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  • Arlen Payne avatar

    At Thy Word (Peter)

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 23,804 views

    If we would only trust God like Peter did and obey Him at His Word.

    At Thy Word Luke 5:1-7 Intro: Luke 5:1-7 -I often have people who come to me for advice. -Usually it’s to try and fix the problems that are in their life. -They are usually a mess because they have made bad choices. --God’s lets us choose. --We do not choose the consequences. -Many of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Know Jesus Is Alive!

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 263 ratings
     | 13,566 views

    A sermon presented in dramatic form as if being presented by the Apostle Thomas.

    I want to thank the pastor for inviting me to speak this Easter Sunday. I’ve been told a lot of people identify with me. Maybe after you hear my story you’ll identify with me also. Now I know there’s a derogatory nickname for me going around - "Doubting Thomas". Actually that really doesn’t fit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cowardly Dozen

    Contributed by Roy Hughes on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,935 views

    The disciples fled at the garden only to become "those who turned the world upside down" through the Holy Spirit.

    THE COWARDLY DOZEN April 13, 2001 GOD HAS BEEN SPEAKING TO US RECENTLY ABOUT HIS CHURCH AND WHAT HE WILL DO. Ÿ HE IS GATHERING ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Hope Floats, But Faith Walks

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 4,710 views

    In the midst of life’s storms, it takes faith to walk upon the crests of the waves.

    Hope Floats, but Faith Walks Background Text: Matthew 14:22-33 A. Location affects perception - When in the midst of a crisis, we are not only influenced by our own emotion, but by the emotion and perception of others. (“Boy I’d hate to be in your shoes” “What are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Where Does The Road End?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,117 views

    This story looks at Judas’ life and how bad choices in life can lead to a very dangerous ending.

    Where Does The Road End 4/2/2000 Proverbs 1:8-19 Mark 14:1-9 It’s good to know where a road is, but it’s even more important to know where the road ends. In a scene in Alice in Wonderland, Alice is lost and she ask the cat in the tree, “which way should I go?” The cat asked, “where are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Approach Problematic Preaching Pardoxs

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on May 14, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 1,973 views

    Peter needed to clear aaway all things that distracted his view of Christ. When we put Christ First there are countless blessings that will come.

    First Baptist Church 545 South Main Street Jellico, Tennessee. 37762 Bro. Michael Blankenship www.jfb.faithsite.com/default.asp May 14, 2001 "Peter put all of them outside, and then he knelt down andprayed. He turned to the body and said, ’Tabitha, get up.’ Then she opened her eyes, and seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Richardson avatar

    James: A Faith That Works

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 2,558 views

    This introduction to James not only reveals who he is but that even the brother of Jesus considered himself a bondservant to Christ.

    James 1:1 “JAMES: A FAITH THAT WORKS!” INTRO: The key to James is a FAITH that works!….EXPAND! Prep for James…. I. THE AUTHOR A. HIS RELATIONSHIP TO JESUS 1. A brother of Jesus (Mt. 13:53-58). 2. Jesus spent time with his family after the miracle at Cana (Jn.2:12). 3. At the first he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doubting Thomas?

    Contributed by Elliot Ross on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 304 ratings
     | 129,709 views

    Thomas doubted but Thomas was more than just a doubter but also one who was very faithful to his Lord.

    Doubting Thomas? When we think of the Lord’s disciples. We have certain words that almost always go with them. We think of Judas Iscariot or Judas the Betrayer, we think of Peter denying Christ three times but also Peter the Rock that the church was build on, we think of the John, the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fish On The Fire

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 11,412 views

    First person narrative from Peter’s perspective

    I don?t think I could ever look down at fish on a fire without remembering one of the most special days of my life. This particular day was the third time the Lord had revealed himself to some of us disciples since his death on the cross. On this particular day there were seven of us together. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Disciples Downfall

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,182 views

    The outline is origional the illustrations are assorted from internet browsing.

    A Disciples Downfall Mark 9:25-35 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ September 22, 2001 One day God was looking over creation and He decided that He wasn’t really happy with the way things turned out. So He called the 3 most powerful men on earth, George Bush, Vladamir Putin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marks Of Effective Ministry

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,564 views

    Peter reveals the patterns for effective, life changing and life giving ministry

    Marks of Effective Ministry Acts 9.32-43 July 6, 1997 Evening Service Introduction 1. People taking time with me to help make the adjustment 2. Ministry is all about making time: Jesus made time for the sick, Annias took time to minister to Saul, Paul took the time to train Timothy and to write ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ken Alford avatar

    The "Stare” At The End Of Self

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    “Kodak Moments” were once advertised by the film giants as memorable moments worthy of capture on film. Peter had a frozen memory in this passage. It is the time when Christ stared at him. The stare of Christ is a stair for climbing to usefulness for Chri

    THE “STARE” AT THE END OF SELF Luke 22:61—62 INTRO: 1 “Kodak Moments” were once advertised by the film giants as memorable moments worthy of capture on film. In our memories there are little snapshots of detail which are indelibly etched into our minds. We can see the occurr-ences clearly and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "All Christians Have A Mission.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,862 views

    FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 1Timothy 1: 12-17 Title: “All Christians have a mission.”

    FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16,2001 1Timothy 1: 12-17 Title: “All Christians have a mission.” Most scholars believe that, after Paul’s death, one or more of his disciples wrote the Pastoral Epistles 1Timothy, 2Timothy and Titus. They reflect a situation described ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Cooper Abrams III avatar

    It Goes With The Job!

    Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,862 views

    This message is directed to pastors and preachers and explains that difficulties are normal in the ministry.

    IT GOES WITH THE JOB! PHIL. 1:12-18 By Cooper Abrams INTRO: This message is for preachers, missionaries and those who serve the Lord. It comes from the Apostle Paul a preacher God chose to write most of the New Testament. There is often a misunderstanding concerning the reality of the what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Old Fashioned Church Had That We Need

    Contributed by Roger Carmichael on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 188 ratings
     | 9,425 views

    A Biblical look at the early Church and their success

    I- They were Filled. Acts 2:2-4 1-They were Unstopable 2-They were United (one accord) 3- They were Unique (one of a kind) II- They had Faith. James 2 2:14-20 1- Healing Faith 2- Hopeful Faith 3- Helping Faith III- They were Faithful. ACTS 2:42-47 1-Daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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