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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Altar Worker Prayer Team Ministry Training - Class 6 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,526 views

    THE PRAYER TIME ENCOUNTER and POST PRAYER REVIEW

    "He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man's eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, "Do you see anything?" He looked up and said, "I see people; they look like trees walking around." Once more Jesus put his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Believers Weapon O F Prayer Series

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 324 ratings
     | 56,032 views

    The most powerful force in the earth is prayer, It is as omnipotent as God Because nothing is impossible to God Therefore nothing is beyond the reach of prayer.

    Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; There are all kinds of prayer, there is a prayer to fit each particular situation or condition. There is public prayer- Private prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Experience Fullness Of The Spirit's Power

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,548 views

    What Are the Requirements for Experiencing Fullness of the Spirit's Power? 1.

    What Are the Requirements for Experiencing Fullness of the Spirit's Power? 1. A person must totally surrender the control of their mind, will and emotions to the Holy Spirit as directed by Bible. (Gal. 5:16) At conversion a believer becomes complete in Christ but usually does not learn what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Follow Thou Me"

    Contributed by William Young on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,143 views

    The Master’s Instruction carry with it specific Implications that we must follow

    “FOLLOW THOU ME” John 21:18-22 Introduction: 1. This command was meant primarily to call Peter to another locality. 2. As evidence of this, John followed the two. 3. In later life, Peter gave it spiritual significance a. 1 Peter 2:21-24 4. It is in THAT LIGHT, that we shall consider the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Vella avatar

    Transformation Through Listening

    Contributed by John Vella on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,878 views

    Stop, Look, Listen...Listening is an important key to developing our spiritual lives.(Second Sunday of Lent - C)

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. V, Issue 2, No. 16 Second Sunday in Lent - Year C March 11, 2001 Readings: * Gen. 15:5-12, 17-18 * Phil. 3:17 - 4:1 * Lk. 9:28 - 36 Transformation Through Listening Stop, Look, Listen When we come to a railroad crossing that doesn’t have any signals or flashing lights, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Don't Hang Up Your Harp

    Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 24,702 views

    Don"t Let Circumstances Dictate Your Praise

    Don’t Hang Up Your Harp We want to open the message with the scripture in Psalms 137:2-4. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For they that carried us away required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying sing us one of the songs of Zion. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    A Tale Of Two Sisters

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 160 ratings
     | 8,633 views

    In Christian life, it is easy to be distracted. As we consider the story of Jesus at Mary and Martha's, we see the causes and cure for distraction.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Opening dialogue from person of Martha showing anticipation and excitement of Jesus coming to town, desire to give best, the work and the anger she felt - the story from her perspective. Teaching 1. I wonder if Martha were here to today, would this be how she would ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Experience Fullness Of The Spirit's Power

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,286 views

    What Are the Requirements for Experiencing Fullness of the Spirit's Power? - 1.

    What Are the Requirements for Experiencing Fullness of the Spirit's Power? - 1. A person must totally surrender the control of their mind, will and emotions to the Holy Spirit as directed by Bible. (Gal. 5: 16) 2. At conversion a believer becomes complete in Christ but usually does not learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    God's Calling

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,480 views

    God’s Calling - Acts 16

    Acts 16 – Paul is Called to Europe and to the Gentile World Illustrations:FEELINGS When George B. McClellan was commissioned Major General of the Army, he wrote his wife, "I don’t feel any different than I did yesterday. Indeed, I have not yet put on my new uniform. I am sure that I am in command ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A New Walk Of Life Series

    Contributed by Greg Yount on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,328 views

    Part 1 of a 7 part series on walking by faith and not by sight. This first part deals with continual change as a mark of a person walking in the Spirit.

    Introduction: Many people are trying to figure out what this “Christian” thing is all about. What should we experience after we have been saved. We hear about change, but what should change? Then once I have changed, will it get old? What about it all? Another angle on this question, though ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    Dwelling In God's Will.

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,733 views

    Understanding why it is important not to live an ambiguous lifestyle, but to truly remain in God’s perfect will.

    For the last couple of weeks Collier has been sick with the flu. His temperature would range between 102-103. One particular day his temperature went above 105 three different times. Each time we would place him in the bathtub with cool water. Each time our hearts would shatter because of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Is Jesus "The" Only Way?

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Oct 22, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,107 views

    This sermon is intended to defend the faith that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and that for those of us who call ourselves Christian, Jesus is "The" only Way!

    I. Illustration: (source unknown) There is an old story about a revival preacher, maybe it was about Billy Graham holding a revival in a rather large town. During the day he decided to walk to the Post Office and mail a few letters. As he made his way he realized he was not sure about weather or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,593 views

    Insights into how the Holy Spirit can lead you if you as He led the apostles

    How the Holy Spirit Leads (Acts 16:1-13) Illustration:Elizabeth Elliot tells of two adventurers who stopped by to see her, all loaded with equipment for the rain forest east of the Andes. They sought no advice, just a few phrases to converse with the Indians. She writes: "Sometimes we come to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    A Call To Pray

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,122 views

    Pray, Its a practice, Its Relational, Its Asking God, Its yielding to God, Its’ the Key to Victory in life.

    A Call To Pray. Intro: Communication in our Global Society. If these break down our society would be lost. Result: Mass Hysteria(fear), crime, etc. . . This also happens when we have no line of communication with God! Why do we call people that are unsaved lost? Because they have no line of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival That Last

    Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,643 views

    This sermon teaches how to have a true revival.

    Revival That Last 2nd Chronicles 7:12-14 12 And the Lord appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice.13 If I shut up heaven that their be no rain, or if I command ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist