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  • Mark Hensley avatar

    "Pauls Heart, Paul's Prayer"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,024 views

    Look inside the great heart of the Apostle Paul!

    West Greeley Baptist Church August 18 2002 Philippians 1: 7-11 “Paul’s heart, Paul’s Prayer” Pastor Mark Hensley “7It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart; for whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Jesus Calling You To Do?

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,176 views

    We all have the responsibility to live and speak in such a way as to reflect the gospel and sometimes to share it in words.

    The calling of the Apostles was a process rather than one decisive event. The event we are looking at today is the third time Jesus has placed a call on their lives. That is not to say that the fishermen ignored the earlier calls. A careful comparison reveals that each call increased in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    God's Part And Ours

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
     | 2,854 views

    partnering with God in evangelism

    God’s Part and Ours Becoming a Hospital – pt. 3 October 5/6, 2002 Intro: How long does it take to “convert”? And whose job is it to do the “converting”? I want to take a look at those questions this morning as we continue to take a look at what it means for us to become a hospital, meaning a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    "Answer The Call" Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,985 views

    (Outline is from a message by Rick Warren) While God uses many means to speak His will to us, this message examines four primary ways to hear God.

    Introduction: I. Last Sunday we spoke of the need to “Cultivate a Heart to Hear God” A. If, and we believe God does speak; as His sheep, we should be able to hear Him. B. If, and we believe God does speak; we should be able to discern what He has said. II. The premise of last Sunday’s message ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer Of Agreement

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 15,374 views

    The "Prayer of Agreement" is a potential force unused by the modern church.

    The Prayer of Agreement Mt. 18:19 "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. (NIV) 2 Chron. 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is This Man Jesus – Prayer Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003
    based on 149 ratings
     | 11,496 views

    The sixth in a series looking at the life of Christ, this sermon looks at two prayers that Jesus delivers - the Priestly prayer of John 17 and the Lord’s prayer.

    Intro.: Pastor Joel Smith tells a cute story about his daughter: One night a father heard his young daughter speaking, although she was alone in her room. The door was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Christian Adventure

    Contributed by Tim Barrett on Jul 5, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,471 views

    Encourages us to build relationships with others in order to introduce them to Jesus

    The Christian Adventure Introduction: Have you ever been in a situation where you thought you might die? Well the other weekend I did. I went on a canyoning adventure with some friends of mine. Now for those of you who are unaware, crayoning involves navigating the insides of a canyon that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why People Decide Not To Pray?

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 105 ratings
     | 8,741 views

    But why people decide not to pray? There are some reasons: 1. Prayer Takes Time and Effort, 2. Prayer Needs a Reason, 3. Prayer Requires Passion, and, 4. Prayer Demands Faith

    Why People Decide Not to Pray? (Luke 18:1-8) Introduction ILLUSTRATION. During the lunch our, the president of a large factory wanted to talk to his company’s manger about an urgent matter, but the manager’s secretary said, “He can not be disturbed for he is in conference—as he is everyday at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Spiritual Tsunami

    Contributed by Laisani Cox on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,506 views

    The benefits of giving must go further as we react to the Spiritual Tsunami that our Lord Jesus Christ blessed us with when he released the power of the Holy Ghost!

    Giving honor… Prayer… Acts 2:2 reads - “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting”. The theme of our message tonight is: A Spiritual Tsunami. The second chapter of Acts is where our Lord begins His Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Preaching Series

    Contributed by Joe Durai on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,503 views

    Know the value and power of good old fashioned preaching!

    There is a cutting power in preaching. Preaching is a heart cry, a bold declaration. It is not an explanation. Preaching is a heralding, a proclamation and a declaration. It is not an apology. It is the urgency of the Master Himself ringing out through His yielded vessel. It is an outpouring ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Kevin Phillips avatar

    How We Ought To Pray

    Contributed by Kevin Phillips on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,909 views

    An in-depth look through the New Testament examining 34 scriptural ways to pray. While it is outlined as one sermon, it can best be preached as a series divided over several services. The outline is self-explanitory and not too in depth. It would be ve

    INTRODUCTION One of the biggest struggles many Christians face is knowing how to pray. Some Christians think they know how to pray, but really pray unscripturally. Often, even those who know scriptural principles about prayer feel like they may be missing something in their prayer experience. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Powerful God Gentle Saviour

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,583 views

    God is all powerful: But He has chosen to restrict His power where you are concerned. He did this by giving Mankind a free will.

    Powerful God, Gentle saviour. There are 4 types of people here tonight: 1)Born again accept & believe in the power of God to accomplish what ever he desires 2)B A but struggle accepting the power of God 3) A believer but no relationship with God 4) Sceptic who cant believe that God wants to touch ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Ronnie Grizzle avatar

    Let's Go Fishing

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,139 views

    Do what Jesus commanded and go be fishers of men. Get out of the boat (the church) and reach the lost for Christ.

    Let’s Go Fishing Luke 5:1-10 Parkersburg Baptist Church October 17, 2004 --Retell the story in own words I. How did Peter Catch the fish? A. Vv 4-5 Peter went where he was told 1. Lord we’ve toiled all night and caught nothing. But he went out anyway. 2. Why don’t we as Christians even though we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • KERMIT REAVES avatar

    How Should We Pray Series

    Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,785 views

    P.U.S.H.PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS

    HOW SHOULD WE PRAY P.U.S.H. MATTHEW 6:5-7 I WANT TO ANSWER THREE QUESTIONS CONCERNING PRAYER:FIRST,WHAT IS PRAYER? SECOND,WHY PRAY? THIRD,WHAT IS THE SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL PRAYING? WHAT IS PRAYER? FIRST PRAYER IN IT’S SIMPLEST FORM IS NOTHING MORE THAN JUST ASKING FOR THINGS.ASK AND IT SHALL BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Saeed Richardson avatar

    Not Just Another Sunday Part 1: Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,852 views

    If prayer is supposed to be the most important part of the Christian life, why does it seem to be the most confusing topic? It’s the one thing that we know we have to do yet we seem the most unwilling to do.

    This sermon can be listened to online by visiting: http://www.cayafellowship.com/2007/08/26/not-just-another-sunday-prayer/ Intro: It’s confusing and sometimes doesn’t make sense ... even to other Christians 12-14 It so happened that as she continued in prayer before God, Eli was watching her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist