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  • Ed Wood avatar

    They Had Been With Jesus

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,165 views

    A Missions oriented sermon.

    THEY HAD BEEN WITH JESUS Acts 4:13-31 INTRO: To gain a clearer insight into Bold Missions, let us examine the lives of the first bold witnesses for Christ — the early church. Immediately following the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, the believers were given the task of proclaiming the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Torture And Humiliation Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,645 views

    When we think of the flogging of Jesus, it is hard for us to understand what really happened. The Gospels only give one line to it. So what really happened when one was flogged?

    The Torture and Humiliation of the King Mark 15:15b-23 Video from The Passion of the Christ” Chapter 16 0:00-1:30 Scripture reading When we think of the flogging of Jesus, it is hard for us to understand what really happened. The Gospels only give one line to it. So what really happened when one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pastor Who? Pastor You!

    Contributed by Joshua Hill on Jan 24, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,931 views

    This is a short form of a sermon on the priesthood of all believers.

    Pastor Who? Pastor You! January 24, 2004 Statistics show us that there are more than 2 billion professing Christians in the world. This staggering number is double that of those practicing the Muslim faith. The number of Christians worldwide is even greater than the number of the rest of the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Kinds Of Church Members

    Contributed by Selvan John on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,748 views

    This sermon examines the kind of church members we are...what kind are we tired, tiresome, retired, tireless...? Check out!

    This is just an insight for anyone who considers being part of a church & calling themselves as church members. Don’t stop go on and read-you might be one in the category I describe - for the first time church goers or followers of Christ were called as Christians at Antioch Acts11:26 since then I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Shining Stars (Part 2)

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,047 views

    Sermon witnessing

    SHINING STARS (PART 2) PHILIPPIANS 2:14-16 03/08/95 Most of you are aware of that I happen to like Christian contemporary music. One of the groups that I particularly like is a group called the Newsboys. As I was listening to their songs I noticed that one would fit in well with what I am trying ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Chains That Hold Us Back

    Contributed by Duane Boehm on Jun 14, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 23,181 views

    This is from Acts 12. Peter was held in prison with chains, we as a church can be held back with chains. View the chains that keep us from growing as a church.

    THE CHAINS THAT HOLD US BACK Acts 12:6 Acts 12:1-10 Intro: In this text we here so often of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Effective In Sharing The Good News

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,884 views

    gives a hint of how to become effective in sharing the Gospel

    How Do I Plan To Become More Effective In Sharing Christ? “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.” 2 Cor 5:20 Introduction: I. The preaching of the good news, the sharing of Christ is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Can You Give?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,362 views

    The most precious thing we can give to Christ Jesus is the one thing we are most reluctant to give. Ourselves!

    Mark 8: 31 – 38 – What Can I Give You? Intro: I remember a number of years ago watching a television program called “What’s My Line?” --- The program was in black and white, so that tells you how long ago it was. The whole premise of the show was a panel of celebrities tried to guess the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "zechariah's Christmas Carol"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2019
     | 2,961 views

    The sermon will share Zechariah's song known as "Zechariah's Benedictus". Its the song he sang to John.

    Zechariahs Christmas Carol Luke 1:68-79 1. First who is Zechariah? • Zechariah travels to Jerusalem several miles to perform the regular temple duties. • His wife, Elizabeth, has been barren for years, (to be barren was considered to be a curse from God). • Luke tells us, however, that Zechariah ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christ's Baptism Is Yours -- Matthew 3:13-17

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 17, 2011
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     | 9,415 views

    What blessings your Baptism brought you! We see these blessings as we contemplate Jesus' Baptism. Parts: A. He carries your guilt. B. You share his status.

    Text: Matthew 3:13-17 Theme: Christ's Baptism Is Yours A. He carries your guilt B. You share his status Season: Epiphany 1a Date: January 9, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Christ_s-Baptism-Is-Yours-Matthew3_13-17.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Careful Where And How You Shine Your Light

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,926 views

    We are called to be "the light of the world". This message encourages us to do two things: let our light shine BEFORE others and not AT them and to let our light shine without being showy.

    BE CAREFUL WHERE AND HOW YOU SHINE YOUR LIGHT Matthew 5: 13-16 1. (Appear wearing a mask) Good morning. I am Amasone Kilei from the Pacific island of Tuvalu. Your pastor invited me to come speak today. You have nice church. 2. Well that disguise and mask obviously did not fool anyone as to my ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    God In The Rubbish Dump We Have Made Of The World

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Aug 7, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,274 views

    A God we chew on in bread, a God who gets involved in refugee camps and broken marriages - this is the bread of life who comes down from heaven

    Why is it that we have mass as our main act of worship every Sunday without fail, two opportunities to go to mass every Sunday, another two opportunities every Thursday and Friday, and communion from the reserved sacrament every Monday. Why do we do this? [take answers] Back writing somewhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Being With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,492 views

    If we will spend time with Jesus, we can boldly go and do His will, facing anything that comes our way.

    Being with Jesus Acts 4:13-22 Intro: Matthew 19:26 says, “With God all things are possible.” The disciples spent 3½ years with Jesus, the very Son of God. Jesus told them, “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father” (John 14:9). Jesus had always accurately represented His Father to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    What You See Is What You Get

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 15, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,705 views

    In whose power do you operate?

    August 17, 2003 Morning Worship Text: I Corinthians 2:1-5 Subject: The Pure Gospel Title: What You See Is What You Get I went to school with a preacher’s son in Troy who was the radical leader in our school back in the late sixties. He was a charismatic sort who could talk his way into and out ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Life Happens Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
     | 6,478 views

    James is encouraging his readers to pray. In fact, James’ concluding remarks consistently take the reader back to the need to pray. The first thing we should do is frequently the last thing done.

    JAMES 5:13, 14 LIFE HAPPENS “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.” James is drawing his brief, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist