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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    How To Pray Like The Apostle Paul Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 16, 2024
     | 901 views

    1. Pray with growing gratitude (vs. 15-16). 2. Pray with consistent care for other people (vs. 15-16). 3. Pray with faith, believing that God is a giver (vs. 17). 4. Pray for us to grow in godliness (vs. 17-23).

    How to Pray Like the Apostle Paul Ephesians 1:15-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared March 16, 2024) (Revised to correct error about Philippians 1:18-20 - Sorry) Message: *Charles Spurgeon was one of the greatest preachers who ever lived, but he once said, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commitment To The Lost

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 130 ratings
     | 10,376 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 Keys - Humility Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 16, 2012
     | 8,704 views

    Humility is being totally consumed with glorifying God and not at all concerned with glorifying self. When I am totally consumed with glorifying God and not at all concerned with glorifying self, I pray as God wants me to pray.

    PRAYER KEYS - HUMILITY One Christmas afternoon, a pastor's wife dropped into a chair and said, “Boy! Am I ever tired!” Her husband looked over at her and said, “I’ve been on my feet for most of two days. I led two special services last night, three today. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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
     | 16,896 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
     | 7,665 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
     | 6,854 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 4 ratings
     | 5,565 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
     | 4,437 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
     | 2,369 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
     | 8,250 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
     | 12,600 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
     | 2,853 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
     | 16,766 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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    What Do You Do With A God Like This?

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 12, 2019
     | 4,820 views

    Before I get started, please understand that this is not a question asked in arrogance. I am in no way suggesting in this question that you could possibly control GOD!!!!! This question is asked in wonder.

    WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A GOD LIKE THIS? Before I get started, please understand that this is not a question asked in arrogance. I am in no way suggesting in this question that you could possibly control GOD!!!!! This question is asked in wonder. This question is asked in amazement. This question ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Church Is Done 3

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 26, 2006
     | 1,132 views

    Our joy in God’s grace and peace must translate into real life, a life worthy of the calling which we have received.

    How Church is Done 3: Growth via Small Groups Let me give a quick overview so far in our message series on Ephesians. Eph 1-3 paints a picture of how God is running the show with all his love. The universe has meaning and purpose and God is in the middle of it. Yes the world we live in is dark but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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