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  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Great Explanation

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,720 views

    Peter’s Explanation for the lame man’s healing

    Great Explanation Acts 3:12-26 Jeff Hughes – March 2, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Last week we saw how God set the stage for Peter to deliver a message to the crowd gathered at the temple for evening prayer. We saw a man that was lame from his birth miraculously healed by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Commandment Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,744 views

    exposition on Matt ch 22 v 15 - 46

    THE GREAT COMMANDMENT Matthew 22 v. 15 - 46 The Pharisees problem with Rome v. 15 - 22 v. 17 "is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar or not" 1. The source of their problem was pride v. 15 - who came? -the Pharisees, How they came? - to entangle or lay a snare for the Lord, why they came? ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Great Mistakes

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,159 views

    To err is human, to forgive is divine!

    Great Mistakes! Thesis: To err is human, to forgive is divine! Text: Mark 14:27-31 "You will all fall away,’ Jesus told them, ’for it is written: ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee. Peter declared, ‘ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going On To Greatness

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 9,973 views

    How can we deliver honest hope for today’s problems. This message examines the need for people to share the gospel.

    GOING ON TO GREATNESS Jeremiah 29:11-13 INTRO: I have been in many churches in my life. But I will never forget the experience that I had in one church I visited. I was commenting on how beautiful the sanctuary was, when the pastor said, “This room never is as beautiful as it is when the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Commission

    Contributed by Jody Smith on Oct 28, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,776 views

    Why do we get so caught up in the business of the church? Why are we not more involved in carrying out the church’s business?

    Title: The Great Commission Every year within the United Methodist Church, we find ourselves comsummed by the local charge conference. We have our meetings, our disagreements, our nominations, our elections, our budgets and our paperwork. For nearly two solid months, we become consumed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Great Escape! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,674 views

    Jesus is the one who helps us to experience The Great Escape from the prisoner of war camp that we all found ourselves locked in. This prisoner of war camp is filled with evil desires and corruption and it has claimed many people’s lives.

    2 Peter 1 – “The Great Escape” Thesis: Jesus is the one who helps us to experience The Great Escape from the prisoner of war camp that we all found ourselves locked in. This prisoner of war camp is filled with evil desires and corruption and it has claimed many people’s lives. Video Illustration: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Great! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,153 views

    God is great.

    GOD IS GREAT! I Corinthians 1:18-25 S: Cross Th: Live the Difference Pr: GOD IS GREAT. ?: What? What makes God great? KW: Descriptions TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 18-25, five descriptions that explain the greatness of God to us. The _____ description is that… I. GOD IS NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blueprint For Greatness Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,649 views

    In our passage today, Jesus gives us God’s blueprint for greatness.

    BLUEPRINT FOR GREATNESS Mark 9:33-50 INTRO: A TV news camera crew on assignment in southern Florida filming the widespread destruction of Hurricane Andrew. Amid the devastation and debris stood one house on its foundation. The owner was asked, "why is your house the only one still standing?" He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Great Grace!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,163 views

    Are these the same men who ran from Jesus’ crucifixion? Many times we place a high emphasis on our faith, and what we can receive, but your grace and your faith is all about Jesus!

    13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. 14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. 15 But when they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Greatness Of Salvation

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006
     | 3,760 views

    Explores aspects of salvation accomplished by Christ which demonstrate its greatness.

    The Greatness Of Salvation The writer of Hebrews warns his readers against the dangers of taking for granted what God has said and done in and through his Son Jesus Christ having begun in the first chapter to show that Gods message to us through Jesus Christ is superior to any way that God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Expectations

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,278 views

    This is a New Year’s message from Isaiah 54:1-3.

    Great Expectations Isaiah 54:1-8 This sermon has been written using an outline from Colin Coombs. I added my own to it as well. Sincerely, Steve Boldin Two hunters got a pilot to fly them into the far north for elk hunting. They were quite successful in their venture and bagged six big bucks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clint Shrum avatar

    The Greatness Of Golgotha

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,176 views

    Golgotha has never been known as a place of beauty, In this message we see how that wretched place became a place of greatness

    THE GREATNESS OF GOLGOTHA Mark 15:22-25 Intro: Three times in the Bible you find the word Golgotha, Matthew 27:33, Mark 15:22 and John 19:17. Only once in the Bible do you find the word Calvary in Luke 23:33. Both of these words speak of the same place and have the same meaning. Golgotha ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    The Great Debt

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jan 15, 2007
     | 2,242 views

    There is a great debt that we owe, but forgiveness is offered freely.

    Matthew 18:21-35 “The Great Debt” “There is a great debt that we owe, but forgiveness is offered freely.” Sunday Morning Sermon -- Southaven 01.14.07 Intro: VIDEO “Crazy Women” – Youtube.com (Start with Text and Title) Discussion: That’s a crazy video isn’t it? I can’t help but think how crazy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Great Injustice Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Apr 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,382 views

    3rd in 5 part Series using the popular TV show, CSI, to investigate the death and subsequent resurrection of Jesus Christ.

    THE GREAT INJUSTICE: Caiaphas’ Conspiracy CSI: Murder of God - Week 4 MATT.26:57-68 INTRODUCTION: (Intro mpeg to CSI:31) It’s amazing that sometimes in our twisted world that what’s right can be unjust - that some things that are legal don’t give justice to others. Perennially perky lawyer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Great Conspiracy Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Apr 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,552 views

    2nd in 5 part Series using the popular TV show, CSI, to investigate the death and subsequent resurrection of Jesus Christ.

    THE CONSPIRACY: THE LEADER’S ENVY CSI: Murder of God - Week 2 MATT.27:18; JOHN 11:45-48 INTRODUCTION: One of the truths about most crimes and certainly it is seen on the television show CSI, is the fact that usually more than one person contributes to a criminal offense. A lot of times you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church