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The Lost Art Of Meditation Series

Contributed by Michael French on Mar 18, 2008

The Western church as lost the understanding of what it means to properly engage in meditation and it is time for us to rediscover it.

Our communication with God must be enhanced if we are to truly reach the level of relationship that we long for. As a part of that process, it is essential that we recognize that the ancient art of mediation has been lost to the Western church. We see mediation as nothing more than a corrupt and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting To Intimacy Series

Contributed by Michael French on Mar 18, 2008

Paul compares the Christian life to a marriage and just like a marriage men will nevery have the intimacy that they desire without communication (prayer).

This morning’s message is perhaps much more of men and prayer, but I hope that it will have impact on all of us. I want you to take some time today and consider why scripture describes our relationship with the Lord in the context of a marriage. Both men and women need to develop a longing for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Life Of Dedication Series

Contributed by Michael French on Mar 18, 2008

Christians need to understand the importance of a consistent, daily routine of personal prayer.

Consider the following words: dedication, commitment, devotion. What do they mean to you – not to you as a member of your family, as a part of a local community or as a citizen of a nation, but rather to you as a believer, as a Christian, as a follower of Christ. Do words such as these have a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing In The Gap

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

Facing the election of 2008, the morality crisis of leaders (secular and religious), the need for intercessors, as seen in this text, is great among us.

Standing in the Gap Ezekiel 22:23-31 Ministry takes on many faces, my friends. It can be as deep as sitting in an ICU waiting room, holding the hand of someone whose loved one has just died. It can be as simple as offering a glass of cold water to someone who is thirsty, or a word of good cheer ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Intercession

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 22, 2008

There is power in intercessory prayer!

Intercession My mother’s impression to pray for Oliver North. Shots fired at his helicopter that day. Mark 5:22-23, 35-42 Jairus’ daughter Mark 9:17-27 Father brings demoniac son to Jesus Mark 2:1-12 (text) I. Caring for Others a. Love for God is the primary principle of the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Room With A View: Perspectives On Prayer -- The Privileges Of Prayer

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Mar 25, 2008

I want to talk about the privileges of prayer; what is the payback from a life of prayer?

Room With A View: The Privileges of Prayer We started a series on prayer four weeks ago. We called it a Room With A View. This room has served to assist me in illustrating the various topics during this series – eg. Our need to pray to God, various challenges and distractions that we often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Room With A View -- The Price That Was Paid For His Presence

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Mar 25, 2008

Today, we want to take a look at the PRICE THAT WAS PAID FOR THAT PRIVILEGE OF PRAYER.

The Price That Was Paid For His Presence For the past few weeks, we’ve been taking a look at this ROOM WITH A VIEW. We’ve been talking about prayer and how we can all call on God at any time, at any place. That we can enter His presence any time we wish. Today, we want to take a look at the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-50

Denomination: Baptist

Boot Camp - Prayer Warriors

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 18, 2007

Our nation is in need of Soldiers. We are at war. But the battle is not what it appears. It is a spiritual battle and we need to prepare ourselves now. Put on the Armor and Pray.

EPH 6:10-18 Boot Camp As a kid, my brother and I liked to play ‘army man’. My grandfather had an old steel army helmet that we would wear when we played army man. What you need to understand is that it was a dark steel helmet, and we would play and wear these helmets during some of the hottest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works Part 4

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 23, 2007

This is the last part of this 4 part series. I would like to thank all of you who joined me in prayer for my brother Earl Pruitt

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Week 1: Believe Series

Contributed by Timothy Eldred on Jul 25, 2007

When you care about the dreams and visions of young people they hear their call from God and believe.

A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: Dear Pastor, I want to thank you for taking the time to teach the Pray21 principles of Believe, Belong, Become, and Be from your pulpit during the next few weeks. As a pastor myself, I know how dedicated you are to accurately teaching God’s Word, so I have worked hard to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Week 2: Belong Series

Contributed by Timothy Eldred on Jul 25, 2007

When a young person has something to give, we should accept it, bless it, and immediately begin to look for a significant role in the church for them.

A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: Dear Pastor, I want to thank you for taking the time to teach the Pray21 principles of Believe, Belong, Become, and Be from your pulpit during the next few weeks. As a pastor myself, I know how dedicated you are to accurately teaching God’s Word, so I have worked hard to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Week 3: Become Series

Contributed by Timothy Eldred on Jul 25, 2007

Becoming something takes time and practice. Jesus wants you to join him in trying out different things until you become a full-fledged follower.

A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: Dear Pastor, I want to thank you for taking the time to teach the Pray21 principles of Believe, Belong, Become, and Be from your pulpit during the next few weeks. As a pastor myself, I know how dedicated you are to accurately teaching God’s Word, so I have worked hard to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Week 4: Be Series

Contributed by Timothy Eldred on Jul 25, 2007

Jesus doesn’t intend for us to be disciples forever. One day soon he will call us friends, and we will take on disciples.

A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: Dear Pastor, I want to thank you for taking the time to teach the Pray21 principles of Believe, Belong, Become, and Be from your pulpit during the next few weeks. As a pastor myself, I know how dedicated you are to accurately teaching God’s Word, so I have worked hard to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Gap Stander" Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Aug 21, 2007

Moses stood in the gap making a difference, interceding before God for the nation of Israel... God calls us today to be Gap Standers like Moses!

Pastor Dave Martin ~ Cross Creek Community Church ~ August 12, 2007 “Gap Stander” Life of Moses part 11 Exodus 31-34 Entire series with Powerpoint at www.crosscreekcc.org Key Principles from earlier weeks… • God specializes in using broken vessels. • God speaks to us today by His Holy ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Transforming Prayer Series

Contributed by David Calhoun on Aug 21, 2007

Prayer has the power to transform us from lost to saved, sick to healed, poor to prosperous, sad to joyful, upset to peaceful.

TRANSFORMERS 3 Transforming Prayer Part 1 ILL: Flight 93 Video Clip– Lord’s Prayer… Most people wait until death is near, the marriage is in failing, the kids are in trouble, money is low etc. before praying. God will certainly hear our prayers of distress but why wait till destruction to pray? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational