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  • Paul George avatar

    Who Do People Say Jesus Is

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,364 views

    During Jesus’ earthly ministry there were diverse opinions and confusion regarding His nature and character.

    During Jesus’ earthly ministry there were diverse opinions and confusion regarding His nature and character. Down through the ages the opinions and confusion has increased. When Jesus asked the disciples “who do people say that the Son of Man is” they told Him, some say John the Baptist, Elijah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Turning Failure Into Achievement

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 21,352 views

    This sermon takes a look at the character John Mark and how he came back from failure.

    Turning Failure Into Achievement Acts 13:13 -- “Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.” Acts 15:35-41 -- “Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Adrian Reynolds avatar

    The Mercy Of God Series

    Contributed by Adrian Reynolds on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 147,749 views

    A short series on God’s character as shown in the psalms - Psalm 86 focusing on the mercy of God.

    When it comes to your relationship to God as an individual, to our relationship with God as a church, what would you say is our greatest need? What is it, above anything else that we need as we approach God? What is at the top of the list for prime importance? I will tell you, because I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon Of Cyrene: A Man Drafted Into Service

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 10,959 views

    A little known bible character seen at the cross teaches us about expecting God to work.

    Morning Message March 25, 2001 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs - Faces Around the Cross - A MAN DRAFTED INTO SERVICE Luke 23:22-27 Introduction: 1. After Jesus was put before Pilate, and finally handed over to the Jews for crucifixion, he was taken into the Praetorium. There he was mocked by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mysteries Of God Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 25, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 18,199 views

    Six mysteries about God’s ways and God’s character that lead us to worship.

    People love to solve mysteries. Whether it’s figuring out a John Grisham novel or solving a complicated riddle, people love to try to figure out mysteries. Lots of people enjoy the TV show "Unsolved Mysteries" hosted by Robert Stack. "Unsolved Mysteries" was one of the first internet interactive TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning To Live A Life

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,091 views

    Stewardship is about the choices we make because of who we are – our character in other words.

    Learning To Live A Life While on a trip to Switzerland, an America businessman was watching a Swiss clockmaker carving the case of an ornate cuckoo clock. As the businessman watched the clockmaker carve out the case, he was astounded at his slow rate of progress. The businessman finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Love Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 65,656 views

    Christ-followers seek to model His character when others choose to harm or humiliate us.

    (adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: Living a Life of Integrity"0 SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:38-48 TITLE: “LOVE YOUR ENEMIES” INTRODUCTION: A. A truck driver is sitting in a crowded roadside diner ready to eat his lunch. It’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Silent Witness

    Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,260 views

    At Christmas one character who remains silent is Joseph; yet he bore a mighty witness

    The Silent Witness JCC 27.12.09 am Matt 1 Let us examine the characters associated with Jesus’ birth We recognize them by their unique speaking parts The Angels take centre stage to announce the birth of the Saviour They appear to Joseph to announce that the name of the child would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Going To Extremes Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,697 views

    Goes beyond taking note of the effects of the kingdom of darkness, to addressing the characters behind all the destruction.

    Dakota Community Church September 9, 2007 Going To Extremes Review: Spiritual Warfare – I am sure there must be some who feel uncomfortable with topic. Why talk about these things at all? This battle should be the framework for our Christian lives. When we ask the vital question, what is God ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Andrew: The Man Who Saw People Series

    Contributed by W F on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,722 views

    The most important character trait we can learn from Andrew is how to win with people.

    One of the most important character traits we can learn from Andrew is how to win with people. 1. ANDREW INCLUDED PEOPLE When Jesus called Andrew to be his disciple the Bible tells us that … The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, "We have found the Messiah" ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Mary’s Song Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,498 views

    The central characters in the Christmas story almost instantly responded to the events surrounding the birth of Jesus with songs.

    The Songs of Christmas Sermon # 2 “Mary’s Song” Luke 1:28-35, 46-55 Last week we began a series entitled “The Songs of Christmas.” We are examining some of the central ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elizabeth’s Song Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,859 views

    The central characters in the Christmas story almost instantly responded to the events surrounding the birth of Jesus with songs.

    The Songs of Christmas Sermon # 1 “Elizabeth’s Song” Luke 1:39-45 This morning we very deliberately began to sing the songs of Christmas. For many it doesn’t seem like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Order Of The Towel

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,801 views

    See the Purpose of His Incarnation, It is a postive statement of His Ministry and It is a Perfect statement of His Character

    THE ORDER OF THE TOWEL Mark 10:45 Introduction One old cliche says, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” It doesn’t have to be true, but all too often it is. We have read this text before. Can we give it a second look? Perhaps it doesn’t need interpretation as much as implemented. The intonation is on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Child Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,360 views

    This is the 9th sermon in the series. John gives three character traits of being a Child of God.

    TEXT: 1st John 3:1-10 TITLE: Children of God SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: becoming a child of God OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, Feb 13, 2011 PROP.: The 9th message in this series; John is declaring that as God’s children INTRODUCTION: Good morning! Our text this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bill Purvis avatar

    The Price Of Leadership- Joanna, Wife Of Chuza Series

    Contributed by Bill Purvis on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 21 ratings
     | 27,484 views

    This sermon is a lesson on the price of leadership from the perspective of a lesser-known Bible character named Joanna.

    As you know, our leadership teaching is Bible based. I take examples from the Bible and use those as teaching points. Today’s lesson is called, “The Price of Leadership”. It’s from the example of a woman in Scripture that I’ve never heard anyone talk about before. She’s mentioned twice. Her name is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist