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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Stephen

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,449 views

    Stephen had rights - he could have walked away from the confrontation with the Jews - but as a Christian he had responsibilities. The challenge is how to balance these

    Acts 7:51-60: Stephen Story: 26 Christians were executed at Nizhizaka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan on 15 February 1597. Amongst them was a young seventeen year old boy, Thomas Kosaki, who was to die for his Christian witness along with his father. He wrote a letter to his mother the evening before ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    No One Said This Would Be Easy Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,575 views

    On the day after Christmas, on St. Stephen’s Day, we learn that though getting to heaven is easy through Jesus, carrying his cross on earth often times isn’t. But if being a Christian is difficult, it is even more so for the unbeliever.

    Festival of St. Stephen Matthew 23:34-39 I have always had a healthy respect for all branches of the military, and not to take anything away from the other divisions of our armed forces, but one branch particularly stands out in my mind: the Marine Corps. What is their slogan that you see on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Great Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,990 views

    The Great Shepherd: 1. Provides 2. Guides 3. Protects

    Journals is a new book which is coming out about the life of Kurt Cobain, who was the leader of “Nirvana,” a post-punk band with a series of crunching, screaming songs that defined grunge music. The book gives a glimpse of Cobain’s tortured life. He was obsessed with heaven and looked to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Philip The Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,373 views

    Witnessing in the power of the Spirit

    PHILIP THE EVANGELIST Acts 8:1-25 Intro.: What is evangelism? What is an evangelist? (Wait for answers) Jesus said in His final words, “Go, be my witnesses here and everywhere,” “Go and make disciples of all nations.” To evangelize is to tell the good news of Jesus. “Gospel” = “evangel” = ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Spirituality Of Stephen

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 13,829 views

    There were certain traits in the life of Stephen that revealed his spirituality. These traits should be a part of the makeup of every child of God.

    The Spirituality Of Stephen Text: Acts 7: 55-60 Intro: In my opinion, Stephen is one of the finest examples of spirituality in the entire Bible. He was one of the first deacons of the early Church in Jerusalem. The Bible describes Stephen as one who was full of the Holy Spirit, faith, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    I Just Wanna Be A Sheep Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 3, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,637 views

    A look at the 23rd Psalm and how the Shepherd cares for us and what the condition is.

    It is probably the best known psalm in the western world and possibly the best known scripture period. It has been quoted and misquoted, it’s on plaques and mugs and posters, T-shirts and tomb stones.. It’s featured in the sacred and the profane. Most of us can quote at least a portion of it from ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Stephen, A Man Full Of Faith And Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,340 views

    This a sermon given to a group of mainly over 60’s, challenging us to think about Stephen. In particular the way he copied Jesus by praying for his persecutors.

    Acts 6: 7-15 At the time of Jesus there was a group of very faithful worshippers. This group of faithful worshippers were utterly dedicated to preserving the ways of God in their community. They loved their Bible (our Old Testament) and they were very vocal in their defence of the faith which had ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Lost And Found" Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,816 views

    This is a sermon based around the lost sheep parable pointing to Jesus the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheeps seeks out the lost with great rejoicing.

    Lost and found: Luke 15: 1- 7 The Good Shepherd Several famous people were asked what they felt was the saddest word in the English language. Here’s what some of them said, • Poet T. S. Eliot: “The saddest word in the English language is, of course, ‘saddest.’” • Lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ben Peak avatar

    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,093 views

    I want us to take some time to gaze upon this shepherd of ours, and I want to talk with you for a little while about some of the traits that He has.

    Have you ever heard or participated in a discussion about which animal humans are most like? Scientists have often tried to liken us with other animals. Lab tests for different medicines and immunizations are performed on rats and mice since their bodily functions are similar to humans. We’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Hearing And Responding To The Voice Of God

    Contributed by Harvey Earls on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,888 views

    Designed for those who are seeking to indentify, listen to, and obey God’s voice and calling.

    As I write this sermon, I too admit that I have had times in my life where the Voice of God has been hard to discern. As I look back however, those times in my life are usually when there are so many other voices going on that I have trouble focusing in on what God is telling me. How many times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Me? ... A Sheep!

    Contributed by Matthew Mobley on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,613 views

    A perspective on Psalm 23 aided by a real-life shepherd.

    Me? ... A Sheep! Psalm 23 April 29, 2007 Pastor Ben Patterson of Santa Monica, California shares the following story about his 5-year old niece, Olivia, who along with her best friend Claire were participating in a Christmas nativity play at school. Claire was playing Mary and Olivia was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Restored

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 8, 2008
     | 9,858 views

    A message about pride and humility from the life of Naaman.

    Dakota Community Church November 30, 2008 (pm) Restored At the very beginning of His ministry Jesus returns from the temptation in the wilderness and as was His custom goes to the synagogue where He reads the passage from Isaiah 61 and then manages to turn everyone against Him is a manner of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Farewell

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,105 views

    This is a farelwell sermon to the faithful and loving people of Perche. A challenge to ministry and encouragement of love. Using the Apostles farewell to the Ephesian church.

    Intro: What can be said that is adequate in a farewell sermon? There are not enough words of thanks or enough words of love that I could share. However I will try my best to leave you with these last words of challenge, encouragement and love. We find as we study the New testament that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    Eternity Now

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Oct 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,509 views

    Eternity Now

    Eternity Now Ecclesiastes 3:11 Good morning church. It is a thrill for me to be here this morning – Michele and I have been out of the pulpit for three weeks now – and had the privilege of ministering in a number of different situations in South Africa – and then in the Outer Banks last weekend. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jhhemtyd Part 5: Outward Appearance Vs. Inward Reality

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,561 views

    Part five of this series on Jesus’ words to the religious leaders regarding their hypocrisy.

    Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 5 – Outward Appearance vs. Inward Reality Matthew 23:25-28 January 25, 2009 Me/We: I’m wondering something: in all our weeks of looking at the issue of hypocrisy as Jesus talks about it, has anyone gotten the idea that being a hypocrite is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan