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  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Share Christ Where You Live! Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,454 views

    Discover the importance of sharing Christ in the community where you live.

    The next four weeks I am going to be doing a series on about missions. The title of this series is “Becoming A World Class Christian.” What does it mean to be a world class Christian? Look at Acts 1:8. "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Show And Listen Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 18, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,074 views

    When we put together the word meaning ‘good news,’ AND the commandment of the Lord Jesus to ‘go and tell,’ how do we end up feeling like this work is something to be avoided?

    Show and Listen (credit to Len Sweet, whose published work helped this pastor immensely in the preparation of this sermon!) Evangelism - # 1 “Hello.” “Hello, may I speak with Jerry Scott?” “This is Jerry.” “Hello, Jerry. Bank of New York has selected you for a no fee.....” “I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lords Prayer

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,002 views

    The directions given by the Lord Jesus about how we are to pray. Looking at the format of Jesus prayer and seeing how we can use it to more effectively pray to the Father.

    The Lord’s Prayer What follows is most often called the Lord’s Prayer although in some circles of Christianity it may be known as The Our Father. Luke 11:2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: " `Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. (3) Give us each day our daily bread. (4) Forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steadfast Determination

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,592 views

    At first glance it would appear that Paul is restricting himself as to what he would preach to the church in Corinth, but a closer look shows otherwise.

    STEADFAST DETERMINATION “For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” 1 Corinthians 2:2 NKJV At first glance it would appear that Paul is restricting himself as to what he would preach to the church in Corinth, but a closer look shows otherwise. Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay In The Presence Of The Lord!

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 5,600 views

    A call for people to get into and stay in the presence of the Lord. More light on the mark of Cain and other interesting facts in Gen 4.

    Stay in the presence of the Lord! Cain’s mistake! Let’s walk through Gen 4 tonight and see what we can learn from this powerful book. I will expose the scripture verse by verse for you. Genesis 4:1-24 [1]And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Prayer 4- Problems, Peace And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,567 views

    How to pray and find peace (in a world of worries, war, politicians and propaganda)

    Problems, peace and prayer WBC Sun 16 Feb 2003 am Phil 4:2-9 Problems A world with superpowers and states causing wars A hostile world, with crooked people after their own gain, not considering the needs of others… the rights of the human being Christians in doubt and fear- and danger of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Position In The Church

    Contributed by Matthew Drake on May 29, 2001
    based on 295 ratings
     | 6,817 views

    A great sermon on Prayer!

    I would like to talk to you for just a few minutes this morning upon a subject simply entitled, “The best position in The Church”. Seven times in our Scripture text James exhorts The Church to pray. He teaches different aspects of prayer, how it should be done and what its results should be. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Mission

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,587 views

    The mission of the church is to spread the gospel

    What did the WTC event do to America - local population Got our attention - Mobilized us - brought out the best and sometimes the worst. The mission - God’s mission precedes the church - it creates and defines the church Follow Peter after last week - 5 Purposes of the church Great Commandment ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    8 Highly Practical Prayers To Pray Over Your Leader Series

    Contributed by Earma Brown on May 8, 2006
     | 6,471 views

    It’s hard to imagine the darkness that won’t be held back if we don’t pray or the good that will not come because we haven’t prayed. The list below is not a comprehensive list of prayers. We have only scratched the surface with what can and should be pray

    Our pastors and leaders are gifts to the body of Christ and as a result serve on the frontlines of the battle of faith. Saturday night can be one of the toughest times on the frontlines for a pastor. Any night before he feeds the sheep can be stressful. Why? Because the pastor’s number one enemy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Becoming Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,781 views

    A challenege to share your faith to a lost world in need of Christ.

    All on the Altar – Becoming Fishers of Men Aug. 11, 2002 Matthew 4:19 and Luke 5:1-11 Sunday AM Intro: This morning I want to speak with you about something that all of us know as Christians that we are supposed to be doing, yet few of us, due to fear, ignorance, busyness, and other excuses and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 2:“Bless Me" Series

    Contributed by Pb Stetser on May 7, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,661 views

    The Prayer of Jabez: Part 2:“Bless Me”

    As is the case with all my messages, I am glad to provide my Power Point slides so you can use them as a help for your own. This sermon series was “Team Preached” by my wife (Becky) and I The Salvation Army Herkimer, NY The Prayer of Jabez: Part 2:“Bless Me” 1 Chronicles 4:9 & 10 9:Now Jabez was ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Kevin Phillips avatar

    How We Ought To Pray

    Contributed by Kevin Phillips on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,032 views

    An in-depth look through the New Testament examining 34 scriptural ways to pray. While it is outlined as one sermon, it can best be preached as a series divided over several services. The outline is self-explanitory and not too in depth. It would be ve

    INTRODUCTION One of the biggest struggles many Christians face is knowing how to pray. Some Christians think they know how to pray, but really pray unscripturally. Often, even those who know scriptural principles about prayer feel like they may be missing something in their prayer experience. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Preparing The Way For The Lord Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,734 views

    People are best prepared to receive Jesus when His servants are helping them to prepare

    Last month, we paused to honor our graduates here. For each one of those young men and women, there are some stories of moms and dads giving each other high fives, lots of smiles, lots of sharing of joy. A lot of teachers had a hand in that diploma. We have many of you in our congregation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • KERMIT REAVES avatar

    How Should We Pray Series

    Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,893 views

    P.U.S.H.PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS

    HOW SHOULD WE PRAY P.U.S.H. MATTHEW 6:5-7 I WANT TO ANSWER THREE QUESTIONS CONCERNING PRAYER:FIRST,WHAT IS PRAYER? SECOND,WHY PRAY? THIRD,WHAT IS THE SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL PRAYING? WHAT IS PRAYER? FIRST PRAYER IN IT’S SIMPLEST FORM IS NOTHING MORE THAN JUST ASKING FOR THINGS.ASK AND IT SHALL BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W F avatar

    How To Be A Church That Doesn't Suck Series

    Contributed by W F on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,827 views

    Some churches and some Christians can be like a vortex sucking the life out of their community. Here’s how you can be a church that doesn’t suck.

    The most powerful influence doesn’t have anything to do with what we have; but it has everything to do with who we are. That’s why Jesus started his Sermon on the Mount by teaching us about the kind of people we ought to be. Next, Jesus builds on that idea and goes on to teach about what we must do ...read more

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