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A Church In Exile, And Our Response

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002

In many ways the Christian church is a church in exile as many of our traditional power bases have been lost. We are not to focus on things of man, but things of God, in prayer and faith. Perseverance in prayer is the key.

A Church in Exile, and our Response. Sermon for Proper 29, Year C 21 October 2001 St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Jeremiah 31:27-34 Psalm 119:94-104 2 Tim 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8 One of the joys of being a Lay Reader is the privilege of preaching God’s word before His people. The other part ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Jeremiah 31:27-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What If We All Prayed

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

It is important for the church to pray together. It is important for the church to seek the face of God.

This week has been designated by our General Superintendent, Thomas Trask as a special “Week of Prayer” to begin the New Year. Trask said, “This church (the A/G) has always been a praying church. But we need to intensify our commitment to prayer and continually renew the altar within our churches, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why God Wants Us To Pray

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 17, 2003

God really does want us to pray. This sermon tells us why.

May 18, 2003 Title: Why God Wants Us to Pray Text: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction We continue to focus on our global mission: Loving God...Reaching Families...Making Friends. This year, our vision to accomplish our mission is... Christ First The "I" in Christ stands for Intercessory Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Bending God's Ear

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 8, 2003

The Psalmist asked God to "bow down thine ear." Do you need to bend God’s ear today ?

Psalms 86 1. Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me: for I am poor and needy. 2. Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. 3. Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. 4. Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Praying At Midnight

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 10, 2003

We must pray as those who are desperate for bread.

Have you ever been in a situation where you needed to call someone for help in the middle of the night, at a time when you knew they would be fast asleep in bed? Perhaps a medical emergency of some kind – your wife is going into labor, or your husband is having chest pains and you need to drive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Nothing Seems Possible, Pray

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 14, 2003

When frustration abounds, in prayer we can discover deepened relationships, new possibilities, and ultimately grace.

For you, my God, have revealed to your servant that you will build a house for him; therefore your servant has found it possible to pray before you. Isn’t that an intriguing phrase? “Your servant has found it possible to pray.” My theme for today is “when nothing seems possible, pray.” “When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 17:1-27, Romans 3:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

P.u.s.h. Series

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jun 27, 2003

To let people know that if they pray and really pray the God that I serve will make a way out no way.

SUBJECT: P.U.S.H. SCRIPTURE: ACTS 12:3-8 INTRODUCTION This word PUSH means to physically move something or somebody out of your way. But in today’s message the word PUSH we want to break it down into this phrase. Today the word PUSH means Pray Until Something Happens. Not enough people or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Read Your Mail

Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 26, 2001

Dealing With Adversity

LET GOD READ YOUR MAIL II Kings 18:4-8 – King Hezekiah was a righteous man, but like all righteous men and women…they will suffer affliction. Point #1 – Hezekiah obey God’s initial command, he: 1. Tore down high places (some things MUST GO) 2. Cut down the groves and broke images ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hold, Please

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 9, 2000

Patience in Prayer

Many of us have experienced the frustration we felt when we were placed on hold. You finally reach a real person, and before you can give your name or state your reason for calling you are quickly asked, "Hold, please!" In addition to that, many of these modern day time saving devices does not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

8 Razones Porque Orar Series

Contributed by Ralph Mendez on Mar 16, 2002

El Segundo sermon de la serie "TODO SOBRE LA ORACION"

8 RAZONES POR LAS QUE DEBEMOS ORAR 1. Porque Cristo lo ordenó (Velad y orad... Mat 26: 41ª) La oración es un privilegio muy grande y sagrado, además de un deber y una obligación imperativa, muy imperativa, por lo cual debemos cumplirla. Pero la oración es mas que un privilegio, mas que un deber. ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

P.u.s.h. Prayer

Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 22, 2002

A message used to encourage the body to continually pray...and not to become doscouraged with unanswered or delayed answered prayers.

Stand & Read - 1 Thes. 5:17 “…pray without ceasing…” “P.U.S.H. Prayer!” I am thoroughly convinced that we are to be a praying people… We are called to be people who are serious about pray and busy about praying continually in our lives… Smith Wigglesworth once said, “I don’t want to build ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Other

Fear Not, Neither Be Discouraged, Your Storm Is Almost Over

Contributed by Robert Parker on Apr 29, 2002

Trust in God and He will take you through the Storms of Life...

Deuteronomy 1:18 " And I command you at that time all the things which ye should do." (1:19) And when we departed from Ho-reb, we went through all that great and terrible wilderness, which ye saw by the way of the mountain of the amorites, as the Lord our God commanded us and we came to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24, Deuteronomy 1:18-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus On Prayer

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002

The sermon is based on one of Jesus’ parables that teaches some important aspects on prayer.

INTRODUCTION From Roman history comes the story of a Roman emperor in his chariot as a part of a parade. Cheering people lined the streets while legionaries were stationed to keep the people at a safe distance. The emperor’s family sat on a platform to watch him go by in all the pride of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8, Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Kindling The Fire Of Revival

Contributed by Clark Frailey on May 3, 2002

A look at how to kindle the fire of revival in church. Covers some basic history, definitions of revival, and a challenge to be a revival church.

Kindling the Fire of Revival "Where there is no vision, the people perish." (Prov 28:18) INTRODUCTION: Background 1) ILLUS. / Revival Defined a. A visiting preacher was concerned when he began the first night of a revival meeting and noticed all of the men wearing guns. Although rattled, he did ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Improving Your Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Tom Boerma on Feb 7, 2003

An exhortation to have a powerful prayer life.

Intro. Eph. 6 is best known for the armour of God. Yet, we see an exhortation to the christian’s prevailing practice. As we see and recognize the opposition we have as God’s children and examine the equipment God has provided for us to defend us. We find an important instrument that enables us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist