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  • Martin Field avatar

    Christian Courage

    Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,352 views

    Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

    In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Introducing God To Our World

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,155 views

    Learning from Paul’s encounter with the citizens of Athens this sermon helps us to see how we can introduce God to the people we interact with in lives

    One of the foundational messages of Christianity is around the focus of love. As we flip through the pages of scripture love is dominant. God’s love for us, our love for God and our love for others. Our parish mission statement even reflects this; Because of God’s amazing grace we live to love the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lessons From Peter's Life: Lesson 4: Peter Denies Jesus

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 11, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,170 views

    Sometimes the most effective way to learn is from the mistakes of others.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 4: Peter Denies Jesus February 10, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION:MATTHEW 26:33-35, 69-75 1. Jesus warned that some followers would deny Him. “Smite the shepherd, and the sheep . . . will flee” (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sufferers On Trial Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
     | 2,708 views

    Friend of Sinners, Pt. 3

    SUFFERERS ON TRIAL (LUKE 13:1-5) On the day the terrorists struck New York and Washington D.C., I received an e-mail from a friend that hinted strongly that America was under attack for forsaking God. Two days later, Jerry Falwell commented harshly: “I really believe that the pagans, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Cry Of My Heart Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,591 views

    Friend of Sinners, Pt. 6

    THE CRY OF MY HEART (LUKE 18:1-8) Prayer is a way of life and inseparable from life for most people. A Newsweek poll several years ago (“Is God Listening?” Newsweek 3/31/97) indicated that 54 percent of those the magazine surveyed prayed on a daily basis; 25 percent said they pray to God once a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Philip & The Ethiopian

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 59,652 views

    Philip is sent on a mission - for 1 man.

    Philip and the Ethiopian Acts 8:26 – 8:40 Jeff Hughes – June 8, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. We all have people in our lives that influence us. Some may be good, and some may be bad. But it’s these experiences, these influences that mold us and shape us into who we are. b. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Motives Revealed Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,217 views

    Peoples motives are revealed through their actions as demonstrated in the riot at Ephesus.

    What are the things that motivate you? What are the things that motivate the people around you? Motives are one of the most powerful things on earth, they can change the way that we view other people and impact the way that we see their actions. Today’s passage is one that has a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Power Through God’s People #5: Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 5,052 views

    A series of character sketches through the book of Acts - Barnabas.

    Acts 4:36-37 – God’s Power Through God’s People #5: Barnabas Today’s message carries a serious lesson for all of us: the importance of one another. We will see how crucial it is for each of us as believers to invest in the lives of others. Today’s message is based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Power Through God’s People #8: Cornelius And Peter Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 9,627 views

    A series of character sketches in the book of Acts - Cornelius and Peter.

    Acts 10:1-48 – God’s Power Through God’s People #8: Cornelius and Peter So we’ve been working through the book of Acts this fall, looking at how God used His people in the early church to accomplish great things, making the world a better place. Today we come to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Used Me

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,507 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you been used by people? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that it's a great thing to be used by GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 14:11 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So David and his t

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you been used by people? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that it's a great thing to be used by GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 14:11 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So David and his troops went up to Baal-perazim and defeated the Philistines ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Change The Way You Look...at People Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,562 views

    God gave Peter a vision to change the way he looked at people. We need to see people the way God does.

    CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK...At People: Unclean to Clean Acts 10:1-16 January 7, 2009 God gives Peter a vision to help him see people like God does. God can change the way we look...at people! • How would people describe you in one word? (The truth is you probably don’t really know!) • Would you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joseph Of Arimathea

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
     | 7,002 views

    Joseph of Arimathea (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 27 verse 11-26. Ill: In A.D. 373John Chrysostom became a hermit; • He went alone into the mountains near Antioch, seeking to know God better. • Although his time of isolation was cut short by illness, • He discovered that with God at his side, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Mary The Mother Of Jesus

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010
     | 5,858 views

    Mary the Mother of Jesus (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 1 verses 26-56. Ill: • When NASA first started sending up astronauts, • They quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in 0 gravity. • To combat this problem, NASA scientists spent a decade; • And $12 billion developing a pen that ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Lesson 3: Active Love

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,064 views

    The best indicator of spiritual growth is ever-increasing love.

    A. INTRODUCTION – ALL ABOUT LOVE 1. Who do people want around them when they are dying? Not the banker, stockbroker, boss, etc. they want people they love and those who love them. 2. You can’t love God without loving people. “Anyone who does not love does not know God, for God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is The Lord Pleased With My Priorities? Series

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,711 views

    Why was Jesus so hard on Martha and not Mary?

    Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Questions For God: Is the Lord Pleased With My Priorities? Luke 10:38-42 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, Aug. 10, 2008 Today marks week 3 in this sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist