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Positives Of Persistence And Perils Of Pride In Prayer

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 18, 2003

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How we pray and what we pray have a big connection. Jesus’ gives us great insight into what God wants in a good prayer.

Praying Outside the Box Do you remember your first prayers? As a child, learning to pray, I never remember having a class or hearing a list of instructions about prayer, do you? I do remember being told to say, “In Jesus Name, Amen.” But most of what I learned about praying as a child came from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Deeper & Reaching Wider

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 23, 2002

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Challenge to congregation to follow pattern for church growth in Acts 2

GROWING DEEPER, REACHING WIDER Text: Acts 2:42-47 I. GROWING DEEPER A. Who needs to grow deeper? 1. People who had just receive Christ. 2. People who are suffering from trials and persecution. 3. People who live and work among unbelievers. 4. People who are in the service. 5. All Christians need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Church Of God

The Christian Adventure

Contributed by Tim Barrett on Jul 5, 2004

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Encourages us to build relationships with others in order to introduce them to Jesus

The Christian Adventure Introduction: Have you ever been in a situation where you thought you might die? Well the other weekend I did. I went on a canyoning adventure with some friends of mine. Now for those of you who are unaware, crayoning involves navigating the insides of a canyon that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Anatomy Of Conversion

Contributed by Frank Lay on Mar 4, 2005

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As we examine Paul’s conversion story we can find a simple outline that will help us as we bear witness to others. You ought to write this outline down: 1. My life before I met Christ. 2. How I came to know Christ. 3. The difference Christ has made in

THE ANATOMY OF CONVERSION Acts 26:1-32 One of the most effective witness that we can give is that of our own personal experience with Jesus Christ. After all that’s what witnessing is all about. The Apostle Paul often used his own conversion experience to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

How To Help People Find Eternal Life As Jesus Did – John 4

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2002

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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 contradiction.

How to Help People Find Eternal Life as Jesus Did – John 4:7-39 Statistics:George Barna reports some amazing facts. Most Americans, including profession Christians, believe that people are inherently good and that there primary purpose is to enjoy life as much as possible. a). 38% believe that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-39, John 4:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Obedient Evangelize

Contributed by Ladonna Omobude on Mar 30, 2006

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Evangelisim is not an option it is a command. It is your choice to obey or rebell.

Be Obedient To Jesus Last Command. There Is A Cultural Mandate To Evangelize Presented to Peoples COGIC by Sister LaDonna Omobude WHAT IT IS AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT AGENDA: I. What is Evangelism? II. Why should we evangelize? III Why we don’t evangelize IV. The three types of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Message For All Time

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Nov 12, 2002

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We don’t know how old the earth is. Geologists measure its age by layers of sediment. Archaeologists date the planet by associated layers of sediment and carbon dating. Classic physicists measure the age of the universe by the speed at which light trav

A message for all time Revelation 1:1-6 Beginning: We don’t know how old the earth is. Geologists measure its age by layers of sediment. Archaeologists date the planet by associated layers of sediment and carbon dating. Classic physicists measure the age of the universe by the speed at which ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lifestyle Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

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Exposition of 1 Peter 2:11-12

Text: 1 Peter 2:11-12, Title: Lifestyle Evangelism, Date/Place: LSCC, 9/4/05, AM A. Opening illustration: Deborah and Jane’s story p. 16-17 in The Unchurched Next Door B. Background to passage: After giving these suffering Christians the definition and purpose of the church, Peter transitions back ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Rediscovering Our Voice - Stephen

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Apr 16, 2008

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Look at Stephen the martyr & how we are called likewise to rediscover our voice in sharing our faith & speaking prophetically too

2 Peter 2:1-10 Acts 7: 51-60 Summary prior to Acts reading Stephen is in Jerusalem around AD 30. He is one of the most trusted men in the Church; a very good man who the Bible says was full of both the Holy Spirit and love. The early Christian community trusted him & chose him to be treasurer of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Methodist

Lord's Prayer 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jul 15, 2001

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Lord, teach us to pray.

The Lord’s Prayer How many times do we say the Lord’s Prayer in our lives? It is prayed every Sunday in many Churches throughout the world, when we say our prayers at home, if we cannot think of any other prayer to pray, we pray the Lord’s Prayer. If we have been going to Church for fifty years, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Dangerous Prayers

Contributed by Mark Green on Jul 5, 2005

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Praying like Jesus will mean praying dangerous prayers.

I love technology…especially when it works. I am some what technologically challenged. That means my 11 year old has to program the DVD player for me and my 5 year old has to hook up the video games. So imagine my surprise when I arrive at BCC and I am presented with my very own cell phone. I still ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Were Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

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God created us to not only serve within the church but out in the world

“WE WERE MADE FOR A MISSION” Text: 2 Peter 3:9; I Timothy 2:4; John 3:16 Sunday, May 30, 2004 Welcome back to 40 Days of Purpose; it has gone by fast. There has been a lot of content, a lot of material, but it has gone by extremely fast. You will want to take out your outlines at this time if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Pray For You

Contributed by Chris Talton on Apr 16, 2003

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Our prayers can be more powerful if we model them after prayers such as this one from the Bible.

March 16, 2003 Colossians 1:9-14 “I pray for you” INTRODUCTION What does it do for you when someone says, “I pray for you”? A missionary and his family were forced to camp outside on a hill. They were carrying money and they were fearful that thieves might rob them. After spending ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Model For Evangelism In The 21st Century

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 13, 2006

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Here is a dynamic model for evangelism in 21st century America

Text: 1st Thessalonians 2:1-12 (NASB) Introduction: I have a question for you tonight. It is a little tricky so be careful in how you answer. How can you tell when something is on fire? The answer is not smoke, it is not heat, it is not light, and the answer is because it burns. Fire consumes and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying In Good Times Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

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Prayer is harder during good times than bad, because the good times distract us from God

Nov. 23 Praying when things are going great Boy fell out of bed because he was sleeping too close to where he got in (my spiritual walk) History of the world - briefly Adam and Eve - dominion over the earth - have it all less one thing Abraham - through you all nations will be blessed Blessing - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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