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  • Ron Hicks avatar

    Burden Check

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,513 views

    One of the greatest attributes God wants to develop in our hearts is His burden for the lost.

    BURDEN CHECK Let me try to share with you God’s burden for the lost in a few scriptures. John 3:16 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son Isa 53:3 3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, Isa 53:5 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Raising The Bar Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,145 views

    8th and final message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one is a wrap-up of the series. It could be used as a stand alone with some minor modifications.

    Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 8 “Raising the Bar” MATTHEW 6:9-13 INTRODUCTION: Video Clip - X-men 2 - Chapter 33 - Start:1:44:47 - End:1:45:37 - Time: 0:55 You’ve just seen a guy that’s listened to our study of the Lord’s prayer over the last seven weeks and has put the power of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Witnessing Hints

    Contributed by Nathan Foy on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,321 views

    Here are some helpful hints when witnessing

    Witnessing Hints ”Follow me and I will make you fishers of men” Telling people about Jesus is something every believer is required to do. Matthew 28:19-20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have You Heard The News?

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,602 views

    There is news that demands a response, one way or the other, and that news is the Gospel.

    Have You Heard The News? Luke 2:6-11 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Choosing To Please God Over Pleasing God's People Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,191 views

    Believers please God when they share the Gospel as the Gospel.

    Choosing to Please God over Pleasing God’s People Gal. 1:9-10 June 5, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In 1979, 4th grade year, Vendee Myers was my first crush. a She said, "Mike, I’ll be your girlfriend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying God's Will

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,540 views

    Praying for the eight ball to go into the corner pocket, for you to be rich and famous, for the right partner to come along, is not praying God’s will for your life. Do you want to be holy, righteous and pure. Now, that’s praying God’s will.

    PRAYING GOD’S WILL James 5:16-17 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. Earnestly; 1 serious ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Search And Rescue Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,033 views

    When Jesus commissioned his disciples to make disciples of all nations, he sent his church into the search and rescue business.

    Search and Rescue Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: One of the great legacies of the 9-11 disaster four years ago today is a greater appreciation for the debt we all owe to the “first responders.” I don’t remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing The Church - Intro Series

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,759 views

    Growing The Church Preparing Small Group Leaders A 3000 year old strategy.

    Growing The Church Preparing Small Group Leaders A 3000 year old strategy. Introduction Some churches call them “Home Cell Groups” others call them “Home Church Groups”, we call them “Small Groups”. However you choose to call them, they have been an important part of church history for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Commission To Complete

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,590 views

    Jesus gave the disciples the great commission and as the church we should be compelled to complete it!

    A Commission to Complete Matthew 28:16-20 February 27, 2005 Introduction How is that Jesus make an impact on the world? During the Second World War, a church in Strasbourg was destroyed. After the bombing, the members of this particular church went to see what was left and found that the entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Getting Water Out Of A Rock"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,397 views

    Combining Exodus 17:1-7 with Matthew 21:23-32 to preach a sermon on hope and the need for evangelism.

    “Getting Water Out of a Rock” Matthew 21:23-32 Exodus 17:1-7 In our Old Testament Lesson, that Sherry read earlier, we see that the people, the Israelites in the desert, are thirsty. They are standing around Moses and they are demanding water. Nothing had changed. The people had been fed, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Introduction To Soul Winning Series

    Contributed by Ladonna Omobude on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,524 views

    HOW CAN YOU SEE SOMEONE DYING AND NOT HELP THEM.

    INTRODUCTION TO EVANGELISM Would a fire fighter leave a victim in fire and not try to rescue them. Would a Dr see a patient dying and not try to help them. Would a life guard see a swimmer drowning and not aid them. Would a mom see their child in danger and not save them. The answer to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reaching Out In Love

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,597 views

    Jesus would have us as a local church to get involved in outreach for Kingdom growth.

    Reaching Out in Love I Thessalonians 2:8 (New Century Version) “Because we loved you, we were happy to share not only God’s good news with you; but even our own lives.” A year ago we did a survey of 350 homes in our community. In our survey we asked several brief questions: 1. How long have ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Writing Acts Chapter 29, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,805 views

    If we follow God’s handbook written in 28 chapters, we can continue this ongoing movement in chapters 29 and beyond! [THE PURPOSE, PERSONALITY, AND POWER OF THIS BOOK!] Powerpoint at website for entire Acts Series!

    Writing Acts Chapter 29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Acts29.html Turn in your Bibles to Acts 29 [no such chapter!] You’ll notice there’s only 28 chapters…this is a new series (like Moses running a special: “bonus…11th commandment!”) Acts 1:1 Ill.--Schubert’s 8th—known as the “unfinished ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Why Pray?

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,965 views

    This sermon examines Paul’s prayer in Eph. 3:14-21 and encourages the hearer to ask "Why Pray?"

    ¡§WHY PRAY?¡¨ Eph. 3:14-21 INTRO ¡V Play ¡§Let Us Pray¡¨ by Steven Curtis Chapman. ¡§I¡¦m praying for you¡¨ ¡V How many times do we say this to someone? As a church, right now we are praying for Brooks, Bonnie, Youth choir, bldg. program, VBS, Jeff & Carol Evans, Chechens, Richard & Christi ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Made For A Mission Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,905 views

    Fifth and final sermon in series on the Purpose Driven Life.

    PALM SUNDAY 2004 April 4, 2004 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel , Jr. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 “Made for a Mission” Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we bow in your presence. May your Word be our rule, Your Spirit our teacher, and your greater glory our supreme concern, through ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran