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  • Norm Beckett avatar

    A Spy Story

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,228 views

    To know that God is available to help you face your fears

    A SPY STORY “And Moses sent them to spy out the land of Caanan” (Numbers 13: 17). I don’t mind a spy story do you? There is something about the mystery and intrigue that gathers around a good spy yarn that just gets you in. You might have read spy stories by Tom Clancy, Len Deighton, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Soldier's Story

    Contributed by William Groover on Mar 5, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,079 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

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    The Story Of A Whisper

    Contributed by Troy Nelson on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,209 views

    An encouragement to the church that God doesn’t always work through just the loud and the showy.

    The Story of A Whisper I Kings 19:9-18 As he sits at the foot of this “desert” mountain, he hugs his knees to his chest. Looking at Elijah, you may think he has fallen asleep, or even worse, maybe even died. But don’t worry, he’s not. It’s just that the desert winds have this habit of turning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Cinderella Story

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 13,848 views

    This sermon seeks to encourage a Christian to find their God-given place in this world and to discover their God-given talents.

    Scripture: Esther 4:10-15. Title: “A Cinderella Story” Key Verses: Esther 4:14 – Esther 4:16 Introduction: This is a story of Courage, Daring, and Adventure. It is a “Cinderella” story about a young woman coming from ‘Rags to Riches.’ The book of Esther was written by a Jew to his people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Telling Stories

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on May 22, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 3,443 views

    Importance of remembrance & testimony in the life of the Christian community.

    Telling Stories Bible Reading: Joshua 1: 1-9 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO He faced a formidable task. Joshua, son of Nun, had been serving as aide ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Story Of Rahab

    Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 84,995 views

    What Rahab is not known for is what matters most. Her faith.

    In the book of Joshua 2, we are introduced to a women by the name of Rahab. Rahab lived in the city of Jericho, in fact her house was built on the outer wall that surrounded the city for protection. From her window overlooking the wall, she would be able to see the travelers who would come to her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joseph's Story

    Contributed by William Groover on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,660 views

    Dramatic monologue on Joseph

    “Joseph’s Story” Dr. Bill Groover Tallahassee, Florida © 1998, 2002, William A. Groover Jr., Ph.D. Preachers may use this sermon or any part in worship if no publication is involved. No credit to the author is required, but an e-mail to DrBillGroover@aol.com will be appreciated. I’d also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Story Of Hope

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,472 views

    The parable of the weeds gives us hope for the future!

    A Story of Hope Matthew 13:24-30 June 2001 24 Jesus told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Love Story

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 354 ratings
     | 15,480 views

    A demonstration of divine and human love intermingling.

    Love Story Luke 7:36-50 I LIKE LOVE STORIES. I guess I’m just a hopeless romantic. In Luke, chapter 7, we find a love story of the highest sort. It is not a romance; it’s far above that. It’s the story of one woman’s devotion to her God. The scene is the courtyard of the house of Simon ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Graveyard Stories

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 141 ratings
     | 5,184 views

    Fear is the first reaction to the Resurrection. After all, what could be more frightening than being in a graveyard when things that ought to be dead start walking around?

    "Graveyard Stories" By the Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida Easter Sunday, April 23, 2000 Mark 16:1-8 1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. 2 Very early on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Wedding Story Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,390 views

    This is the 25th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at the marriage and marriage feast of the Lamb.

    Sunday Morning October 20, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#25] SLIDE 31 A WEDDING STORY Revelation 19:7-11 Introduction: 1. This morning we are going to look at a “Wedding Story”. 2. I want us to start at the beginning of this relationship and follow it through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Story Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Dec 9, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 6,100 views

    I want the hearers to celebrate the love that Christ has for them

    "A Love Story" - John 20:10-18 Pastor Antonio Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church If time were to write a romantic novel it would be synonymous with William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Jesus would be cast, as our Romeo and we, humanity, would be his leading lady Juliet. It would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,414 views

    On the Mount of Transfiguration, Christ gives us a foreview of the Kingdom to come, and our glorification within it.

    Second Sunday in Epiphany, Exodus 34:29-35; Mark 9: 1-7 “The Rest of the Story” Paul Harvey is famous with his features entitled “The Rest of the Story.” The premise of the feature is that some stories are compelling, interesting, fascinating, and that they reach a point where it would seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Calvary Story

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,245 views

    CONCERNING THE CALVARY STORY, WE NOTICE THE FOLLOWING THREE SCENES:THE TESTING OF JESUS IN THE GARDEN, THE TRIAL OF JESUS BY THE JEWS, AND THE TORTURE OF JESUS ON THE CROSS.

    THE CALVARY STORY Luke 23:33A And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him. During the last week of Jesus, He rode into Jerusalem on one Sunday as a carpenter , and on Friday, He was crucified, and the next Sunday, He arose as a King. Arlington ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 9, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,842 views

    Sermon on the meaning of the ascension to modern Christians.

    The Rest of the Story Acts 1:9-12 INTRO.: The ascension to Heaven is the last earthly event of Jesus’ ministry. It is the completion of the resurrection. He was raised, not only to renewed physical life, but to resume His Heavenly life as well. If we believe in the resurrection of Jesus, this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ