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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    What Is Faithful Prayer?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 22, 2007
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    Isaiah offers us one pattern of prayer: adoration, confession, affirmation, and commission.

    What is Faithful Prayer? Isaiah 6:1-8 October 21, 2007 This is the second sermon in the series for our annual stewardship emphasis. Just to remind you of what I said last week, and what I have been saying ever since becoming your pastor, stewardship is so much more than money. If we think only ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Anointed: The Influence Of The Holy Spirit As Foretold In Isaiah 61. Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ted Stidham on Feb 3, 2014
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    Foretold by Isaiah... the role of the Holy Spirit upon the Messiah was a pattern for the Church to follow.

    Theme: To Study Isaiah 61 and uncover the amazing Promises of God! Isa 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    To Be Like Christ

    Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Aug 13, 2013
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    Let’s make Christ’s life as our pattern.

    TO BE LIKE CHRIST Philippians 2:1-2:11 Philippians 2:1-14 (NIV) Imitating Christ’s Humility 1.Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2. then make my joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Became Flesh Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018
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    Sixth in series expositing Philippians dealing with Jesus as our supreme pattern of living

    "The Word Became Flesh” REVIEW Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in a Greek city called Philippi contains the necessary ingredients of a life of “Joy No Matter What”. The first ingredient is found in the first chapter where Paul calls us to adopt the Right axis in life. Make sure our life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    #1 Pray Like A Warrior Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 14, 2020
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    Colossians 1:9-11 provides a pattern prayer for those within and for the Church

    In this series we will walk through Paul’s letter to the Colossians. It is considered part of, what is commonly referred to by Christian scholars as, Paul’s prison letters. These letters – Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon – are all considered to be penned during one of Paul’s prison ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Faithful Father To Follow

    Contributed by John White on Jun 9, 2018
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    Examining the attributes and characteristics of our heavenly Father as a pattern for Christians fathers today.

    A Faithful Father For Fathers To Follow Luke 11:2 ". . . Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name." Ro. 8:15 " . .ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father." I John 3:1-3 "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thinking With The Church And Jesus, Not With Social Media Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 6, 2021
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    Perverse patterns of thought and will can even mess up your brain chemistry.

    On those times when we open the newspaper or click on the news and immediately are confronted with the evil of the world, we may reflect on how apparent the doctrine of original sin is. We don’t even need special revelation to realize that the tendency of the world is toward selfish behavior and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Do The Jewish Festivals Reveal A Timeline For The Return Of Jesus?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 2, 2025
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    Some say that there is no understanding of Bible prophecy without understanding the Festivals and their typology and patterns.

    Since the early 1800s, when replacement theology found a foothold in the Church, some believe that once a person ‘grasps’ the meaning of the ‘festivals in the Bible,’ they will begin to understand the prophetic future of Jesus’ return with perfect clarity, and specifically a Pre-Tribulation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving God & Loving People

    Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jul 24, 2023
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    It is important to really focus on the question that Jesus was asked. "Which is the great commandment in the law?" Jesus said, “Love God. Love your neighbor.” He then states that all the law hangs on these two commandments.

    Matthew 22:34-40-“But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. 35 Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, 36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” 37 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the LORD your God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In Christ, I Am...working For God Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 27, 2018
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    Make God your Boss! At work, making God your boss will keep you out of unhealthy power struggles, make work more rewarding, and help you treat others with respect.

    IN CHRIST, I AM…WORKING FOR GOD Ephesians 6:5-9 On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate the atmosphere where you work? Is everyone treated with respect? Are workers valued not only for what they do, but also as people whose lives matter? Are employees fully engaged in their work, giving their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prune Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 1,135 views

    God, as the divine gardener, prunes away unhealthy and unfruitful areas of our lives to promote growth and fruitfulness. Embracing this process, though sometimes painful, leads to a deeper relationship with God and spiritual growth.

    Today we're going to talk about pruning. You know how a gardener trims a plant to help it grow better? Well, God does that with us too. He helps us grow by cutting away the stuff in our lives that's holding us back. Our main Scripture for today is John 15:1-5. Object Lesson: Bring in a small potted ...read more

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    Samuel The Judge Series

    Contributed by Merv Budd on May 10, 2011
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    We'll look at the life of Samuel as a judge of Israel. We'll look at a six step process that he used to bring the nation of Isreal bac to God; a process that each of us can use as well.

    At a 1999 conference in Houston, speaker Marti Ensign, a missionary to Africa, told of bringing some African pastors to the United States for a big meeting. During their free time, these Africans wanted to go shopping. Even though they were in a small town, Marti knew there was a chance someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking For A Great Church

    Contributed by Scott Bresee on Sep 16, 2003
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    A look at the Early Church in Acts as the pattern for what makes a truly "great" church today.

    Looking For A Great Church Text: Acts 4:23-33 Today, many people are searching for a great church. A great Church in the minds of many means that it is a church that has many programs and ministries that cover all ages. A great church also means having an upbeat, updated music ministry with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Moral Lessons In Abraham's Life

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 25, 2004
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    There are four moral lessons in Abraham’s life that can make us a pattern for living.

    There are Four Moral Lessons in Abraham’s life 1. Abraham is a devoted person (vs.1-4) -In Egypt/Bethel Abraham continuously worshiping God in his altar. 2. Abraham is a peace-maker person (vs.5-8a) -Let there be no strife between the herdsmen that would soon an issue for strife between their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growth As A Goal

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2002
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     | 7,665 views

    We need to survey our growth patterns, we establish 6 growing rules.

    GROWTH Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Today, I ponder growing? Why do some grow to be 5 feet, others 7 feet tall? Why do some mature by 18 and others are 60 and never mature? Increase comes from God, this is known by all. But why do some increase and others have a failure to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God