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  • Jackie Barker avatar

    What Peter Did Right Series

    Contributed by Jackie Barker on Jul 24, 2012
     | 8,333 views

    Failure is not final. Looking at the reinstatement of Peter, we see that we can go back to Jesus and be used by him. John 21

    “When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said , “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are We In The Game Or Riding The Pine?

    Contributed by Jason Miller on Mar 29, 2010
     | 9,465 views

    The goal of the coach is to get 5 players out on the court for his team that are talented, strong, wise, and able. Now there are more than 5 players on a team. The rest of the players watch the game from the bench, or as it’s called, “Riding the Pine”. So

    It’s March! Spring may have felt like it’s sprung the past couple days with the beautiful weather we’ve been having. March bring lots of things. For one thing, it brings time change. That wonderful thing we all had to do last night so that we could wake up an hour earlier this ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Four Horsemen Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Apr 21, 2017
     | 12,433 views

    The Lamb has taken the scroll, The Title deed to creation, The price to redeem creation was paid 2000 years ago, But, Now the time is ripe. The Lamb breaks the seals to the deed And as He does things begin to happen. We see the Four Horsemen.

    Revelation 6 I. Introduction A. The Lamb has taken the scroll 1. The Title deed to creation 2. The price to redeem creation was paid 2000 years ago 3. But, Now the time is ripe B. The Lamb breaks the seals to the deed 1. And as He does things begin to happen 2. The first four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Work In The Synagogue Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 3, 2017
     | 6,879 views

    The obstacle he had to overcome, in the case of the Corinthians may well have been the distrust they had for those who went about making profit from their message.

    April 3, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.C.8.a: Paul's Work in the Synagogue (18:16) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heart Health

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 22, 2017
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     | 10,893 views

    A message to have a healthy, holy heart.

    "Heart Health" Matthew 15:1-20 Matthew 15:15 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. 16 And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding? 17 Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Summer Of Love: Love Is Not Jealous Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 9, 2017
     | 6,211 views

    This is the third part of this series as we look at the dangers of Envy.

    Fifty years ago this summer I was a 7 year old living in Germany. So I didn’t make it to the summer of love. But others were there. George Harrison was there, as were The Who, Janice Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Jerry Garcia. They had joined the so called hippies and flower children who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Year Of The Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 17, 2016
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     | 9,896 views

    Luke shares with us some characteristics that the Shepherds possessed - 1. They were Receptive Listeners 2. They Embraced Obedience 3. They were Enthusiastic in their Praise and 4. They were Public Proclaimers of the Good News

    Scripture: Luke 2:15-21 Theme: Year of the Shepherd - New Year Luke shares with us some characteristics that the Shepherds possessed - 1. They were Receptive Listeners 2. They Embraced Obedience 3. They were Enthusiastic in Praise and 4. They were Public Proclaimers. INTRO: Grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    I Have Seen The Lord Series

    Contributed by Bill Walker on Jan 4, 2017
     | 19,402 views

    Every person comes to faith differently. Mary Magdalene was one of the last people at the cross and first to the tomb. Although she was marginalized by society she was a loyal follower of Jesus.

    I HAVE SEEN THE LORD! John 20:1-18 I suppose that one of the reasons that I like history is the fact that it is chronological. We had a high-school teacher in Indiana that would start the school term with the big current event of the day and then move backward through history to make it more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing For The Storm Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 6, 2018
     | 10,422 views

    This looks at the parable of the wise and foolish man and how we need to be preparing for the storms that will come

    Storms of Life 4 Dad told me that once as a teen he was with his father on their fishing boat when the weather turned nasty. Dad was whining and complaining about how rough it was and how he wished that they had of stayed home instead of going fishing. And his father told him, “you wouldn’t want ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Giving To The Giver Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,184 views

    We often think of our giving as giving to Jesus, here are examples of people actually giving to Jesus and what we can learn from their gifts.

    When people talk about their giving you will often hear them speak about giving to the church or giving to God and sometimes about their gift to Jesus. And those are all valid expressions. I do feel that we give to God through the church and that our giving is an expression of love and obedience ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Conducting Healthy Relationships

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 22, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,130 views

    Maybe they call it a relationship because it can seem like we're on a ship. Sometimes the seas are nice and calm and sometimes they are stormy. And sometimes it can go from calm to stormy in a matter of moments. We need to learn how to navigate.

    CONDUCTING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS Maybe they call it a relation-ship because in our relationships it can seem like we're on a ship. Sometimes the seas are nice and calm and sometimes they are stormy. And there are times when it goes from calm to stormy in a matter of moments. This is how it often ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 27, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,758 views

    The analysis of the concept of discipleship in Luke 9:57-62 teaches us about the cost of following Jesus.

    Scripture In the first nine chapters of The Gospel of Luke we have been introduced to the identity of Jesus as the Messiah sent by God to seek and to save the lost. From Luke 9:51 onwards Luke introduces us to Jesus’ teaching on discipleship. Let’s read about discipleship in Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Use Your Assets Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 16, 2015
     | 6,141 views

    With Jesus at the helm of his life's ship Paul had a bountiful supply of assets for living above his circumstances.

    “Living a Joy-full Life; Use Your Assets” Phil. 1:12-30 In Acts chapter 3 John and Peter are about to enter the temple courts when a crippled beggar asks them for money. Peter’s response is fabulous! “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The 12 Apostles Of Jesus: Peter

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 12, 2015
     | 6,263 views

    Look at the 2nd apostle of Jesus called and His best friend. Study the 25 incidents in Peter's life. Watch his growth in faith, his decline, and his 2nd rise to greatness. Great for the development of character in our lives.

    THE 12 APOSTLES OF JESUS: PETER Jn. 1:41-42, etc. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We’re going to look at Peter & when he walked on water. 2. I heard a story about 3 pastors who went fishing. They agreed on a lot of doctrine except one believed that miracles and gifts ceased with the apostles. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Suffering, Carrying Your Cross And Denying Yourself.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 2, 2015
     | 7,696 views

    This sermon it is about suffering, and taking up our crosses, and denying ourselves, and loosing our lives. Where is the honour and hope and victory and glory in that one? Well you will be surprised!

    Welcome Grace and peace to you from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Today is the 2nd Sunday in lent; and the theme of today’s service is about suffering, … about taking up our crosses, … and denying ourselves, … while loosing our lives. This was a very difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal