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  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    Witnesses To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,748 views

    How we are witnessed to a Lord who "changes everything" (History, life, death, love)

    Our Message is about Jesus: We are witnesses to Him as King Joel’s prophecy: explaining a most unusual open air praise service. Last Days are upon us, because the Spirit is poured on us. The Spirit is poured on us by the exalted Messiah/Christ, Jesus of Nazareth. The prophecy sets the stage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reliving Pentecost: The Commotion Series

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,671 views

    To have the same results from Pentecost we have to begin to talk up the church and Christ again.

    RELIVING PENTECOST: THE COMMOTION THEME: MAKING THE CHURCH SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT. TEXT: ACTS 2:1-13 People need something to talk about. It amazes me how quickly gossip can spread. Rumors in can circulate in hours. People make special calls on cell phones to inform others of gossip. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Get Out Of The Pew And Earn A Living

    Contributed by Greg Baskerville on May 19, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,891 views

    The act of playing the game after careful preparation is what the world is all about. Practicing and learning go for nothing if we don’t go out and use our skills. There comes a moment in time when we need to leave the safety of our pews and go out and me

    The words of the Gospel from Matthew 22:16-20 are known as, “The Great Commissioning”. Jesus said “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Listen to the words: Go and make. Jesus gave his disciples a tremendous responsibility—go to the whole world and help people develop a deep and abiding ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Garage Door Evangelism

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,207 views

    This sermon deals with new methods of evangelism in the 21st century.

    “Garage Door Evangelism” I Corinthians 9:19-27 INTRODUCTION: In Dary Northrop’s book, Garage Door Evangelism, he discusses some new ways to “do church” in the 21st century. He says that often churches give a picture of perfection--only the beautiful Front Door ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fight A Good Fight

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 12 ratings
     | 17,070 views

    Preach the word and stand upon it. Preach it in both opportune and in-opportune times, which also means; day as well as night, in church and out of church, at home or away, everywhere and on all occasions, wherever the Lord’s work requires it.

    FIGHT A GOOD FIGHT 2 Tim 4:1-8 CHAPTER 4 1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Have You Been Talking To? Series

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Apr 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,794 views

    90% of people become Christians because personal Evangelism. This series equips and challenges the church in sharing their faith with others.

    Personal Evangelism I “Who Have You Been Talking To?” By: Pastor Donny Granberry Good morning. If you are our guest, I would like to take a moment and welcome you to Central and to personally say thank you for choosing to worship the Lord with us today. Let’s make our profession, “This is my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Shane Facemyer avatar

    Being R.e.a.l. In A Wacked Out World

    Contributed by Shane Facemyer on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,447 views

    The world is looking for reality, not just in TV shows, but in Christians. Do we live what we believe?

    What is being REAL? We hear it all the time: "Get real!" or "For real?" In a world that is hooked on reality shows like Survivor, American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, what does it mean to be REAL? As a Christian, that is a pressing question I wish more of us would explore. Here in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    How To Share Your Faith Without Losing A Friend Series

    Contributed by Eddie Johnson on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,597 views

    Taking a fresh, bold look at relational evangelism.

    "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise." - Proverbs 11:30 Our Problem: Man believers think that the punishment for being a Christian is evangelism "Christians and non-Christians have something in common. We are both uptight about evangelism." God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Speak To People's Interests In Evangelism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,483 views

    Let us ask the Lord’s help in exploring the different ways to learn how to speak to the people’s points of interests. This will help us practice wise evangelism as is advocated by Eccl. 10:10:``If the axe is dull and its edge is unsharpened, more strength

    How To Speak To People’s Interests in Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain why it is important to appeal to people’s interests in evangelism. 2. The students will write a paper describing how to appeal to people’s interests in evangelism and church planting. 3. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Experience The Power Of Prayer: Part 1

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,166 views

    Getting the most out of prayer! Part 1: Our misconceptions

    Luke 11:1 1 Once when Jesus had been out praying, one of his disciples came to him as he finished and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6:9-13 9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bruce Smith avatar

    The Great Commandment Not The Great Suggestion

    Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jun 12, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,219 views

    A look at The Great Commandment and how we can regain our passion for the lost.

    THE GREAT COMMANDMENT NOT THE GREAT SUGGESTION Mark 16:15-20 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. [16] He who believes and is baptised will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. [17] And these signs will follow those who believe: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    How To Pray When Under Attack

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 15, 2006
    based on 280 ratings
     | 60,438 views

    As long as a person is alive, he will always face attacks, especially if the person is a Christian.

    Christians are the prime targets of the devil, the common enemy of mankind. Now more than ever, he unleashes his rage and destruction against people because he knows that his time is short. Christians especially experience strange attacks, both physical and spiritual, day and night. In such ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    Reaching Out Together Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 14, 2006
     | 4,175 views

    Learn what it means to be a partner, not a party pooper!

    Good morning, and thank you for worshipping God with me. For those new here, we’re involved in a really awesome emphasis right now – how we are better together! And let me tell you that some really cool things are happening! • Surprise attacks on many people this past week (like John and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Worry And Stress

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,770 views

    Worry and stress: two pests in our lives.

    INTRO.- Worry and stress. Two pests that we don’t like. ILL.- A man went shopping for a gift for his wife and picked out a very nice sweater. After looking at it he asked the salesperson if she could show him a more expensive sweater. She said, “No, but I can put this one away and you could come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean O'Bryan avatar

    Evangelism As A Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 97 ratings
     | 48,955 views

    From a series on our church’s Core Values

    Trinity Baptist Church April 9, 2006 True Values Evangelism as a lifestyle John 4:1-42 A cartoon pictures a medieval Crusader, standing in full armor and holding his shield. He also held his long sharp spear at the throat of a prisoner on the ground. The prisoner on the ground ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist