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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    So Somone Is Throwing Stones

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,393 views

    Accept the provoking reality Acknowledge the preserved resource Activate a proper response

    SO SOMEONE IS THROWING ROCKS AT YOU Acts 7:54-60 Acts 7 is the longest address in the book of Acts, and one of the most important. In it Stephen reviewed the history of Israel and the contributions made by their revered leaders: Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, David, and Solomon. Stephen’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Wedding Feast

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 65 ratings
     | 18,371 views

    The Kingdom of Heaven is like a wedding feast - is this an image that strikes a chord with you?

    The Parable of the Banquet Mt 22.1-14 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 1Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: 2"The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    An Extreme Make Over Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,843 views

    Acts 9 is one of the most exciting chapters in the early history of the church. The conversion of Saul of Tarsus, the leading persecutor of the early church was perhaps the greatest event in church history after the coming of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost.

    AN EXTREME MAKE-OVER Acts 9:1-31 Acts 9 is one of the most exciting chapters in the early history of the church. The conversion of Saul of Tarsus, the leading persecutor of the early church was perhaps the greatest event in church history after the coming of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preparation Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
     | 2,567 views

    Part 2 of a 6 week series on sharing faith. This is the power of our evangelistic effort-prayer.

    OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Two—The Preparation of Prayer Mark 4:3-8, 13-20, 26-29 Sunday, July 29, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee In preparation for a meeting in a large city, famed evangelist Billy Sunday wrote a letter to the mayor and asked for the name of individuals he knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Ride

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
     | 2,081 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for salvation, but transformation,

    THE RIDE PENTECOST SUNDAY Galatians 5:16-25 May 27, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee When you go to a theme park what kind of ride do you choose? Maybe you like those rides that spin you all around. Maybe you like the roller coasters. Many only like the monorail. Do you choose to ride at all? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The "I Will's” Of Jesus

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,438 views

    When Jesus says “I will” we may know that it will surely be done.

    THE “I WILL’S” OF JESUS John 16:7 INTRO: Sometime ago one businessman said this about another one: “His word is as good as his bond.” It is fine when men can say this of you. Another businessman had as his motto the words, “I always do what I say I will do.” We cannot say this of many men for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Paradox Of God

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 20, 2007
     | 3,348 views

    We have an unchanging God who brings in change and itbis the churched who resist it most - in our lives, in our thinking and in our wiorship

    People don’t like Change Introduction We all know the old adage “Familiarity breeds contempt” - a saying that goes back as far as Publius the Syrian, in 2 BC. And as we see in our Gospel reading this morning, this happened to Jesus when he went back to his hometown of Nazareth. I didn’t grow up ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Great Catch Series

    Contributed by Keith Bowman on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,700 views

    The fourth sermon in the Lenten Series "The Signs of John." In this sermon we look at the fishing trip the disciples took after the resurrection and focus on how Peter’s reaction illustrates the change in his and Jesus’ relationship.

    Large Catch of Fish I. Introduction A. I’d like to start out this evening with a passage from another Gospel that recalls a similar incident between the disciples and Jesus B. Luke 5:1-8 On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Cleansed By Water And The Spirit!

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,834 views

    Baptism of the Holy Spirit

    Today is our first Sunday in the new year. What better way to begin this new year then talking about the baptism of the soul. When you think of baptism what images come into your mind? Do you think of infant sprinklings or full immersions whether in a baptismal font or in a river? What other forms ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Resurrection Isn’t Just For Easter Sunday

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 24, 2011
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     | 6,875 views

    The resurrection happened so that acts 2 could happen. Not just forgiven people but transformed people. We are forgiven so that we can have with God in Jesus Christ and be remade in Jesus’ image.f

    Intro: Someone asked me are we having anything special today? I said no. I have thought about that all week. We are having something special today we are celebrating the resurrection of our savior, Lord, Master, King, friend, and God. Jesus Christ. We do not have to have pageants or special ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believe In Your Heart

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,734 views

    Are there times when you doubt the things of God? Belief in God is not complete understanding of God but is rooted in our hearts. This sermon explores this further, with the hopes of demonstrating that many who struggle with belief really do in their hear

    TITLE : BELIEVING IN THE HEART TEXT: Romans 10:10 AUTHOR: Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau “For man believes with his heart and so is justified, and he confesses with his lips and so is saved.” INTRODUCTION: • I’ll bet I know a deep dark secret of yours…I’ll bet that there are times where you doubt ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Seven Demons That Attack The Church, Part 1

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,246 views

    A look at seven demons that cause problems in church.

    Seven Demons that Attack the Church, Part 1 I The Spirit of Religion 'But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.5 'Therefore remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and will remove your lampstand out of its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Reject. . .i Believe: An Easter Homily Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 29, 2013
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     | 5,853 views

    The promises we make in baptism are challenges to be soaked with Christ.

    Easter Sunday 2013 “I Reject. . .I Believe” In my ministry of deacon, about five times a year I have the privilege of welcoming young children into the Church through the sacrament of Baptism. The rite of Baptism of Infants is pretty straightforward, involving the reading of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Elijah Factor Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 22, 2014
     | 4,398 views

    The substitution of John for Elijah teaches us much about God’s ways and his dealings with mankind.

    The Elijah Factor (Mark 9:9-13, Malachi 4:5-6) 1. The world has been going through a chaotic time. Islamic terrorists have been cruelly killing anyone unlike them. 2. Scotland almost voted for independence but decided to stay with the UK. 3. Vladamir Putin talks about starting World War III; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wisdoms Work: Maturity Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 22, 2012
     | 5,555 views

    Paul gives a roadmap to maturity. God's desire and goal that is revealed throughout the New Testament is maturity. Maturity is likeness to Jesus Christ. We as the church need to ask is wisdom working are we becoming more like Jesus.

    Intro: What signs are the Corinthians showing? Division, arrogance, an extreme focus on what they can do? They are immature believers. Paul desires that they will grow and mature. God also wants us to grow and mature and the way that happens is God’s wisdom and the working of His Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist