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  • Dennis Cocks avatar

    Key Players In The Crucifixion: Pontius Pilate Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 18,804 views

    Tonight we look at Pontius Pilate. The phrase “suffered under Pontius Pilate” is used in many a churches creed and has possibly been translated into more languages around the world than even the Bible. Even though he stepped onto the stage of human hi

    KEY PLAYERS IN THE CRUCIFIXION: PONTIUS PILATE TEXT: MATTHEW 27:1-2; 11-26 INTRODUCTION: Tonight we look at Pontius Pilate. The phrase “suffered under Pontius Pilate” is used in many a churches creed and has possibly been translated into more languages around the world than even the Bible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Victory Of The Cross

    Contributed by Wendy Pratt on Mar 30, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,866 views

    The Easter story from the perspective of Mary Magdalene, including a recap of recent events.

    Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I come to you this morning to share the story of what happened on that first Easter. My name is Mary—Mary of Magdala, though you know me as Mary Magdalene. Just to be correct, Magdalene was not my last name—it referred to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,027 views

    A frank discussion about what Jesus meant when He asked why God had forsaken Him. A sermon about pain.

    Matthew 27:45-46 – Why Have You Forsaken Me? I had planned initially to preach tonight on the miracles of Calvary. Several things very out of the ordinary happened on the day Jesus died, and I had planned to look at them. There was the 3 hours of darkness, from noon until 3 in the afternoon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Facing Your Fear Of Rejection Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,101 views

    Part 3 of the series, Facing Your Fears.

    One of people’s greatest fears is the fear of rejection. Rejection can come in many forms: • This month my car has to be inspected. If it doesn’t pass the inspection, I’ll get a sticker on my car that says, “Rejected.” • When I play basketball, sometimes one of my shots gets blocked. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Stones Could Talk

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,100 views

    This Easter Sermon from ’06 is actually a series of 5 meditations on stones that were a part of Jesus’ life and is designed to be interlaced with Easter music to create a special Easter program. I’ve included the titles of the music we used.

    If Stones could Talk Luke 19; Matthew 4; John 7; Matthew 28 Revelation 2 Song: GLORY TO THE LORD OUR GOD Welcome Meditation #1: Stones of Praise Luke 19:40 The order of service will be a little different today, but don’t let the change throw you off. Instead, focus your attention on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Relevance Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,845 views

    The Resurrection is relevant because… 1. …it confirms Jesus’ identity as the Son of God. 2. …it proves there is life after death.

    OBJECTIVES: 1. Audience will be assured that Jesus did in fact rise from the dead. 2. Audience will be challenged to answer the question “Are you ready for life after death?” INTRO: One of my favorite movies of all time is “Planes Trains and Automobiles” featuring Steve Martin and John Candy as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Plan For Life Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 184 ratings
     | 28,328 views

    If we want to succeed in life and enjoy the next we must always put God first in all we do.

    A Plan For Life Text: James 4:13-17 Introduction 1. Read James 4:13-17 2. Illustration: There was an officer in the navy who had always dreamed of commanding a battleship. He finally achieved that dream and was given commission of the newest and proudest ship in the fleet. One stormy night, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't You Know Who I Am?

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 24, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,227 views

    Rather than demand His rights as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus expected no special treatment - in fact, He turned the idea of service upside down.

    Don’t You Know Who I Am? TCF Maundy Thursday sermon April 13, 2006 You may have heard on the news the past few weeks about the congresswoman from Georgia, who tried to walk past Capitol security without proper identification. When the security officer tried to stop her, she struck him. Though ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marriage - God's Way Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on May 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,709 views

    Marriage is about commitment. About being filled with Godly wisdom and Godly submission.

    Play Video I. INTRODUCTION So what do you think? Fair deal? That word commitment – it’ll get you everytime! So what do you want out of marriage? Is it what you expected when you made those famous vows? Lastly, what are you willing to do to make it all God wants it to be? ILL: Christian Globe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Meet The Ethiopian Convert"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 13, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,204 views

    We can all be evangelists.

    Acts 8:26-40 John 15:1-8 “Meet the Ethiopian Convert” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Philip was one of the seven deacons chosen to assist the apostles in their work. The deacons were given the responsibility of overlooking the daily ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Smith avatar

    Jesus Needs A Break! Mark 7:24-37

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 26,329 views

    Depictions of Christ suffering on the cross are common in Christian literature and iconography. Few though are the depictions of Jesus walking around exhausted, during his earthly ministry. Yet the tiredness of Jesus is seen commonly in the Gospels, and

    Our Gospel reading this morning is from Mark chapter 7, where we come across a Jesus who is tired - tired, I think, to the point of exhaustion. This is not the sort of depiction of Jesus that is given much attention by the church. I’ve never seen a stained-glass window with an image of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Jesus' Dad Hears From Jesus' Father

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 15, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 37,123 views

    Joseph’s DILEMMA, Joseph’s DREAM, & Joseph’s DECISION. An earthly dad meets the Heavenly Father and is forever changed. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation, + many more Christmas Sermons.

    Jesus’ Dad Hears From Jesus’ Father Matthew 1:18-25 ----- http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- Matthew presents the birth of Christ from the vantage point of His earthly dad (Joseph was not the father). God was the Father who planted His sinless seed into the virgin womb of Mary, who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Powell avatar

    Fullfillment In Christ

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,828 views

    Total Fullfillment is being totally filled with Christ.

    One of the most challenging courses at the University of Denver was a business law class in which the professor gave difficult true & false tests. During one of the more exasperating exams, the professor noticed another student flipping a coin. The professor approached him. "Son are you guessing on ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A New Year's Resolution That Means Something

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,194 views

    We need to make a resolution to be more like the early Church.

    A New Year’s Resolution That Means Something Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction 1. Illustration: At the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to post his teachers’ new year’s resolutions on the bulletin board. As the teachers gathered around the bulletin board, a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Daniel avatar

    A Light Unto My Path Series

    Contributed by Joseph Daniel on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,508 views

    The importance of studying the Scriptures.

    A LIGHT UNTO MY PATH (2 Timothy 3:16-17) “The Importance of Studying Your Bible” The Scripture reading this morning will be from 2 Timothy, chapter 3, verses 16 and 17. And the title of the message is “A Light Unto My Path.” Last Sunday I mentioned five “IF’s” that will be required if Grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist