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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Knew That No One Could Ruin God's Plan

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,896 views

    How to find certainty in God’s will for your life

    Terrible discouragement can be avoided if people realize nothing can ruin God’s plan for their life. God told Jeremiah, "I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jer. 29:11) Illustration:J. Dennis Miller, president of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Prays For Our Unity

    Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on Nov 12, 2000
    based on 979 ratings
     | 117,026 views

    Jesus prays for the unity of his disciples and the church.

    “JESUS PRAYS FOR OUR UNITY” JOHN 17:20-26 (NASB) The billboard shows a little girl sitting on her daddy’s shoulders waving an American flag … and the caption says ... WHAT MAKES US GREAT … “Unity, pass it on!” Since 9/11 - “United We Stand” has been the theme – we want to project a united ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace On Earth, And In The Church

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 80 ratings
     | 2,962 views

    The Angels Proclaimed that there would be peace on earth, Jesus prayed for peace in the church!

    Morning Message Central Church of Christ December 10, 2000 John Dobbs PEACE ON EARTH, AND IN THE CHURCH, PART ONE Introduction: Luke 2:1-15. It was the mission of Jesus to save lost humanity, build a family of believers, and and those believers into the world to spread the greatest message ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace On Earth And In The Church, Two

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,125 views

    How can we have the peace for which Jesus prayed?

    Evening Message December 10, 2000 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs PEACE ON EARTH, AND IN THE CHURCH, PART TWO Introduction: This morning we talked about some of the negative hurtful effects that occur when peace is absent from the local church. We also discussed some items that rob the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Call For Prayer

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,319 views

    There is a need for the church to turn back to prayer to advance the Kingdom of God

    As we begin 1997, there is an important call, not only in the Assemblies of God, but in churches throughout the world to return to the alter, to return to prayer as a vital part of our Christian life. Throughout the month of January in the evening services I am going to be spending time ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Prayer For The Church

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 160 ratings
     | 22,488 views

    What is it that makes a church great? Prayer

    Jesus Prayer for the Church Turn this morning to John 17:13-23 (READ) This morning I want to speak to you concerning what makes a great church. By looking at Scripture, what is it that makes a church great? This morning, you may be wondering, is Ballard Assembly a great church. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preparing To Pray Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,335 views

    First of a three part sermon series looking at the prayer of Jesus found in John 17. While a full manuscript is not available, a tape of the sermon can be obtained at no cost.

    Reading of John 17:1-26 Sensed Purpose - To prepare us for our 40 Days Of Prayer by looking at some possible thoughts of what we might want to remember about prayer and include in our prayers. Utilizing the backdrop of Jesus Prayer versus The Lord’s Prayer. Start with the message before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus Prayer Petitions Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006
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     | 3,057 views

    The second in a series exploring Jesus prayer of John 17. With the background layed in the first message, this message begins to explore Jesus petitions, with the first petition to "Keep/Protect." An audio copy of the message is available at no charge.

    (Launched sermon by showing the passage as portrayed in recently released "The Gospel of John" movie.) Sensed Purpose - To prepare us for our 40 Days of Prayer by looking at some possible thoughts of what we might want to remember about prayer and include in our prayers. Last week - Started with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus Prayer Petitions - Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006
     | 2,428 views

    The third in a series exploring Jesus prayer of John 17. This message explores the final two petitions: our unity, and our sanctification. A full audio of the message is available at no charge.

    (Opened this message by having congregation bow their heads, close their eyes, and rest in praying of John 17. Then prayed the Scripture.) Last week we began exploring Jesus three requests for us. KEEP/PROTECT (NIV) Interesting twist to verses 14 & 15 Harm comes through the world, but it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Place Of Prayer In Unity

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,937 views

    Using John 17:20-23 as a starting point, this message presents practical steps to building unity via the powerful work of prayer.

    The Place of Prayer in Unity Pastor Eric J. Hanson February 19, 2006 Read John 17:20-23 Unity in the Church, wholeness within the Body of Christ, cannot by emphasized enough as a foundational essential within the Kingdom of God. When Jesus Christ prayed about this matter, just before being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prayer Of Christ For His Church

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 30, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,548 views

    The inclusiveness expressed in verse 20 reveals that, although He was referring to His disciples in particular in verses 13-19, He expanded His intercession to include all the church throughout time.

    THE PRAYER OF CHRIST FOR HIS CHURCH “But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Building A Community Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,595 views

    This is a message encouraging believers to follow the wisdom found in the following: In essential things, unity. In non-essential things, liberty. In all things, charity.

    Remember Pat Tillman? He’s the football player who turned down a three-year, $3.6 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals to enlist in the Army in May 2002 in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy. Tillman was killed in a firefight in Afghanistan. Sports pages all across America told his heroic story. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Imperfect People; Perfectly One Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 24, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,277 views

    We are all imperfect, yet Jesus prays for us to perfectly one. Here are some insights on how we can live in a more perfect oneness.

    When we go to Alabama to see Maryanne’s family every summer, I often go to People’s Shoe Store. They sell Johnson and Murphy shoes at greatly reduced prices. The catch is that they sell their shoes “as is.” It’s a way to say that “these are damaged goods.” They sell Johnson and Murphy shoes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out Of Many, One

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 4, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,451 views

    A July 4th communion meditation

    The Fourth of July is upon us again and we it is a time of picnics, fireworks, and celebration! We sing “Happy Birthday” to ourselves as Americans and we again both celebrate and are reminded of our nation’s birth and life. There are many commercial reminders of this national holiday that offer us ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    He Prays For Our Unity Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,783 views

    Jesus looked far into the future and prayed for us, that we would be unified as believers. In a world of thousands of denominations we must do what we can to promote this unity.

    Who Is This Jesus? 16. He Prays for our Unity John 17 Don Jaques March 5/6, 2005 MAIN IDEA: Jesus looked far into the future and prayed for us, that we would be unified as believers. In a world of thousands of denominations we must do what we can to promote this unity. OBJECTIVES: The audience ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational