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  • Jim Drake avatar

    Working Man's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 17, 2007
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     | 7,103 views

    The ability to follow Christ’s commands (to love God and love one another) is only supernaturally bestowed. However, that ability is available to us simply by asking.

    1. The first requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right posture. (3:14-15) 2. The second requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right petition. (3:16-19) 3. The third requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right power. (3:20-21) Our study in the Book of Ephesians has brought us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be An Exhortation Fountain

    Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,259 views

    Are you an exhortation fountain? Hebrews 13 explains how you can be...

    How to be an Exhortation Fountain Hebrews 13 Second Corinthians 5:14 says, “For the love of Christ compels us…” Can you honestly say that the life that you lead you do not lead for yourself? Can you say that you lead your life so that others may benefit? Can you look back over your day, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Jesus' Prayer For You

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,690 views

    Jesus has our best in mind.

    JESUS’ PRAYER FOR YOU John 17.1-26 S: Jesus and prayer C: Unity Pr: JESUS HAS OUR BEST IN MIND. ?: What? What does Jesus pray for? KW: Plans TS: In John 17, Jesus reveals His plans for believers of all ages and shows how He has our best in mind. Type: Proposition The ____ plan is… I. GLORY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Of God As A Light Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,794 views

    Third in a Series on metaphors in the Bible. It compares the Word of God to Light

    AS A LIGHT Series: Metaphors in the Bible– Sermon Three Proverbs 1:6 We began this series a few weeks ago and took last week off to Preach on the Christmas Story But I want to get back to the Series on the WORD OF GOD I began the First Two Messages on WHY WE BELIEVE THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Father Watches Over You Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,276 views

    God’s Promise at Christmas-to be your Eternal Father

    Sermon Series: God’s Promises at Christmas for YOU Today’s Message: A Father Watches Over You Text: Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:18-25 (NIV) Pastor Ken Squires December 24, 2006 Edited by Dale Weaver (18) This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If You Are...

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,389 views

    Sermon preached at a Pastor’s & Missionaries Conference to challenge those called to ministry.

    Luke 4:1-13 If You Are… Pastors & Missionaries Conference March 13, 2007 Introduction I am so excited to be given the opportunity to preach today. As I thought and prayed about what I might preach, so many things came to mind. This being a pastors and missionaries conference, do I preach about us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is God Against Sex, Fun And Pleasure? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,318 views

    Why I should draw the line where God does in order to lead a fulfilling life and properly respresent the Christ following life to the unchurched.

    Last week we concluded from Scripture that God isn’t the bogeyman some people make Him out to be. (“Does God Punish Us When We Sin?”) Instead of being inclined to punish us when we sin He is actually more inclined to show us mercy. He loves us so much that Jesus suffered our punishment. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Cost Makes All The Difference Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,390 views

    When things cost more for us, they mean more to us. Things make all the difference when we are changed, moved to laugh or cry, celebrated and sacrificed for. “Why The COST Makes All The Difference” explores the high cost Jesus paid and how we should respo

    What Difference Does Easter Make? Easter/Lenten Series 2007. Sunday March 25th “Why The Cost Makes All The Difference” Do you have anything in your possession you wouldn’t give up, trade, or give away? Take a moment to write down an answer or two. If you were to arrive home and find it on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Voices - Can You Hear Me Now? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,380 views

    If the Christian life is KNOWING God, HEARING HIs voice, and OBEYING His leading, then it is essetial that believers learn how to tune their ears to His voice.

    Voices – Can You Hear Me Now? March 18, 2005 Matthew 13:1-23 Sunday AM Video: Can You Hear Me Now – www.sermonspice.com Trans: Throughout our previous series, I continually stated that the Christian life is about knowing God, hearing His voice, and obeying His commands. Many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desiring His Word Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,191 views

    1 Peter 2: 1-3 shows us how believers can live out a proactive love by 1) remembering our life source, 2) eliminate sins, 3) admit need, 4) pursue spiritual growth, and 5) survey blessings.

    Legal trials can often be interesting events. The current trial of Conrad Black on fraud charges has made for interesting press. It seems like the international media cannot get enough of what he and his wife will say. They hang on every word. But this is not unusual. From Donald Trump, to Tony ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Christ Our Sin Bearer Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,893 views

    Christians should remember what “Good Friday” was all about. Because of the price Christ paid on the Cross, Christians should live a life that says “We want to stop falling prey to sin.

    Turn Your Bibles to Isaiah 53:1-6 Title: Christ Our Sin Bearer Theme: What Good Friday is All About Series: Easter Season Messages Listen as I read Isaiah 53: 1-6, “Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Elijah Prophet Of God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,049 views

    Elijah is considered by most to be the greatest of the Hebrew prophets. Yet James says he was a man just like you and I.

    Introduction: I began a series of sermons a couple of weeks ago entitled: Hero’s of the Faith. Two weeks ago we saw how Moses answered God’s call to deliver the nation of Israel out of slavery in Egypt. Last week we saw how Daniel remained faithful to the Lord, and refused to compromise his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Cathers avatar

    Genesis 12 Series

    Contributed by Richard Cathers on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,235 views

    Verse by verse study of Genesis 12

    Genesis 12 Sunday Morning Bible Study January 21, 2007 Introduction We now enter a new section of Genesis, the history of the patriarchs, the ancestors of the Israelites, the men who learned to trust in God. :1-9 God’s promise to Abram :1 Now the LORD had said to Abram: Abram – “exalted father”; ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    You Can't Make It On Your Own Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,232 views

    Apart from faith in Christ, we are unable to live a life of righteousness…bringing to fruition the Kingdom of God. Jesus reveals this truth to Nicodemus.

    Introduction: Most of us…especially us men…don’t like to admit it when we can’t accomplish something. This doesn’t apply to everything, but it certainly does apply to some things…especially those things that we believe we can do. Perhaps we have trained our whole lives to do something. Run a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Quest For Perfection, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,892 views

    All parts of the law which have not been fulfilled are as equally binding and applicable today as they were for the nation of Israel. The law was never meant to save—it was meant to be a schoolmaster, showing people their ineptitude before a holy God. T

    1. The first lesson is the presence of the law fulfilled (5:17-18) 2. The second lesson is the consequence of the law fulfilled (5:19) 3. The third lesson is the requirement of the law fulfilled (5:20) 4. The fourth lesson is the impossibility of the law fulfilled (5:48) Yesterday morning, we went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist