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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    God Sees You, Not Only As What You Are, But As What You Are Becoming

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 14, 2019
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    When Jesus met Simon, he named him "Peter", or "Rock", even though Peter's character at that time was decidedly un-rocklike. But Jesus saw what he would become, just as he sees as, not only as we are but as what we will become in Him.

    The first thing we notice in these seven verses is the number of references to stones. Living stones. Precious stones. Corner stones. Stones that are chosen by God but rejected by men. A stone that causes people to stumble and fall. Now, think about that for a moment. Why would that be? Why would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evangelising Family Members Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
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    Evangelising family members is a vital part of our Christian responsibility. Though it may be challenging, persistence in love, prayer, and godly living will yield results.

    EVANGELISING FAMILY MEMBERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 16:31 Supporting Texts: Joshua 24:15, 1 Peter 3:1-2, Luke 8:39, John 1:41-42, 2 Timothy 1:5 INTRODUCTION One of the greatest challenges in evangelism is reaching out to family members. Many believers find it easier to share the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus, John & Us Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 25, 2021
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    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

    “Jesus, John & Us” Luke 7:18-35 A sermon for 6/27/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 7 “24 When the messengers of John had departed, He began to speak to the multitudes concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 25 But what did you go out to see? A man ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Case Study 3: Andrew: The Personal Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2025
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    Case Study 3: Andrew: The Personal Evangelist - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: ANDREW BRINGIONG PEOPLE TO JESUS: • First (John 1:39-42), • Second (John 6:8-9), • Third (John 12:20-22). THE CHRISTIAN’S TASK: • key word #1: “first” • key word #2: “find” • key words #3: “his brother” THE CHRISTIAN’S TESTIMONY: • spoken witness • simple witness • sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Behold The Lamb

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025
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     | 221 views

    Occasionally, Scripture presents us with events that change everything—epochal moments. This sermon explores one such event from John 1, marking the public unveiling of Jesus' ministry.

    Epochal Events I came across a short line from a theologian and scholar named Richard D. Phillips. He basically said this (as I'm paraphrasing here), “Occasionally in Scripture we come across a truly epochal event that just changes everything.” — Richard D. Phillips I love that word: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "simon Says...." Part One: The Power Of Influence Series

    Contributed by Martin Wright on Jun 9, 2025
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    The journey pf Simon Peter ultimately reveals a powerful truth-- our failures don’t have to define us, defeat us or destroy us!

    “SIMON SAYS…” REFLECTING UPON THE JOURNEY OF ONE WHO FOLLOWED JESUS. (Hint: It’s about a lot more than playing games!) Sermon One: The Power to Influence Do you remember playing the game "Simon Says?" (Don’t worry I’m not going to make you stand on one foot, pat your head and rub ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Andrew Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2025
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     | 203 views

    The man behind the scenes introducing people to Jesus!

    Sermon: Andrew The man behind the scenes leader of the message of the Kingdom of Heaven. Thesis: Andrew was the behind-the-scenes apostle – the silhouette behind Jesus. He was close to Jesus – one of the 4. He was different, we do not see him get caught up in the drama, the battle for power, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And Follow The Example Of The Apostles - Matthew 10:1-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 1, 2025
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     | 151 views

    Imagine being chosen for something world-changing… not because of your qualifications, but in spite of them. That’s what happened when Jesus called the twelve apostles.

    Go! And Follow the Example of the Apostles Matthew 10:1-4 Introduction: Who Were These 12 Ordinary Men? Imagine being chosen for something world-changing… not because of your qualifications, but in spite of them. That’s what happened when Jesus called the twelve apostles. Fishermen, a tax ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Conversion Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 13, 2025
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    Three stories of Peter meeting Jesus.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Viewed from many perspectives: conversion, saved, born again, prayed to receive Christ, repent, became a Christian, __________. 2. Three stories of Peter meeting Jesus: John 1:41-42 Mark 1:16-18 Luke 5:1-11 At Baptism After temptation After first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clear The Way, Part 6 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 7, 2025
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    The calling of the first disciples is a story of incredible importance because it shows us how ordinary men (and women) - are called by the Messiah of God - to do extraordinary things in His name. Are we willing to also give up everything we prefer to serve and lead a life that glorifies God?

    John, Part 6 Series: Clear the Way, Part 6 John 1:35-42 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you’re here with us; dismiss kids - I never want to assume that we all have the same knowledge … ? A young Jewish man; referred to as youngest Apostle (late teens / early 20s) ? John wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You A Fan Or A Follower?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 11, 2025
     | 302 views

    The Lord loves fishermen

    • He saw in them in a trade that He liked and could use. • At least four of the twelve disciples were commercial fishermen. • That means one-third of His disciples were fishermen. (1) Peter and Andrew were fishermen. Look at Matthew 4:18-19, we read, "And Jesus, walking by the sea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drawn To Christ Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 582 views

    Our journey with Jesus involves discovering who God is, who we are in Christ, and becoming more like Him as we grow in our faith.

    Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something really cool. You know how we all love free samples, right? Like when you go to the mall and they give you a tiny taste of a smoothie or a bite of a cookie? Well, today we're going to see how God is kind of like a free sample. He wants us to ...read more

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    The Steps Of Following Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,086 views

    As Christians, we must strive for an honest understanding of who Jesus is, take decisive action in response to His call, and deliberately share the Gospel with others, as modeled by the early disciples.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! It's a joy to be with you all today as we dive into God's Word together. Today, we'll be exploring a passage that illustrates three key elements of our Christian walk: honest understanding, decisive action, and deliberate sharing of the Gospel. As David Platt ...read more

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    Identity In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,587 views

    Explore the witness of John the Baptist, the testimony of Jesus, and the life-changing invitation to believe, ultimately leading us to embrace faith and experience the transformative power of God in our lives.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the witness of John the Baptist, the testimony of Jesus, and the invitation to believe. Let's begin with the words of Christian author and pastor, A.W. Tozer: "Faith is the gaze of a soul upon a saving God." It is through faith that we ...read more

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    Drawn To Christ Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 780 views

    The sermon explores how Jesus attracts people to Himself, inviting them to discover God's nature and their own identities, with a prayer for fresh encounters with His presence and love.

    Hey church! I’m so glad that you’re here today! It’s so good for us to be together to worship our loving and almighty God who loves us and cares so deeply about us. Let me ask you a question: do you like to get free samples of stuff? Like, free samples of shampoo or perfume or food? Are any of you ...read more

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