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  • Neal Gray avatar

    Let The Christians "Pray Up"

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,800 views

    "Pray?" you ask. "Why pray?" you ask. Because prayer is our great privilege! Talk to God. Let God speak to you. Let the Christians "pray up."

    "A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Christians ’Pray Up’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: John 17:9-23, KJV Purpose: "Pray?" you ask. "Why pray?" you ask. Because prayer is our great privilege! Talk to God. Let God speak to you. Let the Christians "pray up." INTRODUCTION This Sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    You Were Made For A Mission Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 88 ratings
     | 20,693 views

    A sermon from The Purpose Driven Life which talks about our spiritual S.H.A.P.E.

    God wants to use your life. That’s why we want to discover our purpose. There are a lot of shallow secular books out there like the one I saw recently entitled Discovering Your Purpose. It is an attempt to ride on the coattails of the popularity of Rick Warren’s book The Purpose Driven Life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Mission And Ours Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,469 views

    Ultimate joy and fulfillment in the Christian life comes from passing the faith on to others. Our text challenges and equips us to do just that.

    Jesus’ Mission and Yours Colossians 4:2-6 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: An old legend speculates about what might have happened when Jesus ascended to heaven after his crucifixion and resurrection. The angel Gabriel approached Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pretty Woman Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,423 views

    Part Two in the expository sermon series from Joshua. This deals with Rahab; the original PRETTY WOMAN!

    THE CANAAN CONQUEST – PART TWO “Pretty Woman” Joshua 2:1-24 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) Introduction: No doubt you have seen or heard of a Julia Roberts movie by the name of “Pretty Woman.” It is the story of young prostitute that meets her Prince Charming and is taken out of her horrific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Lessons From A Godly Mom

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,231 views

    Hannah can bless us today with some great lessons for life: 1. Beware the bitterness trap (vs. 1-10) 2. Take your troubles to the Lord (vs. 10-18) 3. Give your best to God (vs. 11) 4. Rest in the truth that God will remember you (vs. 17-20)

    Great Lessons from a Godly Mom 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 13, 2007 *Moms are priceless! One time a Boy Scout leader was watching some new scouts try their hand at outdoor cooking, and he asked, -“How are you doing? Have you forgotten any essential ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Live Effectively In An Ineffective World

    Contributed by Darin Smith on May 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,215 views

    reminded Timothy that God was watching him, as was Jesus Christ who will judge all men. He further reminded him that Christ will return soon, and that he should carry out the command of ALL Christians to share the Gospel lovingly, boldly, intentionally, a

    2 Timothy 4:1-5 (NASB) ¶ I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Hurting Today's Church?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,339 views

    A sermon calling the church to focus on building God’s kingdom rather than focus on our comfort. This was given after a short message from a Gideon speaker.

    Back in the first part of the last century, Cumberland College of Kentucky was playing football with a rival, and they were totally out of their league. They were losing miserably because the opposing team was bigger, stronger, and more intimidating than they were. One of their players fumbled ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Lead People To Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 99 ratings
     | 14,724 views

    Let’s see what Philip did to evangelize the eunuch and what we must do. We must: 1- Respond to God’s leading 2- Show genuine interest 3- Share the good news 4- Follow through to completion

    INTRO.- ILL.- Two social workers were walking through a rough part of the city in the evening. They heard moans and cries for help from a back alley. Upon investigation, they found a semi-conscious man in a pool of blood. "Help me, I’ve been mugged and beaten," he pleaded. The two social ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Survivor 10: How To Grow Your Tribe Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,859 views

    This is the tenth and final sermon in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon a practical strategy for sharing one’s faith (11-07-02).

    Topical / Instructional Message – Various Scriptures Introduction Did you know that a five-year-old can tell people about Jesus? There was a little girl named Lindsay. Her parents were amazed one day when they heard this five-year-old telling one of her little friends about Jesus. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mephibosheth And Me

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 33 ratings
     | 77,216 views

    The story of Mephibosheth is a perfect illustration of the Gospel. I used this sermon on a "Friend Day" when we expected many visitors.

    Introduction: A. Today I want to tell the story of a man named Mephibosheth. 1. Now there’s a name for you! Anyone want to use that name for their son? 2. It’s so hard to pronounce that I thought about giving him a nickname for today. 3. I thought about just calling him “M.” 4. Then I thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Travis Markes avatar

    Nehemiah: The Process Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 22, 2008
     | 7,568 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    What I Want Or What I Need? Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    How do you ask God for things?

    As you know, this Lord’s Prayer is all part of what we know as the Sermon on the Mount. Just a few verses from where we are here… Jesus says something else about prayer. In chapter 7:7-11, He says, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    How Can This Be? Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,516 views

    When Jesus talked about the new birth Nicodemus asked "How can this be?" Jesus’ answer is full of spiritual instruction.

    How Can This Be? Fortifying the Foundations # 7 John 2:23-3:21 4-27-03 Intro: This morning we are introduced to a man named Nicodemus and his struggle to understand the kingdom of God. We will hear Jesus’ explanation to him concerning new birth and from that become better equipped to share our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Miracle Cry Series

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 76,619 views

    Psalm 61: I - 2 says, "Hear my cry, O God: attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I."

    THE MIRACLE CRY Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, before we go into the message, let us start by uttering a miracle cry. Pray aggressively like this: "Oh Lord, convert my disappointment into miracle, in the name of Jesus." We will start by looking at some verses on miracle cry in the Bible. Psalm 56:9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Enraging The Devil Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,143 views

    I would propose to you that the Word of God tells us to consider the life of great men and women of God who have lived a life of faith, ordinary people who did great things in the work of the Lord. The prophet Daniel is one prayer warrior whose life deser

    Turn your Bibles to 2 Corinthians 10:4 Title: Enraging the Devil Theme: Hell-shaking Prayer Warriors Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer 2 Corinthians 10: 4 says, “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational