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  • Robert Rust avatar

    Making A Difference

    Contributed by Robert Rust on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 236 ratings
     | 46,886 views

    The cost of discipleship.

    Making a Difference Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 July 8, 2001 This morning we continue our journey with Luke’s account of Jesus and the disciples as they head to Jerusalem. Luke opens this chapter by saying, “After this, the Lord appointed seventy others.” The “after this” provides a bridge back to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have A Little Talk With Jesus

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,664 views

    This is a follow-up on "Choosing the Good Portion," (Luke 10: 38-42). Our faith and attitude intertwine to affect our outlook on life, on our relationships with others and with God, and are the necessary components of effective prayer life.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, have you ever been in a situation where you thought everybody would agree with you only to receive immediate comments to the contrary? I found that out last Sunday when we talked about choosing the good portion and I used the illustration of Kentucky Fried ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Bring A Friend To Jesus

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,470 views

    Do you know someone who you want to introduce to Jesus? Have you tried your best to get them to come to church or read a bible or attend a Christian event in the hope it might change their life?

    How to bring a friend to Jesus Do you know someone who you want to introduce to Jesus? Have you tried your best to get them to come to church or read a bible or attend a Christian event in the hope it might change their life? Is there someone on your heart whom you know would love to be here ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Between Two Worlds

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,248 views

    Jesus gives us an example of how to speak to those who are outside of His family in a way that communicates with clarity the message that will change their lives.

    Between Two Worlds Matthew 13:34; 7:28-29 View “Huh!” Does that hit close to home? This little clip gives us a vivid portrayal of one of the greatest fears of many Christians. However, it also gives us a vivid portrayal of one of the greatest fears of many non-Christians. Everybody but Sam ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The House Of Prayer

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,055 views

    We may be the most orthodox in belief; we may be the most inspirational in our music, but with out prayer we have no power.

    The House of Prayer Introduction: Jim Cymballa, pastor of Brooklyn Tabernacle, told his small congregation that “if they called upon the Lord, He had promised in His word to answer, to bring the unsaved to Himself, and to pour out His Spirit among them. If they did not call upon the Lord, He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Calling

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,158 views

    God’s Calling - Acts 16

    Acts 16 – Paul is Called to Europe and to the Gentile World Illustrations:FEELINGS When George B. McClellan was commissioned Major General of the Army, he wrote his wife, "I don’t feel any different than I did yesterday. Indeed, I have not yet put on my new uniform. I am sure that I am in command ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A.c.t.s. Of Prayer

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 13,520 views

    How we should ACT as we communicate with God

    “A.C.T.S. – PRAYER by George E. Crumbly JAMES 5 Humphrey UMC SUN. 7/31/2005AM INTRO: PRAYER: Communication with God. Because God is personal, all people can offer prayers. However, sinners who have not trusted Jesus Christ for their Salvation remain alienated from God. (IBD) I can’t think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Secret Burden

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,495 views

    A series on prayer. This is the second message in the series on prayer. It is about the things that secret burden and place of prayer.

    The Secret Burden Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Matthew 6:6 KJV But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Powerful Prayers

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,593 views

    A sermon that precedes bringing the church to a new level of focused prayer. Text, outline & audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    Have you ever seen somebody try to use a tool that they had not used before? They are clumsy and awkward at best, and they certainly do not get as good of results as someone who knows how to use that tool. Too many people go into prayer without giving any thought as to how they should pray. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Praying Like Jabez Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,323 views

    Bold praying like Jabez --not praying Jabez’s prayer--will lead us closer to the center of God’s will for our lives.

    The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Have you read the little book The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson? If you haven’t, you are one of the few who hasn’t. Dr. Bruce Wilkinson’s book has made Christian publishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Mission And Ours Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,250 views

    Ultimate joy and fulfillment in the Christian life comes from passing the faith on to others. Our text challenges and equips us to do just that.

    Jesus’ Mission and Yours Colossians 4:2-6 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: An old legend speculates about what might have happened when Jesus ascended to heaven after his crucifixion and resurrection. The angel Gabriel approached Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Little Engine That Could

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,151 views

    Sermon preached the morning before we sent another team of missionaries to foreign soil. Discusses what is needed to have missions trips.

    Have you ever wished that you could do something to make changes in the world around you? Have you ever said, "If I had my way… if only I could, if only I could?" Most of us would like to have some kind of positive impact on our surroundings in some way or other, wouldn’t we? But think for a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Powerful And Effective Prayer Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,631 views

    Prayer is the measure of a person. It is one of our greatest needs individually and corporately. In James 5:16b-18, James sets before us a description of powerful and effective prayer.

    Scripture Elmer Towns is the Dean of the School of Religion at Liberty University in Virginia, which he co-founded with Jerry Falwell in 1971. The author of over fifty books, Towns also leads a Sunday school class with two thousand attendees at the Thomas Road Baptist Church, where Jerry Falwell ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Are You Listening? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,791 views

    God’s call to be a watchman on the wall is extended to all who claim Jesus Christ.

    SERIES: “EXCERPTS FROM EZEKIEL” TEXT: EZEKIEL 3:16-21 TITLE: “ARE YOU LISTENING?” INTRODUCTION: A. Two men were talking over coffee one day. One said: "I’m concerned about my wife. She talks to herself a lot these days." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Geoff Baggett avatar

    Survivor 10: How To Grow Your Tribe Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,663 views

    This is the tenth and final sermon in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon a practical strategy for sharing one’s faith (11-07-02).

    Topical / Instructional Message – Various Scriptures Introduction Did you know that a five-year-old can tell people about Jesus? There was a little girl named Lindsay. Her parents were amazed one day when they heard this five-year-old telling one of her little friends about Jesus. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist