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  • Why Speak In Tongues

    Contributed by Kenneth Miller on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 378 ratings
     | 10,526 views

    A study on the usefulness and validity of speaking in tongues from I Corinthians chapter 14.

    WHY SPEAK IN TONGUES? A study in I Corinthians 14 Pastor Ken Miller “Visa, its everywhere you want to be. Don’t leave home without it” is a slogan of the popular credit card. It reminds me of the words of Jesus in Acts 1.4-5, where our Lord commanded His followers not to ...read more

  • Fasting For Guidance To Make A Decision Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,398 views

    Christians need help facing the many major decisions they face in their private, spiritual, business, family, and church life. Fast for major decisions, not the everyday decisions of life.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Promise: “Is not this the fast that I have chosen . . . then shall thy light break forth as the morning?” (Isa. 58:6, 8). 2. Christians need help facing the many major decisions they face in their private, spiritual, business, family, and church life. Fast for major decisions, ...read more

  • Intimate Communication Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021
     | 2,890 views

    Every relationship of life faces this same struggle of keeping intimacy alive. In every case the only way to do this is by means of communication. That is why prayer was a priority in the life of Jesus.

    If we had as many answers to prayer as we have books on prayer the battle would be won. Unfortunately it is easier to write a book on prayer than to pray effectively. It is easier to preach a sermon on prayer than to pray. It is easier to give a lecture on prayer than to pray. It is easier to do ...read more

  • Experiencing Revival (Lesson 1) Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 7,508 views

    Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

    “Every revival begins in a prayer meeting” –J. Edwin Orr “Whenever God intends great blessings for His people, He first sets them to praying” –Matthew Henry 1. The promise of revival: Acts 1:4-8. Predicted by John the Baptist. “You shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost, not many days from now” ...read more

  • The Armor Of God Part 6 - Prayer Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 2, 2020
     | 2,944 views

    Prayer is the power behind the armor and enables us to wield the sword. All Bible References are from the NASB.

    We have dealing with the spiritual battle we all fight daily. And over the course of the of the past couple of months we have considered the armor of God, the spiritual tools with which we stand against the enemy. Let us review them briefly: Ephesians 6:14–17 Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDED ...read more

  • Why Should We ‘raise Holy Hands In Prayer’? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 17, 2015
     | 5,132 views

    What do we do with Paul's instructions for us to "raise holy hands in prayer"? Why would he ask us to do that?

    WE'RE SUPPOSED TO DO WHAT? Paul commands us to lift holy hands in prayer. - 1 Timothy 2:8. WHY DO THAT? We can use our body’s position to focus our heart’s direction. SOME "HOLY HANDS" EXAMPLES: 1. Hands lifted skyward is an expression of surrender. 2. Hands cupped before you ...read more

  • "Confession Of Sin And Prayer For Forgiveness.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 8,900 views

    FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 Psalm 51:1-20 Title: “Confession of sin and prayer for forgiveness.”

    FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 Psalm 51:1-20 Title: “Confession of sin and prayer for forgiveness.” This is the best known of the seven traditional penitential psalms, 6; 32; 38; 51; 102; 130; 143, and one of the most moving prayers in the Old Testament. ...read more

  • Preparation Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 7, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,729 views

    Sermon based on Matthew 6:5-8 - Helps hearers prepare to develop their prayer lives

    “PREPARATION” Matthew 6:5-8 FBCF – 2/7/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Old joke – Airplane w/ serious engine trouble was rapidly losing altitude & falling toward the earth. Pilot contacted nearest control tower: “Pilot to tower, pilot to tower – We are 400 miles from land, 800 feet above water, & ...read more

  • Abraham's Prayer: A Prayer For The City Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 21, 2015
     | 12,806 views

    If you want God to answer your prayer listen to Him first; then ask for things in accordance with his character and with a humble confidence in Him

    In the movie, Bruce Almighty, Bruce (Jim Carey) is a reporter who made a fool of himself on national television, lost his job, was attacked on the street, and had an emotional blow-up with his girlfriend, Grace (Jennifer Aniston). With his world falling apart, Bruce takes a midnight ride to clear ...read more

  • Immoral And Engaged

    Contributed by Matt Williams on Feb 8, 2012
     | 3,628 views

    Our faith is something that is personal but it is not to be private. Following Jesus is not a private matter.

    Passage: John 4: Vs. 5-6 This reveals Jesus’ humanity- very hot, tired and thirsty. (Fully God but also fully man) Vs. 7-9 Tension because Jesus is speaking to a Samaritan women. This would be unusual due to racial, national, religious, and gender issues. The Samaritan’s were ...read more

  • Jesus: Inside And Out Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Feb 4, 2010
     | 4,705 views

    This sermon show the Lord at work both in private and in public and highlights Him as a Man of integrity who cares and can be trusted.

    Jesus: Inside and Out Text: Mark 1:29-35 Introduction: Last Sunday we considered the work of the Lord in the synagogue at Capernaum. You will recall that as he was preaching His message was disrupted by the cries of a demoniac, and the result of this confrontation was the rebuke of the devil and ...read more

  • When You Pray

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 10,807 views

    Jesus tells us what to do when we pray.

    INTRODUCTION: ILL.- Two men met up on the street. One asked the other: "Hi, how are you?" The other one replied: "I’m fine, thanks." "And how’s your son? Is he still unemployed?" "Yes, he is. But he is meditating now." "Meditating? What’s that?" "I don’t know. But it’s better than sitting ...read more

  • The Lord's Prayer Choices-Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,028 views

    Each line of the Lord’s Prayer confronts us with spiritual and life choices. How will we pray? How will we live?

    The Lord’s Prayer Choices---Part 2 Matthew 6:9-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our ...read more

  • Pray Simply Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 952 views

    Pray simply focused on Matthew 6:7-8 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, The Red Letter Prayer Life, chapter 3 of same title)

    HoHum: I step into an elevator on the ground floor. One other person- much taller than me- stands against the back wall. I turn as the elevator door closes and find my floor number on the elevator control panel. I hear a voice behind me- friendly but in a language I don’t understand. I turn, ...read more

  • Ordering Your Private World 1 - Exodus Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
     | 5,235 views

    The first of a series of three sermons on how Moses’ relationships affected his usefulness to God.

    INTRODUCTION • The hardest thing about ministry is relationships. Many of us are ineffective in ministry because of fractured relationships. • There is no ministry outside of relationship. • God’s order began with people in garden, in authority with dominion. • And it ...read more