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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Finding The Father Through Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 2,017 views

    The Lord’s prayer sets a model of God’s desire to forgive

    Finding the Father through Forgiveness Matthew 6:12-13 October 17, 1999 Morning Worship INTRODUCTION I. Sir Alexander Fleming and Winston Churchill A. Young Churchill saved from drowning 1. Winston Churchill nearly died at a young age 2. He was swimming with friends and got in too deep and began ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Thy Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 18,856 views

    Study of the importance of the second petition in the Lord’s prayer.

    A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Sermon # 3 “Thy Kingdom Come” Matthew 6: 10a “In this manner, therefore, pray:Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. (10) Your kingdom come.”. For our Lord the Kingdom of God was “the” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Minister To People Of Different Ministry Maturity Levels

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 14, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,283 views

    "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." (Eph. 6:18)

    How to Minister to People of Different Ministry Maturity Levels Eph. 6:18 - "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." Illustration: Many people prayed for God to use the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking Worthy In The Riches Of Christ Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,438 views

    Christ has blessed us with every spiritual blessing and we must walk worthy of those blessings

    Series: Experiencing the Riches of Christ WALKING WORTHY IN THE RICHES OF CHRIST Ephesians 4:1 6 Nothing is more miserable than trying to be something that you are not, and nothing more empty than not living up to our potential. "Worthy" to have worth or value Have you ever bought something ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Impacting Our City For Christ (Part I)--Get Involved With People

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,789 views

    This sermon examines the process of impacting a city for Jesus Christ.

    Do you want to impact this city for Jesus Christ? That should be the dream of every believer. We find a wonderful example in John 4. The majority of this chapter is dedicated to Jesus involvement with one lady. However, the end result is found in verse 39, "Many of the Samaritans of that city ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Communion Meditation: What God Wants

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 6, 2008
     | 6,747 views

    God wants us to welcome his Son, serve him faithfully, and return to him the fruit of our lives and labor.

    Title: What God Wants (A Communion Meditation) Text: Matthew 21:33-46 Thesis: God wants us to welcome his Son, serve him faithfully, and return to him the fruit of our lives and our labor. Introduction This story reminded me of my agrarian roots where it was customary for absentee landowners to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Praise

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,262 views

    This sermon emphasis is on developing a lifestyle of praise.

    In this lesson, we will refer to praise as “thanksgiving, praise and worship.” They are not the same thing, but there is an overlap. The emphasis will be on developing a lifestyle of praise. Psalm 34:1-3 (Amplified) I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Office Of The Apostle

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,997 views

    When the five-fold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. The Apostle provides government, order, stability and guidance. He is the tracklayer.

    The Office of the Apostle Intro.: When the five-fold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. Many churches and denominations don’t acknowledge that the offices of Apostle and Prophet exist any longer. So those leaders with these giftings are forced to mold themselves into ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Wrapping It All Up!

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
     | 2,854 views

    Short 4th of July Devotional

    Wrapping it all up! Proverbs 14:34 Last Sunday night, at the end of Choir practice, the discussion was all about how the service would go. Who, what, when and where in the service, then suddenly Robin says. Then Tom will wrap it all up by saying something….. with a devotional. No pressure, No ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Penetrating The Open Heaven In 2007 With Your Prayers

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,195 views

    We are going to discuss how as Believers, we can penetrate the Open Heaven in 2007 with our prayers. Prayers put things into motion in the spirit realm. Let’s see how we bring the Kingdom of God to this Earth.

    Introduction •Last week we discussed how we can expand the Open Heaven in 2007. •We discussed about having a heart full of the Word (seed) of God. We talked about being about the Father’s business and never giving up or quitting in 2007. Even thought there will be test, trails and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Life And Words Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Jan 14, 2009
     | 2,786 views

    An Introduction to the year long series, "Jesus Said."

    The Life and Words of Christ Introduction to the series, “Jesus Said” Michael Wiley January 04, 2009 Introduction: Start of a new series that will last most of 2009—“Jesus Said” We spent 2007 in the book of Genesis, most 0f 2008 in the book of Exodus, now we break from the Old Testament to study ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Care About People More Than God?

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,744 views

    This was a tough text to preach on. When I went to read what early church fathers had written or preached about this text, I found that it was skipped by almost everyone from Chrysostom to Augustine. So, where angels fear to tread....here goes a fool for

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who cares more than we could ever imagine. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 30 to 150 baby boys in the vicinity of Jerusalem died. 30 to 150 little boys were taken away from their mothers in this text. An ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Etchings Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 5, 2010
     | 3,527 views

    The second of five messages exploring the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6. Today's message, Etchings, takes a look at the 2nd & 3rd petitions, "Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."

    ETCHINGS • Matthew 6:10 • May 22 & 23, 2010 READ MATTHEW 6:9-15. ILLUSTRATION OF ETCH-A-SKETCH… Introduction: Every follower of Christ must WRESTLE with the TENSION between earth and heaven. Jesus reveals that His kingdom and His will must be ETCHED in our hearts. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Has Anybody Seen Demas ?

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,156 views

    A Christian must gaurd against the pull of the world.

    Has Anybody Seen Demas ? Pastor Ken Crow. 2 Timothy 4:10 (King James Version) 10For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. Tonight let’s look at a character in the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Works Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2009
     | 3,520 views

    For James, talk is cheap. If God has truly given us new life, then we should live it out.

    James 1:17-27 “Works of Faith” INTRODUCTION My understanding of what it means to be a baptized follower of Jesus Christ and member of Christ’s body has changed drastically over the (increasingly numerous) years of my life. As a child, life with Christ meant being pushed to Sunday school by my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran