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  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    Why Many People Don't Accept The Good News Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,030 views

    What explanation does the Bible give for why many who are exposed to the gospel don’t receive it?

    Why Many Don’t Accept The Good News Romans 10:16-21 The past couple of weeks we have been looking at Romans chapter 10. Two weeks ago we saw how Anyone and Everyone who calls out to the Lord to save them will be saved and will also not be disappointed in the decision that they have made. Last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do I Still Have Hope In The Midst Of Troubles

    Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,794 views

    In this world of trouble there is for all that we go through.

    Prayer Text: Lamentation 3:21 – 26 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. (22) It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. (23) They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. (24) The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Increase Our Faith - Part One Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 251 ratings
     | 33,509 views

    ...a church will pray and pray for a miracle to take place and then when it happens…they don’t believe it.

    INCREASE OUR FAITH Text: Luke 17:5 There is a legend of a small town in which there were no liquor stores or nightclubs. Eventually, however, a nightclub was built right on Main Street. One of the churches, in the area, was so disturbed that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Explains Why All Things Must Be Made New Series

    Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,196 views

    This is an examination of Jesus’ words to the Pharisees and disciples of John concerning fasting and new wine.

    Jesus Explains Why Things Must be Made New Matthew 9:14-17 Introduction A little later John’s followers approached, asking, “Why is it that we and the Pharisees rigorously discipline body and spirit by fasting, but your followers don’t?” Jesus told them, “When you’re celebrating a wedding, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Didn’t My Mountain Move Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 1, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,331 views

    Some mountains are to be climbed, some are to be conquered, some are to be commanded, and some are cordoned off. This message is about commanding mountains.

    Why Didn’t My Mountain Move pt. 3 Commanding Mountains Intro: Part 3 of a series of messages on: WHY DIDN’T MY MOUNTAIN MOVE? This series was birthed on a question a woman asked her pastor, when her sick child died... "Why didn’t my mountain move? I prayed, I believed, I spoke to the mountain, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Faith Of Jabez Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 3, 2016
    based on 13 ratings
     | 124,201 views

    This sermon looks at the faith of Jabez when he prayed. There are five points: 1. Jabez had a life of FAITH 2. Jabez prayed for God to BLESS him 3. Jabez prayed to have MORE than he had 4. Jabez prayed to have God’s PRESENCE in his life 5. Jabez prayed for God’s PROTECTION

    The Faith of Jabez Did you know that God never meant for us to live an average life. He has designed us for excellence. He has created us for success. He wants us to live above the norm. Each one of us is uniquely created by Him and for Him. Instead of being one in a million, you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Is America In A Mess And How Can We Fix It?

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Jun 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,099 views

    A sermon on how to put America "Back on the Straight and Narrow"

    Why America Is In The MESS That It IS, And How Can We Fix It? Robert A. Glass Everyone who is over 30 years old would agree America is in a mess. We have drugs on our streets; we have shootings in our schools, (Columbine HS). We have corruption in our Secret Service. And gangs have invaded our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If A Donkey Can See It, Why Can’t We PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,866 views

    Emphasize the importance of obedience, submission, and recognizing God's sovereignty in our lives, as demonstrated through the story of Balaam and his encounter with the angel of the Lord.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a story from the Old Testament that speaks to us about God's sovereignty in our lives, the power of obedience, and the blessing of being used by God. As A.W. Tozer once said, "Outside of the will of God, there's nothing I want. Inside the ...read more

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    Preventive Prayer And Being Free From Anxiety And Worry

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,817 views

    How to pray in the right way

    Isn’t it strange how a 20-dollar bill seems like such a large amount when you donate it to church, but such a small amount when you go shopping? Isn’t it strange how 2 hours seem so long when you’re at church, and how short they seem when you’re watching a good movie? Isn’t it strange that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Potent Prayer For Peace

    Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 12, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,235 views

    When it comes to praying for peace, we do not have to pray the way world wants us to pray; we can use Biblical models which are much more effective.

    INTRODUCTION The terror attack in Madrid today raises our consciousness once again to the undercurrent of war and destruction which continue to flow throughout the world. Today’s events also remind Christians everywhere of the need for serious prayer. We need (more than any other time) to pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David King avatar

    Coming To The Altar Of Prayer

    Contributed by David King on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 32,204 views

    If you will not faint you must pray. If you must pray then, you must pray aright. Nothing on earth is more frustrating than to invest in prayers that have no profit.

    COMING TO THE ALTAR OF PRAYER To every believer in Christ, prayer is a life-long business. Jesus commanded men to always pray and not to faint. Lk.18:1. Paul admonished all believers to pray without ceasing. 1Thess.5: 17. Prayer is dependence of earth on heaven. It is involvement ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Petition Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,681 views

    Hanna’s example of dedication to God demonstrated through prayer challenges us to pray about the things our heart desires.

    My Petition And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD, and wept sore. 1 Samuel 1:10 Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you… 1 Samuel 12:23 Introduction: Hannah was a discouraged woman. She’d been married several years, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    Why Did Jesus Come To This Earth And A Die As A Common Criminal?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,288 views

    Why did Jesus come to this earth as a tiny baby, a die as a common criminal. What hope do we have for the future knowing that God himself was innocently crucified. This sermon is subtly hard hitting, giving hope for the future.

    Note: The hymns "The sermon King" and "I cannot tell" to the tune Danny Boy are perfect for the sermon. Introduction One of the greatest yet strangest of stories in the bible is that of almighty God coming into this world and living as we do. ... And there is an even stranger story is that he did ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Salvation And Damnation. Who Gets What And Why? The Epiphany Is Clear

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 5, 2022
     | 1,603 views

    Paul reaches out to the Gentiles in Pisidian Antioch, and they come to faith by the miraculous work of God.

    January 9, 2022 Acts 13:46–49 46 Then Paul and Barnabas responded fearlessly, “It was necessary that God’s word be spoken to you first. But since you reject it and consider yourselves unworthy of eternal life, look: We are now turning to the Gentiles! 47 For this is what the Lord has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Doesn't The Bible Make Sense" Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,064 views

    Why people have difficulty with scripture

    A. WHAT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE TO US? 1. A subject in school we hate. 2. Computer instructions too complicated. 3. A foreign language we flunked in school. 4. A sport we’ve never played. 5. GPS instructions that go against our knowledge. 6. A love letter not written to you. B. WHY SOME MISS THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist