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  • Frank Gallagher avatar

    Lord, Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 148 ratings
     | 8,357 views

    Principles of prayer that the Bible teaches us.

    Lord, Teach Us To Pray (Luke 11:1-4) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/tch2pray.html] One of the greatest privileges that God has given us as believers is the ability to come to Him in prayer. It is also one of the most misunderstood ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    C – Confession / T – Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,291 views

    Series nspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.

    Sermon Series: “The A.C.T.S. of Prayer” (Inspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.) Sermon #2: “C – Confession / T – Thanksgiving” Series Text: Acts 1:14 Today’s Text: I John 1:8-10 OPENING JOKE: “A Lawyer will listen” A pastor was using a children’s sermon to teach the little boys and girls ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying For Action

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,878 views

    In this sermon I share the popular ACTS model of prayer. It is a way of praying which gives us a model to follow when we pray much in the same way that Jesus did when he gave us the Lord’s Prayer.

    Praying For Action, Psalm 46:1 Introduction It’s reported that one Sunday an ol’ country preacher in Mississippi prayed the following prayer just before delivering sermon: “Oh Lord, give Thy servant this mornin’ the eyes of the eagle and the wisdom of the owl; Connect his soul with the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Made For Mission Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,135 views

    We were made to ’go out’.

    Made for Mission Purpose Driven Life #36 Montreal/Cornwall May 22, 2004 Why are we here? That’s the common question of our generation and of our age, and reflects the deep quest, and yearning, of us all for meaning in and to our lives. We, who are baby boomers, are coming to a time in life when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer-Works Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,365 views

    Why ‘work’ instead of ‘activity’ of prayer or ‘picnic’ of prayer? Why does ‘prayer concert’, or ‘prayer vigil’ sound so gray and bland? The answer is obvious. Prayer is hard work! It is rewarding; it is life-changing; but it is hard.

    We continue today on our topic, “Learning to serve in a Service-less Age”, more specifically looking at “The refurbished Life”. God refurbishes our lives, in part, through “The Habit of Prayer”. I confess my struggle with this topic. It is complex yet simple. So complex that we will not even begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Roger Roark avatar

    Sharing Our Faith

    Contributed by Roger Roark on May 31, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,648 views

    We shouldn’t be selfish with the gospel.

    Sharing our faith- by Roger Roark text - 1 Cor. 3:6-9 (nlt ) and 2nd Kings 7:3-9 1 Cor. 3:6-9 My job was to plant the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God, not we, who made it grow. [7] The ones who do the planting or watering aren’t important, but God is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Anthony avatar

    Charismatic Apostles

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Apr 28, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,940 views

    Apostles were charismatic evangelists that connected and bonded with people in order to bring them to Christ. Explore five characteristics of charismatic Christians.

    We all love high achievers. We love our professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and other “go-getters” that “make it” in the world. We also want to be like them in some ways and claim our moment in the spotlight. It’s no accident that we see tens of thousands of young people auditioning for ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Soul Searching

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,006 views

    Wouldn’t you agree with me, that it is a great tragedy to sit idle in our little Christian box and let people die in sin and go to Hell without an attempt to rescue them?

    SOUL SEARCHING Gen 18:16-33 16 And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way. 17 And the Lord said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; 18 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Zenola Diggs avatar

    Usher Me Into The Presence Of The Lord

    Contributed by Zenola Diggs on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 36,095 views

    An appeal to Christians to realize the importance of leading non-believers to Christ.

    "Usher Me Into The Presence of The Lord" 2 Chronicles 29:6-11 I have chosen for a topic today, "Usher Me Into The Presence of The Lord." Today, we are here to uplift an annual celebration of Christian service-ushering. Though it may not be what some of your family, friends, peers, and even ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Do You Think Of The Christ

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,744 views

    This sermon considers several possible answers to the Pharisee’s question in Matthew 22:41, "What do you think of the Christ?" Here, I encourage the congregation to make up one’s mind on Christ’s identity.

    “What do you think of the Christ?” Matthew 22: 41-46. By Matthew Everhard, originally delivered at Hudson Presbyterian Church October 27, 2002. Words 2117 Forensic science is now the perfect compliment to crime investigation. Recent advances in the art and science of forensic investigation has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Prayer Under Pressure Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 11, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,770 views

    3rd in the series "Patterns for Prayer." The way Stephen faced death for his testimony is an inspiration and a pattern for us when we face persecution.

    In midwinter of A.D. 320 Emperor Licinius sent out an edict that to show their allegience all soldiers were to offer sacrifice to the pagan gods. Forty members of the famed Twelfth Legion of Rome’s imperial army serving in Sevaste, in present-day Turkey refused the emporer’s order. Their captain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    How To Walk On The Water Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 14, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,658 views

    Learn the principles behind Peter’s experience of walking upon the water: (1) Take the first step out in response to God’s call (getting our feet wet first), and (2)understand that faith grows through these steps!

    Jesus experiences the power of God when He was ministering on earth. We see the manifestations of that power through the miracles He performed. Jesus had faith in the Father, and had the confidence that God will give Him the power to accomplish His purposes. We can live our life with that kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    How To Comfort Others

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,899 views

    The following sermon is going to explore 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 in hopes that with the comfort we have received from God we might offer it to others so that they too might praise God in all of life’s circumstances!

    Comfort Received and Given 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marvin Salazar avatar

    Mabuhay Sa Panalangin

    Contributed by Marvin Salazar on Sep 12, 2014
     | 90,537 views

    Be like Christ when praying, be Christ minded in prayers, with humility and faith. With love for one another and with supplication present your request to God. In all things, in all our life be with our God!

    Pambungad na pagbati: "Kaawaan at kapayapaan at pagibig ang sa inyo nawa'y paramihin mga minamahal kong mga kapatid sa Panginoon!" Naalala ko nung high school ako mayroon kaming religion teacher. Ngayon wala na ata nun? Pag vacant namin iinvite kami ng religion teacher sa isang sulok ng ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Prayer & Witness Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,304 views

    Why should we pray? God knows how grateful we are! There is a big problem with this kind of attitude and then the issue becomes, Why pray at all? God knows all that we need! We may even quote our Lord when He said that God knows all that we need bef

    PRAYER Colossians 4:1-6 (NIV) Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal