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  • Brian Credille avatar

    The Truth About Betrayal

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
     | 6,306 views

    The story of Jesus and His betrayal by Judas challenges us to consider the real truth about betrayal, and our personal struggle with it.

    "The Truth About Betrayal" Matthew 26:17-35 INTRODUCTION When you hear the word "betrayal", what do you think of? Do you think of --- Joseph, Jacob, David, Julius Caesar, Benedict Arnold, or perhaps someone close to you? To "betray" means "to prove faithless or treacherous to, as to a trust or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Far Would God Go? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 23,563 views

    Jesus could have made his point with only one of these stories and yet he told all three that day. Why?

    OPEN: The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main computers. He dialed the employees home telephone number and was greeted with a child’s whispered, "Hello?" The boss asked, "Is your Daddy home?" "Yes," whispered the small voice. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ark Of The Lord

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 15,191 views

    The story of the Ark’s return to Jerusalem is a sharp reminder of what happens if God’s instructions are flouted and the blessing that obedience brings.

    THE ARK OF THE LORD I expect some of you will, like me, have wasted a couple of hours watching the film "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark". It’s a fantasy adventure story loosely based on the fact that the Ark of the Covenant was lost without trace nearly two and a half thousand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Joy Amidst Life's Surprises

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 22, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 7,107 views

    Christmas is meant to be joy time, and in the stories of Christmas from the Biblical to the secular there is a theme of joy amidst surprises that runs through them.

    Finding Joy Amidst Life’s Surprises Luke 1:39-55 (New International Version) 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Part Of The Plan Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,174 views

    This is the second in a series of messages looking at the Advent story. It examines the plan of God for the salvation of His people and our invitation to be a part of that plan.

    The Stories of Advent Pt 2 Part of the Plan Matthew 1:18-25 In our celebration of Advent we come now today to the story of the Angels of Advent. Four times during the Advent story Angels play a decisive part in the narrative of Messiah¡¦s coming. First with Zacharias, then Mary, then Joseph, then ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Have You Tasted My Apple?

    Contributed by Charles Whatley on May 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,267 views

    We Christians have experienced great things and have great stories to tell...if only we’ll tell them!

    Every year at the University of Chicago Divinity School, they have what is called "Baptist Day." On this one day, everyone brings a picnic lunch to be eaten outdoors in a grassy picnic area. The school would invite some great theological mind to lecture while the students and faculty ate their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Can't Get My Robe Dirty! The Chipped Windshield

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,714 views

    I share the story of standing with a guilty man on death row, and how I hope some day Jesus will stand by me.

    WHO ME? I CAN’T GET MY ROBE DIRTY! The chipped windshield? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I write this after leaving the funeral home, I talked with a man that has not been in church for four months. I asked him why? He said that his church was growing and that he liked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fear Not!

    Contributed by John Montgomery on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 100 ratings
     | 25,850 views

    The thing that pointed me to God when I was in the sewer of life, was not a story, or an illustration, or an impassioned altar call, it was God’s word.

    THE PRIMACY OF GOD’S WORD JOSHUA 1:1-9 Josh 1:1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 "Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them--to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,700 views

    The story of Mary Magdalene at the tomb of Jesus teaches us many things about when and how Jesus reveals himself to us.

    John 20:1-2, 11-18 “Seeing Jesus” INTRODUCTION For several Sundays, we have been walking with Jesus as he has sent his face toward Jerusalem traveled toward the cross. Our time with Jesus has been a time of learning. While Jesus has not instructed us in things that our society considers ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Kingdom Everywhere Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,551 views

    Part 1 in series Kingdom Stories, the first in a series of four messages that examine Christ’s parables about the Kingdom of God.

    Kingdom Everywhere Kingdom Stories Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 11, 2007 We begin a new series today that I have entitled Kingdom Stories. If you read the gospels, you will see that Jesus was constantly referring to the Kingdom of God, or – in Matthew – the Kingdom of Heaven. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "A Shotgun Wedding With Roses"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,966 views

    In this story you will find that are three powerful reasons why a lost sinner should say “yes” to God’s wedding proposal!

    Title: “A Shot Gun Wedding with Roses” Introduction: You are probably wondering how in the world I ever came up with such a title? My wife, Judy, is from Alabama. Do they really marry cousins in Alabama? Well, in this text you have a cousin marrying another cousin. Boaz in under the gun to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trees, Yeast, And Doors Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,723 views

    What exactly is the Kingdom of God like? Learn about its primary traits from stories about trees, yeast, and doors.

    “Trees, Yeast, and Doors” (Luke 13:18-35) Have you ever wondered, “What is the Kingdom of God like? How does it operate?” If so, you wouldn’t be alone – Jesus knew people were wondering, so he asked the question for them! We find this in Luke 13:18-35. Would you turn there? I’d like to read the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    The Three-Legged Chair Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,750 views

    Part 3 in series Kingdom Stories. This message looks at the parable of the unmerciful servant for what can be learned about grace and forgiveness.

    The Three-Legged Chair Kingdom Stories, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 25, 2007 When was the last time you were the recipient of grace? Grace is a great thing to talk about in church, because grace is the cure for what ails us the most deeply. Grace is the cure for ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What's In A Name? Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,339 views

    The second in a series of messages on the person of Jesus as seen through the Christmas story. This message focuses on the names of Jesus as seen in the birth narrative.

    What’s in a Name? Selected Passages December 2, 2007 Morning Service Introduction When Elizabeth was pregnant with Abigail, she was due in early December. As we approached the holidays, there was a great anticipation. I will never forget the conversation that Elizabeth and I had about naming ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Grieving Friend, A Dead Girl And A Sick Woman

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,488 views

    This sermon examines three stories of faith as found in 2 Samuel 1:1, 17 - 27 and Mark 5: 21 - 43.

    Mark 5: 21 – 43 - A Dead Girl and A Sick Woman 2 Samuel 1:1, 17 - 27 Intro: This week has been a particularly difficult one for me. It seemed as though every time I started one project or task something or someone would interrupt and I was off in a different direction. That’s sort of how I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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