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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    P.u.s.h. Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 9,137 views

    The church needs to PUSH through in prayer for the breakthrough. We need to Prayer Until Something Happens.

    P.U.S.H.- sermon Thesis: The church needs to PUSH through in prayer for the breakthrough. We need to Prayer Until Something Happens. Opening Illustration: Song by Mark Schultz “ He’s my son” Mark states, “On May 22 1998, my friend John Baird’s 14 year-old son was diagnosed with Leukemia. I wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Out Of The Pit

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Nov 7, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 17,936 views

    Evangelistic Sermon that also Encourages Christians to help others

    Out of the Pit! By Tony Silveira Other Studies at http://www.carismachurch.com Jeremiah 2:13 "For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, The fountain of living waters, To hew for themselves cisterns, Broken cisterns That can hold no water. Isaiah 35:6 tells us, “For waters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chasing Chariots

    Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 19, 2000
    based on 514 ratings
     | 28,642 views

    As Phillip witnessed to the eunuch we would do well to chase chariots and share our faith by every possible means.

    Chasing Chariots Acts 8:26-39 Introduction A few days ago I received this true account over the Internet. A young man had just left his Wednesday evening Bible study. Sitting in his car he prayed, "Lord, we studied tonight about your speaking to Samuel. Do you still speak to people today? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Share Your Faith With Others

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,723 views

    Four prinicples for sharing Christ

    Dr. Jones wrote, “The concealing and neglect of certain truths and certain aspects of Christian truth has always been the chief characteristic of every period of decline in the history of the church. When the church did not seem to count at all you will find without exception the thing that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Spirit Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,929 views

    Using Daniel’s prayer as a pattern we can learn about the spirit of prayer God requires

    THE SPIRIT OF PRAYER DANIEL 9.4-19 Last week we looked at how we can misuse prayer through wrong motives and wrong attitudes. Today I want to spend sometime looking at the spirit of prayer or to put it another way ‘praying biblically.’ PREPARATION FOR PRAYER. Turn with me to Daniel 9 verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    First Things First

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,695 views

    A message for the church to refocus on the most important things that we are to do and be as Christians.

    First Things First! August 1st, 1999 Do First Things First illustration (Priorities) (a Big Jar, needs to be clear, need rocks, sand, water, ... Don’t let the people see what all you have to put into the jar. First, put rocks into the jar and ask, “is it full?” They should say yes. Then add ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory - Gospel In Europe Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 631 ratings
     | 94,925 views

    Catch the vision and hear the "Macedonian Call". We are in debt to Paul and Silas who let God turn them around and into Europe. Link included to free formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint.

    The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory Acts 16:6-15 ----- This is part 1 of a 3 part message from this chapter. The 3 people saved were Lydia [A TENDER heart--this sermon], the possessed slave girl [A TORMENTED heart], and the Philippian jailer [A TOUGHENED heart]. Please see all 3 sermons and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Welcome To The Battleground

    Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,822 views

    A fresh look at Ephesians where we look at 1) The heavenly battle 2) The methods of attack 3) The prayer of the warrior

    Ephesians 6:10-20 This week there has been much in the news about Britain’s involvement in Iraq, and North Koreas nuclear missile attempts. The “war against terror” looks set to continue for some time to come yet, and as one looks around the world battles, skirmishes and wars continue to rage. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Necessity Of Relationships Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,638 views

    To reach the lost, we must have relationships with the lost.

    Introduction: A. Let me start by asking you a few questions: Where do you go when you have a problem? Whom do you turn to when you need help or advice on some important issue in your life? 1. Are you more likely to turn to someone you know or to a stranger? B. How do you feel when stranger comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding An Approach That Fits Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,651 views

    There are many ways to do evangelism. The key for success is not only employing the most effective approaches, but employing the ones that best match our own individual personalities and gifts.

    Introduction: A. For every task that we face, there are many approaches or methods that we might employ. 1. Some methods are certainly better than others. B. I love the story of the man who was injured on the job and had to provide further explanation of the cause of his injuries for the insurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lord Teach Us To Pray - Part Two

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006
     | 2,337 views

    David’s life was filled with blessings and failures, good times and not so good times. He learned early on in his life how to cry out for God’s mercy when he was lost and lonely, rejected and afflicted. God had taught David to pray and how to pray. We

    LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY Part Two Last week we looked at a couple of the stories of David and we found that he is most known for what is recorded in Acts 13:22 - David became the “a man after My (God’s) own heart, who will do all My (God’s) will.” We also noted that David’s life was not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Elijah - The Power Of Prayer Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 98 ratings
     | 79,927 views

    Prayer changes things. Elijah was a man just like us and he changed the world he lived in. Examine the power of prayer in Elijah’s life and change your world.

    ELIJAH – THE POWER OF PRAYER 2 James 5:17 -18 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit. What makes an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marks Of A Contagious Church Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,164 views

    Last in a series on encouraging the local church to remember Christ’s call to spread the gospel. This sermon asks what a church looks like that is willing to be Christ’s beacon in our dark world.

    MARKS OF A CONTAGIOUS CHURCH There is a story told about a hunter walking through the African jungle who found a huge dead elephant with pygmy standing beside it. Amazed, he asked, “Did you kill that elephant?” The pygmy said, “Yes.” The hunter asked, “How could a little bloke like you kill a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Fear Of The Final Call Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,173 views

    Why do so many show an initial interest in Christ and then turn away? How can we be more effective in giving the Gospel?

    Fear of the Final Call II Timothy 4:3-4 Purpose: To describe how many people will react to the gospel. Aim: I want the listener to work at being more aggressive in giving the gospel to others. INTRODUCTION: In my 22 years of ministry I have seen a lot of people who showed interest in spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tools Of The Trade

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,915 views

    what tools Jesus gives to share the gospel message

    Tools Of The Trade Luke 10:1-24 Aug 20, 2006 Intro: As men and tools go, I am extremely lucky. You see, I have a wife who is a scientist and thus works with tools in her job – she uses Bunsen burners, centrifuges, microscopes, and pipettes. A pipette is the scientific equivalent of a turkey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist