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  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Deacons Modeling Biblical Leadership

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,585 views

    A challenge for effective deacon leadership

    God’s Glorious Church Deacons: Modeling Biblical Leadership 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 17, 2005 Introduction “Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of Faith

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,110 views

    This is a discussion of the effective fervent prayer.

    Text: “The effective fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16). Prayer is communication or communion with God. It can be a petition or an appeal to Him confessing our sins and asking for forgiveness. It can be conversation with Him giving Him praise for showering us with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Demas, The Disconnected Disciple

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 22, 2012
     | 9,063 views

    A sermon on the effects of worldliness on a Christian

    “Demas, The Disconnected Disciple” “2 Timothy 4:10” Philemon 1:24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. Colossians 4:14 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you. 2 Timothy 4:10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reasoning With God

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 25, 2012
     | 7,448 views

    The effectiveness of bold petition to God.

    Introduction There was a TV series in which the star would receive a newspaper with headlines about some kind of tragedy to take place in the near future. His task then was to intercede in time to prevent the tragedy from occurring. Abraham had such an experience. God stopped by for dinner, and as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Soul-Winning Training

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,267 views

    How to effectively win souls

    I. How to Prepare for Soul-winning (Psalm 126:6) 1. You have to be willing to go “He who goes out…” - Going out is a commandment of God (Matthew 28:18-20) 2. You must go with a broken heart for the lost “weeping...” - In hell there will be weeping and gnashing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avenge Me Of My Adversary

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,469 views

    Praying has to be persistent to be effective.

    Luke 18:1-8 KJV And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; [2] Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: [3] And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Missions Mandate

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,045 views

    A study in missions and the effects of racism.

    "The Missions Mandate" Jonah 1:1-16 Jonah 1:1 Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. 3 But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    St. Michael And The Way Of Beauty Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 24, 2016
     | 4,271 views

    the way of beauty is insidious, and effective

    Thursday of the 25th Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel This is one of my favorite festivals, the one the Anglicans call “St. Michael and All Angels.” Not exactly right, because we have another feast in just a couple of days for our guardian angels. If you would like a focal point ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Praying People

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 10, 2023
     | 1,261 views

    Effective people are praying people.

    In a recent morning devotional, I read Daniel 9 and focused on his prayer for my prayer in verses 1-19. He read Jeremiah’s prediction of the seventy-year captivity and calculated that the time was near for the Jews to return home. He prayed earnestly with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. Let’s make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Were You There?

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,737 views

    Witnessing the crucifixion of Jesus had differing effects on the people gathered that day, and it has similar differing effects today.

    “Were You There?” David Owens Text: Matthew 27:32-56 3/28/99 Thesis: Witnessing the crucifixion of Jesus had differing effects on the people gathered that day, and it has similar differing effects today. Aim: To help us take another look at the cross that we might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Passionate Pursuit Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,524 views

    The first purpose of spiritual growth is that we become fruitful and effective.

    Open your Bibles in 2 Peter 1:8-11. “For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Truth About Trials And Temptations? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,792 views

    Today from this passage the Apostle Peter is going to tell us the truth about trials and temptations.

    What is the Truth about Trials and Temptations? Am service July 13th 2008 1 Peter 1:6-9 Introduction As I began preparing this message I began to really think deep into the thought the “Truth about Trials and Temptations”, and I thought this about life. Life should come with a list of side ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mission Possible: Change The World (6 Of 6) Series

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,023 views

    Last in series: Examines the Life of a world-changer!

    CHANGE THE WORLD Luke 10:1-11, 19-20, 24 1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2 He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Telling What You Know

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,939 views

    We can become effective witnesses if we acknowledge the need of the cross, experience the cleansing of the cross, and examine the way the cross works.

    I know that most of you are Christians. But what I do not know is how many of you are effective Christians. How many of you can use your faith in an effective way? I know that most, though not all, of you are professed believers. You have publicly acknowledged Christ as Lord; you have followed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Power Continuum Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,881 views

    Like a light dimmer, the power is our prayers is connected to the depth of our walk with God. The closer we walk with God, the more potent our prayers.

    The Prayer Power Continuum (James 1:5-8; 4:2b-3, 7-10; 5:16-18 ) 1. What tool can you use to cut water? A Sea-saw. 2. What tool did God give you to help you stay in conversation with Him? Prayer. Prayer is an important tool that God has given us, and one in which the devil will go to great pains ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible