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  • John Hamby avatar

    Thy Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 18,774 views

    Study of the importance of the second petition in the Lord’s prayer.

    A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Sermon # 3 “Thy Kingdom Come” Matthew 6: 10a “In this manner, therefore, pray:Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. (10) Your kingdom come.”. For our Lord the Kingdom of God was “the” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost And Missions

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,570 views

    A sermon of reasons for evangelism/missions.

    PENTECOST AND MISSIONS Acts 2:1-12 INTRO: After unusual events occurred on the day of Pentecost, the people asked one another “What does this mean?” (v. 12 TEV). The question is relevant today. What does it mean for us here and now? On the day of Pentecost God gave an inspiring symbolic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preserving A Prayer

    Contributed by Wayne Tindale on Oct 22, 2006
     | 5,692 views

    This sermon will allow you to check on the ststus of your prayer life.

    A Parable About Persevering in Prayer by Rev. Wayne Tindale A number of years ago my associate and I were visiting a woman member who had an antagonistic husband. So we planned it in such a way that we would be there when he was not there. We were planning to see her early in the day and we did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Divine Petitions, Part One Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,878 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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Prayer Guide For Pastors, Teachers, & Missionaries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,007 views

    The following is a alphabetic list of key points to help you learn how to pray for fellow believers. Prayer Example: If you abide in me and my word abides in you ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you. (John 15:7)Quote: To pray in the Spi

    Prayer Guide For Pastors, Teachers, & Missionaries by Paul Fritz Ephesians 6:18-6:18 Praying at all times in the Spirit and with all manner of prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding on behalf of all the saints. (Eph. 6:18) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church In Prayer

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 7,071 views

    When do we normally pray? Verses When should we pray? Examined using contemporary language, practical points of application and an easy to ’Power Point’ outline.

    "The Church in Prayer" Acts 4:23-31 Pastor Bob Hunter Intro: Describe how the Apostles got to a place of prayer. Review the story that immediately preceedes it, ( i.e. The healing of lame beggar, discuss the trouble it stirred up and the events that followed.) Describe Peter and John ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Evangelsim For A New Age

    Contributed by Michael Treston on May 8, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 1,989 views

    evangelism for everybody

    New ways of Evangelism Beach bunny – why because this is for people who are enjoying God’s creation Did you know that God Loves you and he made this beach for you to enjoy Student Evangelism You need an eraser because Jesus can rub out all your mistakes Bumper Stickers Honk if you know God loves ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Recognizing Myths About The Prayer --The Pitfalls Of The Jabez Territory Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 9,387 views

    Part 2 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez—the pitfalls of the Jabez territory and recognizing some of the limitations of this prayer

    (Power Point slides and audience outline available for $10 donation to my church’s worship fund--email me or visit church’s website) Today I continue with part 2 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez—the pitfalls of the Jabez territory and recognizing some of the myths about this prayer. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Pray For The Lost

    Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Jan 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,969 views

    Most of us owe our own conversion to friends and family who prayed us into The Kingdom. Prayer is the big weapon for the salvation of souls. Not arguing, debating ---seeking to see the lost saved is empty, dry, and fruitless without FERVENT prayer! Don’t

    Teaching: HOW TO PRAY FOR THE LOST Evangelist Jennifer A. Mears –January 2007 “From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Do You Want On Your Tombstone?

    Contributed by George Smith on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,120 views

    A look at oursalves to see if we making a Diffrence.

    (INTRO) I know that Jesus could come at any time, I know that we preach that He is coming and I believe that, but if you would, let’s just say that Jesus don’t come before we leave this old world and that our love ones have to put us in that ground and put a tombstone over us, what do you want them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    The Power Of Agreement Is A Smart Investment Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,691 views

    3 Characteristics of the Power of Agreement: Rebuild Relationships That Are Conflicted. Recognize the Benefits of the Power of Agreement Reap the Rewards of Praying With Agreement

    “If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you will have won your brother over. But if he will not listen, take one or two brothers along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witness.’ If he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Gospel Is Preached At The Areopagus Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,406 views

    Paul takes the context of a pagan city and uses their apparent spiritual thirst to tell them about Jesus and his rescue from the judgement to come.

    Here’s Paul, left alone in Athens, the cultural capital of the world. How do you think he’d be feeling? Overwhelmed? Excited? Fascinated? Imagine this is you, not in Athens, but in New York or Paris or Rome or Berlin? How would you be feeling? Like you couldn’t wait to get out and start exploring? ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Praying At All Times Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,377 views

    What does it mean to be constantly in prayer

    Oct. 19 Praying at all times Acts 1:12-13 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk from the city. 13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Using Old Testament Analogies In Cross-Cultural Evangelism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,016 views

    USING OLD TESTAMENT ANALOGIES IN CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISM

    USING OLD TESTAMENT ANALOGIES IN CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISMIntroduction - Everyone tends to learn best when they are taught in ways that they are accustomed to. After ten years of teaching in an African seminary, this truth is becoming more evident daily. When I first brought out the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Evangelism For Ordinary People

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,539 views

    Doing acts of kindness as a form of evangelism. Servant evangelism based upon Steve Sjogren’s work.

    According to Jesus the greatest commandments are to “love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength,” and to “love your neighbor as yourself.” When Jesus referred to neighbor he wasn’t just speaking of the person who lived next door, but to every person, whether they are like us or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist