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  • Steve Malone avatar

    Praying Fathers, The Ultimate In Homeland Security

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 8,261 views

    Today we want to look at 6 praying fathers from scripture and see what they teach us about praying for our kids (When The Church Prays - pt 3)

    When The Church Prays – part 3 “The Ultimate In Homeland Security” Today, is Father’s Day “Happy Father’s Day!” I thought I’d start out today by sharing a few precious dad moments.. Moments that would only happen to a dad and only a dad would appreciate… PRECIOUS DAD MOMENT #1 One night a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Standing In The Gap Series

    Contributed by Christian Zorio on Jul 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,310 views

    In Philemon 8-16, Paul demonstrates four principals of biblical mediation so that you can be equipped to reconcile two estranged believers 1. Appeal out of Love (v.8-9) 2. Acknowledge the Positive Changes (v.10-11) 3. Advocate Reconciliation (v.12-14

    Standing in the Gap The Ministry of Mediation (Reconcilliation) Have you ever found yourself “standing in the gap”? No, not the store. A different gap – one that separates two believers. Two Christians (relatives, friends, co-workers, or maybe even co-laborers in Christ) who have set themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Corporate Personality.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 6,240 views

    The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Corporate Personality.” Isaiah 42: 1-9

    The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Corporate Personality.” Isaiah 42: 1-9 The Servant, a Light to the Nations 42 Here ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Can My Prayer Make A Difference? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,619 views

    4 reasons why prayer can make a difference

    Can My Prayer Make a Difference? (Series: Why It Matters) James 5:15-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 17, 2006 *On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you believe in prayer? I’m sure most of us would say 8, 9 or even 10. But what if the answer to that question was based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works? Part 1

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 106 ratings
     | 3,207 views

    Prayer is a subject that never grows old and it is also something that we need to do everyday and every hour that we live.

    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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    4 Mistakes In Dealing With Problems

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,182 views

    Let’s look this morning Abraham, Sarah’s, and Hagar’s mistakes in dealing with their problems.

    4 MISTAKES IN DEALING WITH PROBLEMS Genesis 16:1-16 INTRODUCTION: According to management expert Peter Drucker, managers do not generally spend a great deal of time making decisions. Decision making is, however, the task that has the most far-reaching consequences. It’s imperative that managers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul's Prayer List

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,169 views

    What Paul prayed would happen in the lives of the Ephesians and what God want to happen in our lives today.

    "Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in the prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Knight Of Prayer"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,991 views

    Shows the importance of prayer and enlist the hear to be a "Knght of Prayer"

    “A Knight of Prayer” August 31, 2008 "When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    No Reservations Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 29, 2010
     | 5,403 views

    In shifting to a blitzkrieg examination of the role of the church in the Book of Acts, I reworked my sermon on Acts 1. This has some repetition with the other one posted a couple of years ago, but has some new material, too.

    Do any of you know what is the last word in the Book of Acts? It is ακωλυτως, pronounced “ah-koh-LOO-tohs” by some and “ah-koh-LEE-tohs” by others, and means “not-hindered,” “not prevented,” “not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Owens avatar

    Outreach - Finding An Approach That Fits

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,276 views

    God wants to use all of us to reach out to the lost, but there are many approaches to outreach that we can employ.

    Introduction: A. For every task that we face, there are many approaches or methods that we might employ. 1. Some methods are certainly better than others. 2. What is true with most things is also true with evangelism. 3. As you know, this week we have been involved in an outreach training seminar ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Yoke Will Be Destroyed!

    Contributed by Mark Croskey on Jan 23, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 29,507 views

    This sermon deals being free from everything and everybody who yoked you and allowing you to experience the greatness that God has placed inside of you

    AND THE YOKE WILL BE DESTROYED ISAIAH 10:24-27 Isaiah here speaks to the children of Israel reminding them that the Assyrians were only able to oppress them because God allowed it. This makes it helpful for me to understand that there is nothing that happens in my life by accident. That nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Righteous Man's Prayers Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 15,846 views

    God wants you to become a person of prayer, who sees specific events & specific people specifically changed in answer to your specific prayers. Powerful specific praying brings powerful specific results.

    JAMES 5:16b-18. A RIGHTEOUS MAN'S PRAYER [1 Kings 17:1; 18:1, 36-46.] Those of us who pray believe in the power of prayer, but we often do not fully realize what powerful praying can accomplish. But for those who live in obedience to God and experience the working out of God's Will in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Perry avatar

    Get Organised.com

    Contributed by John Perry on Sep 27, 2011
     | 4,571 views

    For most of us our natural bent is disorganisation, not organisation. But organisation sets us free & helps us create more time for the things that really matter.

    Bunbury Sun am 2/10/2011 “Getorganised.com” Intro: *** I had a thought for a great website business for people who are struggling to get enough hours in their day. The website? Getorganised.com! The thought came to me …… I wonder if someone has already done it??? Sure enough after punching it into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Christians Praying & Sharing Together Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 1, 2012
     | 7,045 views

    The Christians Praying & Sharing Together. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Christians Praying: notice who is praying (vs 23-24) notice when it was prayed (vs 23&29) notice who they prayed to (vs 24-28) notice what was asked (vs 29-30) notice what happened next (vs 31) The Christians Sharing: notice there was unity (vs 32) there was sharing (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • David Owens avatar

    Growing Larger Through Outreach (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 2, 2015
     | 5,777 views

    In this sermon, we examine six different approaches to evangelism and how to be engaged in them. (Much from this sermon comes from Hybils’ Becoming A Contagious Christian, chapter 9)

    Introduction: A. One day a five-year old boy ran to answer the telephone, and answering it said, “Hello.” 1. A woman asked him, “Is your mother home?” 2. “Yes,” the boy replied, “but she’s changing the baby’s diaper and can’t come to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ