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  • Paul Gabriel avatar

    Keeping Your Head Above Water Series

    Contributed by Paul Gabriel on May 6, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,901 views

    The Christian life cannot be lived apart from Christ!

    John 6:16-21 Keeping Your Head Above Water I. Leaving Without Jesus - v. 16 V. 15 says that "he departed again into a mountain himself alone." Yet v. 16 says that the disciples left in the boat by themselves. Matt. 14:22-23 - Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Him A Stone.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 17, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,384 views

    Ask and you shall receive?

    Give Him a Stone. I was raised up in the rural parts of appalachia, some said that it would be noon before the sun would hit the ground. Raised by hard working parents, never tiring of working from dawn to dusk, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Case For Easter”

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,353 views

    Stage a courtroom drama concerning the case for the resurrection of Jesus and help affirm the belief of the listener

    “The Case for Easter” 1st Peter 3:15 OBJECTIVE: To stage a courtroom drama concerning the case for the resurrection of Jesus and help affirm the belief of the listener INTRODUCTION: With all of the focus that the film “The Passion of the Christ” has given the crucifixion of Jesus, it can become ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come And See

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,121 views

    When it comes time to telling others about Jesus, we need to refrain from sharing our thoughts, our views and our religion. We just need to tell them to "Come and See"

    Come and See John 1:44-46 How many of you like first hand experiences? You have to check things out for yourself… Others can tell you about it but you want to see it yourself. What about when you experience something exciting: You want to tell others about it. Movies – “Have you seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Son-Rise

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,371 views

    Son Rise Service - Jesus Was Dead - What are we going to do now! What are we going to do today?

    Son Rise Jesus was DEAD – Really dead None of his followers expected it. They had just come to fully realize that Jesus was the messiah. They never had any power they just dreamed of it. Jesus was the glue that held the group together and who knows what will happen now. It started so ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Opportunity: The Da Vinci Code

    Contributed by Don Jones on May 2, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 1,908 views

    The sermon is designed to get the church to take advantage of the discussions about the Da Vinci Code to tell others the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    5-7-2006 Acts 17:16-18 - Opportunities: The Da Vinci Code West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones 16While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Nature Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,697 views

    Jesus has called us to be the light of the world, and as such, we are to shine brightly for all to see.

    The Nature of a Disciple: Light Text: Matt. 5:14-16 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 5:14-16 2. Illustration: Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Taylor avatar

    Rights, Rewards, And Responsibilities Series

    Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,829 views

    We must be willing to give up our rights, and discipline our bodies to see that we are not an obstacle to the gospel.

    Rights, Rewards, and Responsibilities 1 Corinthians 9 In America we are told that we should value our rights above almost everything else. To be an American is to be free. To be free is to be able to speak freely, write freely, and worship freely. It is a true blessing to be free. We believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Small Idea To Help Make You Big In Generosity

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 9, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,202 views

    Paul’s call here for the Corinthians to give generously provides a great idea for us to expand our giving.

    A Small Idea: “Set up a Generosity Fund.” - v. 2. - This passage is not about tithing to your church. It’s about a specific need in a specific church and the Corinthians choosing to give to help meet that need. Obviously, they were taking care of the needs of their own people as well, so this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ain't No Other Man Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,888 views

    This lesson is about our faith in the Christological nature of Jesus.

    Mark 8:28 Sermon Series: The gospel according to Billboard #9: “Ain’t No other Man" This is the season of epiphany where we are concern with the revelation of God to the world in Jesus Christ. This is the season where we highlight Jesus teachings, miracles, and evangelism to the lost of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Was Timothy An Apostle? Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 35,162 views

    We generally understand Timothy to have been a pastor. Allow me to take you on a scriptural tour and source detailed evidence to prove that Timothy was more of an apostle than a pastor.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    I Can Count On You!

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,734 views

    Dependability is the mark of a true friend

    Hi! Let’s have a guessing game. I’ll show you the lyrics of some songs. We’ll ask the teachers to sing them. Then, you guess the title. Ready? First song: “I’ll reach out my hand to you. I’ll have faith in all you do. Just call my name and I’ll be there.” That was “I’ll be there.” The Jackson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradley Berglund avatar

    Why Did Jerusalem Tremble? Series

    Contributed by Bradley Berglund on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,430 views

    Herod was agitated by Messiah. Why did Jerusalem tremble also? Was not Messiah the answer to their problems? This message explores the inner fears that keep someone from receiving liberty in Jesus Christ.

    Why Was Jerusalem Troubled? Matt 2:1-8 Last week – Herod had no room for another King No one would rule his life No one would rob him of the souls he claimed – (Note the King of Sodom – Gen 14:21 – “Give me the persons” = Give me the souls) Herod was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Burke avatar

    Are You An Eagle Or A Kiwi?

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,814 views

    Wake-up and Fly Right!

    Are You an Eagle or a Kiwi? It’s early morning at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro in southern California many years ago. The coastal fog is dark, damp and thick as I taxi out in my fighter jet. You literally can see only about a plane length in front of you and the only way you can find the duty ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "A Resurrected People"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,562 views

    The Resurrection of the Dead involves the here and now.

    “A Resurrected People” Luke 6:27-38 In her book “The Hiding Place,” Corrie Ten Boom—a Christian woman-- tells about how her family used to hide the Jews from the Nazi’s during the Holocaust. Eventually, Corrie and her family were caught by the Nazi’s for doing this and sent off to one of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist