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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Telling The Salvation Story Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,298 views

    We need to avoid spiritual arrogance and not look down on those who sin differently than we do.

    The last two responses on that clip were pretty unsettling but they serve as summary statements for many today. The one guy believes that people can’t really change and that if we wanted to get rid of evil, we’d have to destroy the whole world and start over. Unbelievably, the woman replied that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Four Purposes Of Prayer (1 Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 28,593 views

    To live effective lives as Jesus’ disciples we need to pray.

    I’ve preached on prayer many times and I’ve tried to do it in such a way that you will be able to easily remember how to pray and to be motivated to pray. Yet I don’t think we are taking full advantage of this most powerful and useful resource we have as Christians. So, I am beginning a four week ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reaching Out

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 8,981 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Touch Of Greatness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 13,313 views

    You can break out of the status quo life by praying the final three requests of Jabez.

    The Touch of Greatness Rev. Brian Bill 1/14/01 I like listening to messages on people’s answering machines. Here are some of my favorites: · Hi. Now you say something. · Hello. I’m David’s answering machine. What are you? · Greetings, you have reached the Sixth Sense Detective Agency. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Message Must Be Relevant Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 6,115 views

    Our goal is to deliver our in a relevant manner to our world so that they can hear the powerful, life-changing truth of Jesus Christ.

    Our Message Must Be Relevant One of the most peculiar postcards I’ve ever seen was sent to me one time. I read the little note on the back, containing a joke from a friend. But it was the picture on the front that got my attention. It was a picture of earth taken from some distance in space. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 3 Things Needed For Reaching The Lost Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 964 ratings
     | 322,548 views

    A teaching message on Luke 15:1-10.

    Luke Series #70 June 30, 2002 Title: The 3 Things Needed for Reaching the Lost Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are starting in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Well, Shut My Mouth!"

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 14, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,623 views

    In this message we will look at examples in the scripture where God literally told people to shut their mouths. Sometimes we need to be silent before God, and receive instruction, rather than shooting off the mouth and explaining things from our perspecti

    “Well, Shut My Mouth” Joshua 7:6-10 And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face before the ark of the LORD until the eventide, he and the elders of Israel, and put dust upon their heads. And Joshua said, Alas, O Lord GOD, wherefore hast thou at all brought this people over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Entering The Harvest Field

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,724 views

    Jesus: 1. Saw the crowds. 2. Had compassion. 3. Called to his disciples.

    The story goes that Mark Twain loved to go fishing, but he hated to catch fish. The problem was he went fishing to relax, and catching fish ruined his relaxation, since he had to take the fish off the hook and do something with it. When he wanted to relax by doing nothing, people thought he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I'm On A Mission For The King

    Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Jan 22, 2008
     | 6,166 views

    We want to learn to share the Gospel because we want everyone to see the King one day and remain with him forever.

    Luke 19:11-27 M: While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. He said: “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When Does God Hear Your Prayer?

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,871 views

    To guide the believer in the matter if getting answers to prayer.

    PP0732 DATE BHBC 8/13/06 WHEN DOES GOD HEAR YOUR PRAYER? Ps 34:1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,029 views

    The Lord’s prayer is our starting point in learning how to pray effectively. Many points are included in these few verses to help us see our prayers answered and our life protected from sin.

    April, 2007 The Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9-15 INTRODUCTION: Every Sunday a part of our worship includes praying, “The Lord’s Prayer.” We would feel that there was something missing in the prayer time if this part were omitted; but do we know what we are praying or are we merely repeating words ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reach Out Honestly Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 9, 2006
     | 3,733 views

    Jesus wouldn’t be cornered through the tricky tax question; instead, his answers show us how to live in both worlds, not just one -- and which one matters most!

    ¡§Reach Out Honestly¡¨ (Luke 20:20-26) How many of you know what this is? (show picture of toll booth on screen) You guessed it ¡V a toll booth! Yes, these dot the interstate landscape of I-80 through IL, IN, MI, and PA! And it is at these kinds of places we pay a tax ¡V an extra tax to apparently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Honesty With God

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,190 views

    A sermon encouraging honesty with God (Much taken from Prayers from the Gut: An Honest Prayer Journal for Teens by Steven James. I adapted this to cover older adults)

    Evening Sermon for 12/4/2005 Honesty with God Introduction: A. I am thankful for is my relationship with God. What makes me thankful about my relationship with God is that I can be real and honest with God. B. If I was completely open and honest with people, it would be a disaster. C. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Going On To Greatness

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 10,353 views

    How can we deliver honest hope for today’s problems. This message examines the need for people to share the gospel.

    GOING ON TO GREATNESS Jeremiah 29:11-13 INTRO: I have been in many churches in my life. But I will never forget the experience that I had in one church I visited. I was commenting on how beautiful the sanctuary was, when the pastor said, “This room never is as beautiful as it is when the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 1 (Prayer Partners): Prayer Partners Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 13, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 24,177 views

    Why the power of two?

    Prayer Partners Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Prayer Partners A. ILLUSTRATIONS 1. “If two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything, that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven” (Matt. 18:19). 2. Charles Finney, Abel Clary. Second Great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist