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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Calling God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 36,941 views

    Uses a cell phone to illustrate the basics of effective prayer. Addresses the tendency of people to rely on repetition and ritual to get God’s attention.

    OPEN: (a deep voiced man was positioned in a side room with microphone and monitor. This opening illustration goes on for a couple of pages but worked well to set up the rest of the sermon) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (look up and around suspiciously then bow and say) "Our Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Father Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,776 views

    We have an intimate connection to God when we pray "Our Father."

    Living the Lord’s Prayer, Part, Mathew 6:6-13 “Our Father in Heaven” Introduction There’s a wonderful story about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian being considered for employment. The Boston investment house could not say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Spend The Day With Jesus

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,133 views

    Spend the day with Jesus and learn more about your Savior and yourself.

    Recently Ken, the college student staying with the Van Velzens, asked if he could “shadow” me at work as part of a class requirement. “You want to spend a day with me, Ken?” I asked somewhat incredulously. I can understand wanting to spend a day with a police officer or a firefighter but spending a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When Life Gets Busy.....pray

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,355 views

    A busy life is not always something we can avoid. However when life gets busy, the gift of prayer is not only helpful but essential. This sermon explores why

    WWhen life gets busy or overbearing what do you do? Do you frantically go about all your tasks? Maybe you get stressed out? Do you get angry? Do you think I will just keep going and going? Or think once I have dealt with all this stuff I will start planning a better life? No matter who you are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Shut Up And Be Still Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 12, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,577 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Conversations With God".

    Family Worship May 9, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Conversations With God [#4] SHUT UP AND BE STILL Habakkuk 2:20 Introduction: As I began to prepare for today’s sermon, I looked at many passages of Scripture about mothers in the Bible. I read about Samuel’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "You Are In The Bible"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 13, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,142 views

    Jesus is praying that we, United Methodists, Baptists, Episcopalians, Lutherans, non-denominationalists, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, 7th Day Adventist…you name it…may be one---united by our common faith that Jesus is Lord!!! And this unity is meant to m

    John 17:20-26 “You are in the Bible” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Imagine some great figure from the past. Abraham Lincoln, perhaps. George Washington, possibly. Martin Luther King Jr., maybe. JFK or even John Wesley. Think ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    If Not For Peninnah

    Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jun 1, 2010
    based on 40 ratings
     | 97,114 views

    The provocation of Hannah by her rival Peninnah was designed by God, to press her towards her victory

    If not for Peninnah 1 Sam 1: 1-10 Introduction First Samuel opens with the story of Elkanah and his family. The Bible says he was from the hill country of Ephraim, he was son of Jeroham and perhaps more importantly, that he had two wives. One was Peninnah, the other was Hannah. Instructively, these ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To Be Faithful Like Daniel Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,323 views

    How can we be faithful like Daniel?

    Hebrews 11:6 states, “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Do we believe in God? Do we desire a good life? Faith is the key to life! God tells us in His Word, Christians are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Show The Holiness Of Your Reputation Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 8, 2011
     | 3,079 views

    Show the Holiness of Your Reputation 1) To me 2) Through me

    Apparently more than 10 million people a day check out eBay, that online auction website where you can buy anything from a broken laser pointer (the first eBay item ever offered for sale) to a jet (the most costly item purchased on eBay). If you’re not among the 10 million shoppers on eBay, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Your Kingdom Come" Inviting Invasion Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 15, 2011
     | 5,627 views

    We want God's kingdom to come to our hearts to se up his royal reign.

    Do you know how World War II started? Germany invaded Poland. Most people remember that from high school history but do you know why Germany invaded Poland? They were invited to do so. At least that’s what Hitler wanted the world to believe. On the night of August 31st, 1939, a small group of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Make Me Like An Angel! Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 21, 2011
     | 3,021 views

    Sermon on Third Petition of Lord's Prayer: “Your Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven”

    How would you finish this sentence? “I want to be like…” When I was in junior high everyone on my basketball team would have said, “I want to be like Mike,” Michael Jordan that is. Perhaps you want to be like a famous singer, a celebrated author, or a successful ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I’ll Have The Chef’s Special! Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 27, 2011
     | 4,345 views

    An explanation of the Fourth Petition: "Give us today our daily bread."

    Ordering at an ethnic restaurant can be a daunting experience. For one, many of those places have a menu that’s as thick as a phone book. If you diligently read through all the entree choices, it may take you longer to pick your meal than to eat it! For another, unfamiliar words like pho ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Praying With Power Series

    Contributed by Bong Baylon on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,065 views

    We can use our authority to pray with power. Prayer is one of the keys to the kingdom of God.

    Title: Praying with Power Text: Matthew 21:21-22 Take-off 1. On the evening of Jan. 5, Adolf Merckle, Germany’s fifth-richest man (net worth 9.2 billion dollars), opened the door of his modest home in Germany and stepped out into the frigid air. The 74-year-old outdoorsman was keen on taking long ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    The Motive For The Moment Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 5, 2011
     | 3,724 views

    Prayer should be prayed with purpose and Right intentions!!!

    The Motive for the Moment Luke 11:1 Luke 11:1 One day he was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said, "Master, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6: 5-7 5And when thou prayest, thou shalt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Praying Like Jesus

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,944 views

    If our prayer is ever going to be effective we must learn to pray like Jesus prayed.

    April 17, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Luke 22:39-46 Subject: Prayer Title: Praying Like Jesus I want to share with you once again this week on the subject of prayer. Last week we saw the 1) the purpose of prayer… 2) the pattern for prayer… 3) persistence in prayer… 4) the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God