying against his own nation as it fell deeper and deeper into sin. Jew and Gentile, young and old, person and livestock were all in the midst of a deep drought and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed