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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Great Jail Breaks - Part I

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,050 views

    No time for sleeping.

    The year was approximately AD 47. Apart from the stoning of Stephen thirteen years before, the infant church had enjoyed almost a decade and a half of relative peace in which to grow. When many believers had scattered to their homelands following Stephen’s stoning, the gospel had gone with ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    An Awkward Situation

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,267 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
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    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

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    A Tragic Beginning, A Tragic End

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,787 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
     | 6,918 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

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    My Lord And My God

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 217 ratings
     | 14,561 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 Snyder avatar

    A Disciples Downfall

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,727 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
     | 5,946 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

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    The "Stare” At The End Of Self

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
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    “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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    What`s In A Name?

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 3,332 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
     | 11,174 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
     | 19,778 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

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    Andrew Evangelism

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 9,008 views

    This sermon looks at the Disciple Andrew. This sermon illustrates three goups of people that we should bring to Jesus.

    I. Introduction A. Who was Andrew? 1. The New Testament shows little interest in Andrew. 2. His name only occurs twelve times, and four of these times are in the list of the apostles. 3. In the New Testament, it seems that Andrew in simply living in Peter’s shadow. 4. His name originates from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    At Thy Word (Peter)

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 25,363 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

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Dreaming Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,023 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Walking With Jesus". This sermon is about the Transfiguration.

    Sunday Morning, September 29, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Walking With Jesus¡¨ [#4] SLIDE 1 DREAMING Matthew 17:1-8 Introduction: 1. On this ¡§Hawaiian Lu au Sunday¡¨ if I could send you on your dream vacation where would it be? Many of you have already got to go on that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist