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  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Let Us Pray

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
     | 2,562 views

    LET US PRAY

    Isaiah 64:1-12 LET US PRAY 7 And there is none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee: I. BECAUSE OF THE PERSON WHO HAS SAVED US Ex 3:7 the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Why Bethlehem? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 21, 2014
    based on 26 ratings
     | 24,797 views

    In the day of Jesus, Bethlehem wasn't very impressive. And yet God chose it as the birthplace of the King. Why?

    I love to sing, and so I want to start out this sermon by having us all sing the first 2 verses of “O Little Town of Bethlehem”. “O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above your deep and dreamless sleep, the silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brandon Max avatar

    16) Lord Teach Us To Pray! Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 17, 2022
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    “Lord, teach us to Pray” – the disciples said. They had all doubtless seen Jesus pray. They had heard Jesus pray. So they knew that Prayer was important. And this is what led one of the disciples to prompt Jesus saying: “Lord, teach us to Pray”. Lets now let the Master teach us.

    16) LORD TEACH US TO PRAY TEXT: Luke 11:1 1 And it came to pass, that, as He [Jesus] was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, one of His disciples said unto Him, Lord, Teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. RECAP As you might recall, last week we began to look at what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    How To Pray For The Elections?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 15, 2015
     | 4,391 views

    To show in the bible who to vote for in the coming elections.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who are you vote in this coming elections? The man who fears GOD, and is a believer. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/Unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show in the bible who to vote for in the coming elections. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 25:5 (Amplified Bible) Take away the wicked from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayed Her Home

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,126 views

    Here is a short testimony on the gift of praying in tongues

    “He Gave Gifts” From August of 2002 to December 2010 my family suffered the affliction of brain cancer which was placed by Satan (2 Corinthians 12:7; Luke 13:10-17) upon my “helpmate,” (Genesis 2:18-25) Bonnie K. Laughlin. Just like many conservative preachers of the Word of God today, I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Christmas Series

    Contributed by Robert Braden on Dec 5, 2024
     | 508 views

    A different look at telling people about the birth of Jesus and what this all really means

    ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the earth, Every creature was stirring, awaiting a birth. The time for Messiah was certainly near, The prophets foretold it; the Bible was clear. From the book of beginnings, the very first sin, God’s word made it clear how His grace entered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get Prayed Up

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008
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     | 5,213 views

    Christ’s admonition to his disciples continues to warn his modern disciples.

    Get Prayed Up! Intro: We are in a battle. Expect hardships, the necessity of discipline, self-denial and determination. ****Am I a soldier of the Cross?**** Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. (Mat 26:41) I. Willing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of A Praying Mother Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 3, 2025
     | 431 views

    The story of Hannah in the book of 1 Samuel is a compelling portrait of a woman who knew how to carry her burden to the Lord in prayer.

    THE POWER OF A PRAYING MOTHER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 1:1–2:11 Supporting Texts: James 5:16, Psalm 34:15, Luke 1:13, Isaiah 66:2, Proverbs 31:30 INTRODUCTION: The story of Hannah in the book of 1 Samuel is a compelling portrait of a woman who knew how to carry her burden to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tony Cansler avatar

    Does It Pay To Pray?

    Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,150 views

    A Message to Christians

    Does it Pay to Pray? Luke 18:1 “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;” What is Prayer? A Talk with God – Gen 3:10 Prayer is a Commandment · Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #2 - Pray In Faith Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 10, 2015
     | 6,004 views

    How do I pray? How do I hear God? How do I know God hears me? Will God answer my prayer?

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The purpose of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Why Baptism Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,673 views

    Baptism explained from a Methodist theology

    Why Baptism Romans 6:1-11 Since the beginning of time, water has played a significant role in the lives of human beings. It has determined where people lived, impacted how and where people planted crops. And it has had a role in the religious life of people as well. In he Old Testament, water was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pray With Every Kind Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2021
     | 2,433 views

    As Christians, we are engaged in daily spiritual warfare. Heaven has not left us to fend off attacks under our own power, but has provided powerful spiritual resources for Life in the Combat Zone - The Armor of God

    July 11, 2020 We have been given a list of Spiritual Armor and a direct command to put it ALL on – Don’t leave off one piece – Don’t get lazy in your battle prep – PUT ON ALL THE ARMOR!! A potential problem arises when our singular focus becomes the Armor at the expense of the last instruction ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Why Obey?

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,033 views

    Two biblical reasons for Christians to obey God.

    Two weeks ago, we looked at the solutions for dealing with our own sin. This morning, we will look at the opposite of our sin against God, which is our obedience to God. If we have tried to be obedient to God, and we are honest, we would agree that obedience is not easy. In fact, some of us ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Wait?

    Contributed by Marian Marrero on Mar 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,334 views

    Waiting on God’s Timing

    This is a word or a verb that is very hard for most people. It requires a lot from someone to do this action. We tend to want things fast, our dreams or our goals reached quickly, to get married and it hurts or terrifies us when we can’t see or do what we want rigtht away. We tend to take actions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Why Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 7, 2009
     | 3,411 views

    Introductory sermon on the uniqueness of Jesus using passages from John 1 and John 20

    That 23-second blurb opens a quirky half-hour sitcom called "Big-Bang Theory". In it four geeks work in a university and live a pretty much clueless life. In the last episode Sheldon, who does not believe in God runs away and goes home to Texas and his bible thumper mom. When she finally annoys ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed