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  • Steve Salmon avatar

    A Prayer You Can Always Pray

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,125 views

    There are times when we do not know what to pray. Paul gives us an example of what to pray at those or any time.

    A Prayer You can Always Pray Ephesians 1:15-17 S. I. C. C. August 5, 2001 (Morning Service) I would have liked to have seen Paul’s prayer list. It must have been a douse. I am sure he prayed for all the churches he started and for the ones he had heard about and acquired an affinity ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Do Church Planting Research Of A New Area

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,935 views

    How to Do Church Planting Research of a New Area Profile of Yola-Jimeta, Nigeria, Religious & Social Conditions

    How to Do Church Planting Research of a New Area Profile of Yola-Jimeta Religious & Social Conditions Information supplied by Peter Bartimawus Fellow Indigenous Contributors: Ayuba Betso, Jessy Chinjeli, Gasmis Bambuka, Garko Wilberforce, Maina Wakili, and Fiyau Amawo Adapted for use by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Fishing Isn't The Same As Catching"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 63 ratings
     | 8,396 views

    Though Christians do the fishing, God does the catching.

    Mark 1:14-20 “Fishing Isn’t the Same as Catching” By Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org When I was a young boy, my dad and I would often take off on a Saturday to a nearby lake. We’d rent a small fishing boat, buy some crickets as ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Witness

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,575 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
     | 3,133 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

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    Lost In America - Ablaze

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006
     | 1,914 views

    Rev. Church Swindol often talked about two themes in the bible: "the way to God" and "our walk with God". This sermon is part of a series of the Ablaze an Evangelism six week home study to help people understand the need to reach the lost and to give the

    In Jesus Holy Name September 24, 2006 Text: Acts 1:8, 42 Pentecost XVII, Redeemer “Lost in America Part I” Jesus did not say, “Come follow me, and I will make you … feel good. Jesus did not say, “Come follow me, and I will make you … rich. Jesus did not say, “Come follow me, and I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Lee Henry avatar

    The Great Commission

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,702 views

    The last words of Jesus were for us to go and make disciples.

    The Great Commission Matt. 28:18-20 Introduction: Last words are precious. Whether someone you love is going on a short trip or will be gone for a long time, those last words they speak reverberate in your mind sometimes for years. “I love you.” “Take care of yourself.” “Be good now.” We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Casting The Net

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,584 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 Thomas In All Of Us

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,947 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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    Starting The Conversation Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 16, 2007
     | 2,524 views

    How to Pray, Jesus’ way

    How to Have a Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ May 13, 2007 Starting the Conversation: Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Last week we started this series by talking about our need to first be reconciled to God before we can have a relationship with him. This week I want to talk about starting ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    With Gentleness And Respect

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,096 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
     | 22,423 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

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The First Steps - #1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,424 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

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    Who Have You Been Talking To? Series

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Apr 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    90% of people become Christians because personal Evangelism. This series equips and challenges the church in sharing their faith with others.

    Personal Evangelism I “Who Have You Been Talking To?” By: Pastor Donny Granberry Good morning. If you are our guest, I would like to take a moment and welcome you to Central and to personally say thank you for choosing to worship the Lord with us today. Let’s make our profession, “This is my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Tell The Story

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 11, 2007
     | 7,546 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