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Does Volume Make A Difference? Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 17, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 6,764 views

What if I told you that you could increase the success of having your prayers answered? Would that peak your interest? Did you know that God’s Word makes a distinction between prayer and crying out to God?”

Psalm 107: (4) Some wandered in desert wastelands, finding no way to a city where they could settle. (5) They were hungry and thirsty, and their lives ebbed away. (6) Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress. (10) Some sat in darkness and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:4-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wonder Of His Commission Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

based on 6 ratings

| 3,303 views

Carrying on the purpose of Jesus: To seek and save the lost.

"THE WONDER OF HIS COMMISSION" MATTHEW 28:16-20 INTRODUCTION: Vance Havner tells the story of a fisherman by the name of Clem who amazed everyone with his fishing ability. It didn’t seem to matter what the weather was like or how productive other fishermen were, Clem everyday would catch his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 5,156 views

As humans we have a purpose and through Christ we have a mission.

Thanks to all of you who have hosted or participated in 40 Days of Purpose groups this fall. The final small group session of 40 Days is this coming week. We’re hoping and praying that all of the people who have been in a group during these 40 Days (about 1300) will stay in a small group. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Vital Truths For Effective Soul Winning

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 18, 2007

based on 8 ratings

| 7,778 views

THIS SERMON HIGHLIGHTS VITAL TRUTHS FOR EFFECTIVE SOUL WINNING AND STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL EMPOWERMENT IN EVANGELISM

VITAL TRUTHS FOR EFFECTIVE SOUL WINNING ************************************************ OUTLINE 1. WHEN WE SHARE CHRIST WITH PEOPLE WE MUST RELY ON THE HOLY SPIRIT TO CONVICT THEM OF SIN AND THEIR NEED FOR CHRIST AND REVEAL CHRIST TO THEM. 2. WE MUST BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT AND WITNESS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Passionate Prayer

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 25, 2007

based on 18 ratings

| 5,978 views

This is a sermon about praying: Our motives and our hearts. Audio will be at www.sermonlist.com

*** This sermon begins with a short skit on prayer. If you do not want to use it, scroll down to where the sermon begins and you can use it without the skit. Melody is a lady who is praying. The pastor is the voice of God. Melody is standing at the pulpit, with her head bowed as she is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: *other

Problems At The Altar Of Prayers Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001

based on 149 ratings

| 109,954 views

Warfare Praying

PROBLEMS AT THE ALTAR OF PRAYERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya The topic you are about to study is titled "Problems at the alter of prayers." Our first text for this message is Luke 18 verses 1 to 8. In this passage, you will see the need to continuously trouble God with prayers as God would not hesitate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working As A Team Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

based on 54 ratings

| 23,178 views

I see five team-building exercises that can benefit each of us today.

A newspaper photographer wanted to get pictures of a fire so his newspaper agreed to charter a plane for him. When he arrived at the airport, he jumped into the plane and yelled, “Take off!” Once in the air, the photographer yelled to the pilot to make two or three low passes over the fire. The ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Epiphany A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Jan 8, 2002

based on 69 ratings

| 18,291 views

The Wise Men break into our little world and show us how awesome God’s breaking into our world truly is. We have sanitized the story and need to hear it once again as for the first time.

Epiphany A Matthew 2:1-12 6January 2002 Each Christmas in our home Barbara Robinson’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever comes out and quietly makes its way around. It is the story of a church, which is faced, with the drudgery of putting on the Christmas pageant for yet another year. The woman ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 2:2

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Utilize Christ's Principles Of Missions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 26, 2001

based on 177 ratings

| 5,886 views

Guidelines for a growing church that knows how to put mission back in the great commission

How To Utilize Christ’s Principles for Missions Quote: The greatest sin that most Christians make is the sin of omission. Here are some time tested guidelines for helping us avoiding the sin of omitting the great commission in our service to the Lord Jesus. Illustration:It is easy to determine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Available Disciples

Contributed by Andy Taylor on Feb 1, 2001

based on 105 ratings

| 5,866 views

Jesus wants to train you as a fisher of men, are you willing?

ARE YOU AVAILABLE? 1/14/01 EP  The Devil fishes for men with lures and hooks, but Jesus wanted to train men to fish for men. Matthew 4:18 through Matthew 4:22 18And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Experience The Power Of Prayer: Part 1

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 4,234 views

Getting the most out of prayer! Part 1: Our misconceptions

Luke 11:1 1 Once when Jesus had been out praying, one of his disciples came to him as he finished and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6:9-13 9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Holiness

How To Experience The Power Of Prayer: Part 2

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 2,755 views

Requirements of Prayer.

1 Once when Jesus had been out praying, one of his disciples came to him as he finished and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6:9-13 9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done here ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Holiness

How To Help People Find Eternal Life As Jesus Did – John 4

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2002

based on 136 ratings

| 7,043 views

It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as a fire that does not burn is a contradiction.

How to Help People Find Eternal Life as Jesus Did – John 4:7-39 Statistics:George Barna reports some amazing facts. Most Americans, including profession Christians, believe that people are inherently good and that there primary purpose is to enjoy life as much as possible. a). 38% believe that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-39, John 4:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News You Can Use!

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Aug 26, 2002

based on 10 ratings

| 3,171 views

An inspirational message on how to use God’s Word to enhance your daily walk with Him and your bretheren!

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks The Ministry of S.A.R.A.H. PRAYER: Father God, Thank You for the way in which you have me living my life in full recognition of the power You have over me. Without You, I could do nothing and could be nothing great or small. I humble myself Lord to those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15, Ephesians 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Holding Ourselves Accountable

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

based on 6 ratings

| 3,208 views

Investigate the ingredients of Jesus call to his first apostles, and to us.

20000430a - Holding Ourselves Accountable!!! Mt. 28 Opening: (Responsible Agents) Responsibility -- others can’t always do it for us. How about spiritual responsibility? If we have responsibility in the mundane things of life, how about the bigger things? Have you con-sidered your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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