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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    The Mission Before Us

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
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     | 2,197 views

    Examines the importance of prayer & putting on the armor of God; of evangelism.

    THE MISSION BEFORE US At last count there were in the neighborhood of 40 churches and ministries actively working in the Deltona area. There are today, nearly 80,000 people living in Deltona alone, not to mention the surrounding unincorporated areas. If every one of those churches and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conduct That Pleases God

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 15, 2013
     | 4,953 views

    This portion of Scripture strongly encourages Christians to live lives of unceasing prayer, praise, and practical sanctification. God pleasing, Bible based conduct draws us closer to God and to each other.

    CONDUCT THAT PLEASES GOD TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 (KJV), “1 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. 2 For ye know what commandments we gave you by ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ronald Fair avatar

    Lord, Increase Our Faith

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,680 views

    These words of our Lord Jesus when rightly interpreted and applied, will open the door to greater Christian service, and to a closer walk with God.

    Lord, Increase Our Faith Scripture: Luke 17:1-10 Text: Luke 17:5 “And the disciples aid unto the Lord, “Increase our faith”.” Introduction: These words of our Lord Jesus when rightly interpreted and applied, will open the door to greater Christian service, and to a closer walk with God. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer Guide For Our Children

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,410 views

    We are often told to pray, but very seldom are parents equiped to pray for their children in the power of God’s Word. This prayer guide is disigned to do just that.

    Prayer Guide For Our Children and Grand Children “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6) Praise: “Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Pray For Us

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2009
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     | 12,289 views

    What are we to pray about? 1- Pray for the spreading of the message 2- Pray for the deliverance from evil people 3- Pray for the strengthening of God’s Spirit

    INTRO.- Prayer is the one of the great privileges that we have as Christians. People outside of Christ can only meditate, but we can talk to God, knowing He is there, listening, loving, etc. ILL.- A group of bats, hanging from the ceiling of a cave, discover a single bat STANDING upright below ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    How We Got The Koran And How We Got The Bible Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 14, 2015
     | 3,866 views

    Text transmission is a critical part of our faith. We must be assured we have heard from God. Here is a comparison of the two processes that brought forth the 2 Holy Books of our faiths.

    Lesson 9, Which Comes First? Is it a full-blown religion, or a Book, that comes first from God? Strange question, perhaps, but important, I think. Possible answer one: In Israel, it was the religion. That is, the encounter. For many hundreds of years, there was no full book in Israel. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jess Bousa avatar

    "How To Connect To The Unconnected?"

    Contributed by Jess Bousa on Apr 16, 2006
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     | 4,660 views

    We can connect unbelievers to God by understanding their context, by making a connection, by communicating in their language, and by presenting a relevant gospel message that challenges them to make a decision to follow Christ.

    (I AM PREACHING THIS SERMON TO A CHRISTIAN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL) Everyone, turn with me in your Koran to the book called “The Dinner Table,” we will start in chapter 5, verse 17: (17) Certainly they disbelieve who say: Surely, Allah-- He is the Messiah, son of Marium. Say: Who then could ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    How Can A Man Be Right Before God?

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 6, 2007
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     | 2,644 views

    How can sinful people get rid of their sin, and be right with God.

    How Can a Man Be Right Before God? Genesis 15:6, Romans 4 How can a person really be right before God. How can a person be justified before God. We use the word Justify all the time. You are just trying to justify your actions? What do we mean? Explain, Excuse, Blame, etc. When we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How To Draw Near To God (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 21,559 views

    In James 4:7-10, James gives us ten-point road map that shows us how to draw near to God. Let’s look at the first three stops in verses 7-8.

    How To Draw Near To God (Part 1) James 4:7-8 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church June 24, 2001 Introduction: Having spent the last three weeks studying what conflict looks like, the inevitable question that begs to be asked is, “So, what do we do about it? If God opposes ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Prayer-Care-Share: Salvation Is A Process Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Feb 8, 2006
     | 2,985 views

    #5 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

    PRAYER.CARE.SHARE. Week # 5 For those who are new today...we’ve been working together over the last 4 weeks toward a common goal... 30-35 churches in CR area working TOGETHER for: PRAYING, CARING SHARING for our community. Loving our community to Christ. Building Bridges in Linn County. Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Karl Eckhoff avatar

    A House For All Nations

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,137 views

    God’s house is not just for a select few. God tells those who are among his family and those who are outside of it that He still intends to add still more to His people than those already gathered; people of every nationality and race, social status and

    Pentecost 13 A Isaiah 56: 1, 6-8 A House For All Nations 08/18/02 As part of my daily routine, I receive and read an e-mail newsletter called Heartlight. I was struck this past week by the heartfelt confession of a brother in Christ by the name of Lynn Anderson in the July 31st issue. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kemuel Travis avatar

    What Kind Of Disciple

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on May 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,561 views

    The closer we are to Christ, the closer a disciple we are.

    INTRODUCTION -Q: What do you think of when you think of the disciples in scripture? -We likely think of twelve guys -Q: What was Jesus’ last command to his followers? -Matthew 28:19 -It wasn’t a matter of making converts -That’s God’s job -Our job is to take those that He has changed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Devil's Scheme Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 31, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,477 views

    We will struggle but how will we handle it? We need God’s strength, taking a stand with Christ alone in His power, as we battle an unseen enemy.

    Understanding Spiritual Struggle: The Devil’s Scheme Ephesians 6:10-13 (NIV) A. VICTORY: Where is it? Just out in this past Thursday’s USATODAY website (May 30,2002) – “Americans are increasingly pessimistic about the war against terrorism following weeks of revelations about missed clues and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Greg Nance avatar

    What Will You Leave Us This Time Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 9, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,056 views

    How many children know how their parents became Christians? It is time to pass on the torch of faith by telling the story of our own conversion and comparing it with God’s Word!

    What Will You Leave Us This Time 2 Peter 1:12-21 12For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. 13Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you, 14knowing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Throne Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 18,735 views

    I would propose to you that true prayer is spiritual business from beginning to end, and when offered in Jesus’ Name, according to God’s will prayer is powerful and effective.

    Turn your Bibles to Hebrews 4:14 - 16 Title: Throne of Grace Theme: Principles to Enjoying the Grace of God Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Listen as I read Hebrews 4:14 – 16, “Therefore, since we have a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational