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The Miracle With A Purpose

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 30, 2023

Jesus challenged the disciples to solve an impossible situation because He wanted to test them, to see if they would turn to Him and to God for help. We can trust God to do immeasurably beyond what we ask or imagine.

Matt 14:13-21 - The Miracle With A Purpose Jesus did many miracles in the course of His ministry but the feeding of the 5000 is the only one recorded in all the 4 Gospels (Matt 14, Mark 6, Luke 9 and John 6). • All four writers find it significant enough to record it down. It was likely so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21, John 6:5-6, Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons I Would Like To Teach! Lesson?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 21, 2022

I love to teach... A teacher lives forever... I summarize a few of the lessons I would like to teach. I had to cut out over have of them. But here are a few lessons, hope someone listens...

LESSONS I WOULD LIKE TO TEACH: LISTEN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a several part lesson) I have a GENIE BOTTLE: ARABIAN STYLED BOTTLE IN WHICH A GENIE RESIDES? Rub it and make your wish COME TRUE? A GENIE ‘S BOTTLE IS CALLED EDEN’S BOTTLE. LUCKY VS BLESSED: Did you ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30, Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 135:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Surprised By Prayer!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Prayer can open up for us insight into God's will when the way seems dark and uncertain.

Surprised By Prayer! Acts 12:1-19 The popularity of prayer has skyrocketed in recent months. Prayer, talking about prayer, writing about prayer, exploring patterns of prayers and the like have become more prevalent than Tiger Woods' fans at a golf tournament. Prayer has truly come to the forefront ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

P.u.s.h. Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2001

The church needs to PUSH through in prayer for the breakthrough. We need to Prayer Until Something Happens.

P.U.S.H.- sermon Thesis: The church needs to PUSH through in prayer for the breakthrough. We need to Prayer Until Something Happens. Opening Illustration: Song by Mark Schultz “ He’s my son” Mark states, “On May 22 1998, my friend John Baird’s 14 year-old son was diagnosed with Leukemia. I wrote ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"If The Church Would Just Pray"

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 17, 2003

When Peter was in prison, awaiting what appeared to be a sure execution, the church prayed without ceasing for him and Peter was set free by an angel of the Lord. Powerful things happen the church prays.

In the text, we find something taking place that seems to be missing in many churches today – that is church folk praying for church folk. In this particular case, a church member in trouble. The Apostle Peter is on death roll and all petitions to commute his sentence have been exhausted. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5, Acts 12:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Glad To Be A Member Of The Church Of Christ

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on May 11, 2008

Membership is the church of Christ is saturated with gladness.

I AM GLAD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST Acts 2:40-47 By Cleavon Matthews March 9, 2008 INTRODUCTION It was the Day of Pentecost. It had been seven weeks since Passover. It marked the conclusion of barley harvest and the inception of wheat harvest. It was flawless timing. Pentecost was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saints And Suffering

Contributed by Hansel Young on Nov 15, 2007

comfort for people who experience pain and tragedy

Saints and Suffering II Chronicles 31:20-21, 32:1 He was a man of justice. He stood for right and proclaimed the truth to his people. He restored the true of worship of God. He saw to it that the nation obeyed the laws of God’s Word. He did all these things with his whole heart. Of all the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Preparing For Easter: The Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 10, 2023

Jesus told this parable after the rich young ruler had come--and left. There was a lesson for the disciples and a lesson for us in this parable.

(Full Disclosures: This message is based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 3-5-2023. This is not an exact transcription. Further, Sermon Central has a message based on this text called “Go Thy Way-The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard” but this is a completely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer A Grace Odeysey.

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 27, 2003

A prayer that considers three levels at which prayer can happen.

Prayer 2003 a Grace Odessy. To boldly Grow in a unique way like no one has ever grown before. I recently heard that we are not physical beings with a spiritual life rather we are spiritual beings with a Physical life. To me that rung profoundly true - particuarily when you consider that at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 7, 2006

This sermon explains how the church should pray and the wonderful results of corporate prayer.

If there has ever been a time that the church needs to pray, then that time is right now. As a matter of fact, the church can’t afford not to pray. The sinful condition of this world that we’re living in should compel the church to get on her knees. The church must realize that prayers can’t be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 8 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 1, 2010

The final message in the series adds an important element to being the kind of church Jesus had in mind. Intercession.

It is finished! Well Almost! It will be finished in about 30 minutes. If I may be so bold as to say, I have seen a change within PFC over the past few weeks and I like it! I can see that you desire and are becoming the kind of church that Jesus had in mind, but please remember that when we finish ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Awesome "Power Of Prayer"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 28, 2012

Believe in Jesus, receive what God sent His Son to deliver and trust in His ability to bring about what He has promised! Its like the old hymn; Only believe, only believe; All things are possible, only believe;

The Awesome "WMD" Power of Prayer Acts 12:5 NASB 5 So Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer for him was being made fervently by the church to God. Ill. There is a legend of a small town in which there were no liquor stores or nightclubs. Eventually, however, a nightclub was built right on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 19

SAY WHAT YOU MEAN, MEAN WHAT YOU SAY (LUKE 22:54-62) What would it take for you to change or switch your long-distance telephone company? Several years ago, telephone companies battle one another for the lucrative long-distance market, offers included 20% discount on calls to your 12 closest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If The Church Would Just Pray

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 21, 2009

This message will help teach the church that there is a great need for interssesory prayer, and that prayer although largly neglected is one of the churches greatest assets.

Introduction: How many of you pray every day? How many of you pray each morning when you wake up? How many of you pray every night before you go to sleep? How many of you pray before each meal? How many of you pray for yourselves? How many of you pray for others? How many of you pray for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

B.a. Incompetent, Slip-Shod Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 25, 2006

Often we have bad attitudes which will cause our faith to be ineffective. Faith must be more than a wishbone of the church, it must be our back bone.

B. A. --- INCOMPETENT ---SLIP SHOD FAITH? VS --- GET THE JOB DONE FAITH.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. B.A. means Bad Attitude. TEXT: Philemon 1:6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God