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  • John Browning avatar

    Prayer: Who, What, When, Where, How

    Contributed by John Browning on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,511 views

    We are taught to pray for every thing in all situations. But not everyone prays the same way. Ultimately the how you pray is up to you and your relationship with the Heavely Father.

    Prayer: Who, What, When, Where, HOW? By Pastor JC Browning June 3, 2007 We are told to pray over 1000 times in the Bible. Every time we turn around the world is telling us where we can and can not pray. But I’m here to tell you in the words of William Wallace in the movie ‘Braveheart’ “Yes, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism And The Lord's Supper Series

    Contributed by John Stackhouse on Aug 22, 2016
     | 6,622 views

    The 12th and 13th Articles of the Church of the Nazarene covers the two sacraments recognized by the COTN.

    This morning, we will look at the next two of our Articles of Faith. First, we will look at the twelfth Article of Faith, which is: XII. Baptism Here is the description of this 12th tenet of our faith: We believe that Christian baptism, commanded by our Lord, is a sacrament signifying ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Hell? Yes!

    Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,380 views

    Without a understanding of the doctrine of hell and the fact that people without faith in Christ face an eternity in hell, we have no great motivation to withness our faith and be involved in mission and ministry. This fact changes our perspective and giv

    One of the old time managers of the New York Yankees was Joe McCarthy, who was also a Baseball Hall of Famer. He once said that he had a dream in which he was in heaven and had assembled before him a team of all of the old time greats – Ty Cobb, Lou Gehirg, Babe Ruth, and others. He was ecstatic! ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Create In Me A Clean Heart

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,897 views

    The born again man, or spirit man is spotless in the eyes of God, but our outward man has to be renewed, and reprogrammed to think and act like the Word of God says to think and act.God looks at our heart and sees things that no one else sees...

    Psalms 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. How does God do this? Is it automatic? The born again man, or spirit man is spotless in the eyes of God, but our outward man has to be renewed, and reprogrammed to think and act like the Word of God says ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Are Christians So Pro Life? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 949 views

    I want to equip our church family in speaking intelligently and compassionately about abortion. I don’t have a Republican agenda here today as much as I have a kingdom of God agenda.

    Today, I want to talk about the sanctity of human life and, specifically abortion. This morning, I want you to join with me in a celebration of life. There is a widespread divide regarding the issue of abortion … people are not indifferent regarding this contested issue. Even now, bringing the very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questions For A Happy Mother's Day

    Contributed by Dana Chau on May 25, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 13,466 views

    Discover what we can learn from Elkanah and Hannah to have a happy Mother’s Day

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Happy Mother’s Day, everyone! On Mother’s Day 2003, we looked at what the Bible said about living worry-free. That was of great interest to mothers, because generally ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Eleven Principles Of Intercessory Help

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 26, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,303 views

    We all need intercessory help. Better than a professional lawyer, the Spirit never loses a case. It reminds me when I lived in Nigeria an intercessor or a mediator was necessary to resolve every conflict. This required an authoritative intercessory figure

    Eleven Principles of Intercessory Help Rom 8:26,27 - "The Spirit helps us in our weakness for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit intercedes for us according to the will of God." Illustration: We all need intercessory help. Better than a professional lawyer, the Spirit never ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Conflict Cure Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,145 views

    The message gives the 5 steps to avoid and diffuse conflict.

    The Conflict Cure James 4:1-10 Introduction This morning we are going to look at conflict in and out of the church. I have discovered a great deal about conflict and would like to share some of the more important points. Lynn Buzzard gives negative advice on "How to turn a disagreement ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Hypocrite” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 6, 2018
     | 8,370 views

    Jesus gives us the profile of a hypocrite.

    This Sunday and the next, we're going to take a look at two problem people. We refer to them as problem people because Jesus had a problem with them; and He let them know it! We're talking about the hypocrite and the legalist. (READ TEXT) Jesus addressed a Pharisee and the experts in the law. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Up For The New Year

    Contributed by James Petticrew on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 229 ratings
     | 18,901 views

    An exposition of Eph 5:15-17 designed to motivate people to live more wisely in the New Year by Deciding: who they are going to please Examining: how they live their lives Planing: how they will live their lives

    WISE UP FOR THE NEW YEAR Introduction There were two brothers who notorious in a town. They both drank too much, the cheated on their wives and abused people that worked for them. One of them had a heart attack died and his brother went to see the local minister about the funeral. He said to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "The War Is On"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,271 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the HEARERS TO ARM THEIR HOMES WITH TRAINED PRAYER WARRIORS, THAT ARE PREPRARED TO pursue and engage their spiritual enemies (through God’s Word and Prayer) in order to take back their love ones AND POWs.

    “ BIG IDEA: PEOPLE OF FAITH SHOULD USE THEIR SPIRITUAL RESOURCES TO AFFECT THE OUTCOME OF WAR - LONG BEFORE IT AFFECTS THEM PERSONALLY. REFERENCES: Genesis 11 (The start of nationalism); Genesis 14:1-24 (The First War … was fought with Abraham – our patriarch of faith); Ephesians 6:10-18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Exodus 15 - How To Sing In A Desert Situation Rather Than Complain! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 27, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,578 views

    It interests me that God tests me by allowing me to go through difficult situations in order to prove the quality of my character, the genuineness of my worship and the motivations of my service. What is your Marah?

    Exodus 15 - Singing and Suffering Exodus 15 is an anthem of praise to God for Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. It’s often called the song of Moses and the men got a choir together and sang it. Then in antiphonal response the women under the leadership of Miriam sang as well. As soon as they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Benefits Of Fearing The Lord (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,646 views

    Those who fear the Lord are blessed with God’s provision. Those who hear this message will be motivated to live in the fear of the Lord because of the many promises God makes to those who will do so.

    The Benefits of Fearing the Lord (Part 3) July 9/10, 2005 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: Those who fear the Lord are blessed with God’s provision. AIM: Those who hear this message will be motivated to live in the fear of the Lord because of the many promises God makes to those who will do so. INTRO: God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "God Doesn't Make Promises, He Can't Keep”

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,756 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that they should Accept their present circumstances, and make the best of it, by working for the (welfare) health and happiness of those around them UNTIL God honors His promise in

    8 October 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: Although some believers do not like the situation that they have been put in - They can’t change it. So they should make the BEST OF IT. References: Ps 123:2b ( …so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Loose Him" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 18, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,235 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to OTHERS that GOD has need of them; because, IF GOD can USE a DONKEY (to assist Him in doing Ministry); He can USE THEM TOO.

    18 September 2005 Zechariah 9:9 (KJV) Numbers 22: 27-30 (KJV) Mark 11:2-7 (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegue, South Korea BIG IDEA: God will use anything and anyone (including a DONKEY) to ASSIST Him in HELPING us HELP, EMPOWER, and DELIVER ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal