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    Funeral For A Christian Teacher

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Jun 8, 2016
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    Funeral for an 80 year old man (I call him George) who died suddenly. The sermon is weaved around the verses of the song "Because He Lives"

    Coming out of the 1960’s and into the 1970’s our country was going through some great turmoil with the height of the drug culture and the peak of the Vietnam War. The whole “God is Dead” theory was running wild in our country. It was not the best of times. In those days a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral For A Child

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Jun 8, 2016
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    Funeral message for an 11 year old girl (called Sherry in the message), who died from gall bladder complications.

    When C. S. Lewis’ wife died, he explained to his friends that the pain of her loss was not localized in one particular area of his life but that it made everything about his life different. You who are members of Sherry’s family know what C. S. Lewis meant, for you too have gone through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finishing His Work

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016
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    Jesus spoke about you on Resurrection Sunday when He said to His disciples, ”Because you have seen Me, you believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” It iis a blessing beyond description to know the Resurrected Lord.

    Introduction Read John 19:30 Today is Resurrection Sunday. Have you let the Resurrected Lord change your life? Then Jesus spoke about you on Resurrection Sunday so many years ago when He said to His disciples, ”Because you have seen Me, you believed; blessed are those who have not seen and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Dawned On Me

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016
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    Have you ever thought what it might have been like for the disciples to experience the death of the One they gave up everything to follow? Try to visualize one of those disciples coming to meet with us here on Resurrection Day.

    Introduction Read Luke 24:1-9 Easter! What a glorious day for Christians. It means everything to us. In fact we worship on the first day of the week, Sunday, every week because Jesus came out of the tomb on that day. I hope none of us takes for granted what Christ’s resurrection means. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All Happening So Fast

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016
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    The crucifixion must have been devastating to Jesus' followers and the resurrection…well…that must have been scary and exhilarating at the same time. And it all happened so fast! It didn’t give them much time to process in their minds what was happening.

    Introduction Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 So many of us are overly comfortable with the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection that we have a hard time understanding what it was like for those who experienced it as it was happening. How would you have liked to have been one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Distant Disciple - Nicodemus

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016
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    Though it is difficult for us to relinquish control of our lives to this one who lived long ago (Jesus), it was even more difficult to do so when He walked on this earth. That was especially true for a prominent ruler of the Jews by the name of Nicodemus.

    Introduction • Read John 3:12-16; 7:45-53; 19:38-42 • To you, I hope, Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God, your Savior and your Lord. It is so wonderful that we live on this side of the cross and resurrection. Though it is difficult to relinquish control of our lives to this one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Touch Of Jesus

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016
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    What might the story of the raising of Jarius' daughter look like if it happened today?

    Introduction • Hear now the New Testament story of Jarius, the ruler of the Jewish synagogue. [Read Luke 8:40-56] • What if that story took place today? Instead of Jarius, let’s visit with a Baptist minister by the name of Wallace. Of utmost importance is for each of us to notice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nevertheless Of His Knowing Series

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 8, 2016
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    This is the sixth sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

    Introduction • Illus. – A Navy cruiser was trying to secure to buoys near her flagship in a congested harbor. The admiral watched the cruiser make a good approach and signaled “GOOD”. Then things went wrong. The cruiser missed the buoys and got more and more tangled up. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nevertheless Of His Coming Back Series

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 8, 2016
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    This is the fifth sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

    Introduction • Have you ever been in a courtroom? Certainly we all have through the aide of TV – Perry Mason, Judge Judy, and Court TV. • Many of us have actually served on a jury. If you have, did you take your work serious? • Anybody enjoy jury duty? Was it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At The Foot Of The Cross

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Apr 2, 2013
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    What was it like to watch Jesus die? It would be great to hear from someone who was there. Let's hear from the centurion in charge of that crucifixion.

    AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS [Monologue – Centurion] Introduction The old spiritual asks the question, “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” Of course, physically, that is impossible since Jesus died on the cross nearly 2,000 years ago. Yet you do understand that He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross In My Belly

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Apr 2, 2013
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    What must it have been like to have actually carried the cross Jesus died on, for Him, up to Calvary's hill?

    A CROSS IN MY BELLY A Monologue of Simon of Cyrene Introduction There are several Simons in the New Testament. Two of them were called by Jesus to be His disciples. One was Simon Peter and the other one was Simon the Zealot. One of Jesus’ half-brothers, son of both Mary and Joseph, was named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nevertheless Of His Going Away Series

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Jun 11, 2012
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     | 7,598 views

    This is the fourth sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

    THE NEVERTHELESS OF HIS GOING AWAY John 16:1-16 Introduction • Saying good-bye is never easy, whether it’s at an airport, a family reunion, or the deathbed of a loved one. The Last Supper was no exception. For Jesus and His disciples, this was their last meal together. • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nevertheless Of His Surrendering Series

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Jun 6, 2012
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    This is the third sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

    THE NEVERTHELESS OF HIS SURRENDERING Matthew 26:36-46 “Oh My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.” (verse 39) Introduction • Peggy Haymes wrote the following poem entitled Good Friday Gossip He never did things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nevertheless Of His Commitment Series

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Jun 6, 2012
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     | 6,913 views

    This is the second sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

    THE NEVERTHELESS OF HIS COMMITMENT Luke 13:31-35 KJV Introduction • [Illus] – About 2,300 years ago Alexander the Great marched his army from Greece to India. Though the distance was long, his army was unstoppable. The only reason he stopped was that his men became homesick and wanted to return ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nevertheless Of His Caring Series

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on May 31, 2012
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     | 7,918 views

    This is the first sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

    THE NEVERTHELESS OF HIS CARING John 11 (KJV) Introduction • [Illus] – A bank was opening a new branch office and flowers were ordered to celebrate the occasion. After the ribbon cutting an upset business man was on the phone with the florist. “Charles”, he said, “we will never do business with you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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