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  • Jennifer Casto avatar

    Effective Prayer And Supplication

    Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,532 views

    Bible! Guidlines to follow in learning how to pray effectively.

    Sermon Outline: Bible Guidelines for Effectual Prayer 1. PRAY and be obedient! -Fear God. -Live Holy. -Act like The Righteousness IN YOU -Stand on The Word. -Honor Him in all you do. Keep His Commandments – be a obedient Child of God! Psalm 34:15 Psalm 84:11 I John 3:22 Psalm 66:18 Proverbs ...read more

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    Fasting Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,427 views

    Jesus calls his followers to a life of prayer and fasting

    Love Expressed in Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Responsible Servants

    Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,225 views

    Followers of Jesus cannot be irresponsible. Privilege implies accountability.

    DIOGENES was one day standing on a street corner laughing like a mad man. “Why are you laughing?” He was asked. “Do you see that stone in the middle of the street? More than ten persons have already stumbled on it, then looked at the stone and cursed it but nobody had removed it to prevent ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Revolutionary Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Erik Germesin on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,206 views

    To really follow Jesus will always cost you something

    “One day as Jesus was walking along the shore beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers – Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew – fishing with a net, for they were commercial fishermen. Jesus called out to them, "Come, be my disciples, and I will show you how to fish for people!" And they left ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pioneers Or Settlers!

    Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,662 views

    A sermon about following the great commission with courageous faith.

    SERMON TITLE: Pioneers or Settlers! Texts: Matthew 28:18-20 We’ve all heard stories about the westward expansion of the United States. Leading the way were the pioneers. They were the forerunners who preceded all others exploring the uncharted territories. Their ambition was to investigate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Badges Of Honor

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,749 views

    This message deals with one of the consequences of following Jesus: Suffering!

    I’m encouraged today by the fact that 12 of our Brethren were not side-tracked by the Success Syndrome. To the Apostles of the First Church of Jerusalem, SUCCESS WAS SUFFERING SERVICE. Which leads me to conclude that the Success of a Person or Church is not determined by Praise but by Pain; not by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Necessary News

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 28, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,820 views

    Jesus prepared His disciples for the realities of following Him.

    John 16:1-7 Some Necessary News INTRODUCTION The following account was recorded in a book of modern martyrs titled Jesus Freaks: "It was the 1960s in Romania. The Communist torturers came towards Pastor Florescu again, this time with red-hot iron pokers. "Who else believes as you do? Give us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,587 views

    The LORD Jesus points there is a tremendous cost to following Him

    “The Cost of Discipleship” Luke 9:57-62 Discipleship Is Costly Because… A. One has to COUNT the COST before following the LORD Jesus Christ. (vv. 57-58) Matthew 8:19-20; John 13:37; Philippians 2:21; Luke 14:26-33; John 6:60-66; Psalm 84:3; Proverbs 24:27; Matthew 10:22; 20:22-23; Acts 21:13; 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Coming Soon

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,923 views

    Saddess in the followers of Jesus but promise he was coming back

    JESUS’ SECOND COMING ACTS l:ll It was a sad day for the followers of Jesus the day He was killed. It must have seemed their hopes just crumbled around them. Still there was yet another sad day. But this one was when Jesus come crashing from that grave and walked again upon earth. Sad for Satan and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three R's Of Prayer

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,886 views

    WHen all of life is in turmoil, follow the example of Nehemiah.

    Does Anybody Care (the 3 r’s of prayer) Nehemiah 1:1-14 In the musical 1776, based on the events of the first continental congress around the time of the writing of the Declaration of Independence. The messenger comes in everyday with a message from General George Washington. It appeared ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson From Sheriff Pat Garrett Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,767 views

    The decision to follow Christ and His ideals at any cost.

    Lesson From Sheriff Pat Garrett Matthew 10:34-42 Sermon Objective: The decision to follow Christ at any cost. Supporting Scripture: Joshua 24:15; James 4:4; Series Summary We finish a sermon series this morning called “Lessons from the Wild West.” In the first week we looked at: “Buffalo Bill ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    #2. Faith; Take A Deep Breath And Obey Anyway Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,771 views

    Follow-Jesus-at-any-cost kind of questions

    Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, 2he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. 3He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Word On Prayer Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,729 views

    Almost all Scripture, following a question/answer format.

    The Word on Prayer: A Season of Prayer June 3, 2007 various Scriptures (NLT) Intro: We are in a season of prayer, so this morning I want to spend our sermon time returning to Scripture for instruction on prayer. This is actually a sermon my brother, who preaches for fun as a lay person in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Kins avatar

    We Go A Fishing

    Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,140 views

    This passage of scripture describes the motivation needed to follow Jesus.

    We Go A Fishing - John 21:1-22 Introduction: 1. Ray O’Conner - Ultimate Night Fisherman - He loved to fish and he loved to teach others how to fish. Owned the home we lived in in Aurora Wisconsin when I was a boy. Ultimate Bullhead Fisherman - Knew where - Favorite sloughs (off the Menomenie ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Battle Orders Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,898 views

    We have to follow God’s battle orders.

    Battle Orders Text: Joshua 1:10-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video clip from the movie "Gettysburg," side A; scene 24. 2. God can promise to give us the land, but until we pick up our armor and go into battle, it’s just a promise. 3. We have to execute God’s battle plan. a. God’s Orders ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist