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Should The Church Pray?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

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When the early church prayed it involved 3 things I ASKING II ANSWERING III. ACTING

Sun. Jan. 29/95 Acts 4:22-33 Should The Church Pray? ********************** Obituary of Mrs. Prayer Meeting "Mrs. Prayer Meeting died recently at the First Neglected Church, on Worldly Ave. Born many years ago in the midst of great revivals, she was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Like Elijah

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

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To note that prayer really does make a difference in order to encourage people to become Christians in order to take advantage of prayer.

Praying Like Elijah Text: James 5.13-18 Thesis: To note that prayer really does make a difference in order to encourage people to become Christians in order to take advantage of prayer. Introduction: (1) James believed in prayer. He prayed so often that his knees became ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Of Jabez #3 - Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

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Discussion of the second petition of Jabez’s prayer.

Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to loss of my notes, and not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! The Prayer of Jabez #3 – “…Enlarge My Territory!” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 (January 13, 2002) Introduction Today is our third session ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prayer Of Jabez #4 - "Let Your Hand Be With Me..." Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

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Discussion of the third petition of Jabez.

Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! The Prayer of Jabez #4 – “Let Your Hand Be With Me…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 January 20, 2002 Introduction We continue our look at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Make Disciples

Contributed by Mark Engler on Oct 12, 2005

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This is a sermon on taking our orders from God seriously. It’s a call to stop living passively in a lost and dieing world and do our duty of making disciples of Jesus. When Christians, will we take our duties of being a Christian seriously.

Sermon By Mark Engler Sr. Minister Mt. Vernon Christian Church Mt. Vernon, MO Any familiarity with any other sermon on the site is totally coincidental. Make Disciples Mt. 28:16-20 INTRO: A man was in the hospital close to death. A minister came to see him and asked: “Have you made your peace ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing Joy While Experiencing Jail Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 27, 2003

based on 51 ratings

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Prayer is the most powerful weapon in your life, to meet life’s tests head-on. But for many it lies rusted and unused.

“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Desperation Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 11, 2006

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The first in a series corresponding to a 40 Days of Prayer campaign. This message focuses on the power found in prayers of utter desperation.

(Video Clip – “It’s a Wonderful Life”, George’s Prayer of Desperation) Poor George. It’s a Wonderful Life, but George is at the end of his rope. Desperate, he admits he is not a praying man. Still he asks, that if God is there, to show him the way. Not that unusual of a circumstance. Whether ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Should We Invest In Humanity?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

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This is a follow-up message to Vacation Bible School. It is the idea of investing our lives in people.

SHOULD WE INVEST IN HUMANITY? Mark 10:13-16 INTRO.- Since we just finished VBS this last week I want to begin by sharing a few more children’s stories. ILL.- A lady said, “As we drove home from church one afternoon, we were talking about a friend who was baptized that day. We spoke of how proud ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bring Unchurched People Into God's Family Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

based on 35 ratings

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A message dealing with the first part of our purpose statement; this one deals with evangelism.

“…Bring Unchurched People into God’s Family…” Matthew 9:35-38 (July 15, 2001) Introduction When people think of evangelism, there are generally at least three reactions: First, there is, for some, excitement. They love the idea of getting out there and sharing the good news of Christ, and they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Guidelines For Effective Prayer (1) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 9, 2005

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First in a series about prayer, based on Matthew 6:5-15. This message is from verses 5-8.

Guidelines for Effective Prayer (Part 1) Matthew 6:5-8 May 8, 2005 Introduction Today’s message is a bit reflective of me: short. And it’s not because I’m not prepared, but because the verses we’re looking at today, are kind of a transition between what we discussed last week and what we’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Evangelism On The Run Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Mar 6, 2001

based on 67 ratings

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Looking at the life of Phillip, here was one person who was ready to run his faith out to reach other.

When we think of Evangelism, the general thought that runs through most minds is of a crusade with someone like Billy Graham. A planned special event. Most evangelism does not happen that way. It takes place in the normal activities of our day, seizing the opportunities which are around us. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reaching The World Series

Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006

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Addresses the basics of evangelism.

Reaching the World By: Pastor Kent Wise Introduction The primary text for developing my theological perspective on Evangelism is found in the Gospel of Matthew 28:16-20. 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Keep On Praying

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 27, 2000

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PRAYER - A key ingredient to viabriant Christian living.

Keep On Praying Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Go Make Disciples

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

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God’s call is for every Christian. We have been given the good news of God’s love and forgiveness so that we can share it with everyone we meet.

Matthew 28:19-20 “Go Make Disciples” INTRODUCTION It had been an afternoon filled with sledding and enjoying the recent six-inch snowfall for my two sons and their friends. Faye and I decided to help the boys warm up with mugs of hot chocolate. The next time they came in to warm up we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Pray For Healing Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

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Praying for healing - different levels and kinds of healing

Nov. 2 Pray for Healing Video Clip Matt. 9:18-10:1 Prayer at close but don’t be shocked if God heals you prior to the end. MT 4:23-24 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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