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  • Ben Peak avatar

    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,013 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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    Me? ... A Sheep!

    Contributed by Matthew Mobley on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,558 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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    Stephen, A Man Full Of Faith And Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,177 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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    Stephen: Giving His Life And Death For Christ Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,813 views

    Stephens character was shown by Dr Luke in Acts 6. In Acts 7 we see that character lived out as he lives for Christ and because of his witness becomes the first to die for Christ.

    Intro: Last week we learned about the character of a Godly man. We learned about Stephen. Stephen was the first martyr for Christ and what an example to follow! Stephen was not only the first martyr for Christ, but many Scholars and preachers also credit him with being the first Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stephen

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 25, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,346 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

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    No One Said This Would Be Easy Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,427 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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    God Can Lead Us Through Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Nov 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,364 views

    Trusting God is one of the most challenging aspect of life especially when circumstances are very tough to handle.

    Learning to trust God is one of the greatest challenge that we have to take in our lives. Many have refused giving their lives to Him because it takes absolute surrender in having a true relationship with Him. Even those who have already given their lives to God had been struggling in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Law And One Man Account

    Contributed by Dwayne Williams on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,744 views

    the teaching explaing the Law and the account of Stephen and how he was affected by the law

    The Law and one man’s account For the past couple of Weeks in Bible Study we have been studying the book of Genesis, starting from Chapter by Chapter, from Dispensation by Covenant, from Time period by promises. We discovered and embarked on a whole new outlook of the bible from the knowledge that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirituality Of Stephen

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 13,699 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

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    Paul's "Son"

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,686 views

    Sermon on Timothy

    PAUL’S "SON" PHILIPPIANS 2:19-24 04/19/95 A reporter in San Bernardino California arranged for a man to lie in a gutter on a busy street. Hundreds of people passed by, but not one showed any sympathy. A few years back you may recall an article in the newspaper that told how thirty-eight people ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Hearing And Responding To The Voice Of God

    Contributed by Harvey Earls on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,785 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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    Restored

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 8, 2008
     | 9,783 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

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    Farewell

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,871 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
     | 5,441 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
     | 7,370 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