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  • alan balatbat avatar

    Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 25, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,324 views

    God said that we should not fear or be ashamed of the power of the gospel.

    Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Romans 1:14-17 Are we ever ashamed of the gospel of Christ...? Embarrassed to tell others about Jesus? Could this be a reason why many are not active in personal evangelism? [Perhaps by examining how and why Paul was not ashamed of the gospel, we might be more diligent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #4 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,360 views

    A life that pleases God is characterized by an intimate a close connection to Jesus.

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #4 Sermon Objective: A life that pleases God is characterized by an intimate a close connection to Jesus. PRE-SERVICE INTRO We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Taste And See The Real Thing

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,458 views

    Christians can be used by God to create a hunger and a thirst for Jesus.

    Taste and see the real thing Matthew 5:13-16 When I was 12 years old my best friend invited me over to his new home to have dinner with his family. As a child, I had lived a very private life. I was 17 before I had ever spent the night away from home. As a child, I never went over to other ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Psalm 13 Title: How Long? How Long? How Long? Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,426 views

    Four times the words formed on David’s lips—“How long?” Pursued relentlessly by Saul, David wondered what was delaying the chariot of God.

    March 10, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 13 Title: How Long? How Long? How Long? To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Psalm 13 (NKJV) 1 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart daily? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let The Christians "Pray Up"

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,856 views

    "Pray?" you ask. "Why pray?" you ask. Because prayer is our great privilege! Talk to God. Let God speak to you. Let the Christians "pray up."

    "A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Christians ’Pray Up’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: John 17:9-23, KJV Purpose: "Pray?" you ask. "Why pray?" you ask. Because prayer is our great privilege! Talk to God. Let God speak to you. Let the Christians "pray up." INTRODUCTION This Sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Empty Jars

    Contributed by Yew Song on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 15,473 views

    Many stop receiving God’s blessings because we stop bringing empty jars, and allow Him to change our little into much. Keep asking, seeking & knocking.

    ‘Empty Jars’ Text: 2 Kings 4:1-7 The story – picture the story in your mind. The prophet is sick and had to borrow to pay bills. Then he died, leaving his family in debt, with only a little oil left. In comes the prophet Elisha and a miracle happens but: Question: Why did the oil stopped? Before ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lord Teach Us To Pray - Part Two

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006
     | 2,366 views

    David’s life was filled with blessings and failures, good times and not so good times. He learned early on in his life how to cry out for God’s mercy when he was lost and lonely, rejected and afflicted. God had taught David to pray and how to pray. We

    LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY Part Two Last week we looked at a couple of the stories of David and we found that he is most known for what is recorded in Acts 13:22 - David became the “a man after My (God’s) own heart, who will do all My (God’s) will.” We also noted that David’s life was not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How The World Changes

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,801 views

    Pentecost 3(B) - How the world changes because man sins and ruins perfection. How the world changes because God saves and restores perfection.

    HOW THE WORLD CHANGES (Outline) June 1, 2008 -- PENTECOST 3 -- Genesis 3:8-15 INTRO: Biblically speaking the world has had major changes in history. Whether the world wants to admit it or not God’s word is very clear concerning cataclysmic events that completely changed history. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Holy Spirit Come Home Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,039 views

    2 Chronicles chapters 14-16 record very powerful truths that must be taken notice of by the Body of Christ if she is going to enjoy God’s presence and power in His work.

    Turn Your Bibles to 2 Chronicles 15:2 Title: Holy Spirit Come Home Theme: Praying for a True Revival in the Church Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer 2 Chronicles 15:2 says, “…Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Prayer For Power

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,560 views

    God desires to change us so that we cease praying for our personal desires and seek His glory. God wants us to seek power in order to serve Him effectively.

    “I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making The Invitation Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
     | 3,638 views

    "What does it take to bring people to Jesus?" The answer is what it has always been: God’s truth shared in love and friendship, illustrated daily in the life of the one sharing the Gospel.

    Making the Invitation John 1:40-42 One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, "We have found the Messiah" (which is translated, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus. (John 1:40-42 NKJV) When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer That Works

    Contributed by João Cruz on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,075 views

    The Bible is the manual for the prayer that works. When we pray we talk to God, when we read, like now when we are learning, God teaches us how to pray.

    THE PRAYER THAT WORKS The Bible is the manual for the prayer that works. When we pray we talk to God, when we read, like now when we are learning, God teaches us how to pray. I. IF YOU HAVE A CLEAN CONSCIENCE, ASK FOR BLESSINGS. "Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Slay A Giant

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,979 views

    Recognize there will be giants around you. Look over your giant to God. Step up and step out. And Honor God in the Victory. Outline at the end.

    I have used Sermon Central in addition to may other resources in developing this sermon. HOW TO SLAY A GIANT October 15, 2006 Jay Robison 1 SAMUEL 17:38-49 Biblical story today is a familiar one, needs little introduction 1 Sam 17 is one of most famous stories in Bible. Israel about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,624 views

    Insights into how the Holy Spirit can lead you if you as He led the apostles

    How the Holy Spirit Leads (Acts 16:1-13) Illustration:Elizabeth Elliot tells of two adventurers who stopped by to see her, all loaded with equipment for the rain forest east of the Andes. They sought no advice, just a few phrases to converse with the Indians. She writes: "Sometimes we come to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How God Can Use Struggles For Good

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,139 views

    God works all things together for His good and our good - even the worst struggles in life.

    HELPING THE WOUNDED TO SEE HOW GOD CAN USE THEIR STRUGGLES FOR GOOD Illustration; When I hear my friends say they hope their children don’t have to experience the hardships they went through--I don’t agree. Those hardships made us what we are. You can be disadvantaged in many ways, and one way may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational