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Difficulties In Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 7, 2004

why do we encounter difficulties in prayer - sin, disobedience, wrong relationships, wrong motives, loss of focus

DIFFICULTIES IN PRAYER Isn’t it amazing the excuses you can find not to do something. I am constantly amazed at my ability to find reasons why I should not do administration. Or why it would be better not to go running and just to read a book. But what is not so amazing is how easily reasons not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

It's Time To Get Where We Are Going Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 24, 2008

Unswervingly follow God’s path to life.

IT’S TIME TO GET WHERE WE ARE GOING Exodus 13.17-14.31 S: Change C: Resurrection and Exodus Th: Movin’ On Up! Pr: UNSWERVINGLY FOLLOW GOD’S PATH TO LIFE. Type: Inductive I. EXODUS II. RESURRECTION PA: How is the change to be observed? • Realize you cannot earn God’s blessing. • Trust God with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Really Devil Who Made Me Do It?

Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007

Taking ownership of ones wrong doings

Since the earliest days of man when Eve uttered these words, “"The serpent deceived me, and I ate.’’ (Genesis 3:13b NKJV) we have attempted to blame Satan for every time we go astray. While it is true that the devil and the demons have played a role in our separation from God, ultimately the fault ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Insidious And The Godly Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 28, 2021

God’s providence can take us down winding paths, paths that involve dealing with insidious people, yet still accomplishing His will.

The Insidious and the Godly (Acts 25:1-26:32) 1. Have you ever gotten a call from someone claiming to be from windows? Or how about a call saying it was the IRS and you faced going to jail if you didn’t make a payment? These scams, along with Ponzi schemes and other cons, can be described as ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 2: How God Leads Through Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2007

When prayer is wrong.

Lesson 2: How God Leads Through Prayer A. WHEN PRAYER IS WRONG 1. Can’t pray to make something right, that is wrong. 2. Can’t pray to force your will on God. 3. Can’t pray to make the impossible happen. Can’t make yesterday, not happen. 4. Can’t pray for God to do what He expects us to do. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Illuminating The Path Of Advent Joy: Preparing For The Radiant Dawn Of Jesus' Birth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2023

This season of preparation is not merely about marking the days until Christmas; it's about preparing our hearts to receive the radiant dawn of Jesus' birth, a dawn that brings with it the promise of eternal hope and joy.

Illuminating the Path of Advent Joy: Preparing for the Radiant Dawn of Jesus' Birth Scripture Passage: Isaiah 60:1-6 (New Living Translation) Awake, awake, O Zion, clothe yourself with strength! Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trusting God Fully: The Path To Divine Guidance Proverbs 3:5-6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 29, 2024

The timeless wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6, calls us to trust in the Lord completely for guidance and direction in our lives. May this sermon inspire a life marked by unwavering trust in God's guidance and a deepening relationship with Him.

Trusting God Fully: The Path to Divine Guidance Proverbs 3:5-6 Introduction: Today, we delve into the timeless wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6, which calls us to trust in the Lord completely for guidance and direction in our lives. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 37:5, Isaiah 26:4, Isaiah 55:8-9, 1 Corinthians 1:25, Psalm 143:10, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Agape One Another

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Jan 29, 2010

Love one another unconditionally

Agape One Another John 15:9-17 If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If God had a wallet, your photo would be in it. God sends you flowers every spring, and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, God will listen. God could live anywhere in the universe, but ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Work Of God

Contributed by John Thompson Ritchie on Aug 4, 2014

Content covers the subjects of seeking Jesus for the wrong reasons, being vs. doing something for Jesus, the will & work of God is to know Jesus personally.

The Work of God John 6:29 says, "Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent." Earlier in John Chapter 6, Jesus had just fed 5,000 men, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Series

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Jan 6, 2015

The battle that wages between lustful/worldly desire and submission to God.

Most of you have heard of the Hatfield’s and the McCoy’s. The two famous families from Kentucky, but most do not know why this feud lasted over a decade, or why at least 12 people died. It was over a pig, that’s right, it started over a pig It turned into timber rights Escalated ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Sin Of Taking Advantage Of Others Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 13, 2024

Taking advantage of others is like draining their soul, leaving them empty and dry. It may fill our pockets, but it drains our humanity.

In the Bible, God teaches us to love our neighbors as ourselves and to treat others the way we want to be treated. But sadly, there are those who choose to exploit and manipulate others for their own gain. In Leviticus 19:13, God says, "Do not take advantage of a hired worker who is poor and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:13, Matthew 18:23-35

Wanting More, And More, And More (10) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Apr 25, 2011

Covetousness is wanting the wrong things or wanting the right things for the wrong reason, or at the wrong time or the wrong amount.We live in a culture today that tells us there is always something more, something better, something we have to have in ord

ILL. A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village. An American tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them. - "Not very long," answered the Mexican. - "Well, then, why didn’t you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-34

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Lord I Got Questions

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 4, 2021

It is not wrong to ask the Lord questions, it is wrong to assume the answer has to be what you always want.

Lord I got Questions Introduction- It is great to be in God’s house today! I believe He wants to speak to us through His word. Prayer- Wither you are listening to this message by the internet or you are in the service, everyone has questions about the bible and a lot of times the questions ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Seeking God's Assurance In Our Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

Today, we delve into the life of Gideon, an unlikely hero, whose journey from doubt to determination offers profound insights for our own spiritual paths.

In our spiritual journey, we often find ourselves at crossroads, seeking signs and confirmations to ensure we're on the right path. The Bible is filled with stories of individuals who, despite their deep faith, sought God's assurance in their moments of doubt and uncertainty. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Home Truths For Christians

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 4, 2000

James diagnoses some problems in the churches to which he writes and offers some home truths concerning the Christians' having the Wrong Spirit, the Wrong Friendship and the Wrong Attitude.

HOME TRUTHS FOR CHRISTIANS The letter written by James is very direct and personal in its message - he doesn't pull his punches. Martin Luther wasn't very keen on this book - he called it "an epistle of straw" because it didn't say much about Jesus or the Cross. But that's an incorrect reading of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist