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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Jesus On Trial

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 26, 2018
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    Jesus on Trial – John chapter 18 verses 19-24 & 28-40 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Jesus before Annas: • Two High Priests: Annas & Caiaphas (B). Jesus before Pilate: • Step 1: Accusation (vs 18-32): • Step2: Interrogation (vs 33-35): • Step 3: Defense (vs 36-38a) • Step 4: Verdict (vs 38b) SERMON BODY: Ill: • One day, a youngster was really excited ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • K. Heath McDougal-Deans avatar

    Unbelievable Scars

    Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on Apr 20, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,508 views

    I heard it once said, 'nobody likes scars.' Yet, I beg to differ. Scars, and what they often represent, Truth, Light, Love, Strength, and Determination... are powerful.

    Unbelievable Scars A small orphaned boy lived with his grandmother. One night their house caught fire. The grandmother, trying to rescue the little boy asleep upstairs, perished in the smoke and flames. A crowd gathered around the burning house. The boy’s cries for help were heard above the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Fallout From The Resurrection--Easter Play

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 18, 2021
     | 1,830 views

    This is an Easter Drama using about 6 characters who share different viewpoints of the resurrection. It can be done on Easter because it is mostly monologues. A short sermon can be given if it is used in worship. Parts can be done by adults or youths.

    Narrator (Costume Wear a One Peace Dress With African Style Print Or A One Peace Dress That’s Brown Or Orange) We welcome you to the story Fallout From The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Three days and beyond after the resurrection several characters will ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lovest Thou Me? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 20, 2025
     | 278 views

    After the Resurrection, Jesus met the eleven disciples in Galilee. Peter and six others went fishing one night but caught nothing. Jesus ministered to all of them, and especially to Peter.

    Lovest Thou Me? Introduction: The Lord Jesus Christ had told His followers to meet Him in Galilee. While they were waiting for Him, Peter decided to try fishing again. The results: not great. But there’s more to the story than empty nets. (Full disclosure: This message is based on a sermon I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jack Russell avatar

    The Church As Servant

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 15,651 views

    James and John had to be taught to rethink the definition of success. Do we need the same lesson?

    George W. Truett, a well-known pastor, was invited to dinner in the home of a very wealthy man in Texas. After the meal, the host led him to a place where they could get a good view of the surrounding area. Pointing to the oil wells punctuating the landscape, he boasted, “Twenty-five years ago I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Holy Spirit: Plugging In

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,393 views

    also other scriptures are given in sermon. Dependence on the Holy Spirit

    Joe’s Mighty Hammer. Joe and Work partner, Rex, worked construction. They were framers – piece work, paid per house they framed. As a team, they were very, very good. One day some guys next house over were unloading equipment – pneumatic powered nail guns. The new thing. Joe and Rex – what a joke ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Don't Be A Judas

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 65 ratings
     | 12,455 views

    A sermon on Judas, and his road to betrayal

    Don’t Be A Judas John 13:1-30 Leonardo Da Vinci, the noted Italian artist, painted the Last Supper. It took seven years for him to complete it. The figures representing the twelve Apostles and Christ himself were painted from living persons. The life-model for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Means What? Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 28,922 views

    We hear all the time that we are to love each other, but what does that really mean? Today we are going to take a look at what Jesus might have meant by "loving each other as I have loved you."

    I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter. Isn’t that the same thing? I wonder why it pleases her to say time stands still when you look into her face, but not to say her face would stop a clock. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Proactive Communicator Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,040 views

    Good communication is often proactive communication.

    The Proactive Communicator 1. There are three kinds of people in the world’ -those who make things happen -those who watch things happen -those who say, "What happened?" 2. According to Webster, to be proactive is "…acting in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes." 3. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Who Will Sit In Her Chair?

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,652 views

    Funeral message for woman who sat in same chair every Sunday, attending both of our services for years.

    "Find us Faithful" -- Special Music What an appropriate song as we celebrate Berniece¡¦s life. She was fully faithful. [Walk over and pick up Berniece¡¦s chair and bring back to stage.] This is where Berniece faithfully sat every Sunday morning ¡V for both services! I want to bring her chair ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    Over The River And Through The Wood Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,724 views

    The theme is final preparations. This worship experience will focus on the excitement and stress of the final week before the big event. Mary and Joseph had to make a long journey to Bethlehem. We have last-minute shopping and dinner plans to make. And in

    The Crandles are not as bad as we thought. They have decided to have a Merry Christmas by putting forth the effort to get along and enjoy each other. What about you? How are your Christmas plans coming? Are you getting excited? Or, is worry and fear getting a grip on you? As you travel “Over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "A True Friend Lifts You Up" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,900 views

    A true friend will improve you.

    Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!" - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Grooming Your Pallbearers Tim Kimmel - President of Generation Ministries My wife, Darcy; and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Germain Brown avatar

    My 11th Message

    Contributed by Germain Brown on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 2,802 views

    "Love isn’t love until you give it away..."

    MY 11TH MESSAGE THERE IS A TERM THAT IS VERY COMMONLY USED AMONG PEOPLE. THE WORD “LOVE” MAY SOMETIMES BE SAID SINCERELY OR SOMETIMES MEANINGLESS. THE SAYING: “ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS” IS VERY POPULAR. IN AN IMMENSE WAY, IT’S TRUE. LET’S READ FROM LUKE CHAPTER 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Suddenly The Lord You Are Seeking Will Come

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,440 views

    Advent Sermon 1. The Lord came suddenly 2000 years ago 2. The Lord will come again suddenly (2nd Coming) 3. The Lord will come again THIS Christmas

    Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Sunday Morning, December 1, 2002 Title: "Suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come" Mal 3:1 (NIV) Text: Malachi 3:1-7 Introduction 1. When I was a young boy growing up, with my brother and sister, we LOVED Christmas!! We had some special ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Clark Frailey avatar

    Messenger Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,665 views

    The second week of advent looks towards John the Baptist as the Messenger of Christ’s coming peace.

    Cresson Baptist Church Sunday, December 8, 2002 Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 Messenger of Peace Introduction: Advent is the season of preparation for the coming of Christ. We remember when Christ was born in this time of the year. It is more symbolic than literal. When I was considering these 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist