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Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 2, 2008

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We must understand the nature of God’s will. Jesus thought of the will of God as the sovereign wisdom and justice and goodness by which all things are governed.

Thy Will Be Done Matthew 6:10 Intro A seminary student was at least honest when he filled out a questionnaire to provide information concerning his experience and preference for a profile to be used in helping him locate his first pastorate. One question asked, “Where would you like to locate?” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11, Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Sharing Christ With Muslims: Prayer, Politeness, Patience

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

based on 17 ratings

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Seeing A.J. enter the auditorium during the conference, I mouthed a silent prayer. My message included historical facts about Islam gleaned from Muslim scholars. I presented the basic beliefs of Islam, and critiqued the religion’s violent beginnings. I

Keys to Sharing Christ With Muslims: Prayer, Politeness, Patience by Alex McFarland His name was “A.J.,” a 20-something immigrant to the U.S. from a predominantly Muslim country. He was very friendly, and worked at a certain sub shop that my wife and I frequented. A.J. would sometimes sit with ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reason For The Season

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Dec 25, 2004

based on 8 ratings

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For Sunday After Christmas. Reason for the Season is to reconcile the world. Uses "Unchurched Harry and Marry" by Lee Strobel

I have been doing parodies of The Night Before Christmas this season. I did one on Christmas Eve and you might remember that on Thanksgiving Sunday I read one The Day After Thanksgiving. In response to the Thanksgiving poem, I got an email with another parody. I don’t know who wrote it, so I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Encounters In Church Planting

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

based on 19 ratings

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Power Encounters in Church Planting

Power Encounters in Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. Learn the false presuppositions about the sources of power. 2. Discover why power encounters are important in church planting. 3. Articulate the basic principles of the nature of power encounters from the scriptures. 4. Learn how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going On To Greatness

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

based on 77 ratings

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How can we deliver honest hope for today’s problems. This message examines the need for people to share the gospel.

GOING ON TO GREATNESS Jeremiah 29:11-13 INTRO: I have been in many churches in my life. But I will never forget the experience that I had in one church I visited. I was commenting on how beautiful the sanctuary was, when the pastor said, “This room never is as beautiful as it is when the people ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Model Prayer

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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A message on prayer.

THE MODEL PRAYER Matthew 6:9-12 INTRO: One day, our daughter Sarah wanted to write a note to her teacher. As she sat down with pencil in hand, she turned and said, “I don’t know what to say.” She really did know what she wanted to say. She just did not know how to say it. So it was when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Warfare Prayers Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001

based on 187 ratings

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WARFARE PRAYING

WARFARE PRAYERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, our message this week focuses on one thing that seems very difficult for a lot of Christians to do and yet is the only solution to their numerous problems and that is Warfare Prayer. In this message, we will examine how to fight and win warfare through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:10, Revelation 12:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying That Pleases God

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

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Prayer is how we as Christians commune with Our Heavenly Father. Those in the Prayerneed Internet ministry of Praise, Prayer and Encouragement have seen the results of prayer over and over again and we give the Glory to God the Father.

Praying That Pleases God Prayer is how we as Christians commune with Our Heavenly Father. Those in the Prayerneed Internet ministry of Praise, Prayer and Encouragement have seen the results of prayer over and over again and we give the Glory to God the Father. Prayer is indeed powerful because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Go Fish!

Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003

based on 138 ratings

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“Why is our Christianity not more contagious? Why are we not winning more of our friends, relatives, and associates to Christ? Why are we not better witnesses?” Because we are not obedient to the command to "Go Fish!"

Go Fish Matthew 4:18-22 Introduction Illustration: describe fishing & my experiences…then…relate it to Christianity. A question to ask Jesus: “Why is our Christianity not more contagious? Why are we not winning more of our friends, relatives, and associates to Christ? Why are we not better ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Until Something Happens?

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Aug 5, 2001

based on 76 ratings

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How to pray. How God answers prayer. How we should not badger God for material needs but use prayer to open our hearts to a true dialogue with God, and why God failed to let me win the lottery despite the fact that I had prayed for it.

Sermon: 17th in Ordinary Time Text: Luke 11:1-13 In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. When I was a child, my approach to prayer was the same as going to the supermarket with a shopping list; because I would pray [hands together, eyes closed] “God bless Mummy and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Motivation

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

based on 45 ratings

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What is our motivation to resist temptation?

Motivation! When the circulation of the Pravada (formerly the official mouthpiece of the Communist party) fell, it was the “church” of the Communist party. The editors remarked wistfully that Christianity and Communism have many of the same ideals: equality, sharing, justice and racial harmony. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Letter Of Straw

Contributed by Ray Munro-Crump on Sep 23, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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A Letter of Straw to resist the storms of life.

I think I quite like James. I think I like him because he writes like an ordinary human being. He says things much the way you or I would. I find simplicity in his writing. Not that his comments are really simple. Far from it but the easy understanding of what he says seems to compel me to think ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Methodist

Show And Listen Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 18, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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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

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying Dangerously

Contributed by Bob Hunter on May 21, 2002

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The Bible is full of dangerous prayers. Search me, stretch me and send me are examined. Each prayer has an oject lesson to go with it.

"Praying Dangerously" Pastor Bob Hunter Springwater Church (A similiar, but not identical message is available at Willowcreek.com by the title, "Dangerous Prayers.") Objects needed for message: 1 flashlight, 1 suitcase, 1 stretchy cord I want to talk to you about praying dangerously. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24, Isaiah 6:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Stnad Firm In The Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 12, 2013

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Resist the devil and stand firm in the faith

Through the Apostle Peter, God has been telling us Christians how to live while we wait for the return of Jesus Christ. Very soon, all of us who believe in Christ will be perfected and taken to heaven to live forever with God! Do you believe in Jesus Christ as your only God and Savior for your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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