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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Nicodemus 1

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 17, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,095 views

    Reflections at Theological College. Jesus and his encounter with Nicodemus and what we can learn about sharing our faith with others.

    Wycliffe Hall, Oxford November 1999 My text this morning is taken from John 3:1-12 A. John 3:1-2 It is the well known story of Nicodemus coming to Jesus. He comes secretly by night to have a chat with Jesus. Why? i) Was it because he wanted to speak to Jesus in quiet? ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Nuts Passion Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 11,223 views

    This sermon is the first in a series of 5 dealing with the theme Never Underestimating The Spirit. This one deals with giving our all for the cause of Christ by willing to be crazy people in a normal world. I am indebted to Leaonard Sweet’s message given

    Nuts Passion 2/10/2002 Psalm 116 Mark 14:3-9 I want to thank Leonard Sweets for his message given at the Beyond All Limits Pastors Conference for the inspiration behind this message. I hope to expand and make five additional messages out of this one as we are adopting the theme of NUTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Make Time For What's Important

    Contributed by Jesse Kipper on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 15,878 views

    This sermon concerns Mary and Martha and how we often get caught up in the details and forget about what is important.

    What lessons can we learn from the story of Martha and Mary? Before we begin to answer that question we should know who Martha and Mary were. We know from John chapter 11 verse 5 that Martha and Mary were the sisters of Lazarus and were loved by Jesus. Many scholars believe that although Martha, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 42 ratings
     | 10,264 views

    Reflections on the story of the Prodigal Son - for a Family Service service

    The Prodigal Son -Lk 15:11-32 The key to understanding this story can be found in the opening verses of Luke 15. Let me read them to you: Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Jesus And The Seeker"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,830 views

    Nicodemus sought out Jesus, and found new birth.

    John 1:1-8 “Jesus and the Seeker” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Back in 1976, Jimmy Carter was running against President Gerald Ford. And you might recall that Jimmy Carter caused a bit of a sensation. Because during his campaign, Jimmy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Soldier's Story

    Contributed by William Groover on Mar 5, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,380 views

    Dramatic monologue in the form of a letter written home by the Centurion who crucified Jesus.

    "A Soldier’s Letter Home" Dr. Bill Groover Copyright 1997 From Claudius, son of Marcus, Legionnaire in the Imperial Army of Caesar--former Legionnaire in the Imperial Army of Caesar. To my beloved parents and family in Neapolis. May this letter find you in good health and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    My Soul Magnifies The Lord

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,792 views

    Mary’s song

    My Soul Magnifies the Lord, Luke 1:46-56 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ December 16, 2001 The lion was proud of his mastery of the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He was so confident that he by-passed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    John The Baptizer

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,809 views

    Children’s sermon showing what some people have gone through for God’s kingdom.

    1-sack of Bit o Honey candy 1 sack of chocolate morsels 1 sack of check mix Use the bit o honey for bodies, the chocolate morsels for eyes and the brown wafer looking things for wings, and nuclawave them. It only takes a few seconds to get the bit o honey warm enough for the eyes and wings to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Thomas avatar

    What Did Jesus' Resurrection Mean To Mary Magdalene? Series

    Contributed by Michael Thomas on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 10,087 views

    A mesage on what the Resurrection may have meant to Mary Magdalene

    What Did Jesus’ Resurrection Mean....? Series Sunday March 10/01 What did the Resurrection Mean To Mary? Intro: This month for the month of March leading up to Easter on the 31st, I am planning on doing a series of messages entitled, "What Did Jesus’ Resurrection Mean? Today, I would like for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What God Wants To Do With A Broken Man Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 14,982 views

    The third message in a series of seven on brokenness. This message is on Peter.

    What God can do with a Broken Man? To become truly a man of God you have to reach a breaking point and then choose to be broken. Some men choose to harden. Men like the Pharoah of Egypt who would not let Moses lead the people to the promised land. Men like Judas Iscariot who betrayed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are They Saying About You?

    Contributed by Carlton Coon on Dec 27, 2000
    based on 184 ratings
     | 4,666 views

    Reputation . . . what people are saying about you . . . have you given consideration to it lately?

    What Are They Saying About You? I. How does one pick a plumber? a mechanic? a carpet-layer? an evangelist? a truck driver? The answer: By referral. What others are saying about that person. II. Very heavy weights (like people’s respect and confidence) are hung on the thin wire of reputation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Like Barnabas

    Contributed by Robert Fleener on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 141 ratings
     | 5,581 views

    Barnabas is a wonderful example of a godly Christian servant.

    "BE LIKE BARNABAS" Acts 11:22-24 April 11, 1997 1. HE WAS WILLING TO SERVE They sent Barnabas . . . [22] 2. HE WAS OBEDIENT TO DIRECTION . . . he arrived . . . [23] 3. HE HAD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT . . . he . . . saw the evidence . . . [23] 4. HE HAD THE RIGHT ATTITUDE . . . he was glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Lyon avatar

    Is There A Doctor In The House?

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 5,116 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

  • Brian Credille avatar

    A Man For All Seasons

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 3,835 views

    In the example of Epaphroditus, we can find instruction on how to live our own lives.

    “A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS” Philippians 2:25-30 In the example of Epaphroditus, we can find instruction for our own lives: I. He Was Willing to be Involved (2:25). The Phillipians had sent Epaphroditus to bring aid from them to Paul. Paul was imprisoned in either Rome, Caesarea, or Ephesus. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Lane avatar

    Undertanding Above Obedience

    Contributed by Patrick Lane on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,330 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