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  • David Asch avatar

    Can You Believe It?

    Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,835 views

    A narrative sermon, in which Thomas tells of his personal encounter with the risen Christ.

    CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? John 20:19-31 Good morning. My name is Thomas. You may call me Didymus, all my friends do. Where I come from Didymus means “twin” I am very pleased to be with you as you celebrate Easter. Already, it has been quite a celebration. And from what I’ve heard, you all have had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Serving In The Shadows

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 1, 2005
    based on 65 ratings
     | 12,237 views

    Almost no information exists concerning Peter’s wife, but even from this silence we may glean lessons for the role of the minister’s wife.

    "Serving in the Shadows" COPY Mt. 8:14-15 "When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him." (Also found in Mk. 1 and Lk. 4 - Mk. 1:29-31, As soon as they left the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Blue Print For Lasting Friendships

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 53 ratings
     | 8,401 views

    This sermon deals with Our Friendships and Gives insight to what a True Friend Is.

    Gods Blueprint for Lasting Friendships Proverbs 18:24 and Selected Passages A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. 1. One of the most severe epidemics of our time is loneliness. Though most of us are surrounded by ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    He Did It! He Actually Did It!

    Contributed by Donald Hart on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,492 views

    He did it! He actually rose from the grave!

    Sermon by Donald R. Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – April 8, 2007 (All quoted Scriptures are from the NIV unless otherwise noted) HE DID IT! HE ACTUALLY DID IT! (HE AROSE) Text: Luke 24:1-8; 45-49 INTRODUCTION We hear the phrase “He did it!” from a couple of different ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Caring: How Do I Do It?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007
     | 2,518 views

    The final sermon in the series, ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series.’

    This morning we come to the final sermon in our initial 2007 series, ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series,’ that has a practical focus and message (Slide 1), ‘Caring, How Do I Do It?’ This sermon is in response to a request, as have the other sermons, about what to say and how to respond to those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Overcoming Apathy Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,679 views

    7th of 7 in a series on the seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2-3

    Christ is here with us. Suppose I wasn’t able to make it back from Seattle this morning and we decided to invite Christ to bring us the message this morning. Suppose He physically comes to speak to us. I wonder what He would say to us... Let’s just say He would give us an indication of how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion - Part Three”

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 63 ratings
     | 16,516 views

    No matter what the issues are that you see, your condition is still not your conclusion!

    Introduction: Life can sometimes take us down some highways and byways that seems as though there is no hope or no tomorrow. We can even be in church looking for a break through and while we’re in church we feel good. We even believe that we can over-come the situation. And it even seems a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bells Of Christmas

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 13,612 views

    This Advent sermon uses some of the bells of the Christmas Season as illustrations to teach us how to get the most out of this wonderful Advent Season.

    Luke 2:10 “THE BELLS OF CHRISTMAS” INTRODUCTION “I heard the bells on Christmas day, their old familiar carols play…” “Ring the bells, ring the bells, let the whole world know, Jesus Christ was born today, many years ago.” “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?” “Jingle bells, jingle ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Deadly Determination Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,433 views

    The road to Jerusalem was a road to pain and suffering for Jesus and for Paul. What made them stay on the path? What will keep you on the same path to glory?

    In August 2004, Gene Banister, a Christian teacher, reports, “We have been studying with a group of 49 students in Bahrain. This week, 31 of those 49 were baptized. We hope there will be more baptisms soon. We are told we will soon be studying with a large group of students. The church in Bahrain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Counselor Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,408 views

    Discover the benefits that Jesus offers when we allow him to be our divine counselor.

    There are four weeks between now and Christmas. During these four weeks I am going to be using one verse of scripture to guide our thoughts. The verse is Is. 9:6. Look at the verse. “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Endurance For The Long Haul

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 25, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,065 views

    The theme is will power, endurance, and overcoming in spite of difficulty. Every one of us come to a point a times when we want to give up and quit. Just like the disciples who fell asleep while they waited for Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. When w

    Finding Endurance for the Long Haul Mark 14:32-42 January 23, 2005 The scene for the gospel lesson this morning is set on Thursday evening of Holy Week. It had been an incredibly busy and eventful week for Jesus and the disciples. It had started with the triumphant ride down the Mount of Olives ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Bubble Boy

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,589 views

    A sermon on how to break free from your bubble and step out of your comfort zone.

    Bubble Boy How To Break Free From Your Bubble 8/25/04 I. Introduction Play clip (Bubble Boy breaks free…end “dog poo…this is AWESOME!”) The movie, Bubble Boy, is a coming-of-age comedy following the life of Jimmy Livingston, a young man born without immunities and raised in a manufactured world ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Betrayed By How Many?

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,891 views

    Jesus has reached the point of no return – the cross was going to be inevitable. However, despite the fact that it is Judas who is betraying Him Jesus still calls Judas “friend”. Such actions help us to know what to do when we are betrayed.

    Matthew 26:47-56 “Betrayed by how many?” Scripture Readings:- John 18:1-11 Matthew 26:47-56 Congregation in the Lord When you go to the top part of the Niagara Falls there is a point which you can reach which is called “the point of no return”. No boat, no matter how powerful the engine, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Telling Your Story - Contagious Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 128 ratings
     | 27,020 views

    The unsaved are really looking for something that can work in your life. How can you convince others that Jesus has made a difference in yours?

    OPEN: They tell me that being a “preacher’s kid” can be difficult for a young child. I read once of a preacher’s little boy who was told by his mother that he should wash his hands because there were germs living in all the dirt he’d been playing in. He looked up at his mother and got this really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Key To Life

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,154 views

    You have a friend in the resurrection business – and he is the key to life.

    When we lived in Texas and all of our children reached school age, Cheryl decided that she would go back to working outside the home – at least part-time. She easily got a job in an office and I remember that out of her first pay check she bought a Ninetendo game unit for the children. It was ...read more

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