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  • Robert Fox avatar

    Authentic Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,246 views

    What is Prayer? How is it supposed to work? When and how do you do it, and why? Jesus answered all of these questions when he gave us a model prayer - the Lord’s Prayer. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

    LESSON: AUTHENTIC PRAYER [LEARN TO PRAY LIKE JESUS] Slide Graphic – praying hands. Verse: Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way (1 Samuel 12:23) Amazon has over 13,000 books listed on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 3, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,570 views

    Jesus is the Good Shepherd because he laid down his life to save the sheep. He led and leads the sheep to life not to slaughter. He guards and protects His sheep because He loves them.

    “I am the Good Shepherd” “I am” Series I would like to take a few moments to congratulate our graduates today and share a few thoughts with them to keep in mind as they enter this next phase of their journey in life. Opening Illustration and thoughts which are focused to the 2010 graduates: IF ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr avatar

    God's Purpose In My Problems Series

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,634 views

    Part 16 of Series. When I understand WHAT God’s purpose is in my problems...I will understand WHY He allows problems in my life!

    Part 16 “GOD’S PURPOSE IN MY PROBLEMS!” Romans 8:28-31 Dr. Randy Deal August 19, 2007 www.sermonspice.com bolts: Here For A Purpose 1:20 Bolts….Here For A Purpose! And as Pastor Bill taught us last week, GOD HAS A PURPOSE IN OUR PROBLEMS too! BIG IDEA…When I understand WHAT God’s purpose is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mission Minded Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 19, 2013
     | 15,984 views

    To be mission minded means I understand who has given me the permission and the authority to go share the Good News to those around me. It also realizes that once a person accepts Jesus as Lord and Savior then I should be willing to disciple them as well.

    Series: We are here! Quick Summary of series. Sermon 7: Mission minded Video Illustration: Life in Sudan by Blue fish tv. Question: What does it mean to be mission minded? I asked this question to our missionaries this week seeking their wisdom an insight from the field where they are ministering. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus The King Series

    Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,060 views

    Jesus, the king.

    Rev Dr Edgar Mayer; Living Grace Toowoomba Church; Message on Jesus the King; Date: 22 November 09 For more sermons and other writings check the following homepage: www.livinggracetoowoomba.org The King [Jesus was controversial (John 2:13-25 – cleansing the temple with a whip and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    More Than You Can Handle Series

    Contributed by Craig Groeschel on May 30, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 42,335 views

    If you feel overwhelmed, if you feel like there is too much going on, if you feel like you are at the tipping point, where just one more thing could put you in the crazy bin, then perhaps today’s message will speak to you.

    Urban Legends #3 [Video] Well, welcome today to all of our campuses. We are in the third week of our study called “Urban Legends.” If I could get a little help from you, my wife, Amy, ready this book, you see. All of her friends read this book, and this book says that eating meat is bad, and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Fly High" - Acts Part 21 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,399 views

    Acts 23 teaches us that “Flying high” for the Lord means we understand that our testimony – our witness - does impact the direction of nations and that the natural law of sowing (planting) and reaping (harvesting) is also a spiritual law. Our personal wit

    Fly High – Acts part 21 Opening Illustration: On the lighter side of life Thesis: Acts 23 teaches us that “Flying high” for the Lord means we understand that our testimony – our witness - does impact the direction of nations and that the natural law of sowing (planting) and reaping (harvesting) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When A Church Makes God Sick Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,146 views

    Tepid Faith is condemned by Holy God. The Risen Saviour calls us to hot faith that impels us to glorify His Name.

    “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    False News

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,375 views

    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 18: 1 – 34

    2 Chronicles 18: 1 – 34 And now today’s false news 18 Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance; and by marriage he allied himself with Ahab. 2 After some years he went down to visit Ahab in Samaria; and Ahab killed sheep and oxen in abundance for him and the people who were with him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Bible, Is It Just Another Book Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 30, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,307 views

    In this message we will talk about how the bible is like no other book throughout human history and how all the evidence points that is was written by God.

    “The Bible: Is It Just Another Book?” There’s a story of a guy on an airplane who was an atheist. He was sitting next to a little girl who was traveling alone, and the little girl brought out a Bible to read during the trip. The man struck up a conversation with the little girl, and after a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Just As He Is: Pure (Lesson 2) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 26, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,553 views

    To establish that at Christ's second appearance; we shall see Him as He is, and be like Him: in righteousness, purity, and glory. This lesson stresses that we are sons of God, pure in heart, and made righteous: just as He is, "through the faith of Christ Jesus."

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. Just as He is: Pure Remarks. 1. This is lesson two in this sermon-series entitled: "Just as He is." John wrote: we shall see Him as He is, and be like Him, in glory and honor. This is solely possible because we are the sons of God. Christ's finished work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Breakthrough Comes From A Proper View Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 3, 2020
     | 8,256 views

    Key Point: We overate ourselves and under-rate God.

    Video Illustration: So will I – the song and video from Hillsong Sermon: Breakthrough comes from a proper view of God! Thesis: With the wave of coronavirus impacting everything from economy, to people’s health, disrupting peoples lives, causing shortages to food supplies, impacting businesses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Handling God's Word Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 16, 2016
     | 9,464 views

    The message explores the familiar admonition to handle the Word of Truth rightly.

    “Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. But avoid irreverent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Manifestation Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 7, 2018
     | 7,431 views

    Revelation 1:9-20 provides 1) The Setting for the vision (Revelation 1:9–11), it 2) Unfolds the vision itself (Revelation 1:12–16, 20), and it 3) Relates its effects (Revelation 1:17–19).

    A hate speech law that generated years of heated controversy over free speech before being repealed in 2013 could be making a comeback, at least in some form. Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act made it a discriminatory practice to convey messages over the phone or internet that contain ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Issues With Rome Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 21, 2015
     | 4,566 views

    Here are some separate topics that can be included in one message about Romanism, and how it is quite different from Biblical Christianity. Celibacy, Mary, Inquisition and more.

    Biblical vs Romanist Approaches to Celibacy (Presentation given at annual AFEC conference) When I was first assigned this topic, several questions occurred to me, the answers to which form the heart of the following message. I trust they are your questions too. Question ONE: What is celibacy, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God