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  • David Owens avatar

    Mephibosheth And Me

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 33 ratings
     | 77,293 views

    The story of Mephibosheth is a perfect illustration of the Gospel. I used this sermon on a "Friend Day" when we expected many visitors.

    Introduction: A. Today I want to tell the story of a man named Mephibosheth. 1. Now there’s a name for you! Anyone want to use that name for their son? 2. It’s so hard to pronounce that I thought about giving him a nickname for today. 3. I thought about just calling him “M.” 4. Then I thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer - A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,016 views

    This outline teaches the basic aspects of prayer from the model prayer.

    Prayer – A Matter of the Heart Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Jesus here teaches the major principles of prayer. By using this model, He reveals each and every aspect of prayer. Praying “in this manner” will help us know how to pray and how to pray in faith and power. Outline I. Structure of Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Road To Hope

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,995 views

    This is a narrative Evangelistic sermon developed from a Gospel Tract published by the Home Mission Board,SBC along with the biblical "Roman Road" which offers hope to all.

    Is there any hope? The future is uncertain. Families are falling apart. Drugs are ruining our cities, towns and schools. Disease is killing our people! Is there any hope? Can we possibly have peace and joy in our hearts? Can we find fulfillment in life? Can we possess the power and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Father Sermon 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 3, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,237 views

    Sermon Series on the The Lord’s Prayer. This sermon looks at "Our Father"

    THE LORD’S PRAYER Matthew 6:9 OUR FATHER Part #1 of 8 - The Lord’s Prayer This passage is called The Lord’s Prayer. It is called The Lord’s Prayer, because the Lord gave it. However it is not a prayer that Jesus had to pray, but a prayer that Jesus’ disciples should use as a model for their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 3, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,817 views

    This sermon in the series of the Lord’s Prayer Series deals with "HALLOWED BE THY NAME"

    Matthew 6:9 HALLOWED BE THY NAME The Lord’s Prayer - Part #2 of 8 Revelation 4:11 - "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created." Worship is an important part of church. Worship is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honesty With God

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,160 views

    A sermon encouraging honesty with God (Much taken from Prayers from the Gut: An Honest Prayer Journal for Teens by Steven James. I adapted this to cover older adults)

    Evening Sermon for 12/4/2005 Honesty with God Introduction: A. I am thankful for is my relationship with God. What makes me thankful about my relationship with God is that I can be real and honest with God. B. If I was completely open and honest with people, it would be a disaster. C. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Two Biblical Prayer Patterns, One For The Believer And One For The Lost. Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,902 views

    Let us pray effectively. We look at some Biblical prayer patterns one for the believer and one for the lost.

    TWO BIBLICAL PRAYER PATTERNS, ONE FOR THE BELIEVER AND ONE FOR THE SINNER. BY Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I copy this abbreviated outline and give it as a handout as I teach this lesson. By giving this one page outline to take home, you will enable those that receive this lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Entertaining Angels

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,534 views

    A freindly encouragement and reminder to spend time with the people that God loves most - those forgotten by society. In this case, it follows the death of a member with Alzheimer’s/

    Title: Entertaining Angels Text: Hebrews 11:1-3 FCF: Because Christ is all around us, our love needs to extend not just to the people we know, but to everyone! SO: I want the congregation to move from an exclusive love to an inclusive love. Intro: When I’d go over to see Marvin Creel, I usually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Hicks avatar

    Taste And See The Real Thing

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,399 views

    Christians can be used by God to create a hunger and a thirst for Jesus.

    Taste and see the real thing Matthew 5:13-16 When I was 12 years old my best friend invited me over to his new home to have dinner with his family. As a child, I had lived a very private life. I was 17 before I had ever spent the night away from home. As a child, I never went over to other ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Why Settle For An Ishmael, When You Can Have An Isaac

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,914 views

    MAN STRUGGLES WITH CHOICES, OFTEN CHOSING THE DEVIL’S SECOND BEST RATHER THAN GOD’S BEST

    WHY SETTLE FOR AN ISHMAEL WHEN YOU CAN HAVE AN ISAAC GEN 16: 1-5 GEN 21: 10--13 5/5/05 INTRODUCTION: WHY SETTLE FOR “SECOND” BEST, WHEN GOD WANTS WHAT IS BEST FOR HIS PEOPLE. WHAT TROUBLES WE CREATE, WHEN WE TRY TO MIX MAN’S WAY WITH GOD’S WAY. GOD MADE A PROMISE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Hathaway avatar

    How To Witness To Mormons

    Contributed by Scott Hathaway on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,195 views

    Learn to witness effectively to Mormons.

    Introduction Since we all know that the structure of our church will be elder rule with a plurality of elders, I thought that we would skip that lesson and talk today about how to share Christ with the Mormons. We are going to talk about how to witness to Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses (on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Hospitality To One Another Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,456 views

    When it comes to evangelism, the last thing you want to do is invite someone to come to Christ --FIRST you have to be ready to receive them. You must learn hospitality.

    Hospitality to One Another Delivered on March 5, 2006 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org 1 Peter 4:7-10 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Preparing To Pray Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,823 views

    First of a three part sermon series looking at the prayer of Jesus found in John 17. While a full manuscript is not available, a tape of the sermon can be obtained at no cost.

    Reading of John 17:1-26 Sensed Purpose - To prepare us for our 40 Days Of Prayer by looking at some possible thoughts of what we might want to remember about prayer and include in our prayers. Utilizing the backdrop of Jesus Prayer versus The Lord’s Prayer. Start with the message before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Marty Boller avatar

    Prayer-Care-Share: The Key To Care-Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Mar 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,474 views

    #6 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

    PRAYER.CARE.SHARE. Week # 6 So did you see the Prayer Care Share Wall in the lobby as you came in today? If you weren’t here last week…we had a GREAT DAY…writing our names on our bookmarks onto the wall. Go to the Wall…taking our prayers to the extreme. In 30 plus churches in CR…Prayer Wall is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Prayer--An Intimate Conversation Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,654 views

    Prayer is a powerful spiritual discipline, which God uses to change us, and to enable us to experience the fulness of the abundant life.

    Acts 2:42-47, Philippians 4:4-7, 1Thessalonians 5:16-17 “Prayer—An Intimate Conversation” INTRODUCTION Paul writes, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God” (Ephesians 2:8). This is a critical verse in our understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran