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    Never Lose Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,426 views

    This sermon explores the unwavering faith of Christians, focusing on the biblical story of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha.

    Don't Give Up on God! Coming out of a Dead Situation! John 11:20-23 Today's sermon is about the faith of Christians and the story of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha. It's important to remember to not give up on God, even when faced with difficult circumstances. God has a purpose for everything we go ...read more

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    Telling My Story Series

    Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Feb 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,792 views

    It is important to tell other's your story of hope so they can find their story.

    We are in week three of our four week series on “Stories of Hope.” By now we have discussed what our universal story of hope is. We have written down some of our own stories of hope to help remind us of our personal hope that we have in Christ. We have also heard people talk about their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Story Worth Telling! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,502 views

    The story of Jesus Christ is still worth telling because it’s not lifeless but full of new life!

    A Story worth Telling! Thesis: The story of Jesus Christ is still worth telling because it’s not lifeless but full of new life! Opening Illustration: Opening skit by kids with David Phelps song being played - "End of the Beginning". Song¡¦s message: Verse 1 I was taking a trip on a plane the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Love Story

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,808 views

    Discover how true love wins over conflict in God’s love story.

    Last Thursday, I watched about 10 minutes of a Winnie the Pooh St. Valentine’s Day special. I began to think about how each one of us learned what love is. From childhood to adulthood we unintentionally allow our parents, our teachers, our classmates, our dating experience and the media to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Easter Story: What It Is Not Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,266 views

    a challenge to think through the authentic easter’s message

    16For we were not making up clever stories when we told you about the power of our Lord Jesus Christ and his coming again. We have seen his majestic splendor with our own eyes. 17And he received honor and glory from God the Father when God’s glorious, majestic voice called down from heaven, "This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Easter Story: What It Is

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 20, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    The truth about what Easter is and it’s effect on us - 1. payment 2. assessment 3. love’s revelation 4. commitment 5. assurance

    The Easter Story: what it is 1 Peter 1:18-21 A couple of F-15’s are escorting a C-130 Hercules, and their pilots are chatting with the pilot of the transport to pass the time. Talk comes around to the relative merits of their respective aircraft. The fighter pilots contend that their airplanes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Telling His Story Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 37,227 views

    This message will focus on the salvation message in order to help believers learn a gospel presentation they can share with their friends. Believers are also urged to invite their non-Christian friends and family members to this “reaping” service.

    Telling His Story Rev. Brian Bill 3/18/01 I want to begin this morning by reading part of an article written by Bob Greene, a nationally syndicated columnist. “In the hours after the carnage at the school near San Diego—as the sick, too familiar, pit-of-the-stomach feelings returned—the nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everyone Has A Story

    Contributed by Eric Thomas on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 10,973 views

    As followers of Christ, we must embrace and share the story that God has penned upon the fabric of our hearts.

    Introduction The members of First Church saw that they had a story to tell and they shared it with others wherever they went and whenever they could. This morning I pray that we might see our life’s story as the members of the First Church saw their life story. I pray that we might celebrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Same Old Story

    Contributed by Tom Balog on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,976 views

    Scriptures should always be looked at with a fresh set of eyes so that new insights can be seen.

    I’ve heard the story before. I mean I know it backwards and forwards, I can probably tell it in my sleep. Do I have really have to hear it again, let alone preach on it? Heck, there is even a song about it, “We three kings of orient are; bearing gifts we traverse afar, la la la la la la lalala ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    And Now, The Rest Of The Story Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,333 views

    This is the 16th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross". This is also an Easter Sermon.

    Series: “From The Cradle To The Cross” [#16] AND NOW, THE REST OF THE STORY Ephesians 4:1-13 Introduction: Ephesians 4:1-13 1. Typical Easter sermon- Jesus died on Friday and arose from the dead on Sunday. 2. What happened during those three days? 3. And now, the rest of the story. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story Of The Mistaken Mother Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,597 views

    Paul’s teaching against salvation by works is brought to a climax here in Galatians 4:21-31. Paul breaks his discussion into three sections. First, Paul gives historical facts. Second, he gives spiritual truths. And third, he gives us some practical appli

    Scripture When my children, Lauren and Jon, were little they had a book titled Are You My Mother? Here is how that story begins: A mother bird sat on her egg. The egg jumped. “Oh, oh!” said the mother bird. “My baby will soon be here! He will want to eat. “I must get something for my baby bird ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Passion: The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 29, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,919 views

    Many people are talking about Mel Gibson’s new movie "The Passion of the Christ." This study will take a deeper look at the Roman scourging and crucifixion that Jesus willingly endured on our behalf.

    The Passion: The Rest of the Story William Hill, who was the founder of Hopewell Presbyterian Church, used to tell the story of an old preacher who was approached by some of the members in his congregation. The members told him that he was boring them to tears and that their patience was wearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Inspirational Lighthouse Story Series

    Contributed by Ernest Corty on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 301 ratings
     | 94,419 views

    A short vesper or devotional on keeping your light burning for Christ. It uses the lighthouse as an example.

    On various occasions I have had need for a short devotional, vesper or bedtime story, if you will. Inevitably I have returned to a favorite of mine that I located many years ago in a Leadership of Youth Groups publication by Farmland Industries, Kansas City, Missouri. I have considerably ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Father/Son Story Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    Abraham’s faith was tested just like our faith is tested. Was there anything that he loved more than God? Is there an Isaac in our life that we love more than God?

    A Father/Son Story Text: Genesis 22:1-18 Introduction. A man was telling of an incident that happened with his oldest son. The boy was only 4 ½ years old at the time. The father said, “He was upstairs when I heard him fall, and he was screaming!” The father said he ran upstairs in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Story Of Three Gardens Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 14,829 views

    Love is present in three Biblical gardens.

    Gardening for some people is a pleasant pastime. For others it is a passion. This morning I brought in some things that can be grown in a garden - fruit and some that are not grown in a garden -junk food. Let’s take a moment to compare these items: (Overhead 1) Fruit is natural. Fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God