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Preaching Series

Contributed by Joe Durai on Jul 20, 2001

based on 94 ratings

| 8,769 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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Apostolic

Let's Go Fishing

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 5,282 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

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We Pray Series

Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Jul 17, 2007

based on 27 ratings

| 10,014 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

Scripture: Matthew 6:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Man Jesus – Prayer Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003

based on 149 ratings

| 11,725 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

Scripture: John 17:1-26, Matthew 6:8-13

Denomination: Methodist

Powerful God Gentle Saviour

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

based on 13 ratings

| 2,722 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

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christian Adventure

Contributed by Tim Barrett on Jul 5, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 3,607 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

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why People Decide Not To Pray?

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 11, 2005

based on 105 ratings

| 9,041 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

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Spiritual Tsunami

Contributed by Laisani Cox on Jan 21, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 7,696 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

Scripture: Acts 2:2-4

Denomination: Apostolic

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 2, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 4,139 views

We must understand the nature of God’s will. Jesus thought of the will of God as the sovereign wisdom and justice and goodness by which all things are governed.

Thy Will Be Done Matthew 6:10 Intro A seminary student was at least honest when he filled out a questionnaire to provide information concerning his experience and preference for a profile to be used in helping him locate his first pastorate. One question asked, “Where would you like to locate?” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11, Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

National Day Of Prayer, Guide

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 10, 2008

based on 6 ratings

| 6,159 views

The Best way to pray for our nations is to pray according to the written Word of God.

National Day of Prayer, Biblical Guide Praise: “Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Just Another Sunday Part 1: Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007

based on 40 ratings

| 4,962 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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is A Life Boat, Not A Showboat

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 5, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 13,448 views

The church’s primary reason for existence is to save the lost.

The Church Exists for Evangelism How does the old adage go? “The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing.?Can we say it together? “The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing.? Do you agree with this statement? For us here at the Seattle Central Korean SDA Church, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Adventist

Friends Forever

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Jan 4, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 6,149 views

It’s important to bring people to Jesus

Friends Forever. Wow those are some very powerful words when you put them together you know? I mean, think about what this phrase means: being a friend forever; always there no matter what. This popular phrase can be found in letters from one best friend to another, on the split necklaces when put ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Power Of Covenant Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 9, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 22,331 views

Fifth in a series unlocking keys to experiencing prevailing prayer. This message explores covenant relationship between God and His people, through the life of Hezekiah.

(Significant inspiration, and insight for this message provided by Francis Frangipane’s booklet, "Prevailing Prayer.") We are nearing the end of our 40 Days of Prayer, and our series taking a look at some powers that can turn our prayer life into one of prevailing prayer. Last week, we took a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Church In A Postmodern World

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 1, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 5,551 views

A sermon to help the church fulfill her role to evangelize those seeking the mystery of the spiritual.

Brothers and sisters in Christ and guests welcome to Christ’s Church in the Park. As most of you know I am a graduate student. Whenever I travel to school at KCC in Kentucky, I realize immediately that their world is different than mine. Immediately as I depart Blue Grass field in Lexington I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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