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  • Darron Edwards avatar

    A Prayer About Me Series

    Contributed by Darron Edwards on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,964 views

    A sermon for those who understand the effects of losing fellowship with God and longing to have it restored

    A PRAYER ABOUT ME PSALMS 51: 1- 9 (Emphasis 1- 4) Introduction: It’s me, Oh Lord, Standing in the need of prayer. Not my mother, father, sister, or brother - but me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. · In this Psalm, Psalm 51, David proclaims a personal prayer. · In Psalm 51, David ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of A Choice

    Contributed by Edwin Strickland on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 10,837 views

    This sermon looks at the ability of the believer to make choices based on the wisdom of God for an effective life.

    The Power Of A Choice Genesis 13:10-13 I want to begin today by telling you that we live in a very sensual society. On a daily basis people make decisions thinking only of what will gratify their physical appetites. So many of the choices that are made never look beyond the here and now. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What It Means To Be Baptized

    Contributed by Robert Baker on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,958 views

    The Holy Trinity, series B. A description of the transforming effects of baptism both for infants and adults.

    Trinity2003 “What it Means to be Baptized” John 3:1-17 June 15, 2003 © 2003, Rev. Robert C. Baker, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Vero Beach, Florida You know, there are probably a thousand opinions about what it means to be baptized. Some, like our Baptist brothers and sisters, view baptism simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    War

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,553 views

    What of the Fallen? The causes and effects.War will take place all the way untill the end.

    War What are the causes and effects of War, How do we deal with the loss of life? The Bible from the beginning is filled with war, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    There's A Difference In Hear Say And Truth Series

    Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,308 views

    The third message in a series from "The Sermon On The Mount" dealing with the effects of our attitudes.

    INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard something that you thought to be truth, and possibly even told someone else what you had heard, only later to find out that it wasn’t true? It was just hear say ! I remember eating pop rocks when I was a little boy. You know those little hard candies that began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who's Really In Control?

    Contributed by Howard Harden on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,612 views

    This text demonstrates two examples of how God’s sovereignty effects our lives.

    After the tragedy of September 11th, there was a camera crew that walked the streets in New York and asked people spiritual questions at random. I’ll never forget what one man said when asked where God was when those horrible attacks took place. He said, “I used to believe in God, but not anymore. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Balancing Proclamation With Instruction

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,266 views

    Paul shows us how to balance our preaching with our teaching for the best effects

    Why Is It Important To Balance Proclamation With Instruction (Acts 20:20,21) Illustration:Some pastors preach "longhorn sermons," a point here, a point there, and a lot of bull in between. Source Unknown. One pastor never prepared during the week, and on Sunday morning he’d sit on the platform ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Zacchaeus

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 17,056 views

    WE ARE REMINDED IN THIS STORY THAT THERE ARE MILLIONS OF ZACCHAEUS’ IN THE WORLD. HAVE WE HAD AN EFFECT ON THEIR LIFE?

    ZACCHAEUS LUKE 19:1-10 I. ZACCHAEUS A. Not much known about him B. He was a man made rich by greed and selfishness. A man who knew he wasn‘t doing right, feeling guilty, knew his situation but didn’t have the heart to get out -his wrong was not being a tax collector but was in over taxing ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Prayer Changes Things

    Contributed by Larry Horn on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 49,110 views

    This sermon helps us understand that if we live for God, Prayer is an effective way to overcome.

    God is Still on the Throne and Prayer Changes Things  In today’s modern world sometimes it is hard for us to realize the power of prayer.  Man has accomplished so much that often we look for solutions to life’s problems in the natural world before even seeking God.  I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gary Smith avatar

    "Defining Discipleship" Part Two Series

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,102 views

    The message encourages Christians to spread the Gospel and to inspire one another in effective soul winning.

    Wed. Night Bible Study Prepared For Jan. 23rd, 2002 (Christian Discipleship) Defining Discipleship (Part Two) Matt 4:19 (NKJV)19 Then He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." Acts 1:8 (NKJV) 8 "But you shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Behind Our Prayers

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,298 views

    We Christians can pray, but the effectiveness of it depends on something important BEHIND OUR PRAYERS.

    BEHIND OUR PRAYERS James 5:13-18 We Christians can pray, but the effectiveness of it depends on something important BEHIND OUR PRAYERS. A. FAITH BEHIND OUR PRAYERS (15) "The PRAYER OF FAITH shall save the sick..." -The effectiveness of our prayers greatly depends on our FAITH. Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Muddying The Waters

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 7, 2002
    based on 214 ratings
     | 14,312 views

    Conformity and Compromise with the world’s value system has devastating effects in the life of the believer.

    Muddying the Waters ROMANS 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: There are nearly 100,000,000 people in our country who claim to be church members. As professed believers, we are not having the moral and spiritual influences on our nation and in our world that, you would think that we would be able to make. Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 5 (Prayer Partners): You And The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,331 views

    Learning to pray with the Holy Spirit’s intercession is one of the most effective avenues of prayer.

    Prayer Partners Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 5: You and the Holy Spirit I. INTRODUCTION “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit Himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Jesus On Right Ministy Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,458 views

    Jesus teaches His Followers how to minister effectively to loved ones when rejected.

    JESUS ON RIGHT MINISTRY (What to do when others reject your efforts for ministry) Matthew 7:1-12 Kingdom Life Series #23 Sermon Objective: Disclose Jesus’ strategy for reaching out to people that we care – family members, friends, colleagues and others who are close to us. Introduction: Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Are You Working For? Series

    Contributed by Michael Murdock on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 89 ratings
     | 16,495 views

    This sermon explores the work of faith, the labour of love, and the endurance of hope. Marks of effective Christianity.

    Michael A. Murdock *There are bits and pieces of this sermon borrowed from various sources, so I claim credit only for my own experiances and God leading me to the right sources to put this sermon together. If it helps you grow God’s people then awesome! “What are You Working For?” 1 Thess. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ