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Praying Like Jabez Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

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Bold praying like Jabez --not praying Jabez’s prayer--will lead us closer to the center of God’s will for our lives.

The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Have you read the little book The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson? If you haven’t, you are one of the few who hasn’t. Dr. Bruce Wilkinson’s book has made Christian publishing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Answered Prayers

Contributed by Roger Thompson on Jun 17, 2002

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A sermon about how prayers are answered.

TOPIC: ?How Are Prayers Answered?? TEXT: John 15:5-8; Matthew 7:7-8; Matthew 21:21-22 At a church in Kentucky, a little boy got a little too rambunctious during the worship service. His father picked the boy up and started for the door. As they were heading down the aisle, the boy said, at ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8, Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Methodist

When You Pray Series

Contributed by Paul Durbin on Mar 1, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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a "how to pray" message based on the directions Jesus gave in Matthew 6.

One night a father heard his young daughter speaking, although she was alone in her room. The door was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what subjects a child would bring before God, he paused outside her door and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Prayer For Wisdom Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004

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While we can benefit from some of the wisdom that whirls around us, to be truly wise we need the wisdom that comes from above.

Recently a survey was done with a group of kids. This is how they responded to the question, “What do you think wisdom is?” Rocky, age 9, said, “Wisdom is wearing a hat when feeding seagulls.” 9-year-old Carol commented, “Never ask for anything that costs more than $5 when your parents are doing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Just Do Something, Sit There

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 5, 2003

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There are two things we should remember about prayer. One -- we should retreat from the busy-ness of the world on occasion to have quiet time of prayer with God. Second -- AMEN doesn’t mean ’good-bye God’ but rather ’Action.’

A few years ago I was in a conversation with some folks and we started talking about Sunday morning worship and each of us began sharing what was his or her favorite part. One person said it was the Apostles’ Creed, because it was at that moment that he was able to stand up and declare his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:28-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Nots Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

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What is your attitude when you pray? Before Jesus tells us how to pray, He tells us how not to pray.

“The highest activity of the human soul.” That’s what the great expository preacher Martyn Lloyd-Jones said about prayer. Prayer is one of the most important things we will ever do in our relationship with the Lord. It is so essential to who we are as Christians that one commentator compared it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Contagious Church Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007

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Last in a series on encouraging the local church to remember Christ’s call to spread the gospel. This sermon asks what a church looks like that is willing to be Christ’s beacon in our dark world.

MARKS OF A CONTAGIOUS CHURCH There is a story told about a hunter walking through the African jungle who found a huge dead elephant with pygmy standing beside it. Amazed, he asked, “Did you kill that elephant?” The pygmy said, “Yes.” The hunter asked, “How could a little bloke like you kill a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

A Formula For Impacting Our World Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2006

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The simple formula Jesus has given us for impacting our world is that we are salt and light.

Introduction: A. I wanted to start today’s sermon with a funny story of a science chemistry experiment gone wrong. 1. So I went on line and searched for quite a while, thinking surely there must be some great stories out there. a. I stumbled on one that didn’t have a lot of details, which would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruitful Steps #3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 16, 2007

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This is the third in a series of messages for the "Just walk across the Room" emphasis. These messages are adapted from the book by Bill Hybels.

Just Walk Across the Room The Fruitful Steps - #3 > We’re headed for a brain-bender right out of the blocks. Ready? Here’s how it will work. I will say a word or phrase, and then you just tell the person sitting next to you what comes to mind. Here is a little word association for you. Your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Introducing Jesus Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 4, 2007

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John 1 describes three ways in which Jesus was introduced to the world. Now it is our turn.

The Pastor/Spouse retreat Sue and I attended last week was an incredibly rich time. We got to hear a wonderful speaker and learned to know 50 other pastors and spouses a little better. I want to tell you what happened on Monday night as we heard stories about what God is doing in other ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-51

Denomination: Brethren

Interact Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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We need to go to where people are at to reach them for Christ!

Theme: SpringLife Purpose: We need to go reach people where they are at—invest in people’s lives This morning I want to have a little audience participation. Come on it will be painless. Hands raised, how many of you this morning love to bowl? How many of you love football? Nascar? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Great Commandment Not The Great Suggestion

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jun 12, 2004

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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

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holding Ourselves Accountable

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

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Investigate the ingredients of Jesus call to his first apostles, and to us.

20000430a - Holding Ourselves Accountable!!! Mt. 28 Opening: (Responsible Agents) Responsibility -- others can’t always do it for us. How about spiritual responsibility? If we have responsibility in the mundane things of life, how about the bigger things? Have you con-sidered your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Did Paul Mean When He Wrote The Words, "How Beautiful Are The Feet Of

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2001

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What Did Paul Mean When He Wrote the words, “How Beautiful are the Feet of Those Who Bring Good News?”

What Did Paul Mean When HeWrote the words, “How Beautiful are the Feet of Those Who Bring Good News?” In the skeptical world we live there are many descriptions that our media has for gospel preachers, but beautiful is certainly not one of them. Usually, the world thinks of gospel preachers as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Gonna Tell Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jan 2, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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The first in a series exploring the 5 foundational purposes of the church: Evangelism, Discipleship, Worship, Ministry & Fellowship.

Today we will be taking a look at the 5 Biblical purposes of the church. I want you to look at these messages, not just from the overall picture of the church, but I feel that God will direct you to make each of these things a foundational principal in your life. As we look at these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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