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  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Raise Your Hands And Pray Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 17, 2015
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    There is a strong relationship between prayer and God's power over the church and our nation. When we raise our hands in prayer to God, the enemy is defeated. When we lower our hands, we allow the enemy to win the battle. The people of God must pray.

    RAISE YOUR HANDS UP AND PRAY Text: Exodus 17:8-16 (NIV) " 8 The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. 9 Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.” 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Stop At The Door

    Contributed by Jacob Ricker on Sep 6, 2011
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     | 7,213 views

    We have to get to a point in life where we don’t stop at the door so we can see what God has for us!

    I.Introduction - Illustration On July 4, 1952, at the age of 34, Floerence May Chadwick attempted to become the first woman to swim 21 miles across the Catalina Channel, from Catalina Island to Palos Verde on the California coast. The weather that day was very poor. The ocean was ice cold, the fog ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray Through It All

    Contributed by Michael Welsh on Jul 17, 2017
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    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

    Matthew 7:7-8 (NKJV) 7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Have you every prayed for a thing and watched it go from bad to worse? It looks ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Why Have Church? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2020
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     | 12,205 views

    Why do we do church? What is our goal and how do we accomplish that goal?

    A man once told about his school’s Spring Break Trip to Italy. When they visited Rome they entered St. Peter's Basilica, the 2nd largest church in world. The tour guide explained, "This church is so large no man on earth could hit a baseball from one end to the other. Not Lou Gehrig. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Hope Until The End

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 18, 2018
     | 5,597 views

    When a change strikes you as bad, even unbearable, pray for the virtue of hope, and accept it. God will never fail to give you that gift.

    Last Sunday After Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form Let’s listen to the words of St. Paul again, beginning a couple of verses earlier than you have in your missals: We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Genuine Faith Is Marked By Effective Prayer Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 15, 2018
     | 9,782 views

    How’s your prayer life? Genuine faith prompts us to pray in all circumstances Genuine faith prompts us to learn to pray effectively

    Genuine faith is marked by effective prayer 5:13-20 How’s your prayer life? 1. Genuine faith prompts us to pray in all circumstances. James 5:13-16a? a. In times of suffering v.13a suffer (kakopathei): suffering from any source b. In times of gladness v.13b c. In times of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Me, Lord?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 4, 2005
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     | 7,610 views

    A look at the trials in our lives, why we have them, how we should use them, and keeping a proper perspective as we go through them.

    How many of us have found ourselves with burdens that affect our lives? In reality, we all have our hardships, don’t we? Have you ever wondered why God lets His children suffer such unpleasantries? Let me give you a little hint. It has to do with our huge egos that think we are the ones in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why All The Noise? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 22, 2010
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     | 5,159 views

    How do we interpret our present time? Do we understand the times?

    “The Charge of the Light Brigade: Why All the Noise?” Jer. 4:11-12, 22-28 & 8:18-9:1; Mt. 24:3-14 & 36-44 Jesus, and the New Testament authors, spoke frequently about his second coming. One scholar indicated that 1 out of every 15 verses in the New Testament speaks about it. And yet we seldom ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 27, 2023
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    The reason we get baptized

    Good morning, my dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a journey, a spiritual expedition of sorts. We are here to seek understanding, to seek clarity, and to seek the divine wisdom that comes from our Heavenly Father. Today, we are going to talk about ...read more

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    Why The Christ Child

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
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    WE CAN CELEBRATE THE FACT THAT GOD’S PRESENCE WITH US IS A CONSTANT SOURCE OF INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR GOD’S CHILDREN. WE CAN GAIN COMFORT IN THE REALIZATION THAT BECAUSE GOD IS WITH US, WE CAN FACE LIFE'S SITUATIONS, KNOWING WE ARE NOT ALONE.

    WHY THE CHRIST CHILD ISAIAH 53:1-12 LAST WEEK WE BEGAN OUR ADVENT CELEBRATION LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS BY LOOKING AT THE NAME “IMMANUEL – GOD WITH US.” THIS BLEST PROMISE ALLOWS US TO REALIZE THAT GOD IS WITH US EACH DAY OF OUR LIVES, NOT JUEST AT CHRISTMAS. WHEN WE CELEBRATE “IMMANUEL” WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am From Above

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 21, 2018
     | 4,893 views

    How We See Jesus, How We See Other People

    I AM - I AM from Above May 27, 2018 John 8:12-23 (p. 746) Introduction: [For the 15 years I ministered in Louisville I had the privilege of being on WJIE the Christian radio station 3 times a day doing a “Ministry Minute.” 60 seconds of encouragement, scripture, or just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When God's People Pray

    Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,681 views

    We know we should pray. In fact, Jesus, in His Word even taught us "how" to pray. But what really happens "when" we pray? This is a faith builder and will encourage your desire to pray even more!

    “WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY” Mark McCool TEXT: Matthew 6:6-13 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Perseverance In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Jan 14, 2026
     | 29 views

    We need to pray with perseverance. Jesus showed us its importance in his preaching and example

    To Listen to Him... Bishop Arulselvam Rayappan The Parables on Perseverance in Prayer We all know that our first Christian duty is to pray, and the best form of prayer is through the Eucharistic Celebration in which we participate today. This year, Luke's Gospel is in a special way called ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Resurrection Appearance: Thomas- Why We Doubt (Lesson 3)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,448 views

    Series: Resurrection Appearance

    INTRODUCTION: JOHN 20:24-29 What do we know about Thomas? Thomas was the 7th apostle called, and he had a twin brother, and served under Philip (Matt.10:3), managing the organization and administration of Jesus’ ministry. He was a detail man. Doubting Jesus. What will Thomas always be remembered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Ready For Revival?

    Contributed by John Baggett on Oct 13, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,758 views

    A Good Message For Leading A Church into Revival. 2 Chr 7:14 (1)Our Identification-If my people-(2) God’s Invitation -humble seek my face pray repent-(3) God’s Illumination-Will Hear,Forgive, Heal.

    I used this sermon the Sunday prior to the begining of revival services to be held at our church. There are notes at the end about powerpoint and video clip. **Are We Ready for Revival 2 Chronicles 7:14 In one week we will begin 4 days of revival services. In preparation we have been praying and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist