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  • Daniel Dennison avatar

    The Disciple As Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,560 views

    This is the 7th sermon in a series of 8 on discipleship. This sermon talks about the importance of evangelism in discipleship.

    Some of the text in this sermon comes from "Out of the Saltshaker" by Rebecca Pippert. Over the past six weeks we’ve talked about several different characteristics of disciples. We’ve learned the importance of submission in discipleship. We’ve learned the necessity of prayer and study in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Place Of Prayer And The Open Heart

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 29,687 views

    Some "musts" for the Christian when it comes to the matter of prayer. 1- We must find God’s place 2- We must listen to God’s Word 3- We must respond to God’s will

    INTRO. - ILL.- Shortly after the US Supreme Court outlawed prayer in public schools, a pupil in class heard her teacher sneeze and said, "God bless you." The teacher said, "Cut that out or we’ll both be in trouble." ILL.- One person said, "Now that there’s no more praying in schools, kids will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Parable Of Mission Series

    Contributed by Dan Neary on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,845 views

    Fifth in a series of ten sermons from the Book of Revelation, this sermon focuses on the Church’s indispensible role of witness in God’s plan of salvation.

    When we get through this sermon today, since this is the fifth in our series of 10, we’ll be half way through our series here in Revelation. • 7 Churches • 7 Golden Lampstands • 4 Creatures • 24 Elders • A Scroll with 7 Seals • 4 Horsemen • 144,000 and a Great Multitude of Worshippers Dr. Herms ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer Nots Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,388 views

    What is your attitude when you pray? Before Jesus tells us how to pray, He tells us how not to pray.

    “The highest activity of the human soul.” That’s what the great expository preacher Martyn Lloyd-Jones said about prayer. Prayer is one of the most important things we will ever do in our relationship with the Lord. It is so essential to who we are as Christians that one commentator compared it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do I Pray?

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007
     | 2,140 views

    Basics about what prayer is, why it’s important, and how to do it.

    This is our fifth and final week in our You Asked For It series of messages. And I think it’s been good. You’ve asked some important questions and I’m glad we’ve had the opportunity to address them. In fact, I plan to make this an annual series… every August. So you can start thinking now about ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Fishing In Our Own Pond

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 29,134 views

    The call for the disciples to be witnesses in Jerusalem was the call for them to go fishing in their own pond. It remains the call for us to fish our own ponds, to be a witness within the network of relationships God has placed us, to capture the hearts a

    Fishing In Your Own Pond Acts 1:8 The call to be witnesses was a call to go fishing in our own ponds, to be a witness within the network of relationships God has placed us, to capture the hearts and souls of family, friends, coworkers, neighbors and acquaintances, and spiritually reel them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Elvery avatar

    Freedom To Eat, Freedom To Meet, Freedom To Speak

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 11,152 views

    God’s call to embrace all people not exclude them

    Freedom to eat, Freedom to meet, Freedom to speak God’s call to Embrace not Exclude Acts 10:1-34, 44-48 Introduction to Topic There are many cultures in this world, with various distinctions. One distinction that we have is in the foods we enjoy eating. There are some foods which we all enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Where People Are Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,987 views

    Using Jesus’ example with Zaccheus, a sermon on moving toward unbelievers with Christ’s claims.

    Trinity Baptist Church August 13, 2006 Winning Ways (series) Being Where People Are Luke 19:1-10 One time a fitness center offered a $1,000 prize to anyone who could demonstrate they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. The owner was a muscle man, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Petitions, Part One Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,929 views

    A sure way to learn about anything is to study about it and observe the life of someone who does what you want to learn to do. Learning about the powerful ministry of prayer, necessitates taking note of what the Bible teaches about the prayer life of Chr

    Turn your Bibles to Hebrews 5:7 Title: Divine Petitions Theme: Examining the Prayer Life of Christ / Part # 1 Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Introduction: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Open Door Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 22 ratings
     | 16,177 views

    this is part of a series that was designed to help people grow.

    The Open door, # 2 of the enlarge your tent series, Isaiah 54: Main text Mark 2:1-11 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ March 3, 2002 A hairdresser in Colombia believes he has the baldness problem licked. The barber from Pereira, which is approximately 100 mile east of the Bogota ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Kelso avatar

    Don't Let Anger Stab You In The Back

    Contributed by Steven Kelso on Dec 4, 2006
     | 3,443 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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    The Narrow Way

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 55,803 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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Using Legends To Evangelize Across Cultures

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,466 views

    USING LEGENDS TO EVANGELIZE ACROSS CULTURES

    USING LEGENDS TO EVANGELIZE ACROSS CULTURES Introduction - Every society is proud of its traditions, culture, and historical discoveries. When I first came to Africa it amazed me at what reverence the people gave to the stories of past. Parents told legends about Joseph and his brothers to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    Where Am I And How Did I Get Here?

    Contributed by James May on Apr 30, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,642 views

    We are who we are by God’s grace. He is the Father of Lights who gives every good and perfect gift. I am here because of His great love.

    Where Am I and How Did I Get Here? Pastor Jim May Victor Borge told about a couple going on vacation, standing in line waiting to check their bags at the airline counter. The man said to the wife, "I wish we had brought the piano." She said, "Why? We’ve got sixteen suitcases already!" He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Nurturing A Healthy Prayer Life

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,694 views

    Message explores importance of relationship, persisence, and expectation in our prayer lives.

    Nurturing a Healthy Prayer Life Luke 11:1-13[1] 12-05-04 Intro[2] The frustration of unanswered prayer—have you ever experienced it? Have you ever felt like your prayers were getting no where? Have you ever felt like crying out to God the way David did in Psalm 89:46, “How long, O LORD? ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic