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  • KERMIT REAVES avatar

    How Should We Pray Series

    Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,918 views

    P.U.S.H.PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS

    HOW SHOULD WE PRAY P.U.S.H. MATTHEW 6:5-7 I WANT TO ANSWER THREE QUESTIONS CONCERNING PRAYER:FIRST,WHAT IS PRAYER? SECOND,WHY PRAY? THIRD,WHAT IS THE SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL PRAYING? WHAT IS PRAYER? FIRST PRAYER IN IT’S SIMPLEST FORM IS NOTHING MORE THAN JUST ASKING FOR THINGS.ASK AND IT SHALL BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W F avatar

    How To Be A Church That Doesn't Suck Series

    Contributed by W F on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,847 views

    Some churches and some Christians can be like a vortex sucking the life out of their community. Here’s how you can be a church that doesn’t suck.

    The most powerful influence doesn’t have anything to do with what we have; but it has everything to do with who we are. That’s why Jesus started his Sermon on the Mount by teaching us about the kind of people we ought to be. Next, Jesus builds on that idea and goes on to teach about what we must do ...read more

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  • Kevin Phillips avatar

    How We Ought To Pray

    Contributed by Kevin Phillips on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,074 views

    An in-depth look through the New Testament examining 34 scriptural ways to pray. While it is outlined as one sermon, it can best be preached as a series divided over several services. The outline is self-explanitory and not too in depth. It would be ve

    INTRODUCTION One of the biggest struggles many Christians face is knowing how to pray. Some Christians think they know how to pray, but really pray unscripturally. Often, even those who know scriptural principles about prayer feel like they may be missing something in their prayer experience. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Jesus Christ. You Can Kill Him. But You Can't Even Hope To Contain Him.

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 12,002 views

    how Peter confronted the Jews on killing the author of life, and how we are to use witnessing opportunies to do the same

    April 27, 2003 Acts 3:12-20 12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? 13 The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Preparing The Way For The Lord Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,763 views

    People are best prepared to receive Jesus when His servants are helping them to prepare

    Last month, we paused to honor our graduates here. For each one of those young men and women, there are some stories of moms and dads giving each other high fives, lots of smiles, lots of sharing of joy. A lot of teachers had a hand in that diploma. We have many of you in our congregation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Journey In, Journey Out Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
     | 4,771 views

    The primary source of our failure to be externally focused Christians and an inside out church is found in the tension between the development of the inward life the saint and his outward life.

    1. I have been talking about letting God turn us inside out. a. Most of my emphasis over these past few weeks has been about letting God use you, about getting your focus off of “your wants and desires” and paying attention to what God is doing and how He wants to change the world through you. b. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Leadership Of Pastor In Missions

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,345 views

    Spiritual leadership of pastor in missions is a relevant subject to be considered and to be applied appropriately by all mission-minded Pastors and Missionaries so they could fulfill the Great Commission and meet the contemporary needs of their World Miss

    Spiritual leadership of pastor in missions is a relevant subject to be considered and to be applied appropriately by all mission-minded Pastors and Missionaries so they could fulfill the Great Commission and meet the contemporary needs of their World Missions Program. Having a good knowledge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Prerogatives Of Prayer

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,942 views

    The Journalistic Inquisition to Prayer and Jehovah’s Illustration of such a Prayer

    “The Prerogatives of Prayer” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 JOURNALISTIC INQUISITION 1. To WHOM should we Pray? We are to CONDUCT our prayers to God the Father. Matthew 6:9; John 15:16 2. WHAT is Prayer? It is COMMUNICATION with God. Isa. 55:6; Matt 7:7-8; Phil. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:7 3. WHY Should We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Beam, Jr avatar

    Pray Like This

    Contributed by James Beam, Jr on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,445 views

    Jesus disciples were drawn by his intimate walk with His Father. This text reveals how prayer is shaped by what’s in our heart & in our Father’s heart.

    Welcome & Theme Introduction 1. What one thing could make the church more powerful than anything else? What one thing could ensure that your life was as good as it can be? What one thing could turn your family into the place that everyone loved to stay? 2. That ONE thing is an intimate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 7 (Prayer Partners): Agreeing What To Ask

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 1,868 views

    Jesus promises to answer prayer "when two of you agree." But how much agreement is required?

    Prayer Partner Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 7: Agreeing What To Ask A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Promise; answered prayer. “Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven” (Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Points Of Serious Prayer Series

    Contributed by James Groce on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 20,502 views

    If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray,

    Ezekiel 22:30-31 I. First, learn three things about prayer’s functions: Ezekiel 22:30-31 30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. 31 Therefore have I poured out mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Groce avatar

    Prayer - Seven Things We Need To Know

    Contributed by James Groce on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,269 views

    These seven things will enhance your prayer life!

    I. First, learn three things about prayer’s functions: Ezekiel 22:30-31 30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. 31 Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Christ's Principles Of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42)

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 314 ratings
     | 30,989 views

    Christ’s Principles of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42)Let us remember that we have to obey and trust Christ and His priniciples for evangelism to achieve success.

    Christ’s Principles of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42) Quote:It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as a fire that does not burn is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Grice's Quality Maxim Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,010 views

    Generally good guidelines to follow in basic Communications, Grice’s Maxims can be used to improve our Evangelism skills and serve the Lord!

    Using Grice’s Maxims for Optimal Evangelism 1 - Grice’s Quality Maxim Though Paul Grice was a philosopher and not a theologian, he had principles that can apply in sharing our Faith with others seeking and curious about Christianity. ’Grice’s Maxims’ were his ideas for effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Pray For Healing Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,025 views

    Praying for healing - different levels and kinds of healing

    Nov. 2 Pray for Healing Video Clip Matt. 9:18-10:1 Prayer at close but don’t be shocked if God heals you prior to the end. MT 4:23-24 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational