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  • Bobby Gilstrap avatar

    "How To Explain This Tragedy"

    Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 167 ratings
     | 8,124 views

    Tragedy reminds us that sin is universal, life is uncertian and repentance is urgent.

    "HOW TO EXPLAIN THIS TRAGEDY" Luke 13:1-5 A. Jesus categorically rejects the idea that there is necessarily a relationship between sin and suffering in a person’s life. 1. We should note that Jesus offers no other explanation for why these things happen. He only tells why they did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Love That Will Not Let Me Go Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,168 views

    No power in all the universe can take the love of God from you.

    THE LOVE THAT WILL NOT LET ME GO Text: Rom. 8:31-39 Introduction 1. George Matheson was only fifteen when he was told that he was losing what little eyesight he had. Instead of giving up, Matheson immediately continued with his plans to enroll in the University of Glasgow, and his determination ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Center Of Life Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 30, 2021
     | 5,459 views

    Jesus is the center of the universe and is meant to be the center of the church and the center of our lives.

    As a child I was an avid reader and one of the first novels I ever read was by Jules Verne –“Journey to the Center of the Earth.” It was amazing as this crew boarded a rocket that drilled itself into the core of the earth and discovered it was hollow. There was a whole new world they didn’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Divine Direction: 7-Day Prayer And Fasting Itinerary Focused On Breakthrough Prayers, With Daily Prayer Points Accompanied By Relevant Scriptures - Day 1 Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on May 21, 2024
     | 5,239 views

    Breakthrough prayers are fervent appeals to God, seeking to surmount formidable life challenges and obstructions. They act as a potent spiritual lever to disengage from the shackles of negative ancestral legacies or demonic interferences that may be stalling your progress.

    Upon ascending the sacred mountain last night, I was divinely commissioned by the Holy Spirit to shepherd you through seven days of strategic breakthrough prayers. This spiritual journey is designed to fortify you with victory over adversarial forces and to align you with the success and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    O Lord Won't You Buy Me A Mercedes Benz

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jun 21, 2009
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     | 5,058 views

    Look at the worlds view of prayer contrasted to Jesus’ view

    Introduction Today’s reading is about prayer. There are all sort of prayers. Something I read reminded me of the song ’O Lord won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz’. Today of all days I can echo that prayer. The particular Merc that I would like is white with go faster stripes down the sides. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Why Praying Is Difficult

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 11, 2026
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    Why don’t we pray? Or, if we do pray, why do we often feel guilty that we aren’t praying as frequently, or as much, or as fervently as we should? What’s holding us back? This sermon examines five reasons that we struggle with prayer, and how to overcome them.

    This morning, I’d like to talk with you about a spiritual discipline which is at the core of the Christian life. This is something which everyone acknowledges is important, and valuable, and rewarding. We all agree that it’s a good thing. And yet, we may also hope that no one inquires too closely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons About Prayer From Life's Battlefield Series

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Oct 17, 2010
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     | 9,341 views

    I. They learned that a trial often comes on the heels of a victory II. They learned that they could depend on God in battle III. They learned the value of prayer IV. They learned the importance of praying for one another Looking at moses on the battle

    Prayer part 1 LESSONS LEARNED ON LIFE’S BATTLEFIELD There are times when the walk of the Christian is difficult. It is difficult to live in community, it is difficult to pray, to read your bible and be responsible. This is so difficult that the government has to run ads on television ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unlimited Prayer Based Upon Unlimited Atonement Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 2, 2015
     | 3,460 views

    It is human nature for us to become closed, introverted, and selfish — even in our prayer lives. God demands that our prayers extend way beyond ourselves to incorporate all sorts of people.

    Unlimited Prayer Based Upon Unlimited Atonement (I Timothy 2:1-7) 1. One fellow defended himself form criticism, “Some people say I am a snob, but this is not true. Although my butler can be a snob at times.” 2. Does being rich automatically make one a snob? Certainly not. Does ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Looked For A Man Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,286 views

    Th fourth part on Prayer. God is looking for the intercessors to pray in our time

    I Looked for a Man JCC 10.01.10 pm Prayer Session 4 Ezekiel 22:23-31 Quote: In the words of Augustine. "Without God, we cannot; but without us, God will not." In His sovereignty, God has voluntarily linked Himself to our human cooperation He has bound Himself to the prayer of faith of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Are We Praying For God’s Will If It Always Happens Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 29, 2025
     | 836 views

    Many presume that everything that happens is God's will. That's not true. What does it look like to pray that God's will would start to be done here on earth as it is done in heaven?

    WHY PRAY THIS? This is a prayer because it isn’t happening much now. - Matthew 6:10. - So in this fourth part of the sermon, Jesus calls us to pray for God’s will to be done. - But, wait, isn’t that already happening all the time? We hear people constantly speak that whatever happened was God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Supremacy Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012
     | 10,599 views

    Our identity is in Christ, who is supreme in the universe, world, church, and our life.

    Outline I. Introduction II. Transition III. CIT/CIS: Christ is Supreme. IV. Exposition a. Christ is supreme in creation. (vv.15-16) i. His glory is the chief aim of creation. ii. His glory is the chief aim of human history. iii. His glory is the chief aim of redemptive history. b. Christ is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John Sears avatar

    A Fresh Model Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Nov 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,822 views

    Prayer seems to be a struggle for many people. It can seem stale and lifeless. But is also seems that Jesus KNEW how to pray. So what can we learn from his teaching to his disicles about refreshing our prayer life?

    Series Introduction There’s a well known hymn that starts off with these words. Sweet Hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer that calls me from a world of care…. It is a well known hymn for many people. The idea of the hymn is that prayer is sweet. And the words encourage us to spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Untapped Power Of A Man

    Contributed by Phillip Davis on Aug 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,374 views

    Each man has been given the power of prayer to release his untapped potential.

    THEME: THE UNTAPPED POWER OF A MAN TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 2:1 – 8 TITLE: PRAYING MEN… Introduction: It was early Sunday morning and William’s mother came into his room and said, “William, it’s Sunday. Time to get up…Time to get up and go to church!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying Through Your Problems

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 20, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,955 views

    Encouragement to believers to pray and believe the Lord to help in discouraging times.

    "PRAYING THROUGH" YOUR PROBLEMS Acts 12:5 5Peter was therefore kept in prison, but £constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church. Lieutenant Carey Cash, chaplain to the First Battalion, 5th Marine regiment, was part of the first ground force to enter Iraq some years ago, and says there ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Beefing Up Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,272 views

    There are Biblical techniques that will enable you to have a satisfied prayer life. This message is a spiritual heart check and equip you to become stronger in prayer.

    Title: Beefing Up Theme: Five Conditioning Techniques for a Satisfied Prayer Life Series: Prayer Introduction: Arnold Schwarzenegger was a very disciplined bodybuilder; he knows about beefing up. He said, "Experiencing this pain in my muscles with the aching going on and on is my challenge. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational