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  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    The Reputation Of This Church Is Important

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 25, 2010
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    A 'full' text which I will expand upon as I preach. Peter's good reputation spread and people came to faith as he did things in Jesus' name. Our reputation is also very important ...

    When I was a child I loved the Beano magazine, and as a parent I’ve enjoyed reading Dennis the Menace stories to my children. Matthew used to want me to read Horrid Henry stories to him, and now Rebekah does. Dennis the Menace and Horrid Henry have a reputation and they live up to it. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Part 3 - Matthew 10:2-4 - You Are Asking For Trouble Choosing Me! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
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    Simon Peter and Andrew, James and John (the sons of Zebedee), and the other James and Thaddeus. Why choose sets of brothers? What's with the FAMILY thing? Wouldn't there have been A CONFLICT OF INTEREST? Not when Jesus is leading.

    Part 3 - Matthew 10:2-4 - YOU ARE ASKING FOR TROUBLE CHOOSING ME! I have always been a bit of a loner. I was not the sort of person you wanted in your team. I didn't fit. If Jesus hadn't come into my life, I am sure I would have ended up as a starving artist or at least a hermit - a recluse with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Identities In Marriage

    Contributed by Pastor Michael Salman on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,185 views

    This is a message about the identies in marriage and how they become lost due to the secular teachings and model.

    Last night I was listening to a Radio Program and they were talking about Marriage. In this discussion a woman was having issues with the way her husband was running the household. He was a little strict on the children and she was not. In return she would behind his back give to the kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Prepare Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,744 views

    This is the 1st in a Lenten Series, and deals with ’preparation".

    It was said that Martin Luther King never prepared, but always preached based on what the Holy Spirit gave him to say. One day upon walking in to a large Cathedral to preach for a crowd, he asked God what he was to preach on, the answer came "You should have prepared". John Wooden once said ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Urgency Of The Last Hour

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
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    *** The return of Jesus Christ is the 2nd most important theme of the New Testament.

    THE URGENCY OF THE LAST HOUR 11/2/2006 Matt 26:40-41 40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. KJV *** ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Soul-Searching Question

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 15, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,671 views

    It is startling that even the eleven true disciples asked the question: "Surely not I, Lord?"

    A SOUL-SEARCHING QUESTION Now when evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples. As they were eating, He said, "Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me." Being deeply grieved, they each one began to say to Him, "Surely not I, Lord?" And He answered, "He who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Galactica Conclusio Philosophicus

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jul 16, 2009
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    The Worldview Behind Battlesstar Galactica

    In one of the climactic scenes of the conclusion of "Battlestar Galactica", Gaius Baltar remarks that an unseen hand had been guiding events all along up until that point. Just as the characters were propelled by something from beyond themselves, the producers behind this show may have been driven ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hey He Got Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,065 views

    Faith that works every time we use it,try it more.

    HEY HE GOT OUT OF THE BOAT Matt:14: 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unlikely Calling

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,960 views

    A study message on the calling of Matthew

    9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. 10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and "sinners" came and ate with him and his disciples. 11 When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Maundy Thursday Communion: Such Love!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,720 views

    A short talk given at a Maundy Thursday Communion Service, focusing on the ’Hillel Sandwich’ Jesus gave to the guest of honour at Passover - Judas Iscariot! Such love, shown by Jesus!

    Two weeks ago we had a visit here at Christ Church from 40 children who attend St. John’s School in Billericay, plus 3 of their teachers. We were walking – or should I say talking and eating – our way through the Passover meal and asking ourselves this question: “How and why would Jesus have ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    He Lives Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,559 views

    The women encountered a living Jesus and seeing Jesus changed their lives from giref and despair to hope.

    John 20:1-18 “He Lives” INTRODUCTION During the first three days of July in 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg raged. An argument could be made that that battle had a significant effect on the outcome of the war and ultimately on our lives. Still, having occurred over 140 years ago the battle is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Three Pictures Of Faithful Service

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,977 views

    1. As Paul sought to encourage Timothy in his work as an evangelist... a. He made allusions to three secular occupations: soldier, athlete, farmer - 2 Tim 2:3-7 b. Here we find "Three Pictures Of Faithful Service" 2. The lessons to be gl

    Three Pictures Of Faithful Service 2 Timothy 2:3-7 INTRODUCTION 1. As Paul sought to encourage Timothy in his work as an evangelist... a. He made allusions to three secular occupations: soldier, athlete, farmer - 2 Tim 2:3-7 b. Here we find "Three Pictures Of Faithful Service" 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bartimaeus Receives Sight.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,216 views

    Misery is the object of mercy.

    Bartimaeus receives sight. Mark 10:46-52. 11/30/03 Jesus and His disciples were on their way to Jerusalem for one of the biggest festivities celebrated by the Jews. It was nearing the time of the Passover and Jesus, along with thousands would be in Jerusalem for that time. On their way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jesse Bennett avatar

    Jesus Real Change

    Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,536 views

    The changes that Jesus Brought to our world that made life better for everone. How Jesus affected the status of Woman, children and slaves.

    Jesus is real change! Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Church 700 N. Tucker Shawnee, OK 74840 Matthew 9:13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance The day after Election Day I heard a lot about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Love Me

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,276 views

    We are not left to dance the dance of life alone. Christ Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit to help us show our love for Him by following His teachings.

    John 14: 23 – 39 If You Love Me Intro: You hear them all the time. Expressions like: “Luv ya man.” --- “I just love chocolate cake.” --- “I love you hair!” --- When was the last time someone told you that they loved you? Did you believe them? Why or why not? How do you know when ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed