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  • Paul Decker avatar

    I Mean It! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,050 views

    The people of God pray with passion.

    I MEAN IT! Daniel 9:1-3 S: A Passion for Prayer Th: Live a Prayer Life (Prayer: A Passion for His Presence) Pr: THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAY WITH PASSION. ?: Inductive KW: Phases TS: We will find in our study of Daniel 9:1-3 three phases that demonstrate what happens when we are in communion with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rough Knees Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,881 views

    Message series in book of James: “Extreme Makeover: What Really Looks Good to God”Encouragement to seek God in prayer especially when circumstances weigh you down

    Rough Knees 13Are any among you suffering? They should keep on praying about it. And those who have reason to be thankful should continually sing praises to the Lord. 14Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How To Pray For The Lost

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 15, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,876 views

    John Edmiston’s sermon teaches us a great deal about the power and efficacy of praying for the lost as an evangelistic strategy.

    How To Pray For The Lost (Sermon by John Edmiston) Many of us - if not all of us , owe our conversion to friends and family who prayed us into the Kingdom. Prayer is the big weapon for the salvation of souls. Argument and debate without prayer is dry and fruitless. Do not spend all your time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Messenger Called Trouble

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,774 views

    "Trouble Talk" It reminds us of our need for God. Sometimesit is a divine wake up call. Trouble calls us to 1- Talk with God 2- Turn to God 3- Trust God

    A Messenger Called “TROUBLE” Jonah 2 4-28-02 1. Jonah 2:1-2 “Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the fish’s belly. 2And he said: "I cried out to the LORD because of my affliction,And He answered me. "Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, And You heard my voice. In the next few ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What To Do Between The "Amen" And The "There It Is!"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,452 views

    After praying, what do you do in the "between times" before the answer comes. This sermon points out four major things.

    April, 2007 What to do Between the “Amen” and the “There it Is” Mark 11:12-21 INTRODUCTION: Mark 11:12-14 relates the story of Jesus curing the fig tree. Nothing appeared to happen to the trees in the natural at the time Jesus spoke these words. If the tree had withered and died right ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pray First

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,968 views

    We are never stronger than when we bow our hearts and heads in prayer. It is to be our first option, not our last resort.

    PRAY FIRST 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 • For this month I have prayed that, collectively and individually, we might get a ‘FRESH START’ in our walk with God and His ministry for us. Even though I am a part of the older generation, I don’t want to be ‘stuck’ nor do I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Talking To Yourself?

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 2, 2019
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     | 4,529 views

    A study in Psalm 42: 1 – 11

    Psalm 42: 1 – 11 Are you talking to yourself? To the Chief Musician. A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. 1 As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? 3 My tears have been my ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Too The Uttermost

    Contributed by Bill Andrews on May 23, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,077 views

    Learning to be truly thankful despit yourself.

    READING FROM PHILIPPIANS 4:4-8 V4: REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS. I WILL SAY IT AGAIN! AGAIN I WILL SAY, REJOICE! V5: LET YOUR MODERATION BE KNOWN UNTO A LL MEN. THE LORD IS AT HAND. V6: BE ANIXOUS FOR NOTHING; BUT IN EVERY THING BY PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION WITH THANKSGIVING LET YOUR REQUEST BE MADE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Pray For

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,032 views

    to stress the importance of prayer in the life of the believer, especially when it comes to evangelism

    What to Pray for Colossians 4:2-6 Primary Purpose: To stress the importance of prayer in the life of the believers, especially when it comes to evangelism. Paul’s requests for prayer enlightens us as to his priorities in his life. We would do well to heed his words ad to follow his example. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Minister To People Of Different Ministry Maturity Levels

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 14, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,303 views

    "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." (Eph. 6:18)

    How to Minister to People of Different Ministry Maturity Levels Eph. 6:18 - "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." Illustration: Many people prayed for God to use the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Continuing The Conversation – Recognizing The Voice Of God Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,958 views

    Every relationship includes both speaking and listening. This sermon talks about how to listen to God.

    How to Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus May 20, 2007 Continuing the Conversation – Recognizing the Voice of God 1 Samuel 3:1-21 We started this series on How to have a Personal Relationship with Jesus a few weeks ago. The first week, we talked about starting the relationship – being ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Babatunmishe Oke avatar

    The Scourge Of The Strong Man

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 3, 2021
     | 4,006 views

    There is an entity in the bible known as the strongman. This entity is any powerful negative spiritual system whose assignment is to thwarts the Lord’s plan and purpose for your life in any situation.

    THE SCOURGE OF THE STRONG MAN There is an entity in the bible known as the strongman. This entity is any powerful negative spiritual system whose assignment is to thwarts the Lord’s plan and purpose for your life in any situation. Ultimately, we are made to understand via the parable of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Creation Then - Not Evolution (Follow Up Post On "I Can’t Understand All This”) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,385 views

    This message continues the theme of God's creation that is so awesome. Evolution is a waylaying trap of Satan to destroy God's creation. Includes a poem titled "Creation Then - Not evolution". I hope you like it. "By Him, all things were created and all things exist."

    CREATION THEN - NOT EVOLUTION (FOLLOW UP POST ON “I CAN’T UNDERSTAND ALL THIS”) A FOLLOW-UP POST FROM “I CAN’T UNDERSTAND ALL THIS” In that last post, we looked at some of the fantastic marks of creation God has left us in this world, and in the Universe. Only the deliberately perverse mind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    You Have A Savior Who Understands You And Can Help You, I Promise! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,007 views

    Because Jesus became human and lived among us, He can understand us. And because Jesus was fully divine, He has the power to help us. When we approach God looking for help, we can know that He understands us and will patiently help us.

    A. One afternoon, a man came home from work to find two young girls from the neighborhood on the steps of his building. 1. Both girls were crying very loudly, and were shedding big tears. 2. Thinking they might be hurt, the man put down his briefcase and quickly went over to them, asking, “Are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Thoughts To Ponder - James 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,640 views

    : His focus is on “How a Christian should act every day?” and “The importance of living like a Christian every day”. He challenges us and the church that it is possible to believe the right way and live the wrong way.

    James- A Servant of the Lord – Some thoughts we need to ponder? Thesis of the book of James: His focus is on “How a Christian should act every day?” and “The importance of living like a Christian every day”. He challenges us and the church that it is possible to believe the right way and live the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational