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  • Karl Eckhoff avatar

    A House For All Nations

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,096 views

    God’s house is not just for a select few. God tells those who are among his family and those who are outside of it that He still intends to add still more to His people than those already gathered; people of every nationality and race, social status and

    Pentecost 13 A Isaiah 56: 1, 6-8 A House For All Nations 08/18/02 As part of my daily routine, I receive and read an e-mail newsletter called Heartlight. I was struck this past week by the heartfelt confession of a brother in Christ by the name of Lynn Anderson in the July 31st issue. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Knowing The Heart Of God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 16, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,209 views

    Know the heart of God for the lost. Looking at the life of Jesus, we come to understand what is needed to reach the lost - compassion.

    Sometime in July, we were looking at this passage during our prayer meeting: • Somehow I was drawn to one particular word, in verse 7. • Jesus says, “I tell you that in the same way, there will be MORE rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 righteous persons who do not need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What The Church Needs Now, Part Iii Series

    Contributed by William Noel on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,798 views

    In-depth look at the witnessing efforts of the church.

    “What The Church Needs Now” Part III Matthew 28:18-20 “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Churchy Focus

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,152 views

    A message promoting evangelism and invitation

    Elements of this sermon were taken from K. Edward Skidmore’s sermon "Evangelism 2 Tell A Friend" found here on Sermoncentral (http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=88617) A CHURCHY FOCUS -I took all my sciences in high school, and one of the things we learned were the Laws of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Contrast/Baptismal Call

    Contributed by Mark Ripper on Apr 23, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,029 views

    Compares the actions of the disciples during the passion of Christ with their actions after the Resurrection.

    Contrast – In today’s readings we see the contrast in the apostles faith in the Gospel of Mark and that of Peter and John in the Acts of the Apostles. In the Gospel Jesus is recounting their unbelief – The two woman return from the tomb and tell the apostles of Jesus Christ Resurrection, yet they ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Barbara Folsom on Feb 6, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 18,300 views

    This is a devotional on prayer and encouragement to just do it.

    God has placed within my spirit the desire to teach a little about prayer tonight. I say a little because there is only so much teaching on this subject you can do, though the resources are unlimited, what we really need to do is just do it! Lets begin with 1 Thessalonians 5: 17, “pray without ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Question Of Priorities Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,810 views

    How would Jesus build a church? He did build a church by reaching the lost and making it a priority.

    “My kids were lost and I didn’t even know it.” ... ILL #1 “My kids were lost and I didn’t even know it.” ... When I was in school in Dallas my 2 kids,6 & 9, spent the afternoon with a pastor friend of mine Garris Baggett and his wife. Janet and I were at work and didn’t even know the kids had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do We Learn From Jesus' Prayer?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,682 views

    Jesus is also in quite a difficult situation. How did He handle it? How did He pray? We can learn from Jesus’ example of how we should pray in difficult, hard, and emotional wrenching times.

    What Can We Learn from Jesus’ Prayer? Matthew 26:36-46 ILLUSTRATION… Children’s Prayers http://www.bible.org/illus.php?topic_id=1145 Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. - Debbie, 7 Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What We Are Called To Be Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003
    based on 158 ratings
     | 51,930 views

    Jesus uses two metaphors to describe our influence in the world today. As salt, we are to make people thirsty for Jesus. As light, we have the privilege of pointing people to the true light of the world. Our challenge is to make sure we are “out of the

    What We’re Called to Be Rev. Brian Bill 2/11/01 A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    How To Pray More Powerfully In 14 Days (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,526 views

    Prayer opens the door for God to do His work in us.

    How To Pray More Powerfully In 14 days (Part II) Luke 11:5-8 May 4, 2003 Chester, IL Chester FBC Mike Fogerson, Speaker INTRODUCTION: 1 Ten Ways To Know You Picked The Wrong Church. 10 When you enter, the ushers ask if you want smoking or non. 9 No cover charge, but communion is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    The Revelation Of Jesus Christ In Paul Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,771 views

    Sermon 3 in the Galatians series. stresses the power of sharing your testimony, telling your story.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Paul (Gal 1: 11-24) Before and After – A Transformation My Grandfather used to tell me stories – all kinds of stories Stories about the old days, about what it was like to grow up around Creighton, Missouri in the earlier 1900’s (20’s, 30’s) Stories about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Ears And One Mouth

    Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,410 views

    The sermon looks at how to pray, when to pray and what to pray.

    TWO EARS AND ONE MOUTH Text: Matthew 6:1-15 "It is hard sometimes in prison to sit and to pray, and to read of those who were in prison, and to read of their prayer, and to how the prison door or roof cracked open, the chains were released and they walked out. [Pause] It’s hard when one has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Thank You Daddy!

    Contributed by David Trexler on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,421 views

    Out of the mouth of children. Bold and from the heart!

    Luke 11:1-13 March 2nd 2008 The original text for today was about the blind man who receives his sight. It is a story about our spiritual blindness. I realize Lent is a time of struggle, but I am worn out preaching what I call fire and brimstone sermons. Sure we need to hear about our spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Double Outcast Gets Saved"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 11, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,975 views

    A sermon on seeking the lost in love.

    “The Double Outcast Gets Saved!” Luke 17:11-19 A friend of mine from back in Virginia recently told me that she and her pastor are going to begin hanging out at the local bar on Friday and Saturday nights. They aren’t going there in order to get drunk…they’ll be drinking cokes… they are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Art And Science Of Evangelism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,738 views

    Jesus used both the art and science in His evangelism and we should too!

    Art and Science of Evangelism Introduction - Have you ever known a physician who practiced both the art and science of medicine? Perhaps you will enjoy hearing about a friend of mine who has mastered both aspects of cross-cultural medicine in Nigeria. Last year, the physician went to a remote ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational