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"A Waterpot, A Well, & A Word!!!"

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jun 12, 2003

based on 57 ratings

| 15,690 views

This sermon clearly shows us how we are to do what we can to carry the Word of Life into a dying humanity and try to invite someone to meet JESUS CHRIST as much as we can! It also shows us that we need to leave whatever our struggles may be with JESUS wh

“A Waterpot, A Well, & A Word!!!” John 4:28-30 The Waterpot This waterpot has a lot of valuable lessons that we can all learn and apply to our daily lives! Just like this woman, we all have a waterpot of our own. However, it is important to note that some of us have preoccupied our waterpots ...read more

Scripture: John 4:28-30, John 4:28-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Be Intentional #7-How To Have An Effective Prayer Life (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 3, 2003

based on 23 ratings

| 5,445 views

Second message on prayer, within larger series on being intentional.

Be Intentional #7 – How to Have an Effective Prayer Life (Part 2) Matthew 7:7-12 March 2, 2003 Introduction During last week’s message, I went through a scenario of God using a computerized answering service to handle all our prayers. It was humorous, and I used it to point out that God has no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pray Expectantly Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 25, 2004

based on 48 ratings

| 8,628 views

If we are going to pray expectantly, we must: 1. Pray passionate prayers. 2. Pray persistent prayers. 3. Pray believing prayers.

It was around 1870 when New York City had one of the most hotly contested mayor’s races in its history. The incumbent was Mayor John Tweed. Everybody called him “Boss Tweed,” and it was a name that suited him well. The time came when he ran for reelection, and Boss Tweed’s political machine ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Opposition Leads To Church Growth Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001

based on 74 ratings

| 7,680 views

Revisit what caused growth in the early church and apply it to what will bring growth to your church today.

One thing which has characterized the church over history is opposition, and that opposition, rather than driving the church away, has provided for church growth. When your convictions come under fire, when they are tested, you will come to embrace them or reject them. When Christianity is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bored With Prayer Meeting Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 21, 2002

based on 108 ratings

| 30,070 views

God calls us to pray together.

BORED WITH PRAYER MEETING Matthew 18:18-20 S: Corporate Prayer Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: GOD CALLS US TO PRAY TOGETHER. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Scripture, three reasons that demonstrate why we should pray together. The _____ reason why we should pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Apostolic Principles And Practices

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 14, 2002

based on 114 ratings

| 12,160 views

Paul’s Apostolic Principles and Practices - He gave some as apostles...

Paul’s Apostolic Principles and Practices Illustration:A one-legged school teacher from Scotland came to J. Hudson Taylor to offer himself for service in China. "With only one leg, why do you think of going as a missionary?" Asked Taylor. "I do not see those with two legs going," replied George ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time To Launch

Contributed by Matt Zurowski on Oct 30, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 6,403 views

A message on Missions based on Romans 10:13-17 with a look at what Jesus laid, what the early church launched and what was left for us.

“ Lamak”* was born into a wealthy, powerful Muslim family in South Asia. His family’s reputation put pressure on him to live like a Muslim. Everything changed when Lamak turned his life over to Jesus Christ while working in Singapore. When he returned home four years later, he accepted the risks ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Through Prayer

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 9, 2006

based on 71 ratings

| 16,654 views

The 2nd in a series of building revival. This concerns importance of persistent prayer - in a life and in a church.

Thank you, Lesley, for addressing us on such an important and Godly topic as prayer. And I thank you for being open enough to the Lord to have Him lay this upon your heart, and then your loving Him enough to act upon it. Last week, I talked about our need to focus on church growth through revival ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-16

Denomination: *other

Pray For Us

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2009

based on 55 ratings

| 12,238 views

What are we to pray about? 1- Pray for the spreading of the message 2- Pray for the deliverance from evil people 3- Pray for the strengthening of God’s Spirit

INTRO.- Prayer is the one of the great privileges that we have as Christians. People outside of Christ can only meditate, but we can talk to God, knowing He is there, listening, loving, etc. ILL.- A group of bats, hanging from the ceiling of a cave, discover a single bat STANDING upright below ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authentic Prayer

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 19, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 6,243 views

What is Prayer? How is it supposed to work? When and how do you do it, and why? Jesus answered all of these questions when he gave us a model prayer - the Lord’s Prayer. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

LESSON: AUTHENTIC PRAYER [LEARN TO PRAY LIKE JESUS] Slide Graphic – praying hands. Verse: Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way (1 Samuel 12:23) Amazon has over 13,000 books listed on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Expectantly

Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 15, 2004

based on 46 ratings

| 13,543 views

How to pray, and expect an answer.

PRAYING EXPECTANTLY Rev. John W. Gerald INTRODUCTION One of the greatest hindrances to answered prayer is lack of faith, and since faith is difficult to fully understand, and its laws so complex, few people really know how to pray in faith. Ones own ethnic background may produce tremendous ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14

Denomination: Methodist

The Five Conditions To Answered Prayer (2of4) Series

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 7, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 12,672 views

There are five Biblical conditions necessary for God to answer our prayers.

You have probably seen the Television commercial where an overweight yet eager gentleman is about to start exercising. He is in the gym and has his sweats on and his cassette player with headsets and just before he begins his exercise routine he weighs himself. He weighs in at 257 pounds. Then he ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fishing In Our Own Pond

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

based on 15 ratings

| 29,136 views

The call for the disciples to be witnesses in Jerusalem was the call for them to go fishing in their own pond. It remains the call for us to fish our own ponds, to be a witness within the network of relationships God has placed us, to capture the hearts a

Fishing In Your Own Pond Acts 1:8 The call to be witnesses was a call to go fishing in our own ponds, to be a witness within the network of relationships God has placed us, to capture the hearts and souls of family, friends, coworkers, neighbors and acquaintances, and spiritually reel them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Works When Life Is Good

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 3,336 views

How to avoid the dangers of things going well.

Audio is at - http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2006/01/prayer-works-when-life-is-good.htm The sun and the wind were arguing who’s power was greatest the wind proposed this test "See the man walking on that road the one who can take his cloak shall be determined most powerful." Since the wind ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nehemiah: The Process Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 22, 2008

| 7,584 views

Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

The Process of Prayer. Nehemiah 1:1-1:11 I checked my notes and realized that it’s been a long time since I gave you a Bible quiz. Here’s a new test for you. I’ll give you a hint ¬all the questions have to do with the Old Testament. Who was the greatest comedian in the Bible? Samson. He brought ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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