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  • Quinton Williamson avatar

    P.u.s.h. Series

    Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jun 29, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 22,887 views

    To let people know that prayer is the answer, and not to just pray but to be relentless in what they want Gdo to do for them. Also to allow people to realize that not all the time do you have to pray for yourself, but you can pray for somebody else too.

    SUBJECT: P.U.S.H. SCRIPTURE: ACTS 12:3-8 INTRODUCTION This word PUSH means to physically move something or somebody out of your way. But in today’s message the word PUSH we want to break it down into this phrase. Today the word PUSH means Pray Until Something Happens. Not enough people or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open Doors

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 7, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,970 views

    An open door of opportunity stands in front of all churches waiting on them to walk through in obedience to share Jesus with the world. A sermon to Calvary Baptist Church with an open door to reach a community for Christ.

    No one came into this building tonight that did not come through a door. It was either opened for you or you opened it. But to gain access to this building tonight you had to make you way through one of its many entrances. We as Calvary Baptist Church have an Open door before us tonight. We can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why People Decide Not To Pray?

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 105 ratings
     | 8,681 views

    But why people decide not to pray? There are some reasons: 1. Prayer Takes Time and Effort, 2. Prayer Needs a Reason, 3. Prayer Requires Passion, and, 4. Prayer Demands Faith

    Why People Decide Not to Pray? (Luke 18:1-8) Introduction ILLUSTRATION. During the lunch our, the president of a large factory wanted to talk to his company’s manger about an urgent matter, but the manager’s secretary said, “He can not be disturbed for he is in conference—as he is everyday at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Life Is Unfair

    Contributed by Chew Chew on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,366 views

    A message of hope to those who feel that life is unfair.

    Title: When Life is unfair Text: Luke 7:11-17 Introduction Life is not all that fair. Sometimes it is cruel. I remember as a youth I used to teach Sunday school in a church. There was a group of children that came from a home beside our church. There was a particular boy that was very naughty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Could You Not Tarry One Hour?

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,297 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being Where People Are Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,761 views

    Using Jesus’ example with Zaccheus, a sermon on moving toward unbelievers with Christ’s claims.

    Trinity Baptist Church August 13, 2006 Winning Ways (series) Being Where People Are Luke 19:1-10 One time a fitness center offered a $1,000 prize to anyone who could demonstrate they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. The owner was a muscle man, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Healing Of The Lame Man

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 28, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 13,120 views

    In this passage the healing of the lame man pictures the conversion of a lost sinner.

    "Healing of the Lame Man" Text: Acts 3:1-10 Intro: -In the passage account of the healing of the lame man. -We are going to look at this passage not doctrinally but devotionally. -I believe in the passage that the healing of the lame man pictures the conversion of a lost sinner. I. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Life With A Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,290 views

    What is your purpose in life? Is it the same for every believer. Join Pastor Steve as he examines the evangelism ministry of the Thessalonian church.

    INTRODUCTION Today we are looking at 1 Thessalonians 1, verses 8-10 in what I believe to be the purpose of every believer in Jesus Christ. Many times Christians fumble around misunderstanding their purpose but as we will see in this text — we have one purpose. Some Christians believe that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peter's First Message

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 22,289 views

    Peter Addresses the crowd assembled at Pentecost

    Peter’s First Message Acts 2:14-36 Jeff Hughes – February 9, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. All of us here can probably relate to our first time speaking or performing in public. Unless you are one of those individuals that has ice water in their veins, it was no doubt a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Sharing Our Church & Faith With Others"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 17,839 views

    Practical ways we can witness for Christ

    Sharing our church and our faith with others Scripture Reading: Psalm 126 Most of us want to let others know about our church, and we’d even like to be able to tell people about our faith in Christ…yet we’re hesitant, reluctant. We’re afraid of how they might react, afraid we might do a poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Reflectors Of Light

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 8,892 views

    As a Christian you can be a reflector of the Light of Christ. Jesus said, "You are the light of the world." Sermon included Youth Commissioning Service for summer mission trip.

    Sermon.980 “Reflectors Of Light” From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Sunday, June 24, 2001 Text: John 1:6-9 (page # 1646) These verses are written “So that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name” (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Caring Church By Sharing Christ Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 211 ratings
     | 46,661 views

    Everyone who has decided to know and serve Christ has been selected and called to be a watchman to this world.

    Introduction: Ancient cities were different from our cities in this day and age. Most cities were small in comparison and did not have all the protection that we have today. To protect those living in the city, walls were built around the city to fortify it. Watchmen or sentries were then posted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer 2- Devote Yourselves To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,645 views

    A sermon at the start of a series on prayer, given at a Covenant (re-dedication) service

    “Devote yourselves to prayer”, “pray continually” Col 4:2, 1Th5:17 Covenant service 5 Jan 2003 pm In his book Living Life on Purpose, Greg Anderson shares the story of one man’s journey to joy: ... his wife had left him and he was completely depressed. He had lost faith in himself, in other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Feb 14, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,898 views

    The Lord’s teaching on prayer.

    LORD TEACH US TO PRAY Text: Luke 11:1; Matthew 6:9-13 Introduction: Teach us to pray. Why do you suppose they asked this? They had seen Jesus pray and the results They knew they needed to know how. They were shown the don’ts first. Don’t seek to be seen of men. v 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Mountain Top Experience

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,292 views

    We sometimes have spiritual highs and we’d like to maintain them but we have to stay grounded in reality and do the work of Jesus - communicate the Gospel to a lost and dying world.

    Mountain Top Experience – Promise Keepers – Share your story with a neigbhor How did you respond after this experience? I wanted to stay. Can’t stay though. Problem with staying on the mountain top - No blasted good to anyone else 1. We are up so high that can’t connect with anyone else – we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran