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  • Chris Blackshaw avatar

    Resurrection Of Jesus

    Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 13, 2012
     | 5,283 views

    In depth explanation of the biblical text and a reflection of what it means for us today

    What a day it turned out to be, in fact what a life changing and challenging week it had been. Jesus’ arrest, interrogation and crucifixion, leading to his death on the cross, had seen his faithful followers scatter and hide themselves away, as they shared with each other their grief for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Stop Doubting And Believe

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 15, 2012
     | 7,697 views

    Through our belief and faithful witness that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, we can influence this community to have life in Jesus name.

    What is our motto, our slogan, at St. Thomas? A Believing Church in an Doubting World. From the very beginning, God called His people to believe, to be faithful, to trust Him. God told Noah to build an ark; and he believed Him and was saved. He told Abram that he’d give him the land of Canaan ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "The Burning Church"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 3, 2010
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     | 6,031 views

    The church needs to burn again. An Easter sermon

    And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place. 15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself approached and began traveling ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Take Action Today!

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 9, 2011
     | 4,464 views

    In Mark 9 Jesus’ disciples could not cast a demon out of a young boy. What was Jesus explanation as to why? Pray!

    Take Action Today! When I read the Bible- like to personalize the Bible. What does God want me to take away from- verses. Often when I read- underline/circle action words. How do those words affect my life? Is there action I need to take in response? This morning-share-verses I read recently-Mk ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    I'll Begin Again

    Contributed by Allan Bendert on Jan 1, 2012
     | 4,333 views

    What happens when we fail?

    I’LL BEGIN AGAIN HEBREWS 2:10-18 IN BRINGING MANY SONS AND DAUGHTERS TO GLORY, IT WAS FITTING THAT GOD, FOR WHOM AND THROUGH WHOM EVERYTHING EXISTS, SHOULD MAKE THE PIONEER OF THEIR SALVATION PERFECT THROUGH WHAT HE SUFFERED. BOTH THE ONE WHO MAKES PEOPLE HOLY AND THOSE WHO ARE MADE HOLY ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power For The Future Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 5, 2011
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     | 6,711 views

    It's amazing how quickly we settle for less that what is promised and possible. So what do we do with Jesus' outlandish promises about power for living?

    “Setting Troubled Hearts at Rest: Power for the Future” John 14:7-14 In one of Charles Schultz's ‘Peanuts’ cartoons Snoopy, the hound of heaven, says of Woodstock, that would-be bird of paradise, "Someday Woodstock is going to be a great eagle." Then in the next frame he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Honoring The Son Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 13, 2011
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     | 5,677 views

    This sermon addresses the discussion Jesus had with the Jews following the healing of the lame man on the Sabbath, and how Jesus’ words contributed greatly to their desire to kill him.

    Good morning. If you have your Bibles please open up to the Gospel of John Chapter 5.16. If you haven’t been here in a while or haven’t been here at all we have been going through the Gospel of John for the past 3 months so we should be through the book about this time next year. The book of John ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Are You A Real Follower?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 16, 2011
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     | 4,487 views

    It is possible to believe in Jesus without actually following Jesus. We need to be sure we know which category we fit in.

    ARE YOU A REAL FOLLOWER? INTRODUCTION: You can’t be a follower without being a believer but it is possible to believe in Jesus without actually following Jesus. I’m not saying that a believer isn’t a follower. You will find plenty of places in scripture that refer to Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Believe And Hope With No Reason At All, That's The Start Of Faith - Romans

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 12, 2011
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     | 4,776 views

    Believe And Hope With No Reason At All, That's The Start Of Faith - Romans 4:18-19

    Believe And Hope With No Reason At All, That's The Start Of Faith - Romans 4:18-19 Romans 4:18 Abraham believed and hoped, even when there was no reason for hoping, and so became "the father of many nations." Just as the scripture says, "Your descendants will be as many as the stars." Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Only Believe

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008
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     | 13,666 views

    Fear is an impediment to faith. This message looks at the example of Jairus that allowed his faith to overcome his fears.

    Only Believe Mark 5:36 Sunday, April 20, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Mark 5:21-43 Talking points to the story • Mark has grouped together 4 miracles from 4:35-5:43 • He is giving us a glimpse of the reason behind the frenzy of people pressed around Jesus. It wasn’t a calm scene. No, the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Walking On Water Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,251 views

    Maybe there was a time in your life when you were walking on water on a regular basis – a time when your heart was much like Peter’s: “command me. Tell me to come to you.” Or perhaps it’s been a while since you’ve got out of the boat – but the Lord is pa

    Opening illustration: You may have heard the story about a man who gets too close to the edge of the Grand Canyon, looses his balance, and slips over the edge. Just before falling 1000 feet, he grabs on to a root sticking out from the edge. "Help me!" He hollers. "Is there anyone up there? Help ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jul 9, 2013
     | 7,210 views

    Love is meant to be the defining characteristic of the Christian. What’s that look like in the context of your life?

    What’s Love Got To Do With It? - 1 John 2:7-11 - June 30, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #6 I’ll invite you to open your Bibles with me this morning to the book of 1 John as we continue in our series entitled, “That We May Know – Life With ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Believe And Confess

    Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Feb 16, 2013
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     | 7,010 views

    The Gospel message of salvation is simple. Believe and confess that Jesus is Lord and you will be saved. Why do we make it so complex?

    Believe and Confess – A Sermon on Romans 10:9 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ in unity with the Holy Spirit. We human beings have a knack for making even simple things complex. Someone that we work with says “Good morning” to us and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ibelieve: God, The Father Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 26, 2013
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     | 6,968 views

    A sermon focusing on the aspect of God, the Father Almighty as contained in the Apostle's Creed.

    In case you didn’t know, Vanessa and I just moved. We discovered, once again, we have a lot of stuff. We’ve also committed to never moving again. At least, we hope we don’t have to move again. It’s tiring. It’s taxing. It’s challenging. And, we’ve got ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Pleasing Faith.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 8, 2013
     | 7,447 views

    Everyone has faith, everyone has mustard seed faith like it or not and we cannot get through one single day without living by faith. Yet there are many different kinds of faith, and we want to home into God pleasing as that is the one that gets results.

    This sermon was delivered to both St. John’s and St. Oswald’s, Scottish Episcopal churches in Girvan and Maybole on the 11th August 2013. Prayer: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable to you O Lord. Amen. Introduction: Everyone has faith, everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal