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  • Ronald Crandall avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,731 views

    A look at the need for prayer in our daily lives and in the life of the church.

    Job 34:33-37 33 Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest. 34 Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me. Job 19:23-29 23 Oh that my words were now written! oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ephesus The Great Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,781 views

    The first century believers faced stiff opposition from political authorities determined to stop the spread of their message. Despite the increasingly harsh treatment, they were able to go a long way in fulfilling the Lord’s mandate to take the gospel to

    THE REVELATION OF JESUS part 3 EPHESUS THE GREAT Revelation 2:1-11 The first century believers faced stiff opposition from political authorities determined to stop the spread of their message. Despite the increasingly harsh treatment, they were able to go a long way in fulfilling the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Introductory Message On The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 711 ratings
     | 109,971 views

    For many people, the Lord’s Prayer is simply a prayer to recite. But as we discover this prayer, we can find this model prayer to be a life-changing experience.

    The Lord’s Prayer for His Disciples Introductory Message; reading-Luke 11:1-4 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts "Lord, teach us to pray." There was a program on British television about the state of religious experience among children. It told about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Getting Into Action Series

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,918 views

    Part four of a series on solving problems God’s way. This is a particularly good series for pastor’s/leaders instituting change within a congregation.

    Introduction: New Coke Read Scripture/Pray Background: Nehemiah is headed into unfamiliar territory-four months and 8000 mi. Purpose Statement: to be effective change agents for God it is essential that we... I. Use the authority given you (v. 9) A. Nehemiah went forth in the Kings Name 1. More ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Three C's Of Salvation - Part 3 Conversion Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 12,719 views

    The third element to biblical salvation is that of conversion. We have many in churches today who have felt conviction for sin and have made a form of confession but have never been converted. They simply have gone through all the motions.

    The Three C’s of Salvation Part 3 - Conversion II Corinthians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: We have looked at the first two parts of the biblical formula for salvation – conviction and confession. Conviction is the work of the Holy Spirit by which a person sees or is made aware their lostness, sinfulness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying For The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,688 views

    Seeking the gift of the Holy Spirit - for non Charismatics :)

    Nov. 9 - Praying for the Spirit Ever have something you didn’t need - sports car- power tool - computer 0-60 or 120 mph - solitaire - mail, phone - typewriter - library Most Christians have no use for the Holy Spirit - (not that we don’t need Him) Today we will pray for the Spirit - but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    ‘baby's Mama' Drama

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 23, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,722 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage single parents handling the difficulties of parenthood

    "How to Handle the Drama of Being a Baby’s Mama" -Reverend Antonio L. Torrence Acts 1:14 When American Idol’s Fantasia release her latest single, called “Baby Mama”, all of black America took turns giving their various opinions about what they perceived to be the negative message behind some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Spirit Of The Disciplines I

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,063 views

    Conversion does not mean arrival. It signals the beginning of a journey of growth. We are to be like Christ, and this growth requires disciplines.

    [Most of the thoughts in this sermon come from Dallas Willard’s book The Spirit of the Disciplines.] Eph 4:12 “…to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Matt 28:19-20 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Short Beds And Small Blankets

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,381 views

    GOOD PERFORMANCES,GRAND PROFESSIONS,GROSS PRESUMPTION

    Short Beds and Small Blankets Isaiah 28:20 God has so made man, that there are two things essential for their comfort, if not for their very existence, namely, sleep and clothing. Sleep is essential to the very existence of our bodies on earth. Clothing also is needful for our comfort, and, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,403 views

    A sermon about false teachers.

    A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing Matthew 13:33 “Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.” This passage we have just read speaks of the church, which Jesus refers to as the kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Brown avatar

    John Baptizes Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,527 views

    A look at the historical context for the baptism of Jesus and it’s practical applications for us today.

    Sermon 1/28/07-Matt. 3:10-17-John Baptizes Jesus Background: Matthew Jumps from birth to Christ’s adulthood beginning with His ministry Gain insight through understanding the Jewish Educational system in the Second temple period (time of Christ) -To the best of our knowledge, can’t say with 100% ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Carl Benge avatar

    Preach The Gospel, Says The Lord

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,928 views

    Jesus’ announcment in the synagogue of him being the Messiah, and the fulfillment of the prophecy

    This week we are going to talk about Jesus, after his 40 days in the Wilderness, and where he enters the Synagogue in Nazareth to announce his fulfillment of the prophecy in Isaiah 61:1-2a, which states: The spirit of the Lord is on me, for he has anointed me to bring the good news to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rob Culler avatar

    The Cross Part 2: The Symbolism Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007
     | 2,871 views

    The cross is a powerful symbol of God’s power.

    The Symbolism of the Cross I. Introduction Show a set of symbols and have people tell me what they represent. II. Transition III. Text—1 Corinthians 1:17-18 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dwight Shaffer avatar

    Sometimes Life Isn't Fair

    Contributed by Dwight Shaffer on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,510 views

    This message can be helpful when tragedy strikes within the church family.

    Sometimes Life Isn’t Fair Book of Job A) As a church family, we have experienced that in a very real way over the past few weeks. That truth has been vividly illustrated to us – as we have hurt – suffered and shed many tears together as a family. Most of us could cite examples of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nathan Parker avatar

    Finding Jesus Through Listening, Looking, & Worship Series

    Contributed by Nathan Parker on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,345 views

    A message on how to find Jesus through your looking, listening, & worship by Pastor Coy Sample. (Additions by Nathan Parker).

    I. What does Jesus have to say? God has been speaking to His people throughout the ages. 1. In the Garden of Eden 2. To Abraham through a visitor Life Examples: Abraham: The Man of Endurance (Gen. 21:1-3) Call Abraham not only a man of faith (Gal. 3:9), but a man of endurance. The starting gun ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist