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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    An Awkward Situation

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,379 views

    Looks at Peter’s denial of Christ

    IT’S A COLD DAY FOR SEPTEMBER WAS ALL I THOUGHT TO SAY. WHEN I SAW YOU ON THE STREET THE OTHER DAY. I KNEW SOMETHING CHANGED BETWEEN US ALL THE TALK WE MADE WAS SMALL. BUT WHAT DO YOU SAY TO SOMEONE WHEN THEY’VE HEARD YOU SAY IT ALL. IT’S AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION IN A MOST PECULIAR WAY. HOW DID ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Your Speech Betrays You

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,102 views

    A look at what our speech says about our relationship with Christ

    The flames cast eerie shadows over the mixed group crowding in for warmth. The talk was of the man from Galilee who had been arrested by the temple guard for blasphemy. Who had seen him. what did they think. Was he God or was he the devil? And as they spoke someone pointed to the burly young ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    A Little Bit Never Hurt Anybody

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,531 views

    This sermon deals with how small compromises can lead to some drastic consequences.

    A Little Bit Never Hurt Anybody 4/21/2002 Proverbs 1:8-19 Matthew 26:6-13 Have you ever heard those life-changing words, “A Little Bit Never Hurt Anybody?” You know that what is being offered is something you should say no to, but somebody says, “Oh go ahead and try it, a little bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "All Christians Have A Mission.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,538 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
     | 4,559 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

  • Roger Carmichael avatar

    What The Old Fashioned Church Had That We Need

    Contributed by Roger Carmichael on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 188 ratings
     | 10,022 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

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    A Tragic Beginning, A Tragic End

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,948 views

    Some stories start out good in life and get better, some start out bad and get worse.

    Tonight I want to share an unusual message with you, a message that is pointed out of Matthew Chapter 27. Lets read from verse 3-5 (READ). The message is titled, a tragic beginning, and a tragic ending. Some stories start out bad and end good, some start out good and end good, and some start out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • D. Troy Hassell avatar

    An Overview Of Matthew: His Person And Purpose Series

    Contributed by D. Troy Hassell on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,105 views

    Who is Matthew and why did he write the book?

    A Study of Matthew The Overview of his Person and Purpose Introduction: Hanging Bathroom Shower Curtains. Usually 12 rings that you have to snap in place. They are the hardest things to snap. When the curtain is secured to the rings which is on the pole, you usually have a curtain that does what ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    My Lord And My God

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 217 ratings
     | 14,704 views

    Thomas as Everyman: Doubting Thomas or Believing Thomas?

    Assessed Sermon: Easter 2, RCL Year A: John 20:19-31 “My Lord and My God” In the name of the +Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Thomas must have felt that he had a bit of a raw deal. For he really missed out on that first Easter Sunday. Thomas must be the definitive everyman, for there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Eric Sellgren avatar

    What`s In A Name?

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 3,455 views

    The generosity of God. He builds up our potential

    When Jill and I began to think about names for our three children, we used a book by a man called Eric Partridge called "Name this Child". After reading it we called our first baby ANN, from the Hebrew word Chaanah which means or "grace" (A free gift from God"). That really summed up how we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Facing The Charcoal Fire

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 21, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
     | 11,349 views

    The account of Peter’s betrayal of Jesus and restoration by Him provide guidance and hope that the "fire" of betrayal and sin in our lives can give way to the "fire" of restoration and renewal!

    "FACING THE CHARCOAL FIRE" John 18:15-18,25-27; 21:1-19 INTRODUCTION Every day we face situations that put our faith and commitment to Christ to the test. Many of those situations are like facing fires, dangerous and destructive, that would derail and devastate God’s plan in our lives. John had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Thomas: The Disciple Of Doubt Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,924 views

    A sermon adapted from an IVP Bible Study by C. Nystrom

    THOMAS: THE DISCIPLE OF DOUBT JOHN 14:1-7; 20:19-31 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Doubts with us Have you ever experienced this? It often descends one day like a big dark cloud. The nagging questions started to surface and play around in the back of our minds. Then they all just clumped together into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    At The Word Of Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 8,218 views

    Jesus and the fisherman: A study on Obedience

    I. The Failure of the Fishermen (verses 1-5; note 3 things) A. They experienced failure despite honest endeavor. 1. These were skilled fishermen (not hobby; trained). 2. They had had success in the past. 3. They were fishing in familiar waters. 4. They had been working hard . . . all night B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Go And Tell Peter

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,939 views

    PETER’S STATE OF MIND AND SPIRIT.

    I. PETER’S STATE OF MIND AND SPIRIT. A. HE HAD BOASTED AND HAD BOLDLY AVOWED HIS UNFAILING ALLEGIANCE TO CHRIST. 1. MATTHEW 26:33, 35 "PETER ANSWERED AND SAID UNTO HIM, THOUGH ALL MEN SHALL BE OFFENDED BECAUSE OF THEE, YET WILL I NEVER BE OFFENDED... PETER SAID UNTO HIM, THOUGH I SHOULD DIE WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Fairweather Fred - "The Denier" Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,534 views

    A look at those closest to Jesus and His love for them in spite of their flaws.

    Today we will be wrapping up our series on friends who fail. We will be taking a second look at Peter and what would probably be described as his greatest failure. While Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, a servant girl came up to him and said, ‘You were with Jesus from Galilee.’ But in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational