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  • Reverend Cooper McWhirter avatar

    "Praying...not Preying!" [part Three]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016
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    In prayer we yield our lives and circumstances to the Lord and trust Him to act in His time and in His way.”

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 22, 2011 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “Praying … Not Preying: The High Priestly Prayer” [Part Three] John 17:1-5 The “Lord’s Prayer”, which we recited earlier ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Why Are You Standing Here?"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 31,337 views

    EASTER 7(A) - God’s angels ask the disciples why they are still standing at the place of Jesus’ ascension. We are to go to share God’s kingdom of grace. We are to watch for God’s kingdom of glory.

    “WHY ARE YOU STANDING HERE…?” (Outline) May 16, 2010 - Easter 7 - ACTS 1:8-14 INTRO: At different times in our lives we are faced with various senses of duty. In college we have a sense of duty to our studies. In marriage we have a sense of duty for our family. In our calling in life ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Prays That Our Faith May Not Fail Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 30, 2013
     | 4,736 views

    We understand that we are sinful and weak, but like the martyrs, we pray that our faith may not fail so we may witness to Christ in His Church.

    Thursday of the 22nd Week in Course Light of Faith There are little coves along the Sea of Galilee that are fronted by natural amphitheaters. At one of these, Jesus, pressed by the crowds, got into Peter’s boat and put out a couple of meters so more could hear him. He spoke the Word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Why Is Tithing So Important?

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 23, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 41,213 views

    Tithing is a matter of obedience, and God blesses us when we are faithful.

    Why Is Tithing So Important? Text: Mal. 3:6-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A new survey conducted by the Barna Research Group shows that...born again Christians are much more generous than the norm, but very few give 10% or more of their income - a proportion described in the Bible as a "tithe" ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Preacher (Watch Man) Faith

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 5, 2017
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    HABAKKUK BASIC MESSAGE TO GOD IS HOW LONG EVEN IN THE DAY AND TIME WE ARE LIVING IN SOMETIME WE AS PASTORS AND PREACHERS CATCH THE HOW LONG SYNDROME

    Habakkuk 2:1-4 (KJV) 1 I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. 2 And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. 3 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Cook avatar

    Why Some People Will Be Lost

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009
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    This sermon will admonish people to examine themselves; if we won’t give up our love for this world, we will give up our future in the kingdom.

    1 John 2:15-17 15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Why Read The Word Of God

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2015
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    We need more of God's word in our life.

    WHY READ THE WORD OF GOD 2nd Timothy 3: 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Me, Worry? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 27, 2022
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,351 views

    We all have things we're unsure about regarding the future. How do we give our anxieties to God and trust Him to handle the future? Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

    We’re wrapping up our series on Insomniacs: Things that keep you up at night. Last week we looked back and talked about handling regret. Today we’re looking forward to the future, dealing with our anxieties. What about the future makes us worry? I took an unofficial FB poll this week- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    Why David Is So Important Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 18, 2024
     | 1,332 views

    David is a hugely important figure in the Bible. But if we're going to learn from him we need to have an understanding of why he is so important.

    Part 1: Is David important? Over the next few months, we’re going to have eight studies on David, the shepherd who became king. We could easily give David much more time than that – he’s such an important person in the Bible, but we can’t fit in more than eight studies between now and December ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reason We Submit To Authority Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 15, 2021
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     | 2,860 views

    Obedience that originates from this kind of fear of penalty is not true obedience. That is the reason why the apostle Paul exhorts us in Romans 13:5, that our obedience must stem from our conscience and not because we fear the consequences of disobedience.

    The Reason We Submit to Authority In Romans 13:5 we read, “We must obey therefore, not only in order to escape punishment, but also for conscience' sake.” (WNT) All of us are familiar with the principle that if we don’t obey rules and submit to those in authority, we will get punished, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Holy Spirit Helps Us Pray Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025
     | 819 views

    The Holy Spirit is our divine Helper, interceding, guiding, and empowering our prayer life. Through Him, we gain insight, boldness, and strength to pray effectively.

    Title: THE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS US PRAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:26-27 "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 19, 2024
     | 1,947 views

    Another sermon from James

    James 4:1-2 Prayer As you’re finding your way to James chapter 4, I want to talk to you this morning about prayer. You know, prayer is one of our greatest privileges. Imagine, bring able to talk to the Creator, the Lord of everything, and having Him involved in your life, and in the things going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Jesus’ Prayer Life

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Jul 28, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,888 views

    Quite often we hear "What would Jesus do?" Yet the better question is, "What did Jesus do?" Jesus prayed often and consistently, He prayed early in the morning, late at night, all through the night.

    Jesus’ Prayer Life Quite often we hear "What would Jesus do?" Yet the better question is, "What did Jesus do?" I. Jesus prayed often and consistently, He prayed early in the morning, late at night, all through the night. This insight is gleaned from a passage cited, Luke 5:16: "Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mitchell Leonard avatar

    Watch And Pray Red Rover School Yard Games #1 Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 5, 2021
     | 5,228 views

    A three point sermon on Watching and Praying because the Spirit is Willing but the Flesh is Weak

    Matthew 26:36-41 3/7/21 a.m. Did you all ever play Red Rover? Some of you younger folks probably never played this little SADISTIC GAME where you get your ARM JOINTS pulled out of SOCKET. Anyway, you choose TWO CAPTAINS and then they take turns picking a TEAM. I was ALWAYS LAST because I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Praying Fathers, The Ultimate In Homeland Security

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 8,332 views

    Today we want to look at 6 praying fathers from scripture and see what they teach us about praying for our kids (When The Church Prays - pt 3)

    When The Church Prays – part 3 “The Ultimate In Homeland Security” Today, is Father’s Day “Happy Father’s Day!” I thought I’d start out today by sharing a few precious dad moments.. Moments that would only happen to a dad and only a dad would appreciate… PRECIOUS DAD MOMENT #1 One night a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ