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  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    Jesus Prayer Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009
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    The prayer of Jesus

    Jesus prayer John 17 It’s good to know that God is always there looking out for us. A little boy once prayed, "Dear God, I hope you’ll take good care of yourself because if anything should happen to you, we’d be in an awful fix." I heard a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Field Manual Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 61 ratings
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    Is the Bible really "truth"? Jesus said it was, but there are people who problems with that. How do we answer their objections?

    The Bible is a unique book. Actually it’s a collection of 66 books written over a period of 1500 years by 40 authors who were from 13 countries on 3 separate continents (Asia, Europe, Africa). It claims to be the Word of God over 2700 times. And it has been translated into about 1500 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sanctified In Truth

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009
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    "What if God was one of us? Just a slob like one of us. Just a stranger on the bus. Trying to make his way home"

    John 17:1-19 Jesus prays for his disciples - for us God talking to himself - Trinity - God is in himself a relational being - not just an unmoved mover but one of us - Alanis Morissette: "What if God was one of us? Just a slob like one of us. Just a stranger on the bus. Trying to make his way ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Calm Before The Storm

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
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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

  • Jim Erwin avatar

    God's Unity In His Glory Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007
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     | 4,029 views

    God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit were never in conflict.

    God’s Unity in His Glory Unity, Harmony, and Community – Part 1 John 17:1-5 In the beginning of eternity (if you could say that), there was God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit – the Trinity. They enjoyed perfect community. They reflected each other’s glory. Let me tell you something – something really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • 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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    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

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    The Church's One Foundation Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,907 views

    Prayer Warrriors, Pt. 6

    THE CHURCH’S ONE FOUNDATION (JOHN 17:1-26) Several years ago Newsweek commissioned a survey of adults nationwide to examine people’s prayer beliefs and habits. 751 adults responded. Surprisingly, a high 87% of those surveyed believe that God answers prayers. 54% say they pray on a daily basis - 25% ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brien Sims avatar

    Bring Jesus To Our Youth

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,385 views

    Praying for the young in the Church.

    Life has its many peculiarities, especially as your age changes and life takes its many leaps. Moving from high school to the real world, having a baby, menopause, your children leaving home, moving where you live, and many more life changing events occur. Amy and I are finally getting into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Jesus' Prayer Of Intercession

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008
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    What is oftentimes thought of a the model prayer is really a prayer that Jesus prayed for all believers.

    JESUS’ PRAYER OF INTERCESSION John 17:1-26 INTRO: We often think of the Model Prayer as being the Lord’s Prayer, but it isn’t. The prayer that was the Lords’ is the prayer found in John 17. Let’s examine a few things about this prayer. I. THERE ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 21, 2009
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    This message looks at the prayer Jesus prayed for His disciples, and for all who would believe in Him.

    The prayer of Jesus found in the Sermon on the Mount is often called "The Lord’s Prayer." It would be more accurate to call it "The Model Prayer," because Jesus uses it to teach us how to pray. In John 17, we find a very personal, heartfelt prayer by our Lord. It is truly accurate to call it, "The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 24, 2008
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     | 3,653 views

    We see Jesus intimacy and how He prayed for Himself, the disciples and for us before He went to the cross.

    A couple of weeks ago Jim called and asked if I would give the message tonight so he could go on the men’s retreat. I said I would and I need to begin by telling you about a dream I had shortly after. I dreamed I was supposed to be giving the message tonight and I had not done anything at all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Crucifixion Of Christ- An Answer To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,003 views

    How the crucifixion of Christ is an answer to prayer.

    Text; John 17: 1-5 Title: The crucifixion of Christ – An answer to prayer Introduction If you were to look at the events leading up to the crucifixion of Christ from a human point of view it would be natural for any of us to pray that such things would never be done to another human being ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Arnold Anoya avatar

    How Can I Bring Glory To God?

    Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,693 views

    Jesus honored God by fulfilling His purpose on earth. We honor God the same way. When anything in creation fulfills its purpose, it brings glory to the Creator.

    INTRODUCTION: Jesus honored God by fulfilling His purpose on earth. We honor God the same way. When anything in creation fulfills its purpose, it brings glory to the Creator. I.WE BRING GOD GLORY BY WORSHIPPING HIM. John 4:24 Worship is far more than praising, singing, and praying to God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Completed Work Of Christ

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 29, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,818 views

    The completed work of Christ begins with the Savior seeking us and ultimately culminating with our being presented faultless before the throne of God.

    THE COMPLETED WORK OF CHRIST “I have glorified You on the earth by completing the work You gave Me to do.” John 17:4 (HCSB) The completed work of Christ in the life of every believer begins with the Savior seeking us and ultimately culminating with our being presented faultless before the throne ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    In Faith, Unity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 79 ratings
     | 15,973 views

    Several 100 yrs ago, Augustine said "In faith unity. In doubtful things, liberty. In all things love". How can we apply that concept to our mission as a church?

    OPEN: There’s a Methodist minister named J. Gordon Melton who has an interesting hobby. He collects lists of church denominations in the United States... and his research has revealed there are 1517 different recognized denominations in USA. He includes all kinds of groups, including cults such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ