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  • Dennis Regan avatar

    Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Dennis Regan on Jul 1, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,780 views

    Making prayer more personal.

    Prayer: James 5:16 "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." Prayer is an important (actually vital) component of a Christian’s life. Prayer is how we communicate with God. All of our communication with God is a form of prayer. There are several types of prayer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Lord Your Love For Me Causes Me To Honor You Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,692 views

    A study of lessons that can be learned from the Book of Malachi

    Malachi very skillfully provides a very vivid image of the love of God as well as His might and power. Malachi helps us see that the story has not yet ended. God still has promises to fulfill on behalf of His people. The Book of Malachi represents the link between the Old and New Testaments. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Indications Of His Love For Us" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 18, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 16,226 views

    How do we really know that God loves us? What are the indications of His love for us?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Fourth Sunday of Advent December 19, 2004 “Indications of His Love for Us” Isaiah 63:7-9 INTRODUCTION: How many have your Christmas shopping all done? How about all wrapped? This morning I want you to think about your Christmas shopping list. Think about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Motivation: It's The Bottom Line! Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,433 views

    Christian disciples seek to live their lives for an audience of ONE. God’s opinion, God’s approval or disapproval is ultimately all that matters. The applause of heaven is the deciding factor in their life.

    MOTIVATION: IT’S THE BOTTOM LINE! Matthew 6:1-18 1. A father wrote a letter to apologize to a certain young man for not allowing him to marry his daughter. The letter went as follows: Dear Marty, I have been unable to sleep since I broke off your engagement to my daughter. Will you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Manuel Amparo avatar

    Are We Talking The Walk; Or Walking The Talk?

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on May 5, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,525 views

    It is a matter of continuing, not for a minute or two, neither for a day, or two, but wait upon the Lord till he comfort your heart and soul.

    ARE WE TALKING THE WALK; OR WALKING THE TALK? 1 JOHN 2:6 I. KJV 1 John 2:6 “HE THAT SAITH HE ABIDETH IN HIM OUGH HIMSELF ALSO TO WALK, AS HE WALKED.” A. Are we to call ourselves by his name, yet not walked the path that our Lord has trodden with his nail pierce feet? 1. The Word abideth is ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    The Three-Fold Testimony Of The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 120 ratings
     | 22,846 views

    The observance of the Lord’s supper testifies to three important truths.

    The Three-Fold Testimony of the Lord’s Supper Matthew 26:26-30 I heard a story about a little girl who attended “big church” for the first time on a Sunday morning when the congregation was observing the Lord’s Supper. When the elements were served, she was overheard saying to her mother in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    The Invitation

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,186 views

    Some call this the greatest invitation ever made. Like every invitation is contains three parts: the invited, the inviter, and the invitation itself. Let’s break our text down and consider it from three directions.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Invitation Mt 11:28-30 Introduction: Robert Kirkpatrick had some good news and some bad news. The good news: he had been extended a written invitation to a dinner with President Bush in Washington, DC. The invite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dad...how Are You Equipping Your Children?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,094 views

    An examination of the call upon a Father’s life.

    1 Chronicles 25 David and the army commanders then appointed men from the families of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to proclaim God’s messages to the accompaniment of harps, lyres, and cymbals. Here is a list of their names and their work: [2] From the sons of Asaph, there were Zaccur, Joseph, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Seeking God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 10, 2005
    based on 52 ratings
     | 11,848 views

    Christmas reveals a seeking God, who endeavour to speak to us, and a sacrificial God, who is willing to sacrifice for our good.

    1 In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    Encourage Each Other

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,242 views

    Thesis: Our Christian Family Is to Strengthen one another’s Spiritual Heart (commitment). Part of a few sermons that dealt with Dallas Willard’s "VIM:" Vision, Intent, Means, crucial elements of discipleship. This is on the "means" of growth.

    Strengthening God’s Family Dan’s sad senior year last mile race (i thought i could win districts, and my teammates just laughed. Sometimes that is the feeling we have about those who are supposed to love us. Read text. Dallas Willard’s acronym “VIM” today is on "M:" Means Observation Thesis: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Come Closer!"

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,848 views

    "Come Closer!" 1) A holy command that frightens 2) A gracious invitation that comforts

    Chris, could you come up here? Come closer please. Closer. Closer! Did you notice how hesitant Chris was to come close to me? The closer I asked him to come the more wary he became. That’s only natural because I never told Chris why I wanted him to come close. For all he knows I am going to scold ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dieuner Joseph avatar

    Keep Hope Alive

    Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on May 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 45,872 views

    To encourage believers not to lose hope no matter their circumstance.

    Rev. D. Joseph May 4, 2007 Text: Jer. 17:7; Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. Topic: Keep Hope Alive INTRODUCTION Contrary to popular belief, Jesse Jackson did not coined the saying: ‘keep hope alive.’ The Bible has been admonishing and encouraging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    When Bare Feet Hit Holy Ground

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 18,469 views

    Some of God’s greatest works involve feet. Take a look at what the Lord can do with these humble body members.

    When Bare Feet Hit Holy Ground 1 Cor. 12:15-21 The final line in the Beverly Hillbillies theme song says: “Take your shoes off, y’all come back now, ya’ hear?” Does anyone here like to go barefooted? Raise your hand. My wife has been a barefoot lover for as long as I’ve known her. It has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Unwrapping Your Gifts" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 15, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,387 views

    How do we go about unwrapping our spiritual gifts once we have identified them?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 17, 2003 “Unwrapping Your Gifts” Matthew 25:14-30 INTRODUCTION: “I’ll go where you want me to go, dear Lord, real service is what I desire. I’ll sing a solo anytime, dear Lord, but don’t ask me to sing in the choir. I’ll do what you want me to do, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    A Faith That Soothes The Soul—part 5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,011 views

    Part 5 of a 6-part sermon. The faith of the Thessalonian Christians brought a thankfulness to God’s apostles, Paul, Silvanus & Timothy. What kind of faith soothes the apostle’s soul or give him absolute freedom in which to operate?

    A FAITH THAT SOOTHES THE SOUL-V—1Thessalonians 1:1-10 The faith of the Thessalonian Christians brought a thankfulness to God’s apostles, Paul, Silvanus & Timothy. A church’s faith can soothe the souls of God’s apostles/messengers/delegates. The faith of a body of believers can soothe the soul of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist