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  • John Williams III avatar

    Peter, Reinstated

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 4, 2001
    based on 240 ratings
     | 19,805 views

    There are times when people for one reason or another may drift back to where they were before when they were awakened spiritually.

    PETER, REINSTATED John 21:1-19 This past Sunday, I saw a movie called “Awakenings”. It was based on a true story of the work of Dr. Sayer. Dr. Sayer had been working with some patients who were survivors of encephalitis which a disease that spread to epidemic proportions from 1915-1926. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Come Home To Christmas

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,919 views

    Christmas is a sign of God’s welcome to all just as President Bush’s speech reminded Canadians regarding their welcome to Americans in their hour of need.

    Dec. 1, 2004, U.S. President George W. Bush remembered what Canada means to Americans. In a speech he gave he thanked Atlantic Canadians for helping the US on Sept.11. 3 years ago thousands of US citizens were stranded here due to the terrorist attacks on his country. Pres. Bush said, “You opened ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Clear Call To Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,228 views

    The fourth message from the series on Malachi

    “A Clear Call to Faithfulness” Malachi 2:10-16 In our passage today Malachi turns to dealing with the subject of the people’s indifference to the Lord’s will. They are visibly blaming their problems on God rather than seeing them as a result of their own unfaithfulness. The people are being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A View From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,718 views

    A three weeks series looking at the cross cross different perspectives.

    A View from the Cross Intro: What did Jesus see as He hung there between heaven and earth? There amidst the throng of people, I think He saw His accusers and His abusers – He saw the faithful and the fearful – He saw the hopeful and the hopeless – He saw you and me. Trans: Jesus saw many faces, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral For Phyllis Barbour

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,210 views

    A funeral sermon.

    Phyllis Barbour October 10, 2006 Just about every funeral service begins with these words that I am about to speak. They have become familiar, but in their familiarity, have not lost their power. They have retained their meaning and their power because we have learned that we can trust God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Great Exchange

    Contributed by Gary Washburn on Jun 25, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,513 views

    You will either accept the truth or suppress the truth. You will either believe the truth and change your ways or change the truth to believe your ways!

    The Great Exchange Romans 1:18- 32 Intro: Where did man come from? Where is man going? These 2 questions are at the heart of every human being at one time or another. The answers to these questions determine how a person values life and the lives of others. For example; If a person believes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encourage Each Other

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,279 views

    Thesis: Our Christian Family Is to Strengthen one another’s Spiritual Heart (commitment). Part of a few sermons that dealt with Dallas Willard’s "VIM:" Vision, Intent, Means, crucial elements of discipleship. This is on the "means" of growth.

    Strengthening God’s Family Dan’s sad senior year last mile race (i thought i could win districts, and my teammates just laughed. Sometimes that is the feeling we have about those who are supposed to love us. Read text. Dallas Willard’s acronym “VIM” today is on "M:" Means Observation Thesis: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Big Is Your God

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,002 views

    Having a close relationship with God

    How Big is God to You? This morning I want to speak to you in a continuation of the series we just completed. A message that will help you as you put to practice the steps we have talked about the past 5 weeks about making Godly decisions and seeing 2010 become the best year of your life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Should I Do In The Midst Of A Storm

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,395 views

    We all face storms in life. What are we to do in the midst of a storm?

    A passenger on an ocean liner was enduring a rough Atlantic crossing. As he leaned over the rail, his face a shade of green, a steward came along and tried to encourage him: “Don’t be discouraged, sir! No one’s ever died of seasickness yet!” The nauseous passenger looked up at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Really?

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,609 views

    Encouragement for those times when, like John the Baptist, we have become frustrated and disappointed when God didn't work in the way we hoped or prayed about.

    BELOVED PASTOR, D. L. MOODY, ONCE REMARKED THAT, “THE BEST WAY TO SHOW THAT A STICK IS CROOKED IS NOT TO ARGUE ABOUT IT OR TO SPEND TIME DENOUNCING IT, BUT TO LAY A STRAIGHT STICK ALONGSIDE IT.” IT IS HUMAN NATURE TO QUESTION AND TO BE SKEPTICAL OF FACTS, FIGURES OR ANY TYPE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Extreme Widows! Mark 12: 41-44

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,169 views

    My focus here is on three widows - Ruth, her mother-in-law Naomi, and a nameless pensioner who puts all her livelihood into the offertory plate! As ever, the characters the Bible brings before us as heroes of the faith are persons whom the community at

    A priest by the name of Wes Seeliger was shopping for a motorcycle. The Harley-Davidson salesperson bragged ‘this machine will go from 0 to 150 in 20 seconds. It will hug the road at 150 km/h. It will outrun anything on wheels. What do you do for a living, sir.’ ‘I’m a priest’ Seeliger said. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • William Peterson avatar

    Narnia: Pictures In My Head

    Contributed by William Peterson on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,119 views

    Developing your testimony, using C.S. Lewis and The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe as an example

    PICTURES IN MY HEAD From Webster dictionary, 1913 - Testimony (noun) A solemn declaration or affirmation made for the purpose of establishing or proving some fact. 1 Peter 3:15-16 NIV 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Joseph (Pt.1) When Life Rips You Off Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,782 views

    Intro: Story (Paul Harvey’s ‘The Rest of the Story’ p.115 of Col. Herland Sanders) wouldn’t you like to know the REST OF THE STORY? But, in those times when we’re down, it’s not easy to see any future to believe in the rest of the story; to believe ther

    Intro: Story (Paul Harvey’s ‘The Rest of the Story’ p.115 of Col. Herland Sanders) wouldn’t you like to know the REST OF THE STORY? But, in those times when we’re down, it’s not easy to see any future to believe in the rest of the story; to believe there is a story at all. - Those times when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Philip Cooper avatar

    When God Turned Away Series

    Contributed by Philip Cooper on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,818 views

    The fourth of Jesus’ sayings from the Cross.

    WHEN GOD TURNED AWAY (#4 in the series CrossWords) Mark 15:33-35 Introduction: Jesus was on the Cross for approximately six hours. For three hours man did his worst. For three hours God did His best. C. S. Lewis captured the Cross event in a poem: "Love’s as hard as nails, Love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    : The Art Of Conflict — Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,027 views

    Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

    INTRO: In way of summary, last week we witnessed Solomon and Shulamith’s first conflict. 1. We learned that when you’re hurt in a relationship — you don’t react (you don’t re-enact what they’ve done to you.) 2. When you are hurt in a relationship — you respond to God. You keep your focus on Him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God