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  • David Flowers avatar

    Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,088 views

    Examines the necessity of adopting a lifelong learning attitude toward prayer, and being willing to allow Christ to be our teacher. Part 2 in series, "Learning to Pray."

    “Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Prt. 2 of series, “Learning to Pray” David Flowers Wildwind Community Church January 30, 2005 NOTES ON THIS MESSAGE: This message, and all the other messages in this series, were based on Andrew Murray’s book, "With Christ in the School of Prayer." [Begin with video from ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Narrow Way

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 55,826 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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    Waiting For God's Answer Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,369 views

    In this lesson we learn how to wait for God’s answer to our problems.

    Scripture Let’s continue with the third message in our series titled, “Making Sense of Today’s News.” Let us read Habakkuk 2:1-3: 1 I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Powerful And Effective Prayer Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,956 views

    Prayer is the measure of a person. It is one of our greatest needs individually and corporately. In James 5:16b-18, James sets before us a description of powerful and effective prayer.

    Scripture Elmer Towns is the Dean of the School of Religion at Liberty University in Virginia, which he co-founded with Jerry Falwell in 1971. The author of over fifty books, Towns also leads a Sunday school class with two thousand attendees at the Thomas Road Baptist Church, where Jerry Falwell ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Power Of Discernment Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,706 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

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    "A New Vision For The Harvest” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,520 views

    # 12 in series. A look at the Samaritian woman’s encounter with Jesus and it changed her life and made her a witness for Christ.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 12 “A New Vision for the Harvest” John 4:27-42 It has been said there are few things in life as tragic as having missed an opportunity. May I ask you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Lessons From A Godly Mom

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,255 views

    Hannah can bless us today with some great lessons for life: 1. Beware the bitterness trap (vs. 1-10) 2. Take your troubles to the Lord (vs. 10-18) 3. Give your best to God (vs. 11) 4. Rest in the truth that God will remember you (vs. 17-20)

    Great Lessons from a Godly Mom 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 13, 2007 *Moms are priceless! One time a Boy Scout leader was watching some new scouts try their hand at outdoor cooking, and he asked, -“How are you doing? Have you forgotten any essential ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing The Way For The Lord Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,787 views

    People are best prepared to receive Jesus when His servants are helping them to prepare

    Last month, we paused to honor our graduates here. For each one of those young men and women, there are some stories of moms and dads giving each other high fives, lots of smiles, lots of sharing of joy. A lot of teachers had a hand in that diploma. We have many of you in our congregation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    What Is Hurting Today's Church?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,356 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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    Meeting God When You Are Hungry Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,022 views

    God allows us to participate in building his kingdom.

    Introduction Thomas Edison (inventor of the light bulb) said, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Today we are with Jesus’ disciples when they miss an incredible opportunity. Not dressed in overalls, but as the much despised Samaritans. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When You Pray

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 11,078 views

    Jesus tells us what to do when we pray.

    INTRODUCTION: ILL.- Two men met up on the street. One asked the other: "Hi, how are you?" The other one replied: "I’m fine, thanks." "And how’s your son? Is he still unemployed?" "Yes, he is. But he is meditating now." "Meditating? What’s that?" "I don’t know. But it’s better than sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ-Like Witnessing

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    There is no greater honor than to be a part God’s work which is telling others about Jesus Christ. This message gives you Biblical truths to sharing about God’s gift of Salvation

    Turn your Bibles to John 4:13-14 Title: Christ-like Witnessing Theme: Following the Lord’s Example in Witnessing Introduction: There is no greater honor than to be a part God’s work which is telling others about Jesus Christ. In John chapter four Jesus is passing through Samaria. When He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Relevant Ministry - "Reality Spirituality" Series

    Contributed by Dj Castilleja on May 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,947 views

    Stop speaking in ways that no one understands. The Lord wants us to be as effective as possible by being relevant to those we are trying to reach. This is Reality Spirituality.

    Introduction: Video - Real Christians of Genius Mr. Christianese speaking Guy – “from Sermon Spice” When I was taking my first theology class, I was blown away by the abuse use of language I was reading. I was ducking away in fright like you might do in a scary movie. It was nasty! It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Let Anger Stab You In The Back

    Contributed by Steven Kelso on Dec 4, 2006
     | 3,478 views

    An Inductive sermon on How To Overcome Anger

    A "Do it yourself" catalog firm received the following letter from one of its customers: "I built a birdhouse according to your stupid plans, and not only is it much too big, it keeps blowing out of the tree. Signed, Angry The firm replied: "Dear Angry, We’re sorry about the mix-up. We accidentally ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Glorifying God By Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,037 views

    This is the last sermon in my series on Glorifying God. In this sermon I explore how we glorify God by evangelism. There are five elements to help us glorify God by telling others about him. These five elements are availability, worship, submission, obedi

    Scripture In his book Early Christians of the Twenty-First Century Chad Wallace makes a powerful statement: "Millions of Christians live in a sentimental haze of vague piety, with soft organ music trembling in the lovely light from stain-glass windows. Their religion is a pleasant thing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed