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  • Michael Worker avatar

    Pilate's Perspective Of Jesus' Last Week

    Contributed by Michael Worker on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,894 views

    A view of the last week of Jesus life through the eyes of Pontius Pilate.

    It was the time of the Passover. Typically the Passover was a busy time in Jerusalem. For this reason, Pilate planned to spend several weeks in Jerusalem at this time of year. This year, Procula, his wife, wished to make the trip also, but Pilate refused her. "It’s too risky" he said, "The city ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Price Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 6, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,501 views

    How temptation cost a believer

    The Price of Temptation Victory Temple A/G Po box 911 Waco Tx, 76703 Pastor Danny Williams James 1:13-18 Last week we discovered that whenever you encounter a trial, you are to count it all joy. Not because of what is happening, but because you know why it is happening…. Amen And that is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God Of All Comfort Series

    Contributed by Joel Curry on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,395 views

    Challenges and suffering are in God’s plan. They enable us to experience His care and pass His comfort on to others.

    Today we begin our study of the book of 2nd Corinthians. During the last few months, as we have studied through the book of 1st Corinthians, the extent of the problems at the church in Corinth became apparent to us. The church was characterized by disunity, dissention, arguing, and immorality. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Me Know Why You Contend With Me!

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,691 views

    One of the reasons why God allows the godly to suffer is to answer the blasphemous accusations of Satan and prove throughout the seen but also, the unseen world that man will honor and worship God simply because of who He is.

    All of you parents out there this morning can probably remember many of the enjoyable phases your children went through or are going through. But there is 1 phase which is not always enjoyable. It is the “why” phase. Remember that phase – where they ask “why” after almost every sentence they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Quick, Get The Umbrella Series

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
     | 6,605 views

    Tonight we are going to look at the first 18 verses of James chapter 1. We’ve called it, “Quick, go get the umbrella” because James is trying to get them prepared for the storm.

    The Perfect Storm: Quick, get the Umbrella Opening Illustration: In October of 1991, the "Andrea Gail" left Gloucester, Mass. and headed for the fishing grounds of the North Atlantic. Two weeks later, an event took place that had never occurred in recorded history. A storm stronger than any in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Urgent Preparation Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 26,224 views

    In this passage, Jesus knows what is in store for Him. He knows that within just a few short hours, He would be beaten and bruised and hung on an old rugged cross. He knows the tremendous task that lies ahead. So He knows He must urgently prepare.

    1. Urgently prepare in solitude 2. Urgently prepare in sorrow 3. Urgently prepare in submission 4. Don’t prepare by sleeping What would you do if you knew what was going to happen to you tomorrow? If, somehow, some way it was possible for you to look into the future—what would you do? Would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Astonished By Answered Prayer! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 24, 2016
     | 16,645 views

    When Peter was imprisoned in Acts 12, the church in Jerusalem prayed fervently...but not in faith. The results were comical, yet God answered their prayer. This sermons examines the importance of faith in life and especially in our prayers.

    Astonished by Answered Prayer! Acts Series Chuck Sligh February 24, 2016 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles please to Acts 12 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been in a really BAD situation? JOKE: Three guys are stranded on a desert island, which was bad enough. Then they find a magic lantern containing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Out Of Jail Free

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 1, 2016
     | 8,998 views

    Peter and his adventure in jail and being sprung by the angel. We should shout for joy when our prayers are answered and standing at our front door. We serve an amazing God that does answer prayer in amazing ways

    Get Out of Jail Free Acts 12:6-17 My family loves to play Monopoly We have the NASCAR addition Where instead of buying properties, you purchase drivers Instead of New York Avenue, Reading Railroad and Water Works You have Mark Martin, Grandstands and Pit Pass You have champion drivers like Matt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Tell Our Christian Story - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 16, 2018
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     | 9,002 views

    1. Hunt for opportunities to share (26:1-2). 2. Get a happy attitude about sharing (26:2). 3. Be hospitable in every situation (26:1-4). 4. Keep living in the hope of God's promise (26:4-8). 5. Be honest about who you are (26:9-11).

    How to Tell Our Christian Story - Part 1 The Book of Acts - Part 84 Acts 25:9-26:11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 24, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Acts 25, as we focus on how to give our Christian testimonies. Back in Acts 21, Paul arrived in Jerusalem at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alive And Kicking For God (Living Hope)

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Apr 19, 2022
     | 2,332 views

    What does it mean to be alive and kicking? It means that we are healthy and active. So, if we say that we are “alive and kicking” for God it means that we are healthy, active and strong our walk for God! It is because we have a kind of hope that keeps us alive – it is because of our “living hope”.

    Alive and Kicking for God! 1 Peter 1:3-7 Intro: What does it mean to be alive and kicking? It means that we are healthy and active. So, if we say that we are “alive and kicking” for God it means that we are healthy, active and strong our walk for God! It is because we have a kind of hope that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Preparing For Easter: An E-A-S-T-E-R Message

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 11, 2023
     | 1,703 views

    This message is based on an acrostic, each letter of Easter as a point of the message. May we never forget what Easter is all about--our Lord Jesus dying but coming back! The Lord is risen and risen indeed!

    (This is based on a message preached Easter Sunday, April 09, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: It’s Easter Sunday today, and I’m grateful for everyone who’s here. This is the day we celebrate the Lord Jesus Christ rising from the dead in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fire! The Crucible! Refine!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 4, 2023
     | 2,430 views

    This is a masterpiece about the crucible of affliction. God uses fire of affliction to bring maturity to God's people. This is a lesson that needs us to clearly focus our attention on God's plan.!

    THE FIRE! THE CRUCIBLE? REFINEMENT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Check out: YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Two parts) HOW DOES A CRUCIBLE FEEL IN THE HOT FIRE? KNEAD? UNITY! AGREEMENT! KNEAD! Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Ready For The Storm?

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 16,144 views

    No matter who you are the storms of life will come and beat against your life. Are you ready for that storm?

    I want to pick up right where we left off last Sunday morning. By way of review for those of you who weren’t here, the most important thing that I want you to know from last week is “It ain’t over till it’s over”. God has last at bats in your situation. This morning, don’t look at: ¸ The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Nepotism Of Caiaphas

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,714 views

    The Nepotism of Caiaphas (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: John chapter 11 verses Ill: • Many years ago a young man from an distinguished family; • Applied to a renowned bank for employment. • The bank wrote to one of the references given by the young man; • And he received this reply. • “We simply cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • David Owens avatar

    Surprised By Joy Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,752 views

    We should not be surprised by persecution when it comes, nor by the joy we feel when we suffer for Christ.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who went to the perfume counter and told the clerk he'd like a bottle of Chanel No. 5 for his wife's birthday. 1. The clerk smiled and said, “A little surprise, eh?” 2. “You bet,” answered the customer, “She's expecting a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ