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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Wonder Of His Commission Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,337 views

    Carrying on the purpose of Jesus: To seek and save the lost.

    "THE WONDER OF HIS COMMISSION" MATTHEW 28:16-20 INTRODUCTION: Vance Havner tells the story of a fisherman by the name of Clem who amazed everyone with his fishing ability. It didn’t seem to matter what the weather was like or how productive other fishermen were, Clem everyday would catch his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Pray!

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,681 views

    Paul gives guidelines for the Colossians in how they can pray for him. In the process, he tells how our prayers can be powerful and effective.

    June 22, 2003 Colossians 4:2-6 “Pray!” INTRODUCTION For the last four months, we have been examining the letter that Paul wrote from his prison cell to the church at Colosse. Here at the end of the letter, just as we would when we write letters, he leaves his readers with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My House Shall Be Called A House Of Prayer? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 27,023 views

    It’s time to stop playing and start praying.

    “Has It Not Been Written: My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer?” Mark 11:17 Rev. Brian Bill 10/28/07 www.pontiacbible.org A preacher’s young daughter noticed that her father always paused and bowed his head for a moment before starting his sermon. One day she asked him why. “Well, honey,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Burden

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,912 views

    A series on prayer. This is the second message in the series on prayer. It is about the things that secret burden and place of prayer.

    The Secret Burden Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Matthew 6:6 KJV But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Taming The Wandering Mind: How To Pray For More Than 30 Seconds

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,688 views

    Learning how to pray and what to do with a mind that wanders during prayer

    Taming the Wandering Mind: how to pray for more than 30 seconds… Steve Simala Grant - February 13, 2000 Has this ever happened to you? You get set to pray – you think “ok, I agreed to spend 15 minutes a day in quiet prayer with my Lord, now I’m going to do it.” You get set, find the spot, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Power Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,505 views

    This sermon contains some observations about effective prayer and a discussion of healing prayer.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who went and made a sales presentation to the leadership of a church. 1. When the presentation was over, one of the men in leadership when into the auditorium, knelt down and after a minute of silent prayer, returned and announced in a solemn tone, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pioneers Or Settlers!

    Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,662 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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    The Power Of Continuous Prayer, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 138 ratings
     | 6,927 views

    This part speaks on the power of 2 or more

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,934 views

    Prayer is definitely a difficult discipline, but it’s also a delightful discussion.

    1. “God is great. God is good. Let us thank Him for our food.” • Amen. No Talking! NOTE: that was the prayer my son learned at age 5 when he was in a Christian day care many years ago. • At every meal, the kids in unison would say out loud: “God is great. God is good. Let us thank Him for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    History Repeats Itself

    Contributed by Cary Paulk on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,443 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

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    How To Utilize Christ's Principles Of Missions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 177 ratings
     | 5,916 views

    Guidelines for a growing church that knows how to put mission back in the great commission

    How To Utilize Christ’s Principles for Missions Quote: The greatest sin that most Christians make is the sin of omission. Here are some time tested guidelines for helping us avoiding the sin of omitting the great commission in our service to the Lord Jesus. Illustration:It is easy to determine ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Appeals For Preachers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,860 views

    Aim to meet the felt, perceived, and real needs of your audience through the ministry of the word of God. b). Aim to inform, persuade, and to inspire your congregation to commitment to Christ, to the church, and to service. c). Aim to eliminate peop

    GOALS AND APPEALS IN PREACHING 1. The Goal of Preaching 2 Cor. 5:18-20 contains the summary purposes of preaching: a). To communicate the revelation of God contained in His word and relate it to the needs of the people. b). To beseech people to be reconciled to God. This means that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Epiphany A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 18,600 views

    The Wise Men break into our little world and show us how awesome God’s breaking into our world truly is. We have sanitized the story and need to hear it once again as for the first time.

    Epiphany A Matthew 2:1-12 6January 2002 Each Christmas in our home Barbara Robinson’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever comes out and quietly makes its way around. It is the story of a church, which is faced, with the drudgery of putting on the Christmas pageant for yet another year. The woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gene Cobb avatar

    How To Raise The Dead

    Contributed by Gene Cobb on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 8,127 views

    Why should the TV evangelists get all the glory... We can raise the dead.

    John 11:38-44 (KJV) 38Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. 39Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. 40Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Boldness In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 149 ratings
     | 20,822 views

    17th in First John Series

    BOLDNESS IN PRAYER 1 John 5:14-15 INTRO: One of the areas where the Lord wants us to have boldness is in prayer. Notice that he mentions confidence, or boldness, along with the subject of prayer. Prayer and Bible study go together. When we read the Bible, God talks to us; when we pray, we talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist