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  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Simon Becomes Peter Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,715 views

    7th of 7 messages on the transformation by Jesus of Simon into Peter. This message focuses on the breakfast questions of Jesus in John 21.

    From Ordinary to Extraordinary The Transformation Began in Amazement… at what Jesus taught and gave to people – both healing and forgiveness Amazement Led to Obedience… even when Simon didn’t think it would make a difference Obedience Grew Into Faith… that moved Simon to get out of the boat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Too Good To Be True

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,435 views

    The church is a place of change.

    TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE Acts 5:12-16 S: Miracles C: God brings change Pr: THE CHURCH IS A PLACE OF CHANGE. Type: Narrative, Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Be a place of change. • Be a place where lives are made better. • Live up to our potential instead of settling. Version: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksful Living

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,229 views

    We need times of Thanksgiving to give balance to all the times we face criticism and complaints.

    Thankful Living 2 Corinthians 9:11-15 Aren’t you glad we have annual Thanksgiving celebrations? For one thing you can get all the great food you would ever want. You can also watch all the football you would ever want to see. It is also a time to get together with your family and relatives and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    #1 - Who Is #1? Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,157 views

    God’s commandments are "for our good" -- not to keep us from fun, but to keep us from pain. This sermon is on Commandment #1. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Preventing Unnecessary Pain In Your Life SERIES INTRO There are different kinds of pain that come into our lives. 1. Inevitable Pain: comes into our lives just ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Day The World Changed Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,724 views

    THE CHURCH OF OUR LORD WAS NEVER AN AFTERTHOUGHT. IT WAS PURPOSED BY GOD BEFORE THE WORLD WAS CREATED. THE CHURCH IS COMPOSED OF GOD’S PEOPLE.

    The Church: The Day The World Changed Text: Acts, Chapter 2 This morning, I’d like to continue our series on the Lord’s Church. Some think the Church was an institution that kind of showed in history and developed over time in the ways that man decided it should. Nothing could be further from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stand Firm (Sunday After 9-11)

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,040 views

    A message of challenge to Stand Firm no matter what is going on around us. A challege to put your hope in God, and to grow stronger in your faith.

    STAND FIRM Pastor Glenn Newton 9-16-01 EPH 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Affirmative Action Plan

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,849 views

    The 5 R’s of God’s affirmative action plan: Reason, Reconciliation, Revelation, Reality and Response

    When I was young my grandmother used to speak to me about the importance of the 3 R’s. When I was old enough to spell I pointed out that from Reading, writing and arithmetic only one was actually spelt with an R! Today I want us to think about the 5 R’s of God’s affirmative action plan – and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "What Happens When We Die” - The Parable Of The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 24,731 views

    In the parable of the Rich man and Lazarus, death changed the rich man mind about a great many things.

    “The Stories that Jesus Told” Sermon # 4 “What Happens When We Die” or The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 Sometimes “The Stories that Jesus Told,” which he called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Prepared - Scout Sunday Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 36,758 views

    So, just why did David pick up "5" smooth stones? It was because long before Scouting began, David understood the Scout Motto "Be Prepared"

    OPEN: A bricklayer had an accident at work and filed following insurance report: On the day of my accident I was working alone on the roof of a 6-story building. When I completed my work I discovered that I had about 500 pounds of brick left over. Rather than carry the bricks down by hand, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "lord, I've Had Enough!" Series

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 16,952 views

    This is part 3 of a series of sermons dedicated to the life and ministry of Elijah. It deals with the subject of spiritual frustration.

    Elijah Part 3 "Lord, I’ve Had Enough" Have you ever had that kind of day or week where you just felt as though it couldn’t possibly get any worse? Maybe it seemed that only a short while before, everything was going fine. But then something ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Perfect Peace

    Contributed by James May on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 27,993 views

    God will keep us in Perfect Peace if our minds are stayed upon Him! Trust in the Lord and not in the arm of the flesh.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being A Woman Of Noble Character

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 12, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 23,883 views

    Mother’s Day sermon

    Being a Woman of Noble Character Proverbs 31:10-31 May 11, 2003 Introduction Little children can come up with some very interesting ideas. Listen to what some children wrote to their mothers for Mother’s Day. Angie, 8 years old, wrote: "Dear Mother, I’m going to make dinner for you on Mother’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Gift Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,321 views

    In order to grow in faith you need to have the right concept of 1. God 2. The World 3. Yourself.

    There were many dramatic answers to prayer in the recent war with Iraq. The short duration of the conflict, the relatively few lives lost, the recovery of many of our POW’s, and many more things of which we are not even aware. I watched the interview with two helicopter pilots who were shot down ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James May avatar

    The Conqueror Is Conquered

    Contributed by James May on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 18,936 views

    The story of Hezekiah’s victory over Sennacherib, the king of the Assyrians, through the hand of the angel of the Lord, carries a significance for the battles that each of us face in life.

    THE CONQUERER IS CONQUERED In 705 B.C. a new king named Sennacherib, (his name meant “bramble of destruction”) son of Sargon, began to occupy the throne of Assyria. This new king was immediately faced with major problems. The kingdom that he had inherited from his father was already beginning to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Way In

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 7,392 views

    We rejoice in our Shepherd!

    THE WAY IN John 10:1-21 S: Jesus as Shepherd Th: The watch care of our Shepherd Pr: WE REJOICE IN OUR SHEPHERD! ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of John 10:1-21 six reasons why we rejoice in Jesus our Shepherd. The _____ reason is that Jesus… I. CONNECTS (1-6) II. COMPLETES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist