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  • Joe Jones avatar

    Always Be Pre=prayered

    Contributed by Joe Jones on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
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    Praying like Jesus taught us to

    The boy scouts have a motto that says…always be prepared. If you have ever been part of their organization you come to learn that the training and teaching of the boy scouts is to help you in life so that you are able to survive when you face difficulty. You learn how to start a fire without ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing To Pray Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006
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     | 2,650 views

    First of a three part sermon series looking at the prayer of Jesus found in John 17. While a full manuscript is not available, a tape of the sermon can be obtained at no cost.

    Reading of John 17:1-26 Sensed Purpose - To prepare us for our 40 Days Of Prayer by looking at some possible thoughts of what we might want to remember about prayer and include in our prayers. Utilizing the backdrop of Jesus Prayer versus The Lord’s Prayer. Start with the message before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus Prayer Petitions Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006
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    The second in a series exploring Jesus prayer of John 17. With the background layed in the first message, this message begins to explore Jesus petitions, with the first petition to "Keep/Protect." An audio copy of the message is available at no charge.

    (Launched sermon by showing the passage as portrayed in recently released "The Gospel of John" movie.) Sensed Purpose - To prepare us for our 40 Days of Prayer by looking at some possible thoughts of what we might want to remember about prayer and include in our prayers. Last week - Started with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus Prayer Petitions - Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006
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    The third in a series exploring Jesus prayer of John 17. This message explores the final two petitions: our unity, and our sanctification. A full audio of the message is available at no charge.

    (Opened this message by having congregation bow their heads, close their eyes, and rest in praying of John 17. Then prayed the Scripture.) Last week we began exploring Jesus three requests for us. KEEP/PROTECT (NIV) Interesting twist to verses 14 & 15 Harm comes through the world, but it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Keith Butler avatar

    Jesus Prayed

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,642 views

    An in-depth look at the prayer of Jesus before His crucifixion.

    JESUS PRAYED John 17:1-26 Key Verse and Theme: “Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Bezanson avatar

    Jesus Prays For His Disciples (John 17:6-19)

    Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,741 views

    Jesus prays that His church, which is his people, will be united as one.

    John 17: 20-26 In today’s gospel Jesus prays for us. Jesus prays,” I am also praying for everyone else who will have faith in me because of what my followers will say about me.”(20) We believe in Jesus as Lord because of the many disciples who have gone on before us and taught us about Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    The Calm Before The Storm

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007
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    Jesus is about to be betrayed and suffer physical torture but he takes time to be with His disciples in the calm before the storm.

    I went fishing on a lake one time in Northern Wisconsin with a friend of mine. We took out my aunt and uncle’s paddle boat. It was a nice day and we wanted the exercise. A storm came up and waves started to come up over the sides of the small boat. We tried to paddle against the wind and waves ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James Chandler avatar

    Prayer That Packs A Punch

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 23, 2007
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     | 3,609 views

    Jesus in his prayer in John 17 shows the heart of prayer and power that can come when we allow our prayers to pack a punch.

    Prayer that packs a punch…John 17 1. Prayer that packs a punch comes from a pure heart From the temptation in the desert…all through his ministry Jesus kept himself right with the Lord. When we are not living for God we cannot expect God to listen to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wilbur Madera Rivas avatar

    En El Mundo, Pero No Del Mundo Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jan 23, 2007
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     | 29,504 views

    Estamos en el mundo, pero no somos del mundo

    NO DEL MUNDO PERO EN EL MUNDO Intro: Un amigo me compartía que un día esperando el autobús a la salida de su trabajo, un automóvil se detuvo y se bajaron dos sujetos y lo forzaron a entrar al automóvil. Le vendaron los ojos y lo llevaron a un cajero automático, entre golpes e insultos le hicieron ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Johnston avatar

    Christ Glorified In Us

    Contributed by David Johnston on Sep 24, 2006
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    This message deals with Christ’s prayer in John 17 for His disciples sanctification and our need to live a sanctified life for Christ to be glorified in us.

    Not much is said about the disciple’s conversions… that is… Some he saved, he said, “Go and sin no more… Or Thy sins be forgiven thee." Some say that weren’t saved until they got the Holy Ghost… (meaning Holy Ghost baptism and salvation are together as one work) Acts 19:1 And it came to pass, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Healilng The Wounds Of Our Heritage Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,668 views

    The world is longing for a vision prepared to celebrate both our unity and diversity. • A vision able to replace apprehension with appreciation. • A vision that is more inspired than imparted • A vision that is more personal than political • A vision

    In a recent interview, Billy Graham was asked to pinpoint the worlds greatest social problem. Drawing from his 40 year experience of ministering in more than 100 countries around the world, Dr. Graham replied that the greatest social problem without question, is racism. the unhealed wounds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    In The World Or Of The World?

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,750 views

    Just doing Christian stuff won’t keep you from being like the world and it certainly won’t change this world.

    In the World or Of the World? 1. Introduction a. I asked myself several hard questions this week. The answers I gave were not very reassuring. Let me share with you those questions and the answers I arrived at. i. How am I different from the unbelieving world in which I live, how am I different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Prayer Of Protection

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
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    In Jesus’ final prayer for His disciples, He prays for their protection, that they will remain faithful, joyful, unscathed, and sanctified. If this were His concerns, these must also be our prayer concerns for one another today.

    One of the most encouraging experiences as a Christian is to be prayed for by someone else. • When someone prays for you, especially in your presence, something special happens in your heart - you feel cared for and encouraged. • I believe for those of you having exams this week, and knowing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The Name Of Jesus - The Assurance Series

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,850 views

    The Third of three short ministry outlines on the Name of Jesus - highlighting the reverence, authority and power of the name.

    THE ASSURANCE OF HIS NAME Philippians 2:9-11 God gave Christ the highest place and honoured His name above all others. 10 So at the name of Jesus everyone will bow down, those in heaven, on earth, and under the earth. 11 And to the glory of God the Father everyone will openly agree, "Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Smith avatar

    That They May Be One (A Sermon On John Chapter 17)

    Contributed by David Smith on Jun 3, 2008
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     | 30,244 views

    Jesus said, "I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by your name, the name that you gave me, so that they may be one, as we are one." (John 17:11)

    “Kiss me Hardy” “Et Tu, Brute” “Strike the tents!” What do these statements have in common? They were each the last words of famous men (Lord Nelson, Julius Caesar and Robert E. Lee, respectively). Let me add one from a famous woman: "Hold the cross high so I may see it through the flames!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican