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  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Doing What He Asks Of Us

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 5, 2007
     | 2,070 views

    A short but challenging homily. The disciples were sent to go and get a donkey for Jesus. How do we respond when Jesus asks things of us?

    I have some Christian friends who were convinced about 2 years ago that God was asking them to buy their local pub and to continue to run it as a pub with food and alcohol being served. (At this point those of you who are anti alcohol – for whatever reason - may already be feeling sceptical, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Peace And Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,677 views

    The greatest detriment to faith is not doubt but fear. When Jesus reveals himself to his dsiciples on Easter evening he gives them peace to free them from their fear. Jesus works the same way in our lives.

    John 20:19-31 “Peace and Faith” INTRODUCTION If you were in charge of guarding “faith”; keeping it safe from anything that would harm it, what would you be most vigilant against? • Some people would guard against affluence. We know that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wait For Another?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 12, 2007
     | 1,742 views

    We, like John, often have expectations of Christ Jesus that are not totally in accord with his will for us.

    Matthew 11:2 – 11 / Wait For Another? Intro: Not long ago, Barbara and I ordered a set of footstools that we saw in a catalog. The description said they were a deep chocolate brown. The picture was of a rich, dark, chocolate, almost black color. We ordered them and anxiously waited for them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Prepared - Serve Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,088 views

    Even when we are faced with struggles in our Christian faith, God assures us of his presence and his movement in our lives and world. He also invites us to look beyond our struggles and involve ourselves in the ministry of spreading the kingdom

    Matthew 11:2-11 “Be Prepared—Serve” INTRODUCTION 2007 has been a year full of surprises—both good and bad. I was reminded of this when a member of Desert Streams sent me an E-mail that contain this thought, “I have noticed that as a group we have faced many challenges of late—roadblocks to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ironic Trust

    Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007
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     | 5,633 views

    Is your confidence a genuine one. We many times boast about Christ when our full trust is in the wallet.

    IRONIC TRUST PSALM 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Back in 1990, I was a tenant residing in a compound where the landlord and his family were also enclosed. The landlord and the tenants respected my family since they understood my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Untouchable

    Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007
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     | 8,913 views

    MANY PEOPLE ARE FOND OF "TOUCHING" BELIEVERS. WELL, SOME ARE UNTOUCHABLE.

    UNTOUCHABLE DANIEL 3:26-27 Nebuchadnezzer then approached the opening of the blazing furnace and shouted, “Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!” So Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the fire and the satraps, prefects, governors and royal ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Am. . .the True Vine Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,635 views

    This is the first of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message sets the stage defining roles, fruit, and the types of branches Jesus speaks of.

    What attention might we give to the final words of someone close to us who is about to die? John 15 - Personal moment with Jesus and His disciples on the night of His betrayal. LET’S SET THE STAGE FOR WHERE WE ARE - On the heels of the Triumphant Entry (John 12:12-16): Disciples don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Potiphar's Wife Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,628 views

    There are many women in the Bible who have integrity and faith, but not all women. Today we are going to look at a woman of trickery and shame.

    Just off the shore of North Carolina on the island of Cape Hatteras is a village known as Nag’s Head, a small shoreline town where, back in the 1800’s, the “wreckers” lived. These “wreckers” made their living gathering up parts and cargo from ships that had run aground in the night. But these ships ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Commissioned Pastor

    Contributed by Ed Groover on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,689 views

    The duty of pastors in God’s churches.

    Intro: The perfect pastor preaches exactly 20 minutes, then sits down, He condemns sin but never hurts anyone’s feelings. He works from 8 AM to 10 PM in every type of work, from preaching to custodial service. He makes $60 a week, wears good clothes, buys good books regularly, has a nice family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hear My Cry

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,780 views

    A prayer to lift your hopes.

    Ps 102 ‘Hear my Cry!’ Preached at Jubilee Church by Adrian Warnock Prophetic preaching builds peoples hopes up. It is vital how we see things- a sunset or a sunrise? How do we see things? Psalms are multifaceted in application. A prayer of a man in a cerain situation that speaks for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Greeater Works Than Jesus Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,187 views

    Jesus gives his followers a powerful promise when he says that they will accomplish greater works than him. How can we do something greater than walk on water?

    John 14:8-17 “Greater Works Than Jesus” INTRODUCTION Words and phrases leap out at you, at times, when you are reading the Bible. This was certainly true for me in this gospel lesson for Pentecost Sunday, the birth of the Church. I was struck by Jesus statement that his followers will do ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Gift Of Tongues And Interpretations Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,831 views

    Spiritual Gifts Series - 5 of 13.

    THE GIFT OF TONGUES AND INTERPRETATIONS 1 Corinthians 12:10 INTRO: A little, old American lady was touring London as part of a group. They were in Westminster Abbey, and the very proper English guide was pointing out the magnificent tombs, architecture, and other features of that great church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 'book Of Life'

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,138 views

    The promise of heaven is a guarantee (through God’s Grace) for every person whose name is written in The Book of Life! Hallelujah! This is a short homily given at a mid week communion service.

    John – the beloved disciple – the cousin of Jesus – the disciple whom Jesus loved is now well advanced in years and on the Lord’s Day – the Sabbath – he is meditating upon God – filled with the Holy Spirit (Revelation 1: 10). (Several Church writers from the 2nd century identify the author of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Well Of The Bride Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 17, 2010
     | 4,803 views

    Christians suffering from a dehydrated life need to go to the Well of Service.

    Intro: This story is rich in Sermons! We could preach on the Will of the Father, the Servant seeking the Bride, or the Son, but tonight I want look at the practical, not the typical aspect of the story. Rebekah is an Old Testament picture of the church or the Bride of Christ. As we see what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bad Things Happen To Faithful People

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,456 views

    Paul and Silas lovingly and boldly ministered to the needs of the people they encountered. As a result of their endeavors people's lives were changed, but Paul and Silas were imprisoned. Serving Jesus often involves struggles and setbacks.

    Acts 16:16-34 “Bad Things Happen to Faithful People” INTRODUCTION Power comes in many shapes and forms. There is the raw horrendous power of an atomic explosion. In contrast to such power is the group power of civil disobedience, which we witnessed in Gandhi’s fight for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran