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  • Richard White avatar

    How To Turn The World Upside Down

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,042 views

    The Book of Acts tells how the Gospel spread throughout the world, turning the Roman Empire upside down, what can we learn from it?

    Acts: How to turn the World Upside Down for Jesus Many times we see how good intending people attempt to change their community with the Gospel, go into not knowing exactly what to do. In reading through the Book of Acts we see how the early church impacted their world turning it upside down ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Get The Job Done Right

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 8,949 views

    Jesus sent out the twelve to do the job of the church.

    Introduction Jesus sent out the twelve to do the work of the church. From our scripture passage we can discover how to get the job done right. 1. In order to get the job done right we must begin small(v6-7) "Then Jesus went around teaching from village to village. calling the twelve to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Components Of Conversion

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,439 views

    In Acts 9:5 Saul said, "Who are you Lord and what do you want me to do?" Those who are truly converted to Christ have a genuine desire to know the Lord and a willingness to obey Him. Many people think they are children of God, but they only pretend to kno

    In Acts 9:5 Saul said, "Who are you Lord and what do you want me to do?" Those who are truly converted to Christ have a genuine desire to know the Lord and a willingness to obey Him. Many people think they are children of God, but they only pretend to know the Lord and obey His will. Saul’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    They Will Know Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,884 views

    They will know we are Christians by our love more than by anything else.

    They Will Know Festival2001 As ‘life’ and ‘light’ are key words in the first twelve chapters of John, ‘love’ is the key word in chapters 13-17. Love is not merely advised or exemplified; it is commanded. Christ commanded his disciples to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go Make Disciples

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,149 views

    God’s call is for every Christian. We have been given the good news of God’s love and forgiveness so that we can share it with everyone we meet.

    Matthew 28:19-20 “Go Make Disciples” INTRODUCTION It had been an afternoon filled with sledding and enjoying the recent six-inch snowfall for my two sons and their friends. Faye and I decided to help the boys warm up with mugs of hot chocolate. The next time they came in to warm up we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Deliver Us From Evil

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 12, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,101 views

    This petition is the climax of the prayer as it is the object of Christ’s coming into the world. The great evil of the world is sin – the source and foundation of all the others evils in the world. The Greek text maybe translated “the evil” or “the e

    Deliver Us from Evil Matthew 6:13 Intro Real prayer calls for real cooperation with God. The perfect pattern of prayer, which closes with this petition, contains seven petitions, each of which is designed to meet specific needs in various areas of life. This petition is the climax of the prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 347 ratings
     | 27,399 views

    This is a message on the importance and purpose of prayer.

    PERSISTENT PRAYER Luke 18:1-8 INTRO: Jesus wants His church to grow. If a church is to grow, it must prepare to grow. This preparation begins with prayer. Persistent prayer is the foundation of all Christian growth. The Scriptures bear testimony that persistent prayer always has been of utmost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Pray? Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 95 ratings
     | 47,921 views

    Everyone prays, Christians pray, sinners pray, heathen pray but not many results are seen. We want to learn to Pray and get Results.

    Why Pray? We have been in a study of Prayer. We were interrupted by Christmas and the New Year. I believe that we need to learn how to pray so that we can see results. Many Christians have prayed for years and cannot tell you for sure that “GOD ANSWERED MY PRAYERS”. Everyone prays, Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "How To Talk To God"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,898 views

    I want to preach on verse 45. Please note that there is no verse 45 in Mark chapter 12. But, if you meditate on the text, you have to wonder, “What ever happened to the widow?” She doesn’t have a dime in her pocket...

    Title: “How to talk to God” Introduction: This is part two from last week’s message on the “Might of the Widow’s Mite.” I want to preach on verse 45. Please note that there is no verse 45 in Mark chapter 12. But, if you meditate on the text, you have to wonder, “What ever happened to the widow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Art Of Asking Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,800 views

    The parable of the unrighteous judge and persistent widow teaches us much about the need for persistence in prayer and how God moves in our lives to answer our prayer and bring about God’s will.

    Luke 18:1-8 “The Art of Asking” INTRODUCTION I received an E-mail message that contained a list of questions with no clear-cut answer. • Why do doctors and lawyers call what they do practice? • Why is abbreviation such a long word? • Why is a boxing ring square? • What was the best thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Much Do We Care For Souls

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,936 views

    It’s a sad commentary when no one cares for men’s souls.

    Souls? Text Psalms 142:4 “I looked on my right hand, and behold, but there was no man that cared for my soul.” Introduction: It’s a sad commentary in Psalms 142. "No man cared for my soul.” It’s an indictment to the church when such conditions arise. We expect the world and its systems ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Communicating Christ Effectively

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 417 ratings
     | 18,669 views

    Paul had four qualities that enabled him to effectively communicate Christ which we also need.

    COMMUNICATING CHRIST EFFECTIVELY Acts 17:16-34 INTRO.- ILL.- A stranger entered the church in the middle of the sermon and seated himself in the back pew. After a while he began to fidget. Leaning over to a white-haired man at his side, evidently an old member of the congregation, he whispered: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • 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
     | 3,515 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

  • Paul Durbin avatar

    When You Fast Series

    Contributed by Paul Durbin on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,392 views

    Message detailing the reasons, responsabilities, and rewards of fasting.

     ¡ñ We have been walking through Matthew 6 the past three weeks ¡ð focusing on the spiritual disciplines that Jesus talks about in this passage ¡ð giving, praying, and today . . . fasting. ¡ñ Fasting defined: ¡ð To abstain from food. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Douglas Vincent avatar

    Jesus: Son Of Joseph Or Son Of God

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on May 28, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,198 views

    Jesus as the Son of God heals, reaches out, and is interested in our faith not our works.

    Luke 4:16-31 Jesus: Son of Joseph or Son of God January 25th 2004 This morning we are going to look at Jesus’ homecoming. Jesus’ neighbors were confronted with a decision they did not wish to make, and a claim they did not want to hear. Can Jesus still surprise us? He stood up to read. They had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist