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"If The Church Would Just Pray"

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 17, 2003

based on 334 ratings

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When Peter was in prison, awaiting what appeared to be a sure execution, the church prayed without ceasing for him and Peter was set free by an angel of the Lord. Powerful things happen the church prays.

In the text, we find something taking place that seems to be missing in many churches today – that is church folk praying for church folk. In this particular case, a church member in trouble. The Apostle Peter is on death roll and all petitions to commute his sentence have been exhausted. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5, Acts 12:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Our Unchanging God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 23,721 views

The moment we are born, we begin to age. We grow, develop, and then deteriorate and our memory is one of the first things to go. Our only hope in life is this: God never changes. He is the one constant we can count on while everything around us ra

Our Unchanging God Now that my 40th birthday is in my rear-view mirror, I can laugh about all the cards and balloons I received. 90% of the cards I got made some kind of crack about how old 40 is but a few people were kind to me very few. The staff gave me a little party on Tuesday complete ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:29

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring Opposition

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jun 6, 2003

based on 41 ratings

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Are the winds and waves of life crashing in on your boat? Discover truths that will enable you to endure the storms of opposition and enable you to experience the Peace of Christ.

There are two prisoners shackled to a deep dark dungeon. Spread-eagled, they are securely lashed by manacles and chains and actually hanging suspended, side by side, a few feet above the dungeon floor. There is only one small window high above their heads, maybe thirty, or forty feet up. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-41, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

What Once Was – Now Is Not Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 9, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 4,625 views

Sermon 6 of 17 on 1 Corinthans. We were once captured by our own sin. We were once out of control, filled with rage and lost in our own sin. But now we are his and so are the others in the community of the Shining. That demands that we treat one anoth

What Once Was – Now Is Not We were once captured by our own sin. We were once out of control, filled with rage and lost in our own sin. But now we are his and so are the others in the community of the Shining. That demands that we treat one another differently and better. How we are towards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Strong Man Who Wasn't Strong Enough

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 10, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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Samson was strong....but not strong enough. At least not strong enough to overcome his biggest enemy.....himself !

The Strong Man Who Wasn’t Strong Enough ! Judges 13-16 Intro. The book of Judges is a book of cycles. The cycle consists of.....disobedience to God, dominion over them, and deliverance from them. This cycle is repeated seven times in the book of Judges. The story of Samson’s life ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-5, Judges 13:24

Denomination: Baptist

Road Signs For Life - Part Two Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Jul 19, 2003

based on 70 ratings

| 11,746 views

This is the second sermon in a two-part series on making positive decisions. For part one see "Road Signs For Life - Part One."

Last week we discovered the first three road signs for life. When you are faced with which direction you need to go, when you are faced with a decision in life, God does not leave us without a clue. He has laid down some powerful guidelines to point us down the road we need to travel. Several ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Fire In The Soul

Contributed by Chris Findley on Feb 13, 2003

based on 51 ratings

| 7,241 views

We follow in a great line of saints whose fire of faith fueled their life. Paul wants the Ephesians to have their faith grow from a spark to a roaring flame.

All Saints Sunday, 2001 Primary Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 OPENING PRAYER: Almighty and Everlasting God, who dost kindle the flame of thy love in the hearts of the saints, grant to us the same faith and power of love; that, as we rejoice in their triumphs, we may profit by their examples, through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

When You Fast Series

Contributed by Paul Durbin on Mar 1, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 9,511 views

Message detailing the reasons, responsabilities, and rewards of fasting.

¡ñ We have been walking through Matthew 6 the past three weeks ¡ð focusing on the spiritual disciplines that Jesus talks about in this passage ¡ð giving, praying, and today . . . fasting. ¡ñ Fasting defined: ¡ð To abstain from food. To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Isaiah 58:2-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

All I Need Is A Miracle (Revised)

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 7, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 8,803 views

What does a miracle tell us? That we are children of God!

A mother had taken her young toddler son to Acapulco. She and her son were having a great time playing on the beach, kicking around the sand, and just have a fun time exploring. The little boy was just poking around when we saw a quarter. As toddlers are wont to do, he went to the shiny object, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Delete Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 20, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 7,983 views

In the land of cyberspace, the delete key is a wonderful tool – type anything you desire and if you do not like it – simply press delete and the text is gone. There is no record of the document anywhere.Wouldn’t it be great if all of life had a delete key

Introduction: In the land of cyberspace, the delete key is a wonderful tool – type anything you desire and if you do not like it – simply press delete and the text is gone. There is no record of the document anywhere. Wouldn’t it be great if all of life had a delete key? • Start off with a bad day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Does Money Affect You?

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 26, 2005

based on 166 ratings

| 74,202 views

This sermon takes a look at problems associated with handling money and then explains God’s plan for handling money.

How does money affect you? Money is a subject with which all of us struggle. For some it is lack of money. For some it is the desire for money. For some it is wrong use of money. For some it is poor investment of money. A man named stumpy illustrates how money affects people. Stumpy and his wife ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Riches For Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 25, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 5,031 views

Paul prays God will unleash a greater depth into the life of Believers

There once was a rich man who was near death. He was very grieved because he had worked so hard for his money and wanted to be able to take it with him to heaven. So he began to pray that he might be able to take some of his wealth with him. An angel heard his plea and appeared to him. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 6, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 7,565 views

How Christ comes to scatter the darkness of sin and death.

JESUS: I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD I am sure many of you are familiar with this painting. It is by Holman Hunt and is known as ‘The Light of the World.’ It has appeared on many Christian cards etc. It depicts Christ standing in a doorway with a lantern – as if waiting to be invited in. All ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Take Courage Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 11, 2001

based on 66 ratings

| 19,543 views

How the Lord appears to encourage the Apostle Paul.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 38 “Take Courage” Acts 23: 1-35 by Dr. John R. Hamby Let me set the stage the year is 57 A.D. and Paul is at the end of his third missionary journey. He has gone through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

God Can Use You To Draw People To Him

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 30, 2002

based on 89 ratings

| 10,097 views

A practical look at relational evangelism that frees people to share their faith without going through a total personality change.

Matthew 5:12-14 April 28, 2002 God Can Use You to Draw People To Him. Last week I talked about God’s heart for the lost: how God loves us desperately and wants to be in relationship with us, how people are spiritually lost, and how they need Jesus. We can know all that, but still have a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: *other

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