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Raising The Bar Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Nov 12, 2002

based on 246 ratings

| 46,811 views

This is part of a series of sermons that encourages members to take a personal responsibility for the growth and ministry of the local church.

RAISING THE BAR THE BAR OF EVANGELISM Acts 4:32-33 INTRODUCTION: Each day as Paul Harvey signs on he says, “You know what the news is. In a minute you’re going to hear the rest of the story.” POEM> What’s the News? What’s the news? What’s the news? Pray, what’s the order of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here I Am Send Someone Else

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 10,022 views

We are in the Lord’s army, are we ready for the call to duty?

Here I am, Send Someone Else Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 ISA 6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharing Jesus In Practical Ways Series

Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 19, 2005

based on 301 ratings

| 66,151 views

Jesus in Matthew 10:42 when he speaks of sharing a cup of cold water is speaking of the practicality of living the Christian life. Christianity and our relationship with God is personal, but not meant to be private. Our life with God is a life that is des

The Great Life: Sharing Jesus in Practical Ways June 29-30, 2002 Matthew 10:40-42 (New International Version) 40”He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives the one who sent me. 41Anyone who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Fulfilling God's Mission For Your Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 24, 2004

based on 28 ratings

| 11,686 views

God the Father sent His Son, Jesus on a mission to our world. Jesus called 12 men to follow Him. For three plus years Jesus poured his life into his disciples and then he was arrested, crucified, rose again and then ascended into heaven. Prior to his a

-Fulfilling God’s Mission for Your Life- Acts 1:8 “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” The story is told about God in heaven and an angel comes up and God says: “My plan is to give the Good News to My children on earth and ask them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

White Unto Harvest

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Apr 8, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 3,557 views

What is the work God wants us to do?

The Fields are White Unto Harvest! April 6, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church 1.) A Real Outreach Emphasis *Outreach Theology in Churches is all over the map! • Some don’t believe in it at all – they say salvation is only for the elect, and thank God we’re it! • Some are to comfortable with what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-31

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer That Gets Results

Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 9, 2004

based on 74 ratings

| 14,836 views

Is our praying just routine or simply a ritual ? This message deals with "Prayer That Gets Results"

Prayer That Gets Results Luke 18:1-8 Joke: A woman invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to her six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I don’t know what to say," the little girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the woman said. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Friendship 101

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2004

based on 314 ratings

| 16,769 views

Things to do in preparation for a Friend Day service. 1- We must pray and believe 2- We must find and bring 3- We must befriend and listen

INTRO.- Math 101, English 101, Speech 101, History 101, etc.. You name it and it’s out there. But what we are talking about? 101 is a term when referring to an introductory course of some subject or the basic knowledge of some subject. Here is an example of what I would call Atheism 101. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To The Harvest In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

based on 392 ratings

| 33,535 views

This sermon is about the keys that would bring a great harvest of souls in the kingdom of God

KEYS TO THE HARVEST IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD OUTLINE 1.SEED 2.SEASON 3.SERVANTS 4.SOIL 5.SACRIFICE 6.SHOWERS 7.SURE HOPE THE MESSAGE KEYS TO THE HARVEST IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD 1.SEED Mark 4;31-32 The first key to the harvest is the seed. Without the seed there can be no harvest.The ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35, John 4:32-38, John 4:34-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gathered But Not Scattered Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 11, 2000

based on 124 ratings

| 17,213 views

The church is to gather for power but to scatter to proclaim the word.

A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF ACTS Sermon # 15 GATHERED BUT NOT SCATTERED Acts 8:1-4 “In football they have a huddle, the goal of the huddle is to give you thirty seconds to call the play, that is why they give you a huddle.(At a professional football game there may be ) Sixty thousand people watching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

based on 107 ratings

| 12,127 views

In order to accomplish the divine command to forgive one another, you must first learn to live your life in prayer and intercession as Jesus commanded.

"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you that you may be sons of your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:44) Forgiveness will flow freely to a cold world only from a heart that is warmed by God’s love. Praying for those who have hurt you proves that you are a child of God and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6, Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hanging Out With Sinners

Contributed by William Rushing on Jul 29, 2002

based on 39 ratings

| 4,793 views

This sermons shows the way Jesus ministered to Zaccheaus. Jesus Came to Him, Called to Him, Convicted Him, and Created Him.

I. Introduction a. Jesus was a people person. b. The type of Ministry Jesus wants is a people centered ministry. c. Four things Jesus did for Zacchaeus. II. Jesus Came to Him (4) a. John 1:14 â€“ The Word became Flesh and Dwelt among us. b. Zacchaeus was looking for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Presenting Jesus In A Tolerant-Pluralistic Oriented Society

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 6,331 views

Too often people in the world perceive Christianity as an exclusivist religion whose people are intolerant bigots. In contrast many Americans want to appear to be inclusivists, pluralists and accepting of people. Actually, when we have the right attitude

Presenting Jesus As Lord, Savior and Shepherd (Luke 19:10) For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save those which are lost. (Luke 19:10) Too often people in the world perceive Christianity as an exclusivist religion whose people are intolerant bigots. In contrast many Americans want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing Contagious Christian Character

Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 2, 2001

based on 378 ratings

| 31,936 views

A look at the kind of Christian who is salt and light.

Developing A Contagious Christian Character Matthew 5:13-16 There is a problem facing us as we approach this week’s theme: Were Christ to be bodily present in our church this Sunday, we would delight in introducing him to others. This problem was summed up a number of years ago in a song called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007

| 13,095 views

Answered prayer is dependent upon a right relationship with God. #3 in a 4 part series.

Title: Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 1 Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: 1 John 3:21-22 Introduction: We Forgot to Bait the Hooks I have a friend who took his little six-year-old boy fishing with him one day. They put out the line and then went up to the cabin. After an hour, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons I've Learned From Digging In Dirt

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 25, 2007

based on 38 ratings

| 16,465 views

The purpose of this message is to encourage ministers of the gospel to continue proclaiming the gospel of Christ.

“Lessons Learned from Dealing with Dirt” -Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church True disciples of Christ are constantly in a state of learning what it means to be more like Christ. Even as pastors, preachers, and leaders, we are always learning more about the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

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