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  • David Lansdown avatar

    The Secret Of Success Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 17,982 views

    The story of Stephen. In God’s eyes, Stephen was so successful, that verse 56 tell us that Jesus Himself stood to show Stephen that He was a witness on his behalf.

    THE SECRET OF SUCCESS Acts 6:8-15 & 7:54-60 INTRODUCTION Do you believe that we as a society put a lot of emphasis on success? (ALLOW RESPONSES) What are the indications of our obsession with success? (ALLOW RESPONSES) Would you like to know the secret of success? Hands up who would like to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    Zackie's Story Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on May 3, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,527 views

    This sermon looks at the story of Zacchaeus and the lessons it teaches us

    Zackie’s Story Luke 19:1-10 Zachary S. (Zackie to his friends) seemed to have it made. He had a fancy apartment with a shiny yellow sports car out front. Zackie had a comfortable government job, earning good money. Some people said his job was a little too comfortable, that the money was too good. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Not All Who Shepherd, Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,561 views

    God shepherds his people perfectly through every path to the promised reward.

    Scripture Introduction John chapter nine described the healing of a man born blind. Though false magicians and counterfeit miracle-workers could (no doubt) pull off clever fakes and forgeries, no one healed those blind from birth. Isaiah had prophesied Messiah would do so; Jesus answered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Do Not Neglect Your Gift - Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,679 views

    Use what the good Lord gave ya.

    Do not neglect your gift 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    It's Not What I Expected

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 354 ratings
     | 47,459 views

    This sermon deals with things not turning out in life as we had expected them to do by looking at John The Baptist.

    It’s Not What I Expected! 5/30/99 Psalm 77:1-12 Luke 1:47-80 Text Matthew 11:1-11 & Mark 6:14-29 Have you ever ordered something from a magazine or off TV and you thought, “boy it would be great to have one of those.” The price was right, so you sent off for it and when you opened the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Skepticism Or Commitment? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,528 views

    You can read "What is truth?" as cynical skepticism, as playful intellectualism, as the plaintive cry of a battered soul, or as the hopeful sound of a hungry heart.

    It was our first Thanksgiving on our own; always before we had traveled to our parents, but now, with a baby in the house and with other responsibilities, we had elected to do it our own, complete with a full-fledged roasted turkey. Margaret had done a magnificent job. Brother turkey presented ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Being Used By God: Don't Let It Slip Thru Your Fingers

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 3, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,846 views

    The obedient disciple Ananias had the privilege to change history because he heard God’s voice, obeyed it, and loved Saul into the church.

    Acts 9:10-20 - Being Used by God: Don’t Let it Slip Thru Your Fingers I spent some time this week looking on the computer at actual excuses people use, or have used, or might someday use, to miss church. Here are a few: I missed church because the little guy had a cold. The whole family had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    A Child, A Messiah

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,834 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent

    3rd Sunday in Advent Matthew 11:2-11 "A child, A Messiah"   "Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you he who is to come, or shall we look for another?" And Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Tiller avatar

    Joseph

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,380 views

    Advent is a time of preparation and repentance, and it turns out that Joseph’s story has a few things to teach about those very things.

    Joseph…the husband of Mary. The Bible doesn’t really tell us that much about Joseph. Legend has it that he was an elderly widow. Supposedly that explains why he was able to honor Mary’s virginity during the first months of their marriage and why he quietly disappears from the narrative sometime ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    No One Said This Would Be Easy Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,160 views

    On the day after Christmas, on St. Stephen’s Day, we learn that though getting to heaven is easy through Jesus, carrying his cross on earth often times isn’t. But if being a Christian is difficult, it is even more so for the unbeliever.

    Festival of St. Stephen Matthew 23:34-39 I have always had a healthy respect for all branches of the military, and not to take anything away from the other divisions of our armed forces, but one branch particularly stands out in my mind: the Marine Corps. What is their slogan that you see on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    What Is Your Duty?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,770 views

    This is the story of Mary and Martha. What is our duty - to be a Mary or a Martha?

    What is Your Duty? Luke 10:38-42 July 22, 2007 For the past couple of years, I have been preoccupied with retirement. If you have spent any time around me at all, you know how I talk about our retirement plans all the time. I am eight years away from retirement – perhaps eleven – depending on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "Stephen: The 1st Christian Martyr"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 12,351 views

    This message examines the life and influence of Stephen, the first Christian martyr.

    STEPHEN: THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR Text: Acts 6:8-15 "And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Lib- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    Are You Denying Jesus?

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 166 ratings
     | 37,672 views

    Are you denying Jesus? Would you deny Jesus like Peter? We will look at seven ways some Christians deny Jesus.

    ‘ARE YOU DENYING JESUS”? MATTHEW 26:69-75 David Brainerd, the famous missionary to the American Indians, proclaimed this truth throughout his ministry. He said, “I never got away from Jesus and Him crucified in my preaching. I found that once these people were gripped by the great evangelical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Cochran avatar

    Brethren Of Christ Iv Series

    Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 26, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 2,532 views

    This sermon examines the names of the brothers of Jesus.

    “Brethren of Christ” Matt. 13:55 James = Supplant: Works, Wisdom, Willingness Joses = Sympathy: Nearness, Necessity, Neighbor (Jepthah) Simon = He that Hears: Hear of His Promise, Peace, & Priest “Judas” Jude 1 Praise of The Lord 1) We Will Remember 1A) The Regret v. 5 Luke 9:62 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Poverty Of Riches Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,510 views

    exposition on matt ch19v16-30

    THE POVERTY OF RICHES Matthew 19 v. 16 - 30 The rich young ruler’s request "what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?" We notice here :- 1. His Respect for the Lord v. 16 "good Master" - Campbell Morgan describes this man as " A man of fine natural temperment, a man of courage ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness