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  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Life's Most Important Question Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,963 views

    an exposition on Matt ch 27

    LIFE’S MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION Matthew 27 v. 1 & 2 & v. 11 - 26 v22 " What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ?" 1. It’s a Personal Question - i.e. v. 22 "what shall I do" you alone must decide Here Pilate tried to :- (a) Disclaim the issue v. 17 "whom will ye that I release?" (b) ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Best Christmas Gift Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,584 views

    This sermon challenges our value assingment by looking through the eyes of Bible characters who really missed it.

    S120901 The best Christmas gift John 3:16 Beginning: Ask this rhetorical question: What was the most expensive gift you ever received for Christmas? What was the most expensive gift you ever gave? A pastor friend of mine says most of us go too far into debt buying gifts we can’t afford ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hail Mary.... The Immaculate Conception Explained

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 13,564 views

    Explaining the Immaculate Conception, teaching on the history and theology of the dogma, and how it applies to all of us, as an example of God’s Grace and Goodness.

    Sermon: 8th December 2001, Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Text: Luke 1:26-38 “Hail Mary, Filled with Grace” In the name of the +Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Two weeks ago, during our Advent Course, Fr Lewis laid down a challenge for me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Mary's Song

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 411 ratings
     | 34,766 views

    Mary’s Song talks about: 1. Forgiveness 2. Victory and 3. Covenant

    Many people have been waiting since last January for the mystery to be revealed. The Internet has been abuzz about it. Variously called “Ginger” or just plain “It,” entrepreneur Dean Kamen, a college dropout, has been claiming that his invention, the Segway Human Transporter, will transform the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Altar Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 29, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 11,697 views

    Zechariah’s experience in the Temple: Religion can turn us away from God. (Preached during Advent, but not really seasonal)

    Introduction In the musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” Tevye, a man devoted to tradition, finds his thinking challenged when his oldest daughter wants to marry for love, instead of having her marriage arranged by her parents. It had never occurred to him that one would marry for love, and one night he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joe's Dilema

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 2,975 views

    oh dear what can the matter be Mary is pregnant who can the father be?

    As you can see from this mornings reading Joseph had a dilema to face. To be quite honest it’s not really the sort of dilema that many of us will have to face, I now for a fact that no one here will ever be told that there wife to be is expecting a child concieved by the Holy Spirit . So I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Zacchaeus

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 17,275 views

    WE ARE REMINDED IN THIS STORY THAT THERE ARE MILLIONS OF ZACCHAEUS’ IN THE WORLD. HAVE WE HAD AN EFFECT ON THEIR LIFE?

    ZACCHAEUS LUKE 19:1-10 I. ZACCHAEUS A. Not much known about him B. He was a man made rich by greed and selfishness. A man who knew he wasn‘t doing right, feeling guilty, knew his situation but didn’t have the heart to get out -his wrong was not being a tax collector but was in over taxing ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Gracious Father

    Contributed by Steven Glover on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,827 views

    Characteristics of a gracious father as seen in the father of the prodigal son.

    “A Gracious Father” Text: Luke 15:11-30 Introduction: We would like to take a text that has seemingly been preached up one side and down the other, except we would like to examine the father of the prodigal instead of the son ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Herod The Great"? It Depends On Your Perspective

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,476 views

    Criteria for real greatness

    “Herod the Great”? It Depends on One’s Perspective (Acts 12:1-19) 1. Greatness from the world’s perspective is very different from greatness in eyes of God. Consider how some people might have considered Herod a great man. Here was an individual who was keenly fond of popularity. Through shrewd ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hope Of Provision

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,976 views

    God is our shepherd and He will provide for us

    A Story of Provision Psalm 23 June 17, 2001 I. God is our Shepherd A. We are the sheep of God 1. The qualities of sheep a.) We belong to God – He has bought us with a price b.) There is no mistaking the fact that we are not our own. Everything we are and everything we have is because of God 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How God Can Use Innovators

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,995 views

    In this passage we learn a lot about innovation from the courage of Cornelius, the founder of the first Gentile house church.

    How God Uses Innovators (Acts 10:1-8) 1. Today we hear a lot about innovators who start up their own dot-com businesses. Even though many of these innovators may not enjoy success, they are learning from their efforts. Many innovators are not afraid to fail because they believe in the importance ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whatever You Ask Of Me, I Shall Give You, Even Half My Kingdom!

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,348 views

    Rash promises compared with the promise of Christ

    Address for Evensong & Benediction, 8th July 2001 Given at Holy Spirit, Southsea, Diocese of Portsmouth Text: Mark 6:7-29 In the name of God, the +Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Of course I love you. The Cheque’s in the Post. This won’t hurt a bit. It wasn’t my fault; and now: "Whatever ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,041 views

    CONTENTMENT IS NO PROBLEM WHEN WE ARE FOLLOWING THE GOOD SHEPHERD

    BIG IDEA: CONTENTMENT IS NO PROBLEM WHEN WE ARE FOLLOWING THE GOOD SHEPHERD INTRODUCTI0N: Do you ever have a problem with contentment? Who doesn’t! How do you feel when your kids or your wife complain ... = a reflection on your ability to provide and care for your family The Good Shepherd can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Lessons From Stephen's Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,153 views

    Stephen was full of faith. All areas of Stephen’s life were influenced by his belief in God and His promises. When a person is full of faith it indicates that they have allowed the mind of Christ to control the emotional, financial, moral, interpersonal a

    Stephen was full of faith. All areas of Stephen’s life were influenced by his belief in God and His promises. When a person is full of faith it indicates that they have allowed the mind of Christ to control the emotional, financial, moral, interpersonal and spiritual aspects of their lifestyle. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Model Of Wise Toleration

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    Gamaliel gives us a fine example of one who practiced wise toleration without sacrificing what is true, honorable and God inspired.

    1. Today’s media continually stresses the importance of tolerating other peoples’ beliefs, practices or viewpoints with a measure of respect. Yet, Christians know that Jesus is THE way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father but by Him. Gamaliel gives us a fine example of one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational