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How We Ought To Pray

Contributed by Kevin Phillips on Dec 9, 2001

based on 60 ratings

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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

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is This Man Jesus – Prayer Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003

based on 149 ratings

| 11,726 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

| 2,724 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

Preaching Series

Contributed by Joe Durai on Jul 20, 2001

based on 94 ratings

| 8,770 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

How Should We Pray Series

Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Jul 17, 2007

based on 27 ratings

| 10,013 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

Not Just Another Sunday Part 1: Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007

based on 40 ratings

| 4,961 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

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

| 6,158 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

Let's Go Fishing

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007

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| 5,283 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

The Church Is A Life Boat, Not A Showboat

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 5, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 13,449 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

| 6,147 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

Its Not About Us Series

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 7, 2002

based on 74 ratings

| 14,319 views

Although we should not dwell on our past, we ought not forget either. There are those that could benefit from hearing our testimony, we need to share where we were delivered from for the benefit of those that are lost!

Sermon Title: It’s Not About Us! [2 of ] Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12- 20 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning - January 6, 2002 Scripture Introduction: “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ”, writes Paul in the first chapter of his letter to the church in Rome. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Denomination: *other

"Well, Shut My Mouth!"

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 14, 2004

based on 45 ratings

| 8,711 views

In this message we will look at examples in the scripture where God literally told people to shut their mouths. Sometimes we need to be silent before God, and receive instruction, rather than shooting off the mouth and explaining things from our perspecti

“Well, Shut My Mouth” Joshua 7:6-10 And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face before the ark of the LORD until the eventide, he and the elders of Israel, and put dust upon their heads. And Joshua said, Alas, O Lord GOD, wherefore hast thou at all brought this people over ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:6-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Watching, Waiting, & Working Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 9,160 views

Christ’s work is finished, but He left us with important work to do, esp. sharing the good news about Him.

Watching, Waiting, & Working (Don’t Just Stand There!) Acts 1:9-14 Intro: Have you ever seen something really spectacular? Have you ever seen something that just caused your jaw to drop and your eyes to bug out as you stood there and gazed at it? If you’ve ever watched Extreme Makeover Home ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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