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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Trial Of Stephen, Part 3

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 14, 2024
     | 442 views

    Stephen continues his defense of the Gospel, this time looking at the example of Moses, a man chosen by God and rejected by his peers.

    The Trial of Stephen, Part 3 Acts 7:17–29 NKJV “But when the time of the promise drew near which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt till another king arose who did not know Joseph. This man dealt treacherously with our people, and oppressed our forefathers, making ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Norm Story avatar

    Why Did Judas Do It?

    Contributed by Norm Story on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 219 ratings
     | 32,025 views

    He did it for the money; we too are vulnerable to greedy love of money

    "Why Did Judas Do It?" Matthew 26:6-16 John 12:4-6 Mathew 26:47-50; 27:3-5 For a prosecutor to win a conviction in court,they must offer a reasonable motive for doing the crime. A jury will want to know why someone did the particular deed. In life, we expect some rational explanation for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Thomas - Vilified By Reputation Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,611 views

    It is so easy to characterise ourselves and others on the basis of past actions or occasions when sin has prevailed. The way Jesus deals with Thomas reminds us that we should not be judged on the basis of our reputation, but on the basis of Christ’s grac

    Message John 20:24-29 “Thomas … vilified by reputation” We like to put people into a box don’t we? To be able to look at someone and feel that we have a measure of who they are. We see a single mum … and all too quickly we make a presumption about the sort of person she is. We discover someone is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Arley Ellingson avatar

    Follow Me

    Contributed by Arley Ellingson on May 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,487 views

    Like Peter, from beginning to end, Jesus Christ is calling us to follow him, and to discover the beauty that is our relationship with him.

    Proper 3A Mark 1:16-18; John 21:15-19 “Follow Me” About 10 years ago my son & my daughter, Bill & Erika, & I were out doing some caving in Virginia. Caving is when you go out & exploring a cave for entertainment & is sometimes referred to as "spelunking". We had reached the cave on a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Scripture Alone - 2

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,566 views

    Why we believe the Bible is the word of God - Part 2

    Dakota Community Church September 28, 2008 Scripture Alone 2 How do we know the scripture is the “authoritative Word of God” and not just a suggested guide? 1. Scripture itself. First of all the scriptures themselves tell us so. We know the Bible is not just a “respected voice” because ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    Peter's Passion Series

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Mar 29, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,817 views

    This sermon attempts to look beyond Peter’s denial to the passion that motivated the failure, and which the Lord was ultimately able to use powerfully.

    Peter’s Passion (Lenten Series) Scripture: Mark 14:27-31; 53-54; 66b-72 Two weeks ago we talked about Lazarus’ Dance, last week we looked at Mary’s Worship. This week we are going to look at the story that most of us refer to as Peter’s Denial. But what I want us to explore and learn from ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Pedro Trinidad avatar

    How To Live In The Final Days

    Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Feb 5, 2010
     | 7,444 views

    According to 1 Peter 4:7 there is a way to live in these days that will help us to be successful and victorious

    How to Live in the Final Days I. INTRODUCTION a. The letter Peter wrote to the Christians that were once gentiles y not so many with the Jewish background. He writes to “foreigners” but not of a geographic place but “foreigners” in their own land due to the decision they ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 8:14-15 - Lasagne Anyone? And By The Way, Who Was Peter’s Wife? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 24, 2010
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,718 views

    In order to have a mother-in-law, Peter was obviously married, but we don’t even know her name, and it was his mother-in-law who got up after being healed by Jesus to prepare the meal, not Peter’s wife.

    Matthew 8:14-15 - LASAGNE ANYONE? AND BY THE WAY, WHO WAS PETER’S WIFE? My youngest grandson has some teeth coming through and he has a high temperature and feels miserable most of the day. He has his first birthday party on Saturday, and so we are praying for him to be well. Jesus is good with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Henderson avatar

    Useful Or Useless? Your Choice! Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,497 views

    This message focuses on the wasted life of Judas and describes how we can make a difference in the lives of other people.

    The Power of a Changed Life Useful or Useless? Your Choice! Acts 3:1-10 Turn in your Bibles to Acts 3:1-10. We come today to the 5th message in this preaching series titled The Power of Changed Life. Acts 3:1-10 One of the men God used in the 19th century was D.L. Moody. He was not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why They Do The Things They Do?

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,820 views

    Why do people act the way they do, this message help us discover the answers to that question.

    Acts 4:23-26 Verse 23-They didn’t complain, they didn’t say this is not fair, they praised God for what they were enduring. We might have better results with our trials, if we would praise God instead of complain. Verse 24-Lord, you are God, who made heaven and earth and the sea and all that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    The Power Of Sharing Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,982 views

    In this message we look at the powerful testimony we have to the lost when we learn to share our possessions with one another.

    The Power of a Changed Life “The Power of Sharing” Acts 4:32-37 A 3 year old boy had been misbehaving all day so his parents sent him to bed early as punishment. He marched off without a word but 5 minutes later he appeared in the LR, carrying his favorite toy, his piggy bank and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Herman Abrahams avatar

    Apostolic Motherhood Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,981 views

    There is a side to God which is like that of a mother. Mothers feature in the lives of the Apostles. Deborah rose up in Israel as a mother to lead the nation. Timothy was trained in the Christian faith by his mother and grandmother. Spiritual mothers are

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Minister), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Bramwell Hayes avatar

    Simon (Or Is It Peter?)

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on May 11, 2009
     | 4,559 views

    The restoration of Peter, and what it means to follow Jesus.

    “Simon, son of John”. Simon? That was his old name. That was the name that he was given by his parents, the name that he had gone by right up until the Lord had changed his name to ‘Peter’ – the Rock. He had certainly not lived up to this new name. That night he had let him down very badly. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    An Approved Ministry Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 14, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,730 views

    Paul continues reporting events that occurred after his Damascus rd encounter with the Living Lord. He tells of his conversion & the yrs following to show that his message came from God alone.

    GALATIONS 1:17-24 AN APPROVED MINISTRY Acts 9:26-30 Paul continues reporting events that occurred after his life altering Damascus road encounter with the Living Lord. He tells of his conversion and the years following to show that his message came from God alone. His gospel and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Rev. # 46~13:11-18 The False Prophet Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,900 views

    This beast, the false prophet will be actively busy in the work of Satan except he plays a different role, but in character he is one who is beastly, cruel, and hostile to the people of God, he is like a wolf, though dressed in sheep clothing.

    We’re here in chapter 13: of the Revelation and today we’ll talk about the false prophet Lord willing. Ø Listen as I read verses 11 11And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. This word “Another” in the Greek carries the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist