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  • Dennis Fox avatar

    Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jul 25, 2022
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    “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep.” That is the first line of the first prayer I can remember being taught as a child. Like any good parent, our Father teaches us to pray just like our moms and dad did.

    Teach Us To Pray 24 July 2022 Richardson TX “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep.” That is the first line of the first prayer I can remember being taught. The earliest writing was found in a Protestant Monastery from the 1690’s. It’s a rather simple; only 4 lines. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Kimberly Belken avatar

    Jesus Comes To Us

    Contributed by Kimberly Belken on Aug 9, 2020
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    In the familiar story of Jesus walking on the water, we find good news in the fact that it is Jesus who is the key actor and Lord of all.

    Psychologists tell us that when we are presented with an event that is perceived as stressful or frightening, we tend to behave in one of two ways—fight or flight. That means that we either tend to gird our loins (to use a Biblical phrase), stare down, and attack that which is scaring us OR we run ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Troy Richards avatar

    Ehud

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
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    A look at the story of Ehud.

    -before I begin today I have to make a disclaimer. Lorie has asked that it be known that she holds no responsibility for me picking this story. This was not her choice, this was all me, just so you all know, don’t blame her if you don’t like the story. -but today it’s my turn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Karl Walker avatar

    Christ In You Series

    Contributed by Karl Walker on Aug 10, 2011
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    Christ is in you and you can live a life filled with the power of God.

    Jesus Christ came into this world not only to die for us, but to make us able to do greater things through him. Several times we quote this verse but in reality we do not see it happen in our lives. John 14:12 I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone steadfastly believes in Me, he will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Hundred Rand Note

    Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Nov 25, 2014
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    You can never lose the intrinsic value that God has placed in you.

    • Consider the R100 note that I hold in my hand this morning: • There are some things we can learn about this R100 note. • Firstly, whether it is old or new, it still holds the same value *[e] • *(Note to Glenn: wherever I have [e], it means that I explain this point to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Do Not Be? For God Is With You! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 6, 2013
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    We continue on in our own strength, how often when we can be empowered, filled and living out God given dreams that change the temple that is our body, world we live in. A Salvation Message.

    Do not be? For God is with you. Please be warned this is a Salvation Message and there will be an opportunity for response at the end of it. Have you ever forsaken something? What? Forsaken is to leave, to be renounce, to give up altogether…My first car was a red Ford Anglia 105e that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    God's Presence - Omnipresence Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 7, 2015
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    What do we mean when we say that God is everywhere?

    GOD’S PRESENCE - OMNIPRESENCE Early American Indians had a unique practice to train their young braves. On the night of the young brave’s 13th birthday, on his threshold of manhood, after learning hunting, and fishing, and scouting skills, he was put to one final test. He was put into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Welch avatar

    Amazing Love Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015
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    Message 16 from 1 John exploring God's love for us and through us.

    “Amazing Love” 1John 4:7-21 REVIEW God is life – abide in Him. God is light – walk in the light. God is righteous – practice righteousness God is love – love one another. INTRODUCTION We will return to the instruction to love one another we started last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Rainer Reddy avatar

    Carriers Of The Presence Of God And The Anointing

    Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Feb 28, 2015
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    As children of God, we have the Presence of God with us always, and we carry an anointing for ministry.

    Text: Acts 3 : 1 – 8, “Now Pater and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Walking Through Death's Valley Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017
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    What do we know about valleys?

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT VALLEYS? 1. Surrounded by high mountains. There are cliffs or obstacles that will keep you in shadows or the dark. 2. There are mountain barriers to keep you from reaching your goal, but a valley goes through them. 3. There are wrong paths through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    The Prayer Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 27, 2017
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    The Our Father in Matthew 6 is typically referred to as the Lord's Prayer. But really, John 17 is what should be called the Lord's Prayer because it literally is the prayer of Jesus. Jesus' longest recorded prayer has much to say and there's much to gain.

    THE PRAYER OF JESUS John 17:1-26 INTRODUCTION: The Our Father of Matthew 6:9-13 is typically referred to as the Lord's Prayer. But really, it is the disciple's prayer given to them by the Lord. Here, in John 17 is what should be called the Lord's Prayer because it literally is the prayer of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Did Anything Good Come Out Of Nazareth?

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 9, 2018
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    Philip, just an ordinary guy - called to ministry and in turn brings along a friend, Nathanael. This reading shows how Jesus uses ordinary people, doing ordinary things.

    Mid-Week Message/Devotion January 10, 2018 Reading: John 1:43-51 Did Anything Good Come Out of Nazareth? If we read this passage with an element of curiosity and desire to dig into the nuances a little bit, it becomes not only informative but also entertaining. It’s a short reading and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 27, 2016
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    Tina Turner asked this question but she downplayed the significance of love; calling it a ‘second-hand emotion’ and a ‘sweet old-fashioned notion'. But for those who understand the true essence of love it means much more. What’s love got to do with it?

    WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? Tina Turner asked this question but for a different reason than what I’ll be focusing on today. In fact, in her song, she downplays the significance of love; calling it a ‘second-hand emotion’ and a ‘sweet old-fashioned notion'. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Let’s Look For A Big Mircales In 20017

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 31, 2016
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    What we need to change in 2017

    LET’S LOOK FOR A BIG MIRCALES IN 20017 John 2: 1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. 3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "jesus Turns"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 18, 2019
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    Jesus not only can turn water into wine but he can change us.

    “JESUS TURNS” 2:1-11 1. This wedding took place in Cana of Galilee • Mary was there and Jesus and His disciples. • Suddenly they ran out of wine Jesus’s mother said to Jesus, “They have no more wine.” • Jesus’s response is a bit odd “Woman why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist