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  • Don Jaques avatar

    7. The Hidden Power Of Prayer And Fasting Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 22, 2005
    based on 100 ratings
     | 283,653 views

    All believers can multiply their effectiveness in prayer by utilizing the discipline of fasting.

    BIG IDEA: All believers can multiply their effectiveness in prayer by utilizing the discipline of fasting. Key scripture: Matthew 6:16-18 Why should we fast? 1. We fast in obedience to Jesus’ teaching. (Matt. 6:16-18) 2. We fast to demonstrate our dependence upon God. (James 4:10, 1Cor ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love One Another Series

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,813 views

    For those that might feel that the Lord’s Supper is only a symbol, you are welcome to discover the connection of footwashing, (a physical act) to that of the Lord’s Supper (a physical gift). This is a Maundy Thursday Message.

    Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. Please do not say the sermon did not help you just because you did not like the style or could not use the entire message for your own needs. I have discovered a few souls automatically hit the ’did not help me’ button if the message they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do To Others As You Would Have Them Do To You Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,038 views

    Do not judge, so that you may not be judged. Do not throw your pearls before swine. Ask, and it will be given you. Do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets.

    There’s a very real and practical aspect to Jesus words at the start of ch7. I guess we’ve all known people who are constantly critical of every little thing. But have you noticed how, so often, they’re the people that others watch to see when they’ll fail; who receive the harshest criticism when ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Worthy Of Double Honor Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 66,371 views

    # 10 in series on 1 Timothy this message deals with how we are to honor those who serve in leadership of the local church.

    Living for Christ in a Confused and Confusing World A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon # 10 The Office of Pastor 1Timothy 5:17-25 In our last study we examined the first part of chapter five (5:1-16). This part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Are All Believers In "The Church?"

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,579 views

    Three reasons believers must reject the universal church teaching.

    God’s Glorious Church Are All Believers in “The Church”? Ephesians 3:21 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 3, 2005 Introduction “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Today I want to resume the series of messages I have been preaching titled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fragrance Of The Father Iv Series

    Contributed by Richard Wafford on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,828 views

    The pouring out of God’s Spirit on all people was fulfilled at Pentecost. Acts 2:17 says in the last days I will pour out my Spirit on all people. We are living in the last days.

    Fragrance of The Father Part 4 Script. Joel 2:28-32; Acts 3:33 Introduction: The pouring out of God’s Spirit on all people was fulfilled at Pentecost. Acts 2:17 says in the last days I will pour out my Spirit on all people. We are living in the last days. The last day’s consist of When Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deacons Modeling Biblical Leadership

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,645 views

    A challenge for effective deacon leadership

    God’s Glorious Church Deacons: Modeling Biblical Leadership 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 17, 2005 Introduction “Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crucifixion Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 13,893 views

    Jesus chose to go to the cross - to be beaten and spat upon and to be separated from the Father - even though He didn’t have to. The question is: why did He do it? Also learn when it’s right to speak up and when to remain silent.

    1 Very early in the morning, the chief priests, with the elders, the teachers of the law and the whole Sanhedrin, reached a decision. They bound Jesus, led him away and handed him over to Pilate. The Jewish religious leadership had already decided to try to get Jesus killed - they had done it ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Transformed Life Of A Disciple

    Contributed by Byron Maynard on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 138 ratings
     | 29,265 views

    Jesus never hid from his disciples what it would cost to follow him. To follow Jesus we need a transformed mind, a transformed heart, and a transformed lifestyle.

    Sermon preached 4/05 THE TRANSFORMED LIFE OF A DISCIPLE by Pastor Byron K. Maynard Jesus never hid from his disciples what it would cost to follow him. The Apostle Paul also testified of this when he said, What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living A Life Of Love Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,178 views

    How we act and how we speak to each other really does matter to God. You may be just mirroring what you see people doing and saying around you - but is it right?

    The cover story of the September 14th issue of Newsweek magazine is very revealing about our culture today. The story is entitled: "How to say no to your kids." What I found interesting wasn’t the tips of saying "no" but on why it’s so hard for parents to do it. Some statistics jump off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • ABIMBOLA SALU avatar

    God The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 6, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,696 views

    A LOOK AT GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT, HIS MANIFESTATIONS, HIS POWERS AND HIS WORKS.

    GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT BY ABIMBOLA SALU. God the Holy Spirit is the third person in the blessed Holy Trinity. Even though He is a spirit, he is alive and is a person. He exists in unity with God the Father and God the Son and as God the Holy Spirit, He completes the triumvirate. Our first contact ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    The Ultimate Weapon Against Sin Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 7, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,682 views

    Flesh, Law, or Holy Spirit... Choose your weapon against sin. God’s amazing provision for all who are in Christ is Holy Spirit power over sin.

    Flesh, Law, or Spirit: Chose your weapon against sin. What does man burdened by sin gain from the law? More burden! The Law shows man just how serious his problem really is! But man can do nothing to change who he is. And the Law doesn’t help him. Oh, we can alter a few of our behaviors, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    Pop Quiz & Final Exam

    Contributed by James May on May 15, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,179 views

    Jesus gave his disciples a Pop Quiz on the road to Caesarea Philippi. Peter passed the test, but the world failed it. This Pop Quiz is also a Final Exam that determines your eternal destiny. We can’t afford to fail it!

    Pop Quiz and Final Exam By Pastor Jim May Matthew 16:13-19 How many of you can remember your school days? For some of you it seems that it was only yesterday, but for some of us, it means dusting off a lot of cobwebs, and crossing a whole lot of bridges that we have crossed to come this far, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Guidelines For Effective Prayer (2) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 17, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,748 views

    Second in series on prayer, this one finding principles from the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew.

    Guidelines for Effective Prayer (Part 2) Matthew 6:9-13 May 15, 2005 Introduction Children’s Prayers * Dear God, I know you love me but I wish you would give me an "A" on my report card so I could be sure. Love, Theresa. (Age 8, Milwaukee) * Dear Pastor, Do I have to say grace before every ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "Turn Stress Into Strength"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,570 views

    There is a common experience for every person in all nationalities andcultures. Everyone experiences stress. By God’s grace and making wise choices we can turn stress into strength.

    “Turn Stress Into Strength” Ruth 1:1-22, 4:13-17 Romans 8:28 John 16:33 There is a common experience for every person in all nationalities and cultures. We all experience stress. We all have to learn to live with stress. The highest times of stress in a person’s life include: Death in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist