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  • Carl Willis avatar

    What's Your Price?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,288 views

    Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver; the price of a slave. This message examines Judas’ motivations and causes us to ask, "What am I selling Jesus out for?"

    What’s Your Price? Matthew 26:14-16 (NLT) Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the leading priests [15] and asked, "How much will you pay me to betray Jesus to you?" And they gave him thirty pieces of silver. [16] From that time on, Judas began looking for the right time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Fragile Stone Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,973 views

    Jesus begins building his church on Simon Peter, the Rock, and continues building his church out of us: and like Peter we are all fragile stones.

    Introduction 1. Let me ask you a question: Is there someone in your life that you really look up to? Let me ask more specifically: Is there a Christian person that you really look up to, someone who is an example, and maybe even a mentor? It could be someone in your life now, or someone from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Cox avatar

    Distractions

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on May 11, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 17,796 views

    Using the disciple Andrew as a model, we should all avoid the daily distractions of life to keep our eyes on God and his work.

    Distractions I. According to history, the disciple Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist, yet as soon as Christ came in to his life, his focus changed. A. John 1:35-40. He left the ministry of John the Baptist immediately and followed Christ. B. In John 1:41 he introduced Jesus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "How To Fail Successfully"

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 17, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,589 views

    Taking a look at how we should respond to times of spiritual failure...a look at Peter.

    “How to Fail Successfully” Matthew 14:25-33 MT 14:25 During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It’s a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. 27 But Jesus immediately said to them: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Mar 17, 2007
     | 5,676 views

    This sermon looks at the call of the apostle Peter.

    PART 1 FOLLOW THE LEADER TEXT: MATTHEW 4.18-19 INTRODUCTION: In September 2006, my wife and I moved from Tennessee to Illinois to pastor a church. What would make us quit our jobs, sell our house, load a truck and move 400 miles from our hometown? It was a calling from God to follow Him. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Whats My Line Series

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,432 views

    This sermon centers around the declaration of Peter that Jesus was the Christ.

    PART 2 WHAT’S MY LINE TEXT: MATTHEW 16.13-18 INTRODUCTION: I recall watching reruns of an old games show that was a hit during the 50’s and 60’s. The show was called “What’s my line?” In this game the panel would try to guess the occupation of a contestant by asking yes and no questions. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Not On My Team Series

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,043 views

    Would you want Peter on your team, he denied even knowing you, but Jesus used him.

    PART 4 DON’T WANT HIM ON MY TEAM! TEXT: MATTHEW 26.58, 75 INTRODUCTION: This sermon will bring an end to our series on the calling and preparation of Peter as given to us in the Gospels. We have watched Peter as he progresses from his call at the Sea of Galilee, and the immediate departure from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Significant Days In The Life Of Peter

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 11, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,798 views

    Illustrating from the life of Peter how we can be restored, and become effective in the work of the Lord

    SIGNIFICANT DAYS IN THE LIFE OF PETER 6 LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF PETER I. HIS DAY OF RECRUITMENT FISHING Matt.4: 18 -20 18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Simon Peter: Rock N Troll Haul Of Famer

    Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,801 views

    A very punny, scholarly-inclined exploration into the contextual implications of Simon’s new name: Peter.

    “Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God. ‘The time has come’ he said ‘and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News.’ As he was walking along by the Sea of Galilee he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net in the lake—for they ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    In The Service Of The Master – Part 8 - James The Son Of Alphaeus, Thaddeau Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,189 views

    Were you ever the left-over kid? You know what I mean…were you ever the last one picked when the two “captains” got to choose their teams for an activity? Well, no one who has been called of God is a leftover kid. God has no second-string.

    Were you ever the left-over kid? You know what I mean…were you ever the last one picked when the two “captains” got to choose their teams for an activity? You could see the quick calculations being made and know which team you were going to end up on because of the sudden crestfallen look on one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good News, Cornelius

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,768 views

    Peter shares the gospel with Cornelius

    Good News, Cornelius! Acts 10:24 – 10:48 Jeff Hughes – July 27, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Over the past two weeks, we have looked at a man named Cornelius, a centurion living in Caesarea. He was a man who wanted a relationship with the living God, but he just didn’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Loves Misfits

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 16,332 views

    Jesus called 12 men who were misfits to take the gospel to the world. Our churches today need to be a place where misfits can belong.

    Do you remember the movie Places In The Heart? It stars Sally Fields, John Malkovich, Danny Glover, and Ed Harris. The movie is set in the Depression era. A small town sheriff is killed, leaving his wife and two small children to try and scrap out a living on their cotton farm. When the bank ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Kellett avatar

    Walking On Water (Or Taking Other Steps Of Faith) Series

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 15,382 views

    Lessons we can learn about Walking by Faith from Peter’s experience of walking on the Water.

    Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away. 23After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone. 24But the boat was already „Ta long distance ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Thomas: The Disciple Of Doubt Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,038 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

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    A Little Bit Never Hurt Anybody

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,033 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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