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  • John Gaston avatar

    The 12 Apostles: John Son Of Zebedee

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2015
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    Here is the mysterious person who leaned on Jesus at the last supper, the only one of the 12 to die a natural death, and who was vouchsafed with the greatest prophetic insight of any person in Scripture.

    THE 12 APOSTLES: JOHN SON OF ZEBEDEE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Rabbi Levy was walking home from synagogue one Sabbath when he saw Issy, a leader in his congregation, going into ‘The Chinese Crab’ restaurant. 2. As he looked through the window, Rabbi Levy saw Issy order a plate of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Learning To Lead Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
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    Session 2 - Learning to lead by being a man of action, direction, humility, vision and sacrifice.

    LEARNING TO LEAD Retreat Session 2 A husband and his wife got up one Sunday morning and the wife got ready for church. It was almost time for them to leave when she noticed her husband wasn’t dressed yet. Perplexed, she asked, "Why aren’t you getting dressed for church?" He said, "I don’t want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Are You Amazed?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 12, 2007
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    Moments in Jesus life where the wittnesses were amazed.

    Are You amazed? Sometimes I think it is hard to amaze me any more. I wonder if it is the same for you. We can see so much on TV and movies. Magical things and places and they look pretty real. I am seeing the commercial for Ghost rider on TV and whenever the star cranks his motorcycle he looks ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    When Peter Died To Self

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
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    Jacob had his Jabbok, Abraham had his Mt. Moriah, Paul had his Damascus road and Peter had his encounter with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee's shores. That's where Peter began a new life living solely for Christ.

    WHEN PETER DIED TO SELF Jn. 21:1-8,14-22. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Agatha Longworth, age 78 and rather deaf, had a tendency to shout when she went to the Catholic confessional. 2. When the priest, Father Leo Dankin, asked her to speak more quietly, since everyone in the church could hear, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    What God Is Looking For Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 20, 2020
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     | 2,910 views

    What God is Looking For Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) March 22, 2020 – Brad Bailey

    What God is Looking For Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) March 22, 2020 – Brad Bailey Series #63 / Text: Luke 22:54-62 Note: The following message was given during the season of the coronavirus pandemic in which churches were unable to meet and were live streaming. The text ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Rooster’s Call: A Story Of Denial, Repentance, And Transformation. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 20, 2025
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    Peter’s denial of Jesus caused tremendous heartache, but he confessed and left transformed.

    INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE TITLE SLIDE • After dedicating our lives to Jesus, I firmly believe that the majority of individuals have the utmost desire to follow and live for Him. • The story of Peter punctuates this point. • Peter was one of the closest disciples of Jesus. • Peter was in the inner ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Healing Of Peter's Mother-In-Law

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 28, 2003
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    The healing of Peter’s mother-in-law is a picture of the compassion and concern of Jesus. Our hearts are comforted when we read of Him "Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases".

    THE HEALING OF PETER’S MOTHER-IN-LAW “Now when Jesus had come into Peter’s house, He saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever. So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she arose and served them.” Matthew 8:14-15 (NKJV) SYNOPTIC ACCOUNT: “Now as soon as they had come out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Forgiveness

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,555 views

    a prostitute, religion and Salvation in the house

    Intro: in Luke 7:36-50 there is an amazing story about religion, sinners and a Saviour. Jesus forgives a prostitute but doesn’t pardon a religious crowd. Jesus tells a story of someone who is forgiven a little and someone who is forgiven a lot, and asks who will love the most. Today, let’s look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Am I Responsible For The Whole, Wide World?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
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    One of the towering questions of Christianity is the question of responsibility for bearing witness.

    AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WHOLE, WIDE WORLD? Mark 1:16-18 INTRO: One of the towering questions of Christianity is the question of responsibility for bearing witness. “Am I responsible for the whole, wide world, or just myself, my salvation, my actions?” These questions are clearly answered in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mother's Love

    Contributed by Larry Finley on May 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    Mary’s devotional act expresses a Mother’s Love

    1. ACTIVE LOVE A. Deliberate 1. She had heard & received His Words 2. “Come Unto Me” – she came & sat at His feet 3. “I will give you rest” – nothing else mattered 4. “ Die & third day rise” – only one who believed B. Delicate 1. quietly stood to feet- no loudness/showboating 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Things To All People

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 2, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,014 views

    It is easier to be all things to all people by turning to God for help and strength in a solitary place of prayer. It’s all about attitude.

    All Things To All People – Mark 1: 29 - 39 Intro: In 1975 when I assumed my duties as the Pastor of a church in Indiana, I was delighted to see brand new Bibles placed in each pew. When I opened one to see what version it was, I was dumbfounded by what I saw. In large, red letters these words ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Empty Boats!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 18, 2013
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     | 7,086 views

    Our lives are cluttered with electronic gadgets, agendas, projects, seminars and entertainments that many have seldom quiet time with Him. No wonder we have lost the fizz in our life!

    Empty boats! Luke 5:2”Jesus saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets.” When Jesus looked at the empty boats and the fishermen who had gone away to wash their nets, He knew it was a hopeless situation! Boys had closed shop ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keep On Praying! Series

    Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,149 views

    - This parable teaches us that God is not an unjust judge but a loving Father. - Don’t stop praying. - “When life is rough pray, when life is great pray.” Anonymous

    What will happen when we fail to pray? 1. When we fail to pray, we will FAINT. V. 1 Luke 18:1 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. Explanation: - Luke 18, Jesus tells the story of a widow who refuses to give up. - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trouble In The House

    Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Jun 15, 2021
     | 2,678 views

    One thing for certain if you are alive trouble will find you We live in a fallen world Chaos all around Being a Christian is not the absence of problems but the assurance of Victory. Question is why do these problems come in?

    Trouble in the House Matthew 7:24-27 One thing for certain if you are alive trouble will find you We live in a fallen world Chaos all around Being a Christian is not the absence of problems but the assurance of Victory. Question is why do these problems come in? 1) Sometimes we hear God’s word but ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rick Chapman avatar

    Question To Ask Before You Go Fishing Series

    Contributed by Rick Chapman on Aug 31, 2023
     | 1,203 views

    Part 2 in the series about fishing.

    QUESTION TO ASK BEFORE YOU GO FISHING John 21:1-6 21:1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. 21:2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist