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  • John Harvey avatar

    Personal Jesus? Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,895 views

    God desires us to reach out to others beyond our comfort zone.

    April 29, 2007 Me: Really into 80’s music. Depeche Mode 1989 hit “Personal Jesus” Your own personal Jesus Someone to hear your prayers Someone who cares Your own personal jesus Someone to hear your prayers Someone whos there Sometimes we have this idea that Jesus is our own personal little God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4. Signal Breakers: Keeping The Bars Up Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,816 views

    What are the causes of the “prayer signal” getting broken as we try and communicate with God?

    BIG IDEA: All believers can achieve better results in prayer by eliminating the following 4 roadblocks to prayer. 1. A disconnected relationship with God (prayerlessness). (John 15:7, James) 2. Unconfessed sin (Isaiah 59:2) 3. Broken relationships (Matthew 5:23-24, Mark 11:25, Hebr. 12:15, Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ten Ways To Be Enriched

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,049 views

    Jabez prays for enrichment and God responds with numerous blessings that are beyond human comprehension.

    Ten Ways to Be Enriched by God (I Chron 4:9,10) Have you ever wondered why some people seem to know how to pray in a way that brings spiritual, emotional, mental and physical enrichment? Jabez prays for supernatural intervention and God responds with numerous blessings that are beyond human ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayerwalking: Praying On-Site With Insight

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,697 views

    Our prayers can be used by God to prepare a way of welcoming for Jesus’ arrival.

    Prayerwalking: Praying On-site With Insight Luke 10:1-3 Mar. 26, 2006 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A On Wednesday (3/23/06), New York City Department of Transportation workers discovered a cache meant to aid in survival efforts in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For A Miracle Catch

    Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Jul 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,627 views

    God has a miracle catch of souls for you. Learn how to receive it.

    Preparing for a Miracle Catch By Pastor Fernando Cabrera John 21:1-14 Newlifebronx.com for free audio/video sermons 1. Make a decision (v.3) a. What you have and don’t have is based on the choices you make b. “I am going fishing”…where are you going? i. Your decision will determine your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Powerful Witness

    Contributed by Ben Bannister on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,819 views

    God gave us John the Baptist as an example on how to have a powerful witness.

    Text: Matthew 3:1-17 ETS: This passage details the early ministry of John the Baptist. ESS: God gave us John as an example of a powerful witness. OSS: God’s people will be effective witnesses. PQ: What are the characteristics of a powerful witness? UW: Characteristics Title: A Powerful Witness I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biggie Sizing Your Faith

    Contributed by Martin Albanese on Apr 22, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,360 views

    Ever want more of God? Are you that hungry for Him to upsize your faith?

    Biggie Sizing your Walk with God Wanting more of God You know how it is when you go through the fast-food chain and the lady at the counter says, Do you want to Biggie-Size your french-fries? What does that mean? It means you want more. Normally after eating it, don’t you feel full? I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    History Repeats Itself

    Contributed by Cary Paulk on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,488 views

    Instruction on healing and prayer and how God wants to use the church for healing today.

    History Repeats Itself (James 5:13-18) February 24, 2002 Introduction: • When we hear the phrase “History Repeats Itself” we normally assume that is a negative thing. • Granted, some things in History do repeat themselves and they are negative. • [Illustration: Show picture of leisure suit, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    Prayer That Is Personal

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,432 views

    An expository lesson on prayer emphasizing the need to be honest and personal when talking to God.

    PRAYER THAT IS PERSONAL Matthew 5:7,8 INTRODUCTION: It’s reported that a preacher in Redrock, Alabama prayed this prayer: "Oh Lord, give Thy servant this mornin’ the eyes of the eagle and the wisdom of the owl; connect his soul with the gospel telephone in the central skies; ‘luminate his brow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pray Realistically

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,808 views

    Even in our complaints, God is faithful. He hears them and answers them.

    How’s your prayer life? That might seem like a tough question to answer at first glance unless, of course, we get to the heart of the matter. There’s more to your prayer life than just folded hands or closed eyes. There’s more to your prayer life than just the right sounding words. In theory, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Desperate Prayer - Help, Lord!

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 11,027 views

    This simple but powerful prayer takes human need and places it in the hands of Almighty God.

    “Help, Lord…" Psalm 12:1 1. A few weeks ago I wondered how many lives had ended with two words, “WHO cares?” 2. This morning I am wondering how many lives have been saved with two other words, “HELP, LORD?” 3. There is no more SIMPLE or INTENSE than this one! 4. Most of us have prayed this prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding The Lost Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Aug 24, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,839 views

    Sermon in on who are the lost, how are they lost, and discovering a God who finds the lost.

    FINDING THE LOST ---CONCERN FOR THE LOST Luke 15: 1-10 When the tsunami struck the Kenyan coast on Dec. 26. Slide a baby hippopotamus was washed away from its mother down the Sabaki River into the Indian Ocean and then forced back to shore A Hippopotamus is a social creatures. Baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Practice Hospitality Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,491 views

    The Bible commands us to be Hospitable Just as God has been hospitable to us.

    Lighthouses of Prayer: Hospitality February 3, 2008 1 Peter 4:7-11 Review of Lighthouses of Prayer On the first Sunday of the year, I introduced the idea of lighthouses of prayer. It comes from Luke chapter 10 where Jesus sends out the 72 Disciples to go into the villages around the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    National Day Of Prayer, Guide

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,135 views

    The Best way to pray for our nations is to pray according to the written Word of God.

    National Day of Prayer, Biblical Guide Praise: “Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    How To Be A Peacemaker

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 20, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,169 views

    God is our peace in the middle of disaster, flood, loss of life, and every day. We can learn to live in peace with ourselves and others no matter what struggles and difficulties we face.

    “How to Be a Peacemaker” “For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;” Ephesians 2:14 KJV Intro: This week has been bitter sweet with the flood disaster in Flat Gap, Kentucky just a few miles from Paintsville ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational