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  • Craig Condon avatar

    How To Get What You Really Want And Need

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 17, 2016
     | 4,085 views

    The cure for conflict is the grace of God. The good news is that God gives even more grace when the pressure increases, especially to the humble.

    The passage from James 4:1-10 attacks worldliness. In particular, it attacks those who have divided Christianity because of selfish ambition. These people are enemies of God. Quarrels and fights are caused by selfish ambition. Some scholars have translated the phrase “among you” as ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Choose Light

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 20, 2023
     | 824 views

    If we are willing to turn toward truth, even though it means we have to admit we have been wrong, then we will find ourselves being drawn to Jesus.

    How often have you heard someone say, “it’s not fair for God to punish otherwise good people who don’t believe in Jesus?" It’s like saying, “It’s not fair that I can’t see the Statue of Liberty without going to New York.” That’s where it is! And yet God has not only given us maps and signposts ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Warning Disguises?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 7, 2024
     | 543 views

    The enemy can come as an angel in disguise.

    WARNING REAL DISGUISES. BLESSINGS OFTEN COME IN DISGUISE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WHEN I WAS IN THE 6TH, 7TH AND 8TH GRADE IT WAS MY CHORE TO DO THE DISHES EVERY OTHER NIGHT. When it was my night it was amazing I had a headache, a really bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Ben Emmons on Mar 4, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 29,254 views

    Biblical Conditions for answered prayers! While there is no formula to follow, God’s Word is very clear that certain things must line up for our prayers to be answered!

    <Open in prayer> Prayer…sometimes we make it so complicated, like we have to come up with some profound words to keep God’s interest. Some people love to pray, while others are scared to pray, because they feel they don’t know how to do it right…after today’s message if you fall into that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul Chosen By The Gospel

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 6, 2011
     | 3,102 views

    Paul's live exemplifies the power of the Gospel

    PAUL: A CHOSEN VESSEL BY THE GOSPEL Text: Acts 9:1-18 Scripture Reading: Romans 1:16 INTRODUCTION 1. All things gain power from a higher power a. Police from the local government b. Local governments from the state c. State from federal d. Federal from the people 2. The Gospel has power in it a. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Pray Series

    Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,145 views

    In order to stay spiritually and emotionally healthy, we must engage in a regular prayer life which involves praying trusting, heart-felt prayers.

    Intro: 1. Story of little Billy leading prayer in Bible Class a. Uses a big, deep voice full of pomp b. Isn’t that the proper way to pray? 2. Knowing how to pray not come naturally a. The disciples were grown men and felt they still could learn b. They asked Jesus to teach them to pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Missing God's Will Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,956 views

    Can a believer really miss God’s will for their life?

    SBC Philippi 5/19/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Missing God’s Will 1 Samuel 28:1-11 Primary Purpose: To understand why God doesn’t answer us at times. Can we really miss God’s will? We have been talking about knowing God’s will. So, an obvious question comes up, “Can a believer miss God’s will for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Living With Christ Ahead

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,724 views

    Believers get into spiritual trouble when they neglect their covenant with Christ. When they just go through life without, one day they wake up empty.

    Living With Christ Ahead of You Text: Daniel 11:32 Believers get into spiritual trouble when they neglect their covenant with Christ. When they just go through life without, one day they wake up empty. NKJ Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall corrupt with flattery; but the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Righteousness – The Fourth Step To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,142 views

    This is the fourth of the "Be" attitudes.

    Starving For Righteousness – The Fourth Step To Happiness We have been making a journey through a section of the scripture known as the beatitudes. The beatitudes are found in Matthew chapter five. All of them begin with the word “blessed.” Another word for blessed is happy. So as we have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Passion For Christ

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 18, 2014
     | 8,960 views

    We must have a passion for Christ and that passion must be strong enough to motivate us to follow Jesus no matter what we must leave behind in order to do so.

    Last Sunday we talked about the marital relationship between husband and wife and Christ and the church and the kind of commitment that this holy love portrays. This week we’re looking at the passion that should be a part of the relationship between every believer and the Lord. Passion is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Problems With Carnal Christians

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 14, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,142 views

    Encourage people to not be argumentative through your own fine example. Paul writes, "Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.

    What are some of the best ways to relate to carnal Christians? 1. Let everyone know the advantages of being controlled by the Spirit versus the disadvantages of living according to one’s fleshly desires. Paul writes, "The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayers That Always Get Answered

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,551 views

    In John 17, Jesus models for us the type of "anything" prayers that God always answers.

    11-02-03 John 17 Intro: 2 TV shows over the past couple of weeks, shocked at the content. King of Queens rerun, Carrie prays for a raise, gets it, they begin to get everything they pray for. Meat market scene with priest. Second, Everwood, pastor of church getting married, also going blind, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Will Norman avatar

    Worship - More Than A Song Series

    Contributed by Will Norman on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,148 views

    Defining worship in its holistic form.

    Start with a question - "What is worship? (get some answers from students) Rick Warren, in "The Purpose Driven Life" defines worship as "bringing pleasure to God." In other words anything that you do that brings pleasure to God is, or can be worship. So now the question becomes, "what makes God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 6 - Part 5 – A Diet That Really Works! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,724 views

    Jesus talks about God giving us our daily bread but then fasting. He also says we "do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” I know this to be true. When I have fasted it has helped me to hear from God.

    Matthew 6 - Part 5 – A DIET THAT REALLY WORKS! I bought some new bathroom scales recently, but I don’t like them. They tell you about your body fat ratio, and a number of other things, to help you determine not only what weight you are but how fit and healthy you are. They told me that I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Some Terribly Mistaken Young People

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 23, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,358 views

    There is a real danger in pretending the power of a Person who you really don't know.

    Seven Terribly Mistaken Young People Acts 19:13-19 It is never a game to play with His holy name. Mark 16:17,18 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal