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  • David Owens avatar

    Mephibosheth And Me

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 33 ratings
     | 77,187 views

    The story of Mephibosheth is a perfect illustration of the Gospel. I used this sermon on a "Friend Day" when we expected many visitors.

    Introduction: A. Today I want to tell the story of a man named Mephibosheth. 1. Now there’s a name for you! Anyone want to use that name for their son? 2. It’s so hard to pronounce that I thought about giving him a nickname for today. 3. I thought about just calling him “M.” 4. Then I thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Won By One"

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 18, 2007
     | 2,776 views

    This is a strategy for winning the lost to Christ that I received from a retired pastor.

    Introduction: I. This being the second Sunday of the month, and the first second Sunday of the new year, it is only fitting that we talk about missions this morning. II. It has been said that “Missions” is for those that carry the message of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ to a culture ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When You Pray

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 11,029 views

    Jesus tells us what to do when we pray.

    INTRODUCTION: ILL.- Two men met up on the street. One asked the other: "Hi, how are you?" The other one replied: "I’m fine, thanks." "And how’s your son? Is he still unemployed?" "Yes, he is. But he is meditating now." "Meditating? What’s that?" "I don’t know. But it’s better than sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying At All Times Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,432 views

    What does it mean to be constantly in prayer

    Oct. 19 Praying at all times Acts 1:12-13 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk from the city. 13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of A Changed Life Series

    Contributed by Cary Paulk on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 11,425 views

    A message to motivate Christians to display their changed life for the world.

    The Power of a Changed Life 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 March 17, 2002 Introduction: [Live testimony of a changed life] A changed life… • Authenticates the ministry of a church. (vv. 1-2) o Authentic Christian ministry does not require letters of recommendation or words of support from “celebrities.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 3 (Prayer Partners): Power Of Two-Pray

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 13, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,262 views

    What happens to me when I’m asked to pray for others?

    Prayer Partners Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 3: The Power of Two-Pray A. INTRODUCTION 1. Charles Spurgeon, Metropolitan Tabernacle, The Watchers. 2. C. Peter Wagner estimates 20% are intercessors. 3. Evangelism Explosion, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Florida. Archie Parish overseer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2 (Prayer Partners): Helping Others In Prayer

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 13, 2002
    based on 32 ratings
     | 2,496 views

    How we can help others in prayer.

    Prayer Partners Series By Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: Helping others in prayer A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 17:8-14 “Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: tomorrow I will stand on the top of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing The Way

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,753 views

    Looking at John the Baptist, as he prepared the way for Jesus Christ.

    Preparing “The Way” Mark 1:1-8 Introduction The title of this message is “Preparing the Way” and if you have your Bibles please go with me to Mark, Chapter 1. If you will recall, last Sunday we discussed Abraham and his willingness to be faithful to God in all things; even when it came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go, Don't Stay

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Dec 31, 2007
     | 2,359 views

    Evangelism - not about inviting peeople to our events but about us going to meet teh people where they are.

    Matthew 28:16-20 Ephesians 3:14-21 Each & every one of us who seeks to be a follower, a disciple of Jesus is called to be about what the Methodist Church calls our calling, which is: 1. Worship – within the local Church & regularly partaking of Holy Communion & being personally at prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Some Tips On Sharing Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 31, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,196 views

    Using Phillip’s encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch, we can find some important instruction on how to share our faith with another individual

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 8:26-40 TITLE: “SOME TIPS ON SHARING YOUR FAITH” INTRODUCTION: A. What gets you excited? --Someone: “You cannot kindle a fire in any other heart until it is burning in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    John The Baptist And Paris Hilton

    Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,613 views

    Using your social capital for Jesus

    Advent 4, 2007 - John 1: 19-29 When our children grow up you will___________. You can fill in the blank: No matter what you put in that blank I pretty sure that all of you pictured a better life for your children. We want to give our children every advantage. I don’t think John the Baptist’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    253 - Confidence In Conflict Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Mar 22, 2003
    based on 83 ratings
     | 9,978 views

    Exlpore Psalm 27: Prayer of PROTECTION, ADORATION, CONFESSION, DECLARATION. David’s prayer travels from confidence to praise to worry back to confidence.

    Sermon Study #253 – CONFIDENCE IN CONFLICT Jesus says, “Do not be afraid” 1) Luke 12:4-5 - "I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. [5] But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Lessons Concerning Evangelism, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,633 views

    This message is intended to help us see the necessity of God in evangelism and to encourage us to join Him in spreading the Gospel.

    BIBLICAL LESSONS CONCERNING EVANGELISM PART 2 Acts 10:1-48 INTRODUCTION: A. Last week we began this message entitled Biblical Lessons Concerning Evangelism. 1. As I thought about it I wondered how many of us consider ourselves to be evangelists? a. The Greek word translated “evangelist” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    How To Respond To God Luke 2:26 - 38 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,847 views

    Adapted from a sermon by Brian Atwood. God cannot nor will He use proud people to do His work. Proud people get in the way because if you aren’t yielded to God, you begin to think you can handle things on your own.

    Last week we saw an angel come to Zechariah with a message that the prayers, he and his wife Elizabeth were praying had been heard and that they were going to have a son. Let’s pick up the story in the first chapter of Luke’s account of the greatest story ever told. READ Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3rd Sunday In Lent - Series B

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,556 views

    Throught out history, people have felt the need to make sacrifices to please God and atone for their sin. The Cross is all we need.

    3rd Sunday in Lent March 19, 2006 Series B Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal you kingdom and to redeem us from sin and death. Through the power of your Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran