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  • Peter Fisher avatar

    A Shepherd Tells His Story

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 27, 2009
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     | 3,390 views

    A shepherd tells the story of the most remarkable night of his life.

    That was a night! I can remember it like it was yesterday. It was a cold night up on the hills, and a bit windy. Not really full on winter, but not a nice night to be sleeping under the stars. Even us Shepherds look forward to a nice warm bed you know, not that we get to sleep in one that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Feeling The Burn From The Story

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,633 views

    It is so common, it is so known, that we forget about the transformational power of the story of Christ. It is a sermon of allowing the story to burn again.

    BURNING OF THE HEART THEME: DEEPING FAITH THROUGH A LOVE OF THE STORY. TEXT: LUKE 24:13-33 It was an hour and a half from the center of Dallas-Fort Worth. It was in a small little Texas town. The building was an old school house that was moved to function as a church building. It was my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good News: A Fish Story

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,440 views

    To "fish for men" we must be willing to follow in the footsteps of Christ Jesus.

    A Fish Story – Mark 1: 14 – 20 Intro: As a boy I went fishing with my dad and grandfather. I wasn’t a very good fisherman because you had to be quiet and that has never been easy for me. --- The story is told that Mark Twain loved to fish; but, he hated to catch fish. He went fishing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Unspectacular Faith: The Story Of Esther

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,377 views

    Often times our attempts to be faithful servants of God make us feel so alienated from those around us, that it seems impossible to both “serve God” and “be in this world” at the same time.

    Scripture: Esther 9:20-22 I Peter 4:7-11 Dean Willimon of Duke University tells of a conversation he had with a student who had recently transferred to the university and joined their Bible study. Willimon relates: “The student told me how much he was enjoying his Bible study group here at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Giving Thanks And Telling The Story Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,520 views

    The story of Anna teaches us the need to thank God and to tell others about His blessings.

    Giving thanks and telling the story Luke 2:36-38 Two of the biggest reasons that people don’t share their faith are • that they don’t know what to say • they are afraid of rejection Anna’s method addresses both these objections. 36There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Easter ... Based On A True Story

    Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,442 views

    Easter is based not only on a true story, but on YOUR story.

    I. INTRODUCTION A. We all love a true story, don’t we? 1. It explains our fascination with reality TV shows ... we want to know what it’s really like behind the scenes of anything we think might be interesting. B. I know for me, I love a true story ... I like to read, and much prefer true ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Robert Fa’atoia-Collins avatar

    The Greatest Story Ever Told Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,306 views

    Its not the Taj Mahal, its not the Great Wall of China, its not the story of Joan of Ark, its not Shaladin, but its JESUS. THE GREATEST STORY OF THEM ALL

    Before the end of the first century A.D. there were only a small amount of people that were called Christians. And as a result of persecution, it is estimated that there were between 25,000 - 60,000 Christians living in Jerusalem. This dispersion resulted in the spread of the gospel message, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Reliving Pentecost: The Christ Story Series

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 8, 2008
     | 3,539 views

    To restore the power of Pentecost, people must start telling the Christ story again. Only in preaching Christ will the world come to a saving relationship with the Lord.

    RELIVING PENTECOST: THE CHRIST STORY THEME: TO RESTORE THE POWER OF PENTECOST THE CHRIST STORY MUST BE TOLD AGAIN. TEXT: ACTS 2:22-36 Recently I had Bible study with a nice younger family in their home. The family stated that they needed to know the Bible better. The family had no church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Story Of Folly, Favor, And Flood

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 17, 2008
     | 4,088 views

    This sermon not only deals with the ravages of sin upon mankind, but also the fact that in the midst of deserved judgment, God is still willing to extend His grace, providing a means of deliverance from His wrath against sin. Noah and the Ark is a vivid e

    A Story Of Folly, Favor, And Flood Text: Gen.6: 8 Intro: In my early years, as a member of the Primary or Junior Sunday school class, at Crestview Baptist Church, in Petal, Mississippi, I was often enthralled by the story of Noah and the Ark. Having a rather vivid imagination; I pictured ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story Of Simeon - Preparing For Christmas

    Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,417 views

    As we look forward to Christmas what are we searching for - will our eyes discern the Christ who was born as a baby in Bethlehem

    Who is excited about tomorrow/ What are you excited about In under 24 hours time the waiting will be over and Christmas will be upon us. And all those presents that you’ve been waiting for and dreaming about can be opened. Every family has different traditions, for example in Jayne’s family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Morine avatar

    The Story Of Two Big Heads

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 24, 2007
     | 2,022 views

    Has pride ever hurt a relationship before? If so, would you like some help in dealing with pride? Here is a sermon about solving the pride problem in relationships. Think about it, less fights, conflict, sounds good.

    THE STORY OF TWO BIG HEADS GENESIS 3:1-13 THEME: PRIDE DESTROYS RELATIONSHIPS Most teenagers bring home the report card. Parents look at the card hoping to see some B’s but mostly A’s from their child. If there are C’s and D’s, the parents are disappointment with the teenager. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Christmas Hope: The Story Of Mary Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 34,670 views

    This is a Christmas Sermon about Mary. 1. Mary’s Hosanna (Song Of Praise) 2. Mary’s Humility 3. Mary’s Hope

    Christmas Hope: The Story of Mary I want to start off this morning by doing an exercise. Not a physical exercise but a mental exercise. I want you to remember being 15 years old. What were you doing at 15? Fifteen is an awkward age – isn’t it? You are no longer a child yet you’re not quite an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Are You In The Christmas Story

    Contributed by Charles Forshee on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,997 views

    The Bible is like a mirror that we look into. As you look into the Bible Account of the Birth of Jesus, Which character do you represent?

    Who would you be most like in the Christmas Story? In seeing all of the kids running around practicing for the Christmas Play.... I’ve asked the Question to several of them, "Who are you in the Christmas Story?" Today, I want to Ask you that Question. I know you’re not dawning costumes and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Whole Surprising Story Of Christmas

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,887 views

    The real story of Christmas includes CPR.

    The Whole Surprising Story of Christmas. How well do we really know the whole story of Christmas? Let’s start with this quiz… answer t or f. 1. There are no records of Joseph speaking in the Gospels. T. 2. Mary rode a donkey from Nazareth to Bethlehem. F. It very likely she walked, no mention ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    Evidence Of Faith - The Story Of Ruth Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,920 views

    The Old Testament book of Ruth is a short story about love, but even more importantly, a story of incredible faith. The evidence of her faith was found in stepping out into the unknown while trusting God when she left both her culture and her family behi

    The Old Testament book of Ruth is a short story about love, but even more importantly, a story of incredible faith. The evidence of her faith was found in stepping out into the unknown while trusting God when she left both her culture and her family behind. It is an incredible story. This took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church