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  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Stephen, A Man Full Of Faith And Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,168 views

    This a sermon given to a group of mainly over 60’s, challenging us to think about Stephen. In particular the way he copied Jesus by praying for his persecutors.

    Acts 6: 7-15 At the time of Jesus there was a group of very faithful worshippers. This group of faithful worshippers were utterly dedicated to preserving the ways of God in their community. They loved their Bible (our Old Testament) and they were very vocal in their defence of the faith which had ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The True Costs And Benefits Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,498 views

    What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Him. It may be different than you think.

    Two of the major reasons marriages fail are 1) a failure to leave or 2) a failure to cleave. If a husband or wife is so burdened by their family of origin, or are literally shackled by their parents and unable to form a new life with their husband, the marriage is in jeopardy. Or if they leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Step By Step His Way

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,902 views

    So often we believe we are on the right path, just when we think all is in line with God’s plan, we run into a road block.

    Step by Step - His Way by Steve Keeler Scripture Jeremiah 29:11 If you’ve been to a bookstore in the past fifteen years you’ve noticed the “…for Dummies” series of books out there. There are “…for Dummies” books about almost everything: “Quilting for Dummies,” “Hang Gliding for Dummies,” “Nuclear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Imagine Life Without Jesus

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 39,252 views

    What would a world without Jesus ever entering look like? Many think they would like it, but I suggest it wouldn’t be too good.

    “Imagine: Life With No Jesus” Introduction: Years ago John Lennon had a big hit song titled “Imagine”. In that song he said this: Imagine there’s no countries, It isn’t hard to do, Nothing to kill or die for, No religion too, Imagine all the people living life in peace... I do not think that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Susan Blader avatar

    Life On The Edge Series

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,400 views

    Our world lives life on the edge, and Christians can also push the limits of the acceptable and court temptation when they think their faith is strong enough to handle anything.

    Life on the Edge A Sermon on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 We are now in the season of Lent, which began as a parallel to the forty days Christ spent in the wilderness being tempted by Satan. And it is temptation that I want to focus on this morning. Temptation is something that we all must deal with. ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    When To Break The Law

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 77 ratings
     | 20,950 views

    As we think about the law of God let’s consider two thoughts: 1- There is SOMETHING greater than the law. 2- There is SOMEONE greater than the law.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A policeman pulled over a car, walked up to the driver’s window, and asked the man if he knew why he was pulled over. "No," the man replied. "You failed to stop at the stop sign," the cop explained. "But I did slow down!" the guy argued. The cop shook his head. "You are required ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Two Men, Two Ways, Two Destinies"

    Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,119 views

    Ultimate success in life is found in getting the roots of our lives deep into the truth of God’s Word and letting it shape our thinking and transform our lives.

    “Two Men, Two Ways, Two Destinies” Psalm 1 Dr. Rick Bartosik, Senior Pastor Mililani Community Church January 23, 2004 Today we are beginning a new series of Sunday morning messages on the Psalms. One of the early church fathers, St. Basil, wrote that "they are like a general hospital for souls ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Backsliding Made Easy

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,967 views

    We think of the plan of salvation and the steps a man takes toward God. But there are also equally clear steps by which one may go away from God.

    BACKSLIDING MADE EASY Mark 14:26-31; 66-72 INTRO: We think of the plan of salvation and the steps a man takes toward God. But there are also equally clear steps by which one may go away from God. The experience of Peter the night Jesus was arrested demonstrates this very clearly. That evening ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Bryant avatar

    Through The Depths As Through The Wilderness

    Contributed by James Bryant on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 12,946 views

    If God brought you through those Wilderness experiences, don’t you think he is capable of bringing you through the Depths as well? Read this sermon...

    “THROUGH THE DEPTHS, AS THROUGH THE WILDERNESS” By: James W. Bryant Currently assistant pastor of the Dillon C. H. Church in Dillon, SC You can contact James W. Bryant @ Pphone: 843-774-7961 Email: REVJWBDCHC@AOL.COM Psalms 106: 9 (9) He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Ahead- Admit It!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,180 views

    We all like to think were ok. But God sees it differently and expects us to deal with our sin. There are three ways that we can deal with sin.

    GO AHEAD – ADMIT IT! 1 JOHN 1:8-10 Introduction: When a person comes to Jesus Christ and accepts Him as both Lord and Savior, the Bible declares that he is a new creature; that the old things – the life and its ways are behind and passed away; that a new life has begun in the light of God’s mercy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You ... You Might Be

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,932 views

    Done in "Jeff Foxworthy" style: If your religion is all in the head, if you think your good deeds mask your sin, you may be a lost person.

    Jesus said some very tough things. He could be very demanding, very harsh. Jesus could also be funny. He didn’t draw back from using humor if it would make his point. He was tough! He was blunt! He minced no words! And so if your image of Jesus is Warner Sallman’s “Head of Christ”, bland and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    My Father Has More Than Enough!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,234 views

    God’s plan has more than enough for us. Will we see God’s power as exceedingly, abundantly more than we ask or think!

    MY FATHER HAS MORE THAN ENOUGH! --- NOT ROOM ENOUGH TO CONTAIN? GOD HAS A PLAN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: TEXT: Luke 15:17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Tucker avatar

    (Another) True Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Charles Tucker on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 9,370 views

    While we think of the cute and cuddly baby in the manger and the promise of "peace on earth," John tells a different version of the birth of Jesus... and another true meaning of Christmas

    I decided to start today with “The Top Ten Reasons We Should Keep Christmas.” With all the hustle and bustle, I thought we needed to be reminded why Christmas is a good idea. Without Christmas… • The candied fruit market would completely collapse! • Our boring, uneventful lives would have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Faces Of Opposition

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,589 views

    We should not be surprised that the gospel is opposed. We’d like to think that everyone will just accept this wonderful news, but that is not the case. Let’s look at the faces of that opposition.

    Passage: Acts 17:1-33 Intro: One of the recurring themes of Acts is opposition. 1. mostly from the Jews, but others as well. 2. it was as well as recurring theme in the life of ministry of Christ. 3. we can draw this principle; that where the gospel goes, opposition will arise in one form or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Johnny Small avatar

    Unexpected Gifts

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 9,152 views

    At this time of the year we start thinking about buying Christmas gifts for our love ones. What gifts has God given to the ones that He loves?

    Unexpected Gifts At this time of the year we start thinking about buying Christmas gifts for our love ones. Have you ever been given a gift that you didn’t expect? Have you ever been given a gift that you thought you could never use? Have you ever been given the surprise of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist