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"Jesus Goes To Vegas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2008

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A sermon about breaking down barriers and living more simple lives in order to make disciples of Christ.

John 4:5-42 “Jesus Goes to Vegas” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In their book Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live Will and Lisa Samson write: “The suburbs seem particularly designed to avoid facing ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Lesson 7 (Prayer Partners): Agreeing What To Ask

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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Jesus promises to answer prayer "when two of you agree." But how much agreement is required?

Prayer Partner Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 7: Agreeing What To Ask A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Promise; answered prayer. “Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven” (Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19

Denomination: Baptist

A Knock At Midnight Series

Contributed by Alex Shepherd on Dec 13, 2003

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we often think we should only ask God once, but there is a record that shows the need for persisent prayer

A KNOCK AT MIDNIGHT LUKE 11: 5—8 Introduction….Prayer is perhaps the most important arsenial the christian has at his / her disposal. This message is a continuation of the sermon I preached on the power of prayer. So you could call this message the power of prayer part 2. this message deals with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Call To Prayer

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 15, 2004

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There are two ways you can see the depth of someone’s spiritual life: look at their checkbook (how they spend their money); secondly, look at their prayer life (how much time do they spend in prayer).

CALL TO PRAYER “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”Ja. 5:16 Kenneth Boa “Spiritual growth is impossible apart from the practice of prayer.” Ministry is impossible apart from the practice of prayer. Lorne Sanny meant that when he said “Prayer is the ministry” There are two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon: "Even The Dogs Qualify” The Syrophoenician Woman’s Persistent Faith

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 28, 2025

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When all else failed, The Syrophoenician Woman threw herself on the mercy of God. Her great faith, great humility and persistent importunity won the day. Your faith can win the day for you too.

Sermon: “Even The Dogs Qualify” The Syrophoenician Woman’s Persistent Faith Text: Mark 7:24-30 “Then Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre. He didn’t want anyone to know which house he was staying in, but he couldn’t keep it a secret. Right away a woman who had heard about him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30, Habakkuk 2:3, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Methodist

Restoring Relationships: The Biblical Way Matthew 18:15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 10, 2024

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May this sermon inspire hearts to pursue reconciliation and restoration according to God's transformative truth found in Matthew 18:15, exploring how God's Word guides us in restoring relationships according to His wisdom and grace.

Restoring Relationships: The Biblical Way Matthew 18:15 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative truth found in Matthew 18:15, exploring how God's Word guides us in restoring relationships according to His wisdom and grace. Let's begin by reading Matthew 18:15 (NLT): "If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15, Proverbs 15:1, Galatians 6:1, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13, Matthew 5:23-24, James 5:16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Jesus Calling You To Do?

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 13, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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We all have the responsibility to live and speak in such a way as to reflect the gospel and sometimes to share it in words.

The calling of the Apostles was a process rather than one decisive event. The event we are looking at today is the third time Jesus has placed a call on their lives. That is not to say that the fishermen ignored the earlier calls. A careful comparison reveals that each call increased in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Could You Not Tarry One Hour?

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

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A guide to praying for an hour using the Lord’s Prayer.

PRAYER GUIDE COULD YOU NOT TARRY ONE HOUR? Matthew 6:9-13 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Prayer For Boldness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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Friends, we must pray for boldness as we declare God’s truth in a spirit of love and grace.

John Ortberg tells the story about a man who wanders into a small and cluttered antique shop. In the midst of all the knickknacks and junk, he notices what looks like an ancient Chinese vase lying on the floor. On closer inspection it turns out to be a priceless relic from the Ming dynasty whose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5 (Prayer Partners): You And The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002

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Learning to pray with the Holy Spirit’s intercession is one of the most effective avenues of prayer.

Prayer Partners Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 5: You and the Holy Spirit I. INTRODUCTION “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit Himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Ever Give Up

Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 15, 2001

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We should pray persistently

Don’t Ever Give Up Our scripture reading for today is called the parable of the persistent widow. The widow is persistent. Now let’s see, just what does persistent mean? According to the dictionary, persistent means to be insistent in a statement or request, to stand firm permanently ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Avenge Me Of My Adversary

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010

based on 7 ratings

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Praying has to be persistent to be effective.

Luke 18:1-8 KJV And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; [2] Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: [3] And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Will Change PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

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To emphasize the importance of persistence in prayer.

Good Morning, church. I hope you all are doing well and are ready to delve into God’s word. We are going to talk about persistence in prayer today, and our key Scripture is Luke 18:1-5. Oswald Chambers, a renowned Christian evangelist and teacher, once said, "Prayer does not fit us for the greater ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-5

Topics: Don't Stop

Prayer As A Military Strategy Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001

based on 164 ratings

| 52,444 views

Warfare Prayers

PRAYER AS A MILITARY STRATEGY Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, in this edition, we are considering a rather unusual topic. We cannot but benefit immensely from this discourse if only we read curiously with the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. We shall move straight into action by commencing with the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-14, Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bored With Prayer Meeting Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 21, 2002

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| 29,895 views

God calls us to pray together.

BORED WITH PRAYER MEETING Matthew 18:18-20 S: Corporate Prayer Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: GOD CALLS US TO PRAY TOGETHER. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Scripture, three reasons that demonstrate why we should pray together. The _____ reason why we should pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

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