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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Evangelism 4 Roman Road Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,210 views

    The Roman Road is presented as one method of telling a friend about salvation.

    Evangelism Series #4 CHCC: February 5, 2006 The Roman Road Romans SCRIPTURE READING: Romans 8:33-39 INTRODUCTION: For the past few weeks we’ve been talking about Evangelism. But if I asked how many “Evangelists” are in here --- I bet not many hands would go up. Most of us think the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Message For Making Him Known

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,971 views

    The message of the gospel from Peter’s Pentacost sermon

    Introduction: KEY STATEMENT: In Acts 2, we learn a message and method for making him know. We discover what to say when we hear afresh this text. It doesn’t matter how we say it, if we do not know what to say. QUOTE: Elmer Gantry "When someone says a half-truth as whole-truth it becomes an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    7 Laws Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 31, 2002
    based on 168 ratings
     | 20,110 views

    The are some spiritual laws regarding prayer.

    I again Ponder. Today I ponder prayer. I love to pray. Prayer is my way of releasing faith and submitting my heart to the Divine plan for me. I think good prayer is talking, and praying in the Spirit, and praising. But I have learned good prayer takes time to be still and allow time to listen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Message Must Be Relevant Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 6,080 views

    Our goal is to deliver our in a relevant manner to our world so that they can hear the powerful, life-changing truth of Jesus Christ.

    Our Message Must Be Relevant One of the most peculiar postcards I’ve ever seen was sent to me one time. I read the little note on the back, containing a joke from a friend. But it was the picture on the front that got my attention. It was a picture of earth taken from some distance in space. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pioneers Or Settlers!

    Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,622 views

    A sermon about following the great commission with courageous faith.

    SERMON TITLE: Pioneers or Settlers! Texts: Matthew 28:18-20 We’ve all heard stories about the westward expansion of the United States. Leading the way were the pioneers. They were the forerunners who preceded all others exploring the uncharted territories. Their ambition was to investigate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Dreams Come True Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 49,166 views

    Daniel, the power of prayer, and the interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream.

    INTRODUCTION Last week, I preached on the first chapter of Daniel, talked about “The Daniel Diet.” And it was a message about moral purity, especially for our teenagers to make the right choice. While Daniel’s friends were required to eat the king’s rich food and drink the wine, Daniel said, “No, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob AuBuchon avatar

    Three Distinctions Of Jabez Series

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 475 ratings
     | 40,674 views

    The distinctions of Jabez cause him to stand above the rest.

    Three Distinctions of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Are you ready for an adventure … something new … a fresh start … that will get you off high center of status quo? Would you be willing to do one thing if it would . . . ·gain you a better life … ·get you more than you presently have … ·protect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plugging Into Power

    Contributed by Tom Lawson on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 205 ratings
     | 7,143 views

    Keys to the power of prayer from Nehemiah chapter one

    PLUGGING INTO POWER Nehemiah Chapter 1 ILLUSTRATION Back street in London is an old powerhouse that once shook all of England. You might be surprised at its size, no larger than a small bedroom. No generators, no nuclear reactors, just plain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Casting The Net

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,488 views

    Using one of Jesus’ parables, the sermon is designed to encourage Christians to witness.

    INTRODUCTION A. John Powell tells of watching his Theology of Faith class come in. 1. Tommy had long hair and he wrote him off as very strange. 2. Tommy was an atheist (objected to a God who loved unconditionally). 3. After turning in final exam, “Do you think I’ll find God?” “No.” 4. “Oh, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer - A "Gotta" Not An "Oughta"

    Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,386 views

    Too often we let things keep us from one of the most important things - prayer - and we need to make prayer a priority.

    “Prayer -- a GOTTA, Not an OUGHTA” -- James 5:13-16, John 17 January 9, 2005 I was looking at a past issue of Pray Magazine, a great magazine that is about, in the editors’ words, “encouraging a passion for Christ through prayer.” As I perused some of the articles I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Temple Motif Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,668 views

    he Temple motif is prominent in the New Testament, and we can see many implications of that prominence.

    The Temple Motif (topical) 1. One gal relays this unusual coincidence: "I met my best friend in a Texas high school in 1981. We were both military brats who’d spent time in Germany so we had some stuff in common. "While my mom was organizing old photos in 1986, we discovered that my family and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 15,529 views

    We are the intercessors for the world. Here are 8 things we should be praying for.

    A teacher came into a classroom one morning and saw a group of boys huddled over in the corners on their knees. She was quite concerned. And she asked them, "What are you doing over there?" And they said, "Don’t worry. We’re just shooting craps." And she said, "Oh, what a relief. I thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Titanium Rule

    Contributed by Robbie Phillips on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,011 views

    This sermon is a clear presentation of the priority of evangelism; with an emphasis on loving others the way Jesus loves us.

    [Sunday, October 29, 2000, Harrison Christian Church, Johnson City, TN Robbie Phillips, Minister] “The Titanium Rule” Jn 15:9-13 Introduction Everyone knows the story: The great queen, when told that her people are starving and have no bread to eat, replies, “Let them eat cake”. The almost comic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    Am I My Brother's Keeper

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 12,631 views

    A lesson designed to encourage discipleship responsibity.

    AM I MY BROTHER’S KEEPER? Galatians 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Without a doubt, the event of Genesis 4 must have been the most difficult, the most heart-wrenching experience God would face with His creation. At the beginning God created the world in perfection, brought man into an innocent existence and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Missing Ingredient Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,644 views

    We are to be devoted to prayer.

    A PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE: THE MISSING INGREDIENT Acts 2:42-47 S: Church C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE ARE TO BE DEVOTED TO PRAYER. ?: How? How do we act when we are devoted to prayer? KW: Approaches TS: We will find in our study of Scripture three approaches that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist