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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    What Are You Looking For?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,167 views

    Our modern world is confusing and at times bewildering. People wander about not really knowing what to do or where to turn. This sermon addresses that need.

    What Are You Looking For? John 1: 29 - 42 Intro: Ever feel like you are wandering in the wilderness of this world and feel lost? – Don’t know what you are looking for you just know you haven’t found it. – John and his followers were searching. I. Verses 29 – 31 – “Look, the Lamb of God, . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Playing Second Fiddle

    Contributed by Juan Smith on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,404 views

    Allowing ourselves to take second place the only one who should be in first place - Jesus

    "Playing Second Fiddle" Readings: John 1:29-42, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Introduction • What’s wrong with second place? • First place is worth fighting for, isn’t it? Don’t we want our kids to be all they can be? To be the best, achieve the most, get the highest marks, get into the best schools, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    When God Calls Your Name Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 12,095 views

    WE are going to look at Jesus’ first disciples. What happened to these men when God called their name?

    INTRODUCTION  A Country farmer and his boy ventured to the big city for the first time. They were amazed by almost everything they saw, but especially by two shiny, silver walls that could move apart and back together again. The boy asked his father, "What is this father?" The father ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Operation Andrew Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 170 ratings
     | 47,398 views

    A sermon on the Apostle Andrew!

    Operation Andrew The Story of the Apostle Andrew John 1, 6, 12- Selected passages Sermon for 3/5/2000 Introduction: A. The story of Edward Kimball. Many of us have never heard of Edward Kimball, a Sunday school teacher. B. He won a young fellow to the Lord, he was a Boston shoe salesman, and got ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Calls His Disciples Series

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,441 views

    A sermon series on the Gospel of John.

    Jesus Calls His Disciples Scripture: John 1:37-51 Introduction: Last time we looked at John 1:1-9 and discovered Jesus is the Word of God. He was in the beginning, He was at Creation, He is our Light today and tomorrow. Now we move on to learn about the gathering of the disciples. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Lessons From Andrew - Dealing With Racism, Evangelism & Humble Service

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,581 views

    This message examines the life of Andrew. He was a man that lived in the shadow of his brother and yet remained faithful in his service. He is an example of overcoming prejudice, sticking to the mission and humbly serving the Lord.

    Andrew - Living in Your Brother’s Shadow" John 1:35-42 (Watch clip from Friends - season five - "The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS" - show first 3 minutes - theme is all about whether or not there are truly selfless good deeds) Well, that’s a great question and one that we will come back to at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Beirne avatar

    Brought To Christ Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 29, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,897 views

    Recognize the importance of the personal touch in evangelism. A brief devotional type message.

    A Man Called Peter: Brought To Christ John 1:40-42, Luke 5:1-11 Intro. Our neglect of evangelism is a big concern to all of us. It is intimidating due to its consequences. What if I mess it up? What if my failure/shortcoming/lack of memory leads to the eternal damnation of someone’s soul? Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am A Rock Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,668 views

    As a kid, we loved nicknames. It meant acceptance, identity. Once playing baseball, someone called me, "Slugger." Thrilling. What must it feel like to have the Lord give you a name? Fulfill your potential.

    A Man Called Peter John 1:40-42 Intro. Opening day of the 1954 baseball season. A rookie named Jim Greengrass put on a stellar performance. With a made for baseball name, he went 3 for 4 with a couple of extra-base hits. Another rookie started that day also. Didn’t do so well. Struck out 4 times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Peter - Man Of Bold And Courageous Faith

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 13, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,339 views

    In the lives of the Apostles we see them going thorugh some of the same challenges and experiences we go thorugh. Simon Peter denied Jesus before Pentecost but after Pentecost he demonstrated the power of the risen Lord in his life and witness.

    Peter – Man of Bold & Courageous Faith John 1:35-42 As we study the life and ministry of the 12 Apostles we see how extra ordinary they are and at the same time how ordinary they are. The twelve Apostles came from various backgrounds. Most were blue color workers laboring as fishermen (James, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Peter's Conversion

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,921 views

    Peter was brought to Jesus by his brother.

    Peters conversion. John 1: 40 -- 42. 02/19/03 When you read biographies they began with the record of the physical birth of the person being written about. But in our study of the life of Peter, we begin with the record of his spiritual birth. But we cannot begin any sooner in his life, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Andrew: Bringing Others To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 17,295 views

    To look at how Andrew brought Peter to Jesus and to encourage the congregation to share Jesus with others

    Sermon August 3, 2003 6 p.m. Andrew: Bringing Others to Jesus John 1:35-42 Primary Purpose: To learn from Andrew the importance of bringing others to Jesus Andrew is the disciple that everyone has heard of and nobody remembers. At least 5 times he is listed as a disciple and three of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consistently Inconsistent

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,704 views

    A Character study on the life of Peter

    Consistently Inconsistent A Character Study on Peter INTRODUCTION: Looking at the life of Peter, it is easy to make comparisons. One of the most vivid would be to that of the Prophet Elijah. Peter seems to be the New Testament Elijah, at least in his emotions. Up and down in relatively short ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Stone..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,461 views

    Impetous, I’d say. Reckless, all the way. That was Peter to a fault. Come to think of it, we’re all a lot like him. As God did with him He will with us!

    Introduction I. "Hardened by the elements of life and polished by the daily grind" would of been the way his resume’ would of began! His name was Peter. Some who had the misfortune of meeting up with him on a bad day probably called him by some other name. A. Regardless though, God used this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Peter - By The Seashore Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,748 views

    Peter’s call by Christ

    PETER – MEETING ON THE SEASHORE I don’t know if you have a favourite character in Scripture or if there is someone with whom you readily identify? I love Simon Peter in the New Testament. Yet when I think about him I have to readily admit I don’t know an awful lot about him and yet he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Each One Reach One

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 35,350 views

    special sunday...AWESOME ALLITERATION REALLY HELPS THIS ONE OUT!

    Each One Reach One JOHN 1:35-46 INTRO: This records the calling of the disciples of Jesus Christ. There is a sequence here that we can follow: Jesus called John and John followed the Lord (35-42) John reached Andrew and Andrew followed the Lord Andrew reached Peter and Peter followed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist