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  • Timothy Bartee avatar

    Effective Teaching Begins On Your Knees

    Contributed by Timothy Bartee on May 15, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,423 views

    Encourage yor teachers to prepare their hearts as well as their minds. Excellent for teacher training sessions.

    Effective Teaching Begins on Your Knees (Part 2) Prayer, the Indispensable Ingredient Last month, we discussed the problem of teachers falling into the rut of preparation and finished by saying, “How do we climb out of a rut? It begins on our knees.” I would like to continue this month on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “finding Help To Live In An Anti-Christian Culture”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 14, 2014
     | 9,922 views

    In an ever-increasing anti=Christian culture, how are American Christians to respond?

    We live in a scary time. During my lifetime, I remember a time when our country was what I would call, “Christianized.” In witnessing, you could start with statements like, “You believe the Bible, don’t you?” or “Where’s your church membership?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Fervent And Effective Prayer Life*

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 24, 2019
     | 2,249 views

    Don't let your prayer life be boring, invite Precious Holy Spirit to join you and you will enjoy every prayer session

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *DEVELOPING A FERVENT AND EFFECTIVE PRAYER LIFE* Romans 8:26-27 King James Version (KJV) 26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Effective Witnessing Through The Holy Ghost Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 23, 2011
     | 5,528 views

    The Holy Ghost is the essential and vital factor in effective witnessing unto Jesus Christ

    Act 5:29-32 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. (30) The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. (31) Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Father's Grief Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,185 views

    #4 of 4 sermons dealing with David’s sin with Bathsheba, its effects, and David’s ultimate restoration.

    A Father’s Grief (2 Samuel 12:15-25) I. The Consequences of Sin: Pain and Suffering A. Sin affects the sinner B. Sin affects those around the sinner II. The Results of Repentance: Forgiveness and Hope III. Our Response Toward Those Who Have Fallen A. Present God accurately B. Present God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dan Brown avatar

    Effectively Ministering To The Entire Family Of God Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,315 views

    Part 4 of our mission/vision series. How we as a church plan to minister to the whole family.

    Sermon-10/1/06-F: Family-Effectively Minister to the entire Family of God Titus 2:1-8 Turn to mark 3 Review-Mission Statement L-Love God, Love Others I-Impact Our Community F-Family of God Part of our vision is that we desire to minister to the entire family of God. Pray Read mark 3:31-35- “And ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Living At A New Address

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 20, 2013
     | 5,603 views

    Being a Christian is like living at a new address. A Christian is someone who has moved from the house of sin and death into a new home with Christ. When you live with Christ, you want to show Him your love by doing good works and resisting sin.

    Living at a New Address Scripture Reading: “This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Authentic Lives

    Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,751 views

    The call to live holy, transparent lives at all times.

    Living Authentic Lives Luke 6:27-38 Introduction: Several years ago, in Long Beach, California, a fellow went into a fried chicken place and bought a couple of chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The young woman at the counter inadvertently gave him the proceeds from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Anatomy Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 3, 2018
     | 11,052 views

    church health is more important than church growth.

    “Anatomy of a Healthy Church” Acts 11:19-30, 13:1-3 Introduction: Welcome to this last worship service of 2017. As I begin my preaching and teaching ministry here at Thayer Church my prayer is that that Lord will use me to be a blessing to you and your family. Sis. Judy and I are excited about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Effectively Waiting On The Lord Amid A Pandemic

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 24, 2021
     | 2,989 views

    Genesis chapter 18 teaches us how to effectively wait on the Lord. We all tend to struggle most when we are watching the clock and waiting for time to past. If you have ever gone on a road trip with Children, the one question asked again and again is, “Are we there yet?”

    In Genesis 17-19, we have a revealing story of an interview between God and Abraham, His friend. Abraham proved to be a true Friend of God, while Lot proved to be a friend of the world. Not only is God Abraham’s friend, God is a friend of Sinners. After years of holding on to a promise from God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    God Needs You! Domino Effect.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2025
     | 79 views

    Is it easier to make a buck than it is to make a difference? With compassion you can make a difference.

    GOD NEEDS YOU! THE DOMINO EFFECT: HERE GOD, HERE --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Two part) SEVERAL YEARS AGO WE HEARD: PAY IT FORWARD? The Bible speaks of making a difference. Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Genuine Faith Is Marked By Effective Prayer Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 15, 2018
     | 9,730 views

    How’s your prayer life? Genuine faith prompts us to pray in all circumstances Genuine faith prompts us to learn to pray effectively

    Genuine faith is marked by effective prayer 5:13-20 How’s your prayer life? 1. Genuine faith prompts us to pray in all circumstances. James 5:13-16a? a. In times of suffering v.13a suffer (kakopathei): suffering from any source b. In times of gladness v.13b c. In times of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    The Secret Of Success For Christians

    Contributed by James May on Mar 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,083 views

    If we will live in trust and obedience we can be successful in the eyes of God. This message is based on a sermon by Rev. David Wilkerson preached in 1967.

    The Secret of Success for Christians Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Pastor Jim May 1 Corinthians 9:9, "For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?" Paul wrote this referring to the teaching that he had as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gary Landsberg avatar

    Implementing Christian Discipline Series

    Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Oct 5, 2006
     | 5,958 views

    The Christian needs to know what they believe, and then decide to implement that belief in their lives, before they are faced with trials and temptations. Christians should be proactive, not reactive.

    CHRISTIAN DISCIPLINE “DECIDE TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN” RO 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jimmy Gear avatar

    A Survey For The Servant

    Contributed by Jimmy Gear on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,835 views

    In order to be an effective servant for Christ, we must make sure a number of areas of our testimony and life are in check.

    Chapter 10: Jesus, The Good Shepherd. Week Three: A Survey for the Servant. (10:31-42) I. Introduction. --Have you ever been in a Mall and gotten cornered by one of those people with a clipboard in their hand, wanting to take a ridiculous survey? I try to avoid those folks as much as possible, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist