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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Learning To Change Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 368 ratings
     | 53,425 views

    Someone has said that the only people that like change are wet babies... and even they aren’t too excited about it. Consider what happened when God brought change to the early church.

    OPEN: Back in 1912, Ford Motor Co. had a production manager named William Knudsen - considered one of the best in his field. Knudsen became convinced that the Model T (which had been in production for 4 years now) had to be updated. But, the only problem was - Henry Ford loved his creation so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    How To Be A Good Baptist Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,653 views

    John the Baptist is the exemplar of the Christian witness which always points away from self and towards Jesus. The Gospel is all about Him, not us.

    How to Be a Good Baptist John 1:19-51 Rev Mark Barber When I first preached this at Mt. Zion UMC, I put the sermon title “How to Be a Good Baptist” out on the sign in front of the church. You would not believe how many comments I received from people in the community, especially since the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Dykes avatar

    Jesus Says, "Don't Be Afraid" Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 41,968 views

    Can you remember a time when you were so afraid you thought you weren’t going to make it? The most dangerous storm that night wasn’t the weather on that lake. It was the storm of fear raging in the minds of the disciples.

    INTRODUCTION One of my favorite stories is about the country preacher who used to visit a widow in his church named Mrs. Jones. He liked to visit her around lunchtime because she had a vegetable garden and she loved to cook fresh vegetables for her pastor. One day the preacher arrived at lunch, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Ricohermoso avatar

    Understanding Pentecost Series

    Contributed by Joseph Ricohermoso on Jul 8, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,088 views

    Originally delivered on Pentecost Sunday, this message reviews the highlights of this historic event as recorded in Acts 2 namely: the bestowal of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church in Jerusalem.

    Understanding Pentecost (Acts 2) Introduction: Do you know that today is Pentecost Sunday? In Italy it was customary to scatter rose petals from the ceiling of the churches to recall the miracle of the fiery tongues; hence in Sicily and elsewhere in Italy Whitsunday is called Pasqua rosatum. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God Is Our Provider! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2022
     | 3,144 views

    How does Jesus provide for us? 1. He gets involved in our lives (vs. 24-25). 2. He instructs us (vs. 25-26). 3. He inspires us (vs. 26-27). 4. He increases our supply (vs. 27).

    God Is Our Provider! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 17:24-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Originally Prepared September 23, 2022) (New version November 29, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 17:24, and we will take a good look at one of Jesus' countless miracles. Today's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Moving Past Your Past

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 1, 2024
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    To move past your past, seek the presence of Jesus in the present.

    Moving Past Your Past Easter 2024 Mark 16:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill March 30-31, 2024 How many of you have received “the look” from a parent? I remember getting a lot of them growing up, especially when I was messing around in church, or tormenting my four sisters. While my dad could give “the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Down Prejudices Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 8, 2024
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    The Jews, like all other people, had developed their own laws and customs which created unrealistic prejudices between them and Gentiles. This very thing is what is explored with Cornelius and Peter, and shows us God's intervention to break this down!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 14 Breaking Down Prejudices Acts 10:1-33 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the coming & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 25, 2023
     | 2,267 views

    Here God shows us... 1. His sure plan for our salvation (vs. 1-5). 2. The great evil of His enemies (vs. 3-5, 14-16). 3. The great love we should have for our Lord (vs. 6-7). 4. Some great reasons why we should love Jesus (vs. 8-13).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ: Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 25, 2023) BACKGROUND: *In today's Scripture Jesus was just two days away from dying on the cross for our sins. And here, the Holy Spirit shows us some of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leadership Challenge

    Contributed by J Spurling on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,275 views

    A study of Christ’s leadership challenge to Peter in John 21:15–22 will motivate us to jump-start our participation in the church.

    This morning we are going to be talking about Leadership. As a matter of fact I am going to challenge you this morning toward leadership. But, my definition of church leadership that I am challenging you toward might be a little different from what you think leadership within the body of Christ is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    Proclaming Jesus In The Midst Of Persecution

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 18, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,504 views

    We see in this sermon Peter and John proclaming the gospel in spite of suffering, and the results being many were saved in the name of Jesus Christ.

    PROCLAMING JESUS IN THE MIDST OF PERSECUTION ACTS 4:1-12 All of us have seen the recruiting sign saying that Uncle Sam "wants you." Another announces that "the Marines are looking for a few good men." God wants all people to be saved (I Timothy 2:4) and He does not wish for any to perish (II ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lanny Carpenter avatar

    Young Mr. Jones, Meet The Master

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Jul 23, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,395 views

    Based on Peter Marshall’s sermon "Mr. Jones, Meet the Master," this sermon is geared to high school students about illicit sex.

    YOUNG MR. JONES, MEET THE MASTER A young minister was asked to make patriotic address at banquet hosted by school club. Young Mr. Jones, national president of the organization, sat immediately to minister’s left. "Hottest babes I’ve ever seen!" he said. "Maybe I can get some ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tony Klinedinst avatar

    Dismiss The Fear Of Sharing Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,472 views

    Fear is the biggest boundary to sharing our faith until we realize that fear need not be an issue if we share according to Peters instructions.

    Dismissing the Fear of telling others about Christ. I Peter 3:13-17 I. Dismiss your fear with a strategy to do good works. (v. 13) A. Telling others about Jesus begins with our actions, not our words. 1. This shatters most stereotypes of evangelism. a. IE. Street evangelist: Crazy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Warren avatar

    How To Make It Through The Last Days

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,569 views

    We need practical ways to "make it" through the "perilous times" of the last days. Peter gives us some specific instructions.

    Intro: Paul told Timothy that in the last days, "perilous times will come." We feel we are in these days, so how is the believer to make it through these last days? Peter gives us some instructions: I. REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE A. CHOSEN according to God’s initiative B. SAVED ("sprinkled by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Keller avatar

    Happy Honeys

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on May 11, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 8,274 views

    A sermon, based on the advice of the Apostle Peter, designed to improve marriages.(For Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Family Teaching)

    INTRODUCTION In the Month of June in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand, I bought a new Ford. After only eight or nine miles of driving this brand new car I started to notice unusual things begin to happen. Strange sounds began to come from the left rear end. Loud klunking noises soon began to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Commencing.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,078 views

    The day of Pentecost was a day of beginnings. Of course, one of the most important things to commence that day was the preaching of the resurrection of Jesus and Peter led the way.

    The commencing. Acts 2:1 -- 41. 10/15/03 The day of Pentecost was a day of beginnings. Of course, one of the most important things to commence that day was the preaching of the resurrection of Jesus and Peter led the way. Verse 14 tells us Peter standing, preached to the multitudes in Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist