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  • Bob Hunter avatar

    Praying Dangerously

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on May 21, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 13,880 views

    The Bible is full of dangerous prayers. Search me, stretch me and send me are examined. Each prayer has an oject lesson to go with it.

    "Praying Dangerously" Pastor Bob Hunter Springwater Church (A similiar, but not identical message is available at Willowcreek.com by the title, "Dangerous Prayers.") Objects needed for message: 1 flashlight, 1 suitcase, 1 stretchy cord I want to talk to you about praying dangerously. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Being Where People Are Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,971 views

    Using Jesus’ example with Zaccheus, a sermon on moving toward unbelievers with Christ’s claims.

    Trinity Baptist Church August 13, 2006 Winning Ways (series) Being Where People Are Luke 19:1-10 One time a fitness center offered a $1,000 prize to anyone who could demonstrate they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. The owner was a muscle man, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Petitions, Part One Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,918 views

    A sure way to learn about anything is to study about it and observe the life of someone who does what you want to learn to do. Learning about the powerful ministry of prayer, necessitates taking note of what the Bible teaches about the prayer life of Chr

    Turn your Bibles to Hebrews 5:7 Title: Divine Petitions Theme: Examining the Prayer Life of Christ / Part # 1 Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Introduction: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reach Out Don't Freak Out

    Contributed by Greg Stier on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,909 views

    As good as we are as a church when it comes to leading people to Jesus I wonder how good we could become if every member of this church was actively reaching out to their friends with the gospel message? Are you? When’s the last time you shared the gospe

    It’s great to be back here at Grace preaching once again. This is my home church and I’m very proud of what God is doing here. I travel all across the nation preaching the Word of God. In many of my sermons I hold Grace Church up as a shining example of what it means to have a church that takes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Won By One"

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 18, 2007
     | 2,778 views

    This is a strategy for winning the lost to Christ that I received from a retired pastor.

    Introduction: I. This being the second Sunday of the month, and the first second Sunday of the new year, it is only fitting that we talk about missions this morning. II. It has been said that “Missions” is for those that carry the message of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ to a culture ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    What Is Hurting Today's Church?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,339 views

    A sermon calling the church to focus on building God’s kingdom rather than focus on our comfort. This was given after a short message from a Gideon speaker.

    Back in the first part of the last century, Cumberland College of Kentucky was playing football with a rival, and they were totally out of their league. They were losing miserably because the opposing team was bigger, stronger, and more intimidating than they were. One of their players fumbled ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Pretty Woman Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,423 views

    Part Two in the expository sermon series from Joshua. This deals with Rahab; the original PRETTY WOMAN!

    THE CANAAN CONQUEST – PART TWO “Pretty Woman” Joshua 2:1-24 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) Introduction: No doubt you have seen or heard of a Julia Roberts movie by the name of “Pretty Woman.” It is the story of young prostitute that meets her Prince Charming and is taken out of her horrific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Narrow Way

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 55,784 views

    It is high time that we return to the nature of the Narrow Way. It is high time we learn again the cost of Christianity. Let us look at the principles of the Narrow Way.

    The Narrow Way “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it (Matthew 7.13-14).” Introduction: According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All People Matter To God

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,845 views

    The text for this message is 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as come people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.”

    ALL PEOPLE MATTER TO GOD 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as come people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.” Jesus told three parables in Luke 14-15 that ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Prayer Nots Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,379 views

    What is your attitude when you pray? Before Jesus tells us how to pray, He tells us how not to pray.

    “The highest activity of the human soul.” That’s what the great expository preacher Martyn Lloyd-Jones said about prayer. Prayer is one of the most important things we will ever do in our relationship with the Lord. It is so essential to who we are as Christians that one commentator compared it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Discernment Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,617 views

    The sixth, and final installment in a series examing keys to unlocking powerful prevailing prayers. This message explores the power of discernment in our prayer walks.

    As we enter the final week of our 40 Days of Prayer, there is one more power that I want us to explore. We have looked at desperation, community, confession, calling, and covenant. And today I want us to just briefly scratch the surface, and begin an exploration of the power of discernment. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Using Legends To Evangelize Across Cultures

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,414 views

    USING LEGENDS TO EVANGELIZE ACROSS CULTURES

    USING LEGENDS TO EVANGELIZE ACROSS CULTURES Introduction - Every society is proud of its traditions, culture, and historical discoveries. When I first came to Africa it amazed me at what reverence the people gave to the stories of past. Parents told legends about Joseph and his brothers to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    It Is Not How You Start But How You Finish Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Nov 7, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 33,216 views

    In this study, we will learn three important things in the life of King Saul that revealed his initial flaws that ultimately brought him down. God wants us to be faithful unto the very end.

    Today, we will continue our study on the life of King Saul. So far, we have learned from chapter 12 that Samuel gave his farewell speech to Israel. He had lived with exemplary good moral integrity all his life and left words that encouraged Israel. He said in 1 Samuel 12:14-15 "If you fear the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How To Evangelize And Teach

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,064 views

    How To Evangelize and Teach People About Evangelism - How To Teach Christians to Bring Others to Christ! TEXT - Luke 19:1-10

    How To Evangelize and Teach People About Evangelism How To Teach Christians to Bring Others to Christ! TEXT - Luke 19:1-10 Learning Objective 1. The students will learn the principles, patterns, and methods for effective evangelism by analyzing how Jesus Christ brought Zacchaeus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Vipers Series

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001
    based on 136 ratings
     | 52,713 views

    Warfare Prayers

    THE VIPERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya In Matt. 3, we have the record of a man of God who picked his words carefully and said exactly what he meant. This man, John the Baptist, was the forerunner of our Lord Jesus Christ. Matt 3:7 says, "But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal