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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Hindrances To Effectual Prayer

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003
    based on 105 ratings
     | 7,604 views

    Prayer is such a vital part of the Christian life that we need to be mindful of some things that are hinderances in our prayer life.

    HINDRANCES TO EFFECTIVE PRAYER "For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." I Peter 3:12 James 5:16 tells us that "the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." Let us consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Disciple As Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,583 views

    This is the 7th sermon in a series of 8 on discipleship. This sermon talks about the importance of evangelism in discipleship.

    Some of the text in this sermon comes from "Out of the Saltshaker" by Rebecca Pippert. Over the past six weeks we’ve talked about several different characteristics of disciples. We’ve learned the importance of submission in discipleship. We’ve learned the necessity of prayer and study in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Danny Ferguson avatar

    Why Do You Believe In God?

    Contributed by Danny Ferguson on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 17,133 views

    A survey of three arguments from classical apologetics (cosmological, teleological and moral).

    Why believe in God? Sermon for Adrian Christian Church Danny Ferguson Intro Why do you believe in God? Have you ever been asked this question? Are you prepared to answer this question? 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fear Factor Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 184 ratings
     | 28,535 views

    How does the Christian really deal with Fear from the Biblical perspepective? Sadly too few believers understand the victory they could have if they would simply exercise their faith in God’s word.

    The Emotion Quotient – Part Two “The Fear Factor” 1 Peter 3:13-15 - ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? [14] But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." [15] But in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Schäve avatar

    God's Three-Step Approach To Handling Life

    Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,387 views

    When when you want to see better days and you don’t know what to do, follow the advice of Palms 34:14, which is God’s three step approach on how to deal with life’s difficult situations when you are angry, hurt, scared, tired or confused.

    God’s Three-Step Approach to Handling Life     When when you want to see better days and you don’t know what to do, follow the advice of Palms 34:14, which is God’s three step approach on how to deal with life’s difficult situations when you are angry, hurt, scared, tired or confused: “Turn from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,321 views

    Are you in a state of readiness or state of confusion? In Joshua 1 we find the people of God in one of their greatest states, a position of readiness.

    Are You Ready “A State Of Readiness” In Joshua 1 we find the people of God in one of their greatest states, a position of readiness.  Josh 1:16 And they answered Joshua, saying, "All that you command us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. Ready To Answer 1 Pet 3:15  ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    Why Do Christians Suffer?

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 3, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,627 views

    There are many people in the world today who have suffered greatly for no other reason than that they were followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Text: "But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye..." Introduction. For the Christian believer no suffering is meaningless. Paul said that,"in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). But yet there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Another Day, Another Millennium

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,511 views

    If the Lord were to ask what we have done with the last millennium, we would have to report that we never learned peace instead of war or love instead of hate. Our agenda for the new millennium needs to be justice, peace, and mission.

    Here it comes again, the end of another year! How soon it gets here after Christmas! Isn’t it astonishing? Don’t you wish they could throw in another week or two before the end of the year? We need to get over the rush of Christmas before we have to face the year’s end? I know the Post Office ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dreaming A God Sized Dream Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 7, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,797 views

    50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE - PETER Don’t let yourself get penned in by the fences of your mind. Let God set you free to dream His divine daring dream!

    In the movie, Chicken Run, dozens of chickens are held captive in the prisoner-of-war-like camp at Tweedy Farms. Ginger is the chicken mastermind who keeps devising new plans to help her fellow chickens escape. Ginger knows that when a chicken’s egg production is down they will face the chopping ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Cambridge avatar

    All Christians Are Hypocrites Series

    Contributed by David Cambridge on May 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,582 views

    People often use this as excuse for not being a Christian or for leaving the church. This lesson examines the question and demonstrates that such a criticism cannot be used as an excuse.

    Answering Criticisms "All Christians Are Hypocrites" Introduction 1. This is quite a criticism that is often leveled against Christians for a variety of reasons by both unbelievers and believers alike. 2. We shall consider several aspects of this accusation. I. What Is A Hypocrite? A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Can't Prove That God Exists Series

    Contributed by David Cambridge on May 10, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,618 views

    So many people say they don’t believe because the existence of God can’t be proved. This lesson considers what people really mean by this question and their real motive for such a criticism.

    Answering Criticisms "You Can’t Prove That God Exists" Introduction 1. This is a very common cry of those who wish to justify their disobedience to the gospel. 2. In this lesson we shall consider: a. What people mean when they say, “You can’t prove that God exists.” b. The real motive behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Bible Is Full Of Contradictions Series

    Contributed by David Cambridge on May 10, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,649 views

    Those who don’t want to believe will often give the excuse, ’The Bible is full of contradictions’. This lesson analysis the question and considers whether the statement is true or false.

    Answering Criticisms “The Bible Is Full Of Contradictions” Introduction 1. When talking to people about the Bible, the objection is often raised, “The Bible is full of contradictions”. 2. In this lesson, we shall analyze what is meant by this statement and consider whether or not it is true. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronald Keller avatar

    Happy Honeys

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on May 11, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 8,470 views

    A sermon, based on the advice of the Apostle Peter, designed to improve marriages.(For Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Family Teaching)

    INTRODUCTION In the Month of June in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand, I bought a new Ford. After only eight or nine miles of driving this brand new car I started to notice unusual things begin to happen. Strange sounds began to come from the left rear end. Loud klunking noises soon began to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • George Alves avatar

    Evang-A-What? Series

    Contributed by George Alves on May 14, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,977 views

    Evangelism can be a scary thing for some people but it doesn’t have to be. There are many bizzare views about this topic, many "programs" which try to "attact", trap is a better word, normal everyday people. Evangelism need not be a dirty word, nor shou

    A Tree, net fishing, Seafood lasagna and 8,000 Krispy Kreme donuts! What does this have to do with today’s topic? What is today’s topic. Over the past 5 weeks we’ve been looking at what our purpose here on earth is. Our Mission on earth as a church and as individuals is 5 fold: Worship Community ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Pain At The Threshold Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,769 views

    Interactive sermon on the anxieties involved in sharing our faith and on the power of being prepared, both intellectually and emotionally.

    Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and reverence. Closed doors intimidate me. If your door is closed, I want to leave it alone. I don’t like to knock and ask for admission. I want somebody to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist