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Making Today Count For Eternity

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2001

based on 24 ratings

| 6,159 views

From the parable of the minas, understand our responsibility as believers to be faithful in preaching the Gospel, the task entrusted to us by our Lord.

The things that may happen in the future will affect us today. When we know that this recession will drag on for a long time, we have to make plans - to keep our jobs, spend less save more… The government will have to find ways to create jobs for the retrenched, bring forward projects to stimulate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer - Seven Things We Need To Know

Contributed by James Groce on Dec 14, 2001

based on 50 ratings

| 7,275 views

These seven things will enhance your prayer life!

I. First, learn three things about prayer’s functions: Ezekiel 22:30-31 30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. 31 Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making A Comeback

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001

based on 34 ratings

| 10,158 views

This sermon shows how after we have fallen there is a place in God’s grace for us to make a comeback.

Scripture: Psalms 51:1—19 Title: “Making A Comeback” Introduction: The book of Psalms was written by King David. This particular chapter was written as a result of David’s sin of “Adultery” with Bathsheba. In this Psalm David pleads for forgiveness and cleansing, confesses his guilt, prays for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Points Of Serious Prayer Series

Contributed by James Groce on Dec 18, 2001

based on 97 ratings

| 20,503 views

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray,

Ezekiel 22:30-31 I. First, learn three things about prayer’s functions: Ezekiel 22:30-31 30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. 31 Therefore have I poured out mine ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Sincerity And Morality Are Not Sufficient – Rom. 10:2-4

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2001

based on 37 ratings

| 4,101 views

Why Sincerity and Morality are Not Sufficient – Rom. 10:2-4

Why Sincerity and Morality are Not Sufficient – Rom. 10:2-4 There is a widespread belief in America that if people are sincere and moral that they will somehow be acceptable. We see many commendable examples of people who sincerely try to be good, but fail to realize that they are still unable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Beneficial-Rhetorical Questions To Help You Evaluate The Effectiveness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2001

based on 45 ratings

| 6,782 views

Four Beneficial-Rhetorical Questions to Help You Evaluate the Effectiveness of Your Missions Ministry – Rom. 10:14,15

Four Beneficial-Rhetorical Questions to Help You Evaluate the Effectiveness of Your Missions Ministry – Rom. 10:14,15 While the world hunts for Osama Bin Laden, many missionaries feel tempted to give up on a Muslim world that is becoming increasingly hostile to the gospel. Indonesia reports that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Gonna Tell Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jan 2, 2002

based on 39 ratings

| 6,351 views

The first in a series exploring the 5 foundational purposes of the church: Evangelism, Discipleship, Worship, Ministry & Fellowship.

Today we will be taking a look at the 5 Biblical purposes of the church. I want you to look at these messages, not just from the overall picture of the church, but I feel that God will direct you to make each of these things a foundational principal in your life. As we look at these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Power In A Darkened Room

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 2, 2002

based on 45 ratings

| 3,817 views

My first message to teenz4theLord online Youth Group, a discussion about the Power of General Prayer in a dark closet or room.

"God’s Power in a Darkened Room" By Sterling Franklin - October, 2001 Hey, we’re talking about prayer tonight, so let’s open in Prayer... Lord, thank you for tonight, thank you that we can all be here to have a good time of fellowship in You and of learning more about You and Your Glory. Thank ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15, James 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Am I My Brother's Keeper

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002

based on 95 ratings

| 12,631 views

A lesson designed to encourage discipleship responsibity.

AM I MY BROTHER’S KEEPER? Galatians 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Without a doubt, the event of Genesis 4 must have been the most difficult, the most heart-wrenching experience God would face with His creation. At the beginning God created the world in perfection, brought man into an innocent existence and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"You've Got To See This"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 15, 2002

based on 99 ratings

| 11,105 views

A call for evangelism.

John 1:29-42 “You’ve Got To See This” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A couple of weeks ago Jeanne, Ben and I went to see the movie, “A Beauetiful Mind”, and ever since I have found myself telling others about this fascinating movie ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42, John 1:29-34

Denomination: United Methodist

What Do I Say When I Pray

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 2,844 views

Jesus gave His disciples and us a model prayer to help us figure out how you talk to the God of the universe.

September 2, 2001 Mat. 6:9-13 “What do I say when I pray? INTRODUCTION I am not a talker by nature. Some people just bubble over with things to say. They find it easy to start up conversations, and before you know it, they have established a new friendship. That’s not me. I struggle to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of Fasting #2

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

based on 206 ratings

| 4,105 views

TYPES OF FASTS

A fast is abstinence from something -- such as television, movies, or other pleasures and amusements--but usually it means not eating food. When Jesus was in the desert, He fasted totally, without food. There is no mention that He went without water. Not drinking water would have been life ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:12-13, Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaching Out

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

based on 75 ratings

| 8,953 views

We are commanded to reach out to a lost world with the gospel of Christ.

REACHING OUT Psalm 126:6 INTRO.- ILL.- A man once prayed like this: Lord, bless me and my wife My son John and his wife Us four and no more. A childless couple prayed: Lord, bless us two, And that will do. An old bachelor prayed: Lord, bless only me, That’s as far as I can see. Brethren, many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Name

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 15, 2001

based on 117 ratings

| 4,667 views

The Name of Jesus was very important to the early church because it embodied Jesus’ power to save, and it should be our focus today as well.

The Power of the Name Acts 4: 1-14, 18-20 Introduction 1. Think about how important your name is. 2. You thought a lot about names when you named your children. 3. Names were more significant in Bible times. 4. Name equals who the person actually was. Ex. Jesus = Savior 5. What can we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Messiah Must Be Made Known Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 15, 2001

based on 150 ratings

| 6,028 views

If the lost of this community are ever going to see Jesus for themselves, they must first see Him in us.

Our Messiah Must Be Made Known “So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from God, who reconciled us to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-20, John 14:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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