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How To Communicate The Good News Effectively Series

Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 9, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 8,932 views

The early christians and early church were very effectively in the communication of the gospel. This series investigates the why and how of their effectiveness. Part 1 examines why Paul was so effective.

“How to communicate the good news effectively” One Sunday as they drove home from church, a little girl turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, there’s something about the preacher’s message this morning that I don’t understand." The mother said, "Oh? What is it?" The little girl replied, "Well, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-11, Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

P.u.s.h. Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2001

based on 78 ratings

| 9,112 views

The church needs to PUSH through in prayer for the breakthrough. We need to Prayer Until Something Happens.

P.U.S.H.- sermon Thesis: The church needs to PUSH through in prayer for the breakthrough. We need to Prayer Until Something Happens. Opening Illustration: Song by Mark Schultz “ He’s my son” Mark states, “On May 22 1998, my friend John Baird’s 14 year-old son was diagnosed with Leukemia. I wrote ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church In Prayer

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Aug 22, 2002

based on 151 ratings

| 7,127 views

When do we normally pray? Verses When should we pray? Examined using contemporary language, practical points of application and an easy to ’Power Point’ outline.

"The Church in Prayer" Acts 4:23-31 Pastor Bob Hunter Intro: Describe how the Apostles got to a place of prayer. Review the story that immediately preceedes it, ( i.e. The healing of lame beggar, discuss the trouble it stirred up and the events that followed.) Describe Peter and John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Holiness

The Prayer For Boldness

Contributed by Mark Witherden on Jan 4, 2003

based on 27 ratings

| 11,042 views

Do you want boldness? The early disciples found themselves in need of boldness and this is how they got it. Something every believer should be praying.

When the early church prayed Acts 4:23-31 The Apostles Prayer And being let go they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: "Lord You are God, who made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can Jesus Still Suprise Us

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Jan 27, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 6,193 views

What we can learn from Jesus’ teaching in his home town.

Luke 4:16-31 Jesus: Son of Joseph or Son of God January 25th 2004 This morning we are going to look at Jesus’ homecoming. Jesus’ neighbors were confronted with a decision they did not wish to make, and a claim they did not want to hear. Can Jesus still surprise us? He stood up to read. They had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20, Luke 4:16-31

Denomination: Methodist

It Is Time

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 6,388 views

A sermon I delivered on the urgency of the call of God based on Acts 1.

It is time By pastor Fernando Cabrera Acts 1 1. To Make God’s agenda, your agenda ("Holy Spirit given orders" v.2b) a. What is God’s agenda? What is the heartbeat of the Father? What moves the Father? What is God seeking after? i. “to seek and save the Lost” 1. We cannot understand the upper ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: Son Of Joseph Or Son Of God

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on May 28, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 4,186 views

Jesus as the Son of God heals, reaches out, and is interested in our faith not our works.

Luke 4:16-31 Jesus: Son of Joseph or Son of God January 25th 2004 This morning we are going to look at Jesus’ homecoming. Jesus’ neighbors were confronted with a decision they did not wish to make, and a claim they did not want to hear. Can Jesus still surprise us? He stood up to read. They had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-31, 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 7, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 4,861 views

Fifth and final sermon in series on the Purpose Driven Life.

PALM SUNDAY 2004 April 4, 2004 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel , Jr. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 “Made for a Mission” Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we bow in your presence. May your Word be our rule, Your Spirit our teacher, and your greater glory our supreme concern, through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

First Things First

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 3,664 views

A message for the church to refocus on the most important things that we are to do and be as Christians.

First Things First! August 1st, 1999 Do First Things First illustration (Priorities) (a Big Jar, needs to be clear, need rocks, sand, water, ... Don’t let the people see what all you have to put into the jar. First, put rocks into the jar and ask, “is it full?” They should say yes. Then add ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Nazarene

City-Wide Revival Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 23, 2004

based on 130 ratings

| 16,182 views

It can happen again, and here’s the ingredients to fire our people up again! Outline: The Man, The Message, The Miracles. Powerpoint at website.

City-Wide Revival Acts 8:1-8 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I’m a student of church history…and some of the most fascinating stories you can read are about the occurrences of Great City-wide Revivals! [shake entire city for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Praying To Capture The Wealth Of The Wicked

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Aug 10, 2004

based on 210 ratings

| 47,017 views

Without a rich heart, wealth is an ugly beggar so the secret of success is to do the common things uncommonly well.

Prayer point My enemies shall regret my reading this message in the name of Jesus. Somewhere in 2000 A.D. some Satanists gathered for a meeting. They finished their meeting and went away but they forgot a document. A believer found that document. Let me read to you what is on that document; so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Seek And Save The Lost

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 22, 2003

based on 49 ratings

| 11,227 views

Here are some guidelines for how to seek and save the lost as Jesus taught in the three parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin and the lost son.

How to Seek and Save the Lost (Luke 15:1-32) Too many Christians fail to remember that it was said of Jesus, "For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save those who are lost." (Luke 19:10) If we want to be like Jesus then we have to share the same purpose, passion and plan of the one who went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Long Since You Talked To The Father In Heaven

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 27, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 2,030 views

A great Sermon on Prayer

How Long since you talked to: THE FATHER IN HEAVEN Matthew 6:5-8 One of my dear friends, you could even say that he was a Father Figure, died a couple years ago!!!! He had given his heart to the Lord in his bed, just one week before he died. He had been bed ridden for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 1, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 4,363 views

John provides a description of an time proven evangelistic process. (I borrowed part of the introduction from a Sermon Central contributer. Thank you.)

Introduction I. In the gospel of John, chapter 3 and verse 30, speaking of Christ, John the Baptist will say, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” A. It seems to be that this statement grew from a pattern of life. B. Even as John the Baptist had developed a following, the desire of his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Methodist

Marks Of A Contagious Church Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007

based on 6 ratings

| 19,138 views

Last in a series on encouraging the local church to remember Christ’s call to spread the gospel. This sermon asks what a church looks like that is willing to be Christ’s beacon in our dark world.

MARKS OF A CONTAGIOUS CHURCH There is a story told about a hunter walking through the African jungle who found a huge dead elephant with pygmy standing beside it. Amazed, he asked, “Did you kill that elephant?” The pygmy said, “Yes.” The hunter asked, “How could a little bloke like you kill a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

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