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  • Scott Sharpes avatar

    What's The One Thing?

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 35,424 views

    Jesus said to Martha, "There is really only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it..." What’s the One Thing? Includes illustration of Jason, a young man in special education that changed the life of his teacher. "Welcome, friend

    Title: What’s the One Thing? 09/03/06 West Side Text: Luke 10:38-42 A.M. Service Purpose: A Labor Day message dealing with how we should “Be Still” before the Lord ******************************************************* Introduction: Jason’s Praying Pencils How a student gave his ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Commitment To The Lost

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 130 ratings
     | 11,048 views

    If Christ is the Savior, why are we not committed to the lost?

    INTRO.- God, our loving Father, wants no one to be lost, but sometimes we act like we don’t care. ILL.- A Tea Party I had a little tea party This afternoon at three. ‘Twas very small – Three guests in all – Just I, Myself and Me Myself ate all the sandwiches While I drank up the tea; ‘Twas also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Of Jabez #2 - "Oh, That You Would Bless Me..." Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 17,638 views

    Message discussing the first petition of the prayer of Jabez.

    Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! The Prayer of Jabez #2 “Oh, That You Would Bless Me…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Introduction - Review This morning we are going to continue ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Obervations On Prayer

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 13, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,301 views

    Four obervations on prayer based on the prologue to the final vision of the book of Daniel.

    - - - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - - - There was an old television commercial which for thes sake of hocking mouth wash asked the question – “How’s your love life?” Good question. And I’m not going to put you on the spot and ask for hands ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    You Do Your Best Work On Your Knees

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,425 views

    A California Miner said: “I do most of my work on my knees.” Jesus did some of his best work on His knees.

    Your Best Work is Done On Your Knees Luke 22:39-46 What position do you do your best work? Do you manage by walking around? Do you work best sitting at a computer desk? Do you sit in a car driving to make sales contacts? Do you do your best creative work while jogging along a trail? A ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Evangelization Of An Ethiopian

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,175 views

    Forgiveness and salvation are universal needs. Those needs are not met in one’s personal moral properties or position in life, but only through faith in the person and work of Christ Jesus the Lord.

    Evangelization Of An Ethiopian Text: Acts 8: 35-38 Intro: Prior to the story that we have just read, we are told of the death of Stephen, one of the first deacons of the church of Jerusalem. Before his death, Stephen preached a scorching sermon to the religious leaders of his day, concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord Of All Or Not At All

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,363 views

    In 1875 William Booth preached a prophetic message on the greatest danger facing the modern church would be the true issues of salvation

    "Lord of all or not at all" Matthew 7:20-23 (Prayer: Hebrews 1:14 and 1 Peter 1:12-13) A few weeks ago we began a journey together beloved through this blessed Word of God to discover and dig out the truth of how a soul is really saved from a devil’s hell by the blood of Christ Jesus. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Attempt To Solve The Authority And Confrontation Problem In Cross Cu

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 2,701 views

    PAUL’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AUTHORITY AND CONFRONTATION PROBLEM IN CROSS CULTURAL MINISTRIES

    PAUL’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AUTHORITY AND CONFRONTATION PROBLEM IN CROSS CULTURAL MINISTRIES Introduction - Mr. Jones, was a missionary who became known for his sensitivity to the context, customs, and culture of the people. In fact some people wondered if he was hypocritical in being quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Beginnings Of A Great Prayer Life Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,687 views

    Basic Tips to having a dynamic prayer life.

    The Beginnings of a Great Prayer Life Matthew 6:5-8 How many of you have heard the name George Mueller. George was known for a number of things in his lifetime. One of the greatest accomplishments of his life was the formation of an orphanage in Bristol, England. One day as George looked down ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Show Me The Way

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 13,772 views

    A clear call to become a Christ follower

    Show Me the Way. Luke 19:1-10 (The Message) Then Jesus entered and walked through Jericho. There was a man there, his name Zacchaeus, the head tax man and quite rich. He wanted desperately to see Jesus, but the crowd was in his way—he was a short man and couldn’t see over the crowd. So he ran ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Who's The Boss? Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,182 views

    The way you pray reminds you who is in charge. Before Jesus ever taught us to ask Him for anything, He tells us to recognize the One who is in charge of everything.

    Years ago, when we lived in Gulfport, MS, my job was such that I had to spend a lot of time away from home. For 8 years, I averaged 300 days a year on the road. That’s a lot of nights away. Some of those were in field conditions. Some of them were in military billeting. But most of them were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Win Some, Lose Some

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,386 views

    From our text, let’s think about how to win some people to Christ. 1- Speak effectively 2- Give people time 3- Discern those with faith

    INTRO.- ILL.- A conversation took place between a rabbi, a preacher and a priest. They talked about how each of them celebrated Christmas. The preacher and priest explained that they both gave thanks to God for Christ and all they blessings they received because of Christmas. "We do it a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Great Is Your Faith Series

    Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,981 views

    An Examination Of The Depth Of The Christian’s Faith In God

    Intro. · Luke 18:8, Jesus asked a question, “when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?” The implied answer is ‘no’ o People don’t need faith today, we have Credit Cards! o People don’t need faith today, we get paid every 2 weeks! o People don’t need faith today, we have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Cook avatar

    White Unto Harvest

    Contributed by Matthew Cook on Apr 8, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,543 views

    What is the work God wants us to do?

    The Fields are White Unto Harvest! April 6, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church 1.) A Real Outreach Emphasis *Outreach Theology in Churches is all over the map! • Some don’t believe in it at all – they say salvation is only for the elect, and thank God we’re it! • Some are to comfortable with what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    How To Pray For Healing Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003
    based on 549 ratings
     | 126,223 views

    This passage not only gives us some indication of how to pray, but it also helps us determine when we are to pray. There are four distinct times that we’re to come before God. We’re to look to Him…1. When we’re suffering. (13a);2. When we have succes

    How to Pray for Healing It’s amazing how many bad things can happen to people. Bill Flick, a columnist for The Pantagraph, compiled some true stories this past week… —In Connecticut, a man driving a stolen car inadvertently stopped a police officer to ask for directions out of the city. —A man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist