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  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Take A Stand For Jesus

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,894 views

    Share your faith

    Average Christian is about as likely to join the Mafia as seriously live like Jesus. Paraphrase Acts 6:1-7 - read vs.. 5 & 8 Stephen a spiritual redwood Read vs.. 8-15 Opposition from former slaves, not slaves to Temple rituals Charged with speaking blasphemy against Moses and God and the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Share A Little Hope

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 24, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
     | 15,574 views

    Christians are called to live changed lives, lives that share hope!

    SHARE A LITTLE HOPE I PETER 3: 8-17 SUNDAY AUGUST 25, 2002 INTRODUCTION: An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, “I wish you would calm down.” “I can’t”, he said, “it’s just so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Small avatar

    Why The Cross?

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 10,293 views

    Why did Christ suffer and die on an old wooden cross?

    Why the Cross? The cross is at the center of all Christianity. It was while our Lord Jesus Christ hung on the cross that our sins were forgiven. This wasn’t an easy task for Him, but He did it willingly, because He loves us and it was the will of His father. The Lamb of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By Submitting Series

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,737 views

    Facing life by submitting to God, authorities, wives and spouses

    Sermon: Surviving the Drought by Being Submissive I Peter 3:8-12 September 22, 2002 I. Introduction A. Weather Report B. But it takes more to survive a drought then a few days of rain. It takes perseverance and change, lifestyle changes. We don’t know how long this drought is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Westacott avatar

    He Exists!

    Contributed by Michael Westacott on Sep 28, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 11,171 views

    This sermon is based on my outline "Is there really a God?" which presents 8 arguments for God’s existence.

    Throughout the centuries mankind has always had some innate sense that there is a divine being. Today, scientists, philosophers and other academics discuss, debate and ponder over his existence. Is there really a God? Today we are going to look at the evidence that God does in fact exist. 1. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    I Can Relate Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,108 views

    Peter gives guidelines for relationships with Saints, Sinners & the Savior.

    I Can Relate Text: 1 Peter 3:8-22 Introduction I have different kinds of relationships with different people in my life--and that’s appropriate. Proposition: In the same way as Christians we should relate diferently to different people. Interrogative: This morning as we look at the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jim Kane avatar

    What Is Witnessing?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,540 views

    [Witnessing] is sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit and leaving the results to God." (David Durey)

    One of the abilities we have been given is the ability to express ourselves in a variety of ways. And usually we have learned to express our feelings consistent with what we are trying to say. For example, when we are excited about something, we usually express it as follows: (express it ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Priorities In A Pressure-Packed World

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 113 ratings
     | 14,408 views

    In life of faith, in following Christ as our Master, we are faced many times with tough calls, what can we do and how can we decide what to do, how can we cope.

    God’s Priorities in a Pressure Cooker world By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC, August 15, 2001 I Peter 3:13-19 A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in two’s for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of a 200 pound deer. The group asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mike Flack avatar

    Our Hope

    Contributed by Mike Flack on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,081 views

    This is a Biblical Amswer to what a believer is to do while waiting for the Lord’s return.

    (Come to the front with binoculars on) You may be wondering about the BINOCULARS? I’ve been watching and looking - after all that is what believers are supposed to do, right? Watching for the Lord’s return? I mean He could come at any moment and I want to be among the first to see Him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Five Truths You Dare Not Ignore

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
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    The importance of making the Gospel message as simple and clear as possible.

    Five Truths You Dare Not Ignore 1 Pet 3:15-18 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Releasing The Blessing Series

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,630 views

    Peter had learned some keys to releasing the blessing and power of God and shares them in 1 peter 3:8-12

    1 Peter 3:8-12 VCC October 4, 1998 Releasing the Blessing Releasing or hindering the blessing Peter is writing to a group that has been persecuted, lied about, mistreated, falsely accused, hauled in front of magistrates, ridiculed for being a Christian, very aware they did not fit in this world ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Moon avatar

    God Is Dead??? "Is It Reasonable To Believe In God?"

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,684 views

    2 part sermon that ask if it is reasonable to believe in God, and then if Christianity is the best picture of that belief in God.

    God is Dead??? (Is it reasonable to believe in God) by Brian A. Moon Story – It was my first year at Palm Beach Atlantic College when a person I latter became good friends with ask me questions that I had never thought of growing up in the church. They ripped my faith apart with their arguments ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Answering Our Culture #1: Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,735 views

    First in a series about answering the objections our culture has to Christianity - this one about how people will turn from truth.

    Answering Our Culture #1 – Be Prepared 2 Timothy 4:1-4 July 21, 2002 Introduction God has been reminding me of something lately. When God called me here, it was with the idea that God wanted to help this church become a tool that God could use to bring many people to Christ. And I have shared ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Basics Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 12,302 views

    Part 2 of the Back to Basics. This study looks at ’Why was the Cross was Necessary?’, ’What happened on the Cross?’, and ’What Happened After the Cross?’.

    Part 2 - Basics of the Cross. Why is the Cross Necessary? A common question I hear is, "Why doesn’t God just get rid of all sin and take us all to heaven?" Another frequent question is, "If God is so loving, why would He send someone to hell just because they don’t believe in Him?" There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Schäve avatar

    God's Three-Step Approach To Handling Life

    Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,052 views

    When when you want to see better days and you don’t know what to do, follow the advice of Palms 34:14, which is God’s three step approach on how to deal with life’s difficult situations when you are angry, hurt, scared, tired or confused.

    God’s Three-Step Approach to Handling Life     When when you want to see better days and you don’t know what to do, follow the advice of Palms 34:14, which is God’s three step approach on how to deal with life’s difficult situations when you are angry, hurt, scared, tired or confused: “Turn from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist