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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Nic The Vic

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 17, 2008
     | 2,458 views

    Jesus’ encounter with Nick the Vic (aka Nicodemus) and what we can learn

    Hoby 17-02-08 Sunday Sketch Jesus and Nick the Vic Cast: Narrator 1, Narrator 2, Jesus and Nick the Vic Narrator 1: Our reading is taken this morning from John 3: 1-21 – and is a slightly freer translation than you’d get in the Message or in the Living Bible The story starts off with Nick the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Dinner Guest

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,766 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent Mary and Martha

    5th Sunday in Lent John 12:1-8 The Dinner Guest 12:1 ¶ Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at table with him. 3 Mary took a pound of costly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Titus – An Outstanding Apostle Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,262 views

    Little is written or preached about Titus, however, here is ‘evidence that demands a verdict,’ that Titus indeed, by the very nature of his assignments and the way that he completed them, was an outstanding apostle.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Joseph Of Arimathea Monologue

    Contributed by William Groover on Mar 5, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 15,623 views

    An Easter monologue encouraging boldness for Christ.

    DATE: April 15, 2001 Easter Morning TEXT: John 19:38-41 TOPIC: Joseph of Arimathea PURPOSE: Encourage boldness for Christ Copyright 2001, William A. Groover Jr. I am Joseph Ben Abijah, Pharisee and member of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Balthazar Of Bhagdad: A Magi's Story"

    Contributed by William Groover on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,048 views

    Dramatic monologue on one of the Magi

    TEXT: Matt. 2:1-12 TOPIC: "Balthazar of Baghdad" AUTHOR: Dr. Bill Groover, East Hill Baptist Church, Tallahassee, Fl. bill@easthill.net Copyright 2000. NOTE: Very little is known about the Magi. The things I have written come from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Me? ... A Sheep!

    Contributed by Matthew Mobley on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,232 views

    A perspective on Psalm 23 aided by a real-life shepherd.

    Me? ... A Sheep! Psalm 23 April 29, 2007 Pastor Ben Patterson of Santa Monica, California shares the following story about his 5-year old niece, Olivia, who along with her best friend Claire were participating in a Christmas nativity play at school. Claire was playing Mary and Olivia was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    The Days Of My Life

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 21, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,086 views

    IN THIS SERMON, WE A THERE IS A STATEMENT OF CONFIDENCE, A STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION, AND A STATEMENT OF CONTENTMENT.

    THE DAYS OF MY LIFE PSALMS 23:6 David wrote this most famous of all of the Psalms. As you know, a Psalm is a song, and this song has topped the charts for over 2500 years. It is the best known Psalm, the best loved Psalm and the most quoted Psalm. This whole psalm is a sermon that is evidently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consistently Inconsistent

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,926 views

    A Character study on the life of Peter

    Consistently Inconsistent A Character Study on Peter INTRODUCTION: Looking at the life of Peter, it is easy to make comparisons. One of the most vivid would be to that of the Prophet Elijah. Peter seems to be the New Testament Elijah, at least in his emotions. Up and down in relatively short ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judas:you Betrayer Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,578 views

    To show how betrayal is in us all and but it need not be the end of a relationship with God

    JUDAS: YOU BETRAYER JOHN 13 V18-30 I don’t know anyone who has called their child ‘Judas.’ That name is synonymous with betrayal and treachery. We sometimes hear people being called ‘Judas’ and it is not a term of endearment. Sometimes football fans will shout it at a former player or manager. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Preacher Who Lost His Head Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Nov 4, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,700 views

    An examination of the arrest and martyrdom of John the Baptist, showing that a man may kill the messenger, but not his message.

    The Preacher Who Lost His Head Aim: To show how John’s fearless condemnation of Herod and his wife resulted in his death, yet his message lived on. Text: Mark 6:14-29 Introduction: John the Baptist was, of course, the forerunner to Christ, “the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Returning To Our Proper Place Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,962 views

    We will walk with Joseph at the death of Jacob, mourning with him and going with him to return Jacob-Israel to Canaan.

    Returning to our Proper Place A. Return B. Reassurance C. Removal Promised DBF, 7/7/02 It is good to be in the presence of God. I feel safe and comfortable there. In the last year there were numerous happenings that stole this feeling of safety and comfort to people around the world. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Face My Failures

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 8,392 views

    Failure to stand for Christ when you are under pressure can be devastating, This sermon will reveal how to face that failure and go on in Life.

    How To Face My Failures Matthew 26:30-35 Sooner or later everyone in this sanctuary will fail at something. There are some here today who have had more failures than successes. Failure is a universal experience. If failure is such a universal experience, then I am sure you would agree that it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Doug Lyon avatar

    Is There A Doctor In The House?

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 4,561 views

    A topical study on Luke, the author of the third gospel.

    Luke 1:1-4 Is There A Doctor In The House? Introduction George W. Bush took the oath of office as the 43rd president of the United States. It was an interesting election-to say the least! Newspapers and magazines had been flooded with articles analyzing the election results, especially the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Undertanding Above Obedience

    Contributed by Patrick Lane on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,645 views

    John the Baptizer’s call for repentance calls us to live the live we already know.

    As I reminisce on Christmas this year a few movies come to mind. It’s a wonderful life, miracle on 34th street; a Christmas story is my favorite. Another favorite is the edited version of Christmas Vacation. That movie is full of hilarious scenes and the one I believe to be my favorite changes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "John - The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,942 views

    John the Baptist often gets overlooked in Christmas sermons. John introduces the ministry of Jesus. Christians are to continue the ministry of Jesus.

    “JOHN – The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas” Luke 1:6-66 INTRODUCTION: Christmas sermons always deal with the birth of Jesus … as well they should. HOWEVER, His cousin John gets left out a lot, when it comes to Christmas sermons. John is only 6 months older than Jesus. What did John and Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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