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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    7 People Who Ought To Pray

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 333 ratings
     | 14,635 views

    Of course, we all ought to...but these specific categories are full of eye-opening truths that will bring us all to our knees! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    7 People Who Ought To Pray I Sam. 12:23 "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not."--Jer. 33:3. Moses cried out to God, and God spared Israel from judgment. Joshua’s prayer made the sun stand still. Hannah’s prayer was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual People Involved In Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,397 views

    How the life of faith deals with spiritual warfare

    Spiritual People involved in Spiritual Warfare Genesis 14:1-24 Introduction John Milton, in his great works Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained speaks about the great cosmic combat that takes place in the twelfth chapter of the book of Revelation. In describing that chilling chapter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Rub People The Right Way

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,039 views

    There are some people everyone enjoys being around. They are people who give encouragement. This message uses Barnabas an example of how to be an encourager.

    “How To Rub People the Right Way” -Develop Winning Attitudes Acts 4:36-37 There are some people everyone enjoys being around. They are people who give encouragement. To learn how to become an encourager we can look at the life of an early church leader that from the beginning of his ministry to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    When Good People Do Nothing

    Contributed by Edward Nutter on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,953 views

    When good people do nothing, and just what should they be doing anyway...

    One Sunday morning, everyone in one bright, beautiful, tiny town got up early and went to the local church. Before the services started, the townspeople were sitting in their pews and talking about their lives, their families, etc. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Peter's Connecting Message To A Disconnected People Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,191 views

    The purpose is to connect the disconnected to Christ Jesus.

    PETER’S CONNECTING MESSAGE TO A DISCONNECTED PEOPLE Acts 10:34-43 Mother Theresa once said ‘you will never know Jesus is all you need until Jesus is all you have’. The sad thing about his quotation is that many will never make that discovery. That is not the case in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Father's Day – Stories Of God's People Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,766 views

    what makes a great dad according to this story. The very first thing I notice is that a great dad sets his kids free, never stops believing, lets himself feel, gives his children the best, and works for family unity.

    Father’s Day – Stories of God’s People Luke 15:11-32 June 18, 2006 Intro – Luke 15:11-32: 11Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12The younger one said to his father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13"Not long after that, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Things People Do With Their Sins

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,931 views

    A sermon on how people try to deal with their sins

    FOUR THINGS PEOPLE DO WITH THEIR SINS Genesis 3:6-12 Intro: There is not a person in this building that is perfect. Every one of us has made mistakes. But where we get in trouble with our mistakes is when we fail to admit we are wrong and get it behind us. The same thing goes for sin. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Omfort, Give Comfort To My People"

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,797 views

    Jesus is not shocked or intimidated by our sins.

    “COMFORT, GIVE COMFORT TO MY PEOPLE, SAYS YOUR GOD, SPEAK TENDERLY” (Isaiah 40:1-2) When we look around at our condition in the world and especially in the USA, it’s hard to believe that Jesus is speaking tenderly to us. It’s much easier to believe that the wrath of God is just around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Peter's Convicting Question To A Contentious People Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on May 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,253 views

    This message will guide us to obey God,even if it means breaking a tradition.

    PETER’S CONVICTING QUESTION TO A CONTENTIOUS PEOPLE Acts 11:1-18 My brothers and sisters had you ever run across a person or a group that without examining the facts, is ready to expose you as being wrong concerning a particular issue? They have already set in their minds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Passion For Reaching People For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,895 views

    Basic message telling the church that the job of reaching people is up to us!

    Developing a Passion for Reaching People for Jesus. Various Scriptures February 20, 2005 Introduction Today we wrap up our series on the five purposes of the church with a look at how we are to be involved in reaching our world for Jesus Christ. This is the only one of the five purposes that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Passions Of Christ - Seeking Lost People Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,777 views

    The 3rd Sermon is a series on the Passions of Christ. This sermon is very evangelistic and speaks to God’s great love for us demonstrated through the life of Christ.

    The Passions of Christ - Seeking Lost People Pastor Glenn Newton March 20, 2005 Text: John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Luke 15:7 “I tell you that in the same way there will be more ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Changing And Helping People Cope With Change Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,409 views

    How do we handle changes? Usually it is at this time that we deal with some of the greatest of stresses in our lives. Let’s examine God’s word for guidance.

    Changing and Helping People Cope with Change Stephen R. Yarnall, MD, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Unpleasant Changes--What To Do. When things don’t go our way, we typically go through 10 stages which are a normal part of the coping and healing process. 1. Denial--"It can’t be," ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly People Doing Ungodly Things Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,992 views

    Sometimes even godly people do ungodly things.

    Heroes of Faith—Series 1 Abraham: Godly People Doing Ungodly Things Genesis 12:10-20; 20 Heroes. The American Century Dictionary defines a hero as a “person noted or admired for nobility, courage, outstanding achievements, etc.” Who are our heroes? Children have always made heroes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ervin Kimrey avatar

    When People Are Big And God Is Small

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,300 views

    What happens when we fear men more than God? Sounds silly doesn’t it. Why do people buy stuff they can’t afford, Why do we lie, Why don’t speak up agains wrong and the list goes on and on. Many times it is because we fear what someone will think of us.

    WHEN PEOPLE ARE BIG AND GOD IS SMALL Jeremiah 17:5-8 Intro: When people are big and God is small we face continual defeat in our lives. When God is big and people are small we will have victory over satan. Even true worshipers can have what the Bible calls “the fear of man” “FEAR” in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Difficult People - Part I Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,094 views

    A series dealing with relational difficulties and reconciliation.

    Dealing With Difficult People Part I Matthew 18:15-18 June 6, 2004 Matthew 18:15 (NLT) "If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the fault. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. Problems Within The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational