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  • Jesse Kipper avatar

    Make Time For What's Important

    Contributed by Jesse Kipper on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 15,843 views

    This sermon concerns Mary and Martha and how we often get caught up in the details and forget about what is important.

    What lessons can we learn from the story of Martha and Mary? Before we begin to answer that question we should know who Martha and Mary were. We know from John chapter 11 verse 5 that Martha and Mary were the sisters of Lazarus and were loved by Jesus. Many scholars believe that although Martha, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 42 ratings
     | 10,228 views

    Reflections on the story of the Prodigal Son - for a Family Service service

    The Prodigal Son -Lk 15:11-32 The key to understanding this story can be found in the opening verses of Luke 15. Let me read them to you: Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Jesus And The Seeker"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,810 views

    Nicodemus sought out Jesus, and found new birth.

    John 1:1-8 “Jesus and the Seeker” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Back in 1976, Jimmy Carter was running against President Gerald Ford. And you might recall that Jimmy Carter caused a bit of a sensation. Because during his campaign, Jimmy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Justice From Within

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Mar 2, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,284 views

    Overview of Nicodemus’ role in the gospel of John, particularly John 3:1-17 and John 7:51. Encourages hearers to get involved on behalf of God’s justice - even if they are the sole voice speaking out.

    February 24, 2002 - Second Sunday in Lent (A) "Justice from Within" - John 3:1-17 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. In our gospel lesson, Nicodemus, a leader of the Pharisees, comes to Jesus at night. He has some questions for Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Joseph Of Arimathea Monologue

    Contributed by William Groover on Mar 5, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 16,390 views

    An Easter monologue encouraging boldness for Christ.

    DATE: April 15, 2001 Easter Morning TEXT: John 19:38-41 TOPIC: Joseph of Arimathea PURPOSE: Encourage boldness for Christ Copyright 2001, William A. Groover Jr. I am Joseph Ben Abijah, Pharisee and member of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Soldier's Story

    Contributed by William Groover on Mar 5, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,345 views

    Dramatic monologue in the form of a letter written home by the Centurion who crucified Jesus.

    "A Soldier’s Letter Home" Dr. Bill Groover Copyright 1997 From Claudius, son of Marcus, Legionnaire in the Imperial Army of Caesar--former Legionnaire in the Imperial Army of Caesar. To my beloved parents and family in Neapolis. May this letter find you in good health and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Soul Magnifies The Lord

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,508 views

    Mary’s song

    My Soul Magnifies the Lord, Luke 1:46-56 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ December 16, 2001 The lion was proud of his mastery of the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He was so confident that he by-passed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    John The Baptizer

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,755 views

    Children’s sermon showing what some people have gone through for God’s kingdom.

    1-sack of Bit o Honey candy 1 sack of chocolate morsels 1 sack of check mix Use the bit o honey for bodies, the chocolate morsels for eyes and the brown wafer looking things for wings, and nuclawave them. It only takes a few seconds to get the bit o honey warm enough for the eyes and wings to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mason Booth avatar

    The Extravagance Of Christian Love

    Contributed by Mason Booth on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,030 views

    What does Christian love look like?

    If interested please e-mail at MasonBooth@aol.com for a powerpoint presentation The Extravagance of Christian Love I. Introduction A. Mark 14.3-9 B. Society’s Understanding of Love II. The Cost of Love A. This type of love is extravagant B. This type of love is sacrificial C. This type of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Face My Failures

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 8,980 views

    Failure to stand for Christ when you are under pressure can be devastating, This sermon will reveal how to face that failure and go on in Life.

    How To Face My Failures Matthew 26:30-35 Sooner or later everyone in this sanctuary will fail at something. There are some here today who have had more failures than successes. Failure is a universal experience. If failure is such a universal experience, then I am sure you would agree that it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Die Till You See Jesus Series

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 7,566 views

    God does not want any person to die until he/she has seen Jesus.

    DON’T DIE TILL YOU’VE SEEN JESUS "It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ" (Luke 2: 26). Simeon was his name. A man with a very common Jewish male name. A man that was not necessarily a young man, however he is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Be Like Barnabas

    Contributed by Robert Fleener on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 141 ratings
     | 5,563 views

    Barnabas is a wonderful example of a godly Christian servant.

    "BE LIKE BARNABAS" Acts 11:22-24 April 11, 1997 1. HE WAS WILLING TO SERVE They sent Barnabas . . . [22] 2. HE WAS OBEDIENT TO DIRECTION . . . he arrived . . . [23] 3. HE HAD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT . . . he . . . saw the evidence . . . [23] 4. HE HAD THE RIGHT ATTITUDE . . . he was glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Credille avatar

    A Man For All Seasons

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 3,816 views

    In the example of Epaphroditus, we can find instruction on how to live our own lives.

    “A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS” Philippians 2:25-30 In the example of Epaphroditus, we can find instruction for our own lives: I. He Was Willing to be Involved (2:25). The Phillipians had sent Epaphroditus to bring aid from them to Paul. Paul was imprisoned in either Rome, Caesarea, or Ephesus. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Moore avatar

    The Greatest Man Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,626 views

    The Life and ministry of John the Baptist

    THE GREATEST MAN Luke 3: 1-20; 7:28 INTRODUCTIONœ: Consider what it means to be GREAT. A. Greatness Defined: Important, Notable, Renown, B. Greatness Desired · Matthew 20:20-21 - The mother of James & John asked that her sons be given a prominent place in the kingdom · Mark 10:35-37 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon: Bargainer Extrordinaire Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,241 views

    A sermon adapted from an IVP Bible study by C. Nystrom

    SIMON: BARGAINER EXTRORDANAIRE ACTS 8:9-25 OPENING ILLUSTRATION…Dale Crowell’s bargainer attitude I cannot help, tonight, to think of one of my supervisors I had during college. I worked at the Groundskeeping shop to help pay my way through school. The second supervisor I had was quite a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ