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  • Philip Gill avatar

    Ways Of Prayer - "Who Is Like You O Lord?"

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,468 views

    What is prayer and more specifically, what is prayer for us? There are guide posts that the Church has provided for us,forms of prayer known as adoration, confession, intercession, confession, thanksgiving and petition.

    Ways of Prayer - "Who is like you, O Lord?" Some time ago, a former Prime minister of our nation got into a bit of trouble when he was overheard to utter the name of our Lord as some said "in vain". He retorted that he was actually offering an involuntary prayer. His detractors found it hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Casting The Net

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,344 views

    Using one of Jesus’ parables, the sermon is designed to encourage Christians to witness.

    INTRODUCTION A. John Powell tells of watching his Theology of Faith class come in. 1. Tommy had long hair and he wrote him off as very strange. 2. Tommy was an atheist (objected to a God who loved unconditionally). 3. After turning in final exam, “Do you think I’ll find God?” “No.” 4. “Oh, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The House That Jesus Is Building

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,715 views

    Mission Festival Sermon: Through the power of the Cross and Resurrection, we are invited to be both builders and spiritual stones in the Spiritual Temple being built by God.

    I want to talk with you today about building, because you see, we’re builders. From the time we’re born, we start building. As babies, we spend all our energy and effort building bodies and vocabularies. As young adults, we build our knowledge and our skill. We build relationships with others. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Praying With Power

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,414 views

    4 keys to powerful prayer drawn from the Lord’s Prayer.

    PRAYING WITH POWER In our services, we often begin with prayer. I typically pray before I preach. We generally pray several times during a service. On Wednesday nights, we pray even more and in many of our discipleship classes we teach on praying. This afternoon in the discovering membership ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Believing, The Way To Eternal Life!"

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,492 views

    The text from John Chapter 6 is the Gospel Reading for Year B for the Sunday between August 21 and 27 inclusive. The themes are believing and eternal life.

    “BELIEVING, THE WAY TO ETERNAL LIFE!” --JOHN 6:56-71 --by R. David Reynolds Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, tells this story in his sermon, “Your Ever After Heaven”: “If you ever get the opportunity to visit Egypt and the tombs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Pray Realistically

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,670 views

    Even in our complaints, God is faithful. He hears them and answers them.

    How’s your prayer life? That might seem like a tough question to answer at first glance unless, of course, we get to the heart of the matter. There’s more to your prayer life than just folded hands or closed eyes. There’s more to your prayer life than just the right sounding words. In theory, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Tell The Story

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 11, 2007
     | 7,282 views

    A message which answers the 2 basic questions for every believer; "Why Should I tell the story?" and "How Do I tell the Story?"

    TELL THE STORY John 3:3, 16 * Everyone loves someone who can “tell a story.” Now, I’m not talking about the person who can “reel off” untruths, but rather I’m talking about those people like my Evangelist Uncle James, who can spin a tale with the best. * Do you know what I’ve discovered? Everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thomas In All Of Us

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,794 views

    To show that we all have a little Thomas in us.

    THE THOMAS IN ALL OF US John 20:24-29 My brother and sisters as we examine these first sayings after the resurrection, I discovered that there is a little Thomas in all of us. Especially when someone shares what you had not experienced. We act as if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    With Gentleness And Respect

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,921 views

    Jesus respects man’s choice and believes in the sovereignty of God in changing lives.

    1 Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect…” Eagles Communications’ Vantage Point, Sep-Oct 2006 issue has a good article - ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Montgomery avatar

    Go Ye!

    Contributed by John Montgomery on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 22,149 views

    God calls us to preach the gospel to everyone!

    Mark 16:15 "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." Such a simple verse.....just a few words.... but the implications of this verse(as it is with any verse) is enormous as you unpack it Now we need to qualify who the "You" it is both us as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Witness

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,364 views

    A sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter

    Third Sunday of Easter Luke 24: 36-49 "Witness!" 36 ¶ As they were saying this, Jesus himself stood among them. 37 But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your hearts? 39 See ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    How Does One Learn To Pray? Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,002 views

    Believers desire to become attached to God through prayer.

    How Does One Learn to Pray? (Inspired by material found in Harold Hazelip’s "Questions People Ask Ministers Most." Luke 11:1 Feb. 26, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Richard Dehaan tells of a story about a soldier who was standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Black avatar

    Doing Business In A Godless World Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,304 views

    Somehow it’s become vogue to cut ourselves off from the world; but God isn’t done with this world yet. One area where God is able to use His people to reach the lost is in our day to day relationships with them.

    You may well remember the story of Joshua. Joshua came after Moses and his Job was to lead the Israelites into the promised land. Because the Canaanites were wicked God commanded Joshua to kill every person in Canaan, because God didn’t want the Israelites to adopt the Canaanite lifestyle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    A – Affirmation/Adoration Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,505 views

    Series inspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.

    Sermon Series: “The ACTS of Prayer” (Inspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.) Sermon #1: “A – Affirmation of God’s Presence/Adoration” Series Text: Acts 1:14 Today’s Text: Matthew 6:6 OPENING QUESTION: Does anyone know what the first Thursday in May is in our country? The first Thursday in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The First Steps - #1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,270 views

    This is the first in a series of messages for the "Just walk across the Room" emphasis. These messages are adapted from the book by Bill Hybels.

    JUST WALK ACROSS THE ROOM - #1 The First Steps Galatians 4:4-5 (For PowerPoint go to http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > This morning take a minute, look around the room, select a face of someone you don’t know, and then play the pretend game with me. Pretend we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist