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  • Richard Deem avatar

    Delayed, Yet Definite

    Contributed by Richard Deem on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 28,634 views

    Have you ever had to pray and wait? I suppose this is one of life’s most difficult tasks

    TEXT: Daniel 10:10-13, 18 (Read later) INTRO: Have you ever had to pray and wait? I suppose this is one of life’s most difficult tasks. You see, we live in an "instant society". We have: Instant Cameras; Instant Potatoes; Instant Credit We come QUICKLY to the drive up window, wanting QUICK ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why Do We Go To Church? Matthew 5-6-7

    Contributed by David Cramer on Jul 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,218 views

    A message on why we are called to fellowship by having church together. What is it all about and what do we do to look forward to it?

    Why do we go to church? Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Baptism Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 15, 2021
     | 4,435 views

    Why did Jesus need to be baptized and why is that important to us?

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA Pastor Bradford Reaves Watch this Message: https://youtu.be/kvOMpzSODa4 Introduction There is a premise in physics called “The Fine-Tuned Universe.” In this premise, it is asserted that there are characteristics of the universe that are virtually ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    "My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?

    Contributed by Jonathan Kittrell on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 12,242 views

    This is the fourth set of words Jesus utters from the cross. It is a pivotal phrase and is purposefully the fourth statement he made. While this utterance could call the relationship between God and Jesus into question, it actually melds it and shows how

    My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? Matthew 27:45-50 ETS: Jesus, God, cries out for His inner strength to endure ESS: We must cry out to God in our struggles. We are never forsaken OSS: Strength in midst of turmoil, sin. WORD: Strength Discuss humility of preaching. READ SCRIPTURE It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cramer avatar

    Why Did God Create Us? 1 John 4:16

    Contributed by David Cramer on Mar 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 915 views

    A message about why God created you and I. Looking at the call on our lives.

    Good Morning. Stand with me and hold your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 6: Great Things Happen When God's People Pray! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 26, 2024
     | 1,447 views

    1. We invite the Lord’s involvement (Jdg 6:11-12). 2. We profit from His patience (Jdg 6:12-16, 1, 25, 36-40). 3. We succeed through His strength (Jdg 6:14-16; Jdg 7:2-7; Jdg 7:12-22; Jdg 8:10).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 6: Great Things Happen when God's People Pray! Judges 6:1-40; Judges 7:2-7; Judges 7:12-22; Judges 8:10 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 26, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Judges 6. Here the Bible begins to tell us the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,379 views

    Have your students ever wondered how to pray. This sermon will help them apply Biblical principles to a committed prayer life!

    Spiritual Disciplines Prayer gb. The Point. 11/01/04 Recap: Last week we started talking about this thing called spiritual disciplines, and how you’re supposed to read your Bible. Will talked about DNA: developing your desire, knowing your need, and applying what you’ve read. How many of you ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Outward Ripples Of Caring Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 15, 2022
     | 1,795 views

    Praying without really caring for others is a waste of words. As we pray, simultaneously we should care for them by doing our best to help them spiritually, emotionally or simply arranging for food and shelter when needed, then we should pray.

    Praying without really caring for others is a waste of words. As we pray, simultaneously we should care for them by doing our best to help them spiritually, emotionally or simply arranging for food and shelter when needed, then we should pray. As Christianity charges believers with the obligation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is It Important To Accept God's Solutions Rather Than Remain A Struggli

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 27, 2001
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,922 views

    Why is It Important to Accept God’s Solutions Rather Than Remain a Struggling Skeptic? – Romans 9:22-33

    Why is It Important to Accept God’s Solutions Rather Than Remain a Struggling Skeptic? – Romans 9:22-33 In most America’s universities it is considered noble to be a struggling skeptic who is always in search of truth. However, a committed Christian needs to come to a point of submission and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Doesn't God Talk To Me Audibly? Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
     | 3,507 views

    What more could God say to us? All we need is in Scripture.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why do we speak? To communicate. 2. Why does God speak? a. To communicate His glory and might. “Then God said, ‘Let there be light’” (Gen. 1:3, KJV). “The heavens speak the glory of God” (Ps. 19:1, ELT). b. To communicate His directions for living. “And God spoke . . . (the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,524 views

    Jesus teaches us to pray that we are not tempted.

    A guy had a dream he had went to heaven and saw many clocks. As is customary with these stories St. Peter is attending the gate. When asked what the clocks were for Peter replied that every person on earth has a clock here, and each time one sins, the hand on their clock moves just a bit. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lesson 3: Why Doesn't God Talk Audibly To Me?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014
     | 447 views

    God doesn't speak audibly but continues to speak through His Word, nature, conscience, and providence.

    Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 3: Why Doesn’t God Talk Audibly to Me? A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why do we speak? To communicate. 2. Why does God speak? a. To communicate His glory and might. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Decision Making And The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 29, 2019
     | 12,887 views

    We must pray and plan, as we trust God's providence. When we obey, pray and stay, God will make a way.

    Decision Making and the Will of God Acts 1:12-26 Rev. Brian Bill September 28-29, 2019 Play WHBF Story About Ruth Darr Ruth has been a member here for about six years and has invited many people to gather with her. I can think of at least 5 people at Edgewood today because of her. Shortly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    If Things Are So Good, Why Do I Feel So Bad?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 5, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,926 views

    A sermon on joy for Indedendence Day July 4, 2004. (Outline adapted from Jack Peters; portions adapted from George Barna)

    Sermon for 7/4/2004 If Things Are So Good, Why Do I Feel So Bad? The Joy of the Lord Introduction: “When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Should We Love Our Enemies, What’s In It For Us?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,612 views

    Maybe we should ask, what harm can be caused by not loving our enemies; does it really work against us, does it do us that much harm.

    This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 24th February 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Genesis 45:3-11, 15 1 Corinthians 15:35-38,42-50 Luke 6:27-38 Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal