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  • Don Schultz avatar

    2001 Person Of The Year

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 6,413 views

    What is greatness? Jesus redefines it here. Could you fit into the category of "greatness"?

    Matthew 11:2-11 2001 Person of the Year The year 2001 is almost over – a little over two weeks to go. Who was the most influential person in the world, this past year? Every year, Time Magazine picks out someone to be their Person of the Year. Here’s the criteria – in the last 12 months, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,130 views

    Book sermon on Gospel of Mark emphasizes the person of Jesus.

    The Beginning of the Gospel Mark 1:1-3 INTRO.: Today’s message begins a series taken from the Gospel of Mark. It is the shortest of all the inspired biographies of Jesus and probably the first one written. Its human author was a man named John Mark, who apparently writes himself anonymously ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Need A Lamb!

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 234 ratings
     | 17,203 views

    Jesus is the sacrifice that has won our redemption.

    A tourist visited a church in Germany and was surprised to see the carved figure of a lamb near the top of the church’s tower. He asked why it was there and was told that when the church was being built, a workman fell from a high scaffold. His co-workers rushed down, expecting to find him dead. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Was Mountain Man

    Contributed by Terry Bailey on Dec 23, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 3,686 views

    Jesus knew the need and the rewards of spending time alone with the Father.

    Jesus Was A Mountain Man The Text: Matthew 8:1-3 The Teaching: Jesus knew the need and the rewards of spending time alone with the Father. Verse #1: When He came down from the mountain... 1. Jesus was not afraid of the Wildlife (Bears & Lions) 2. Jesus was not afraid of the local legends ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus: Savior Of Choice

    Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,980 views

    Message preached on Sunday before national election, but good for anytime of year. Skeleton outline with supporting Scripture passages.

    Introduction: This week and for the last couple of months, we have heard probably more that we wish to hear about the candidates for public office. We have heard names like Bush, Gore, Buchanan, Nader, Vinroot, Easley, McNairy, Jones, and many others. What about Jesus? Would you vote for Him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Like A Rescue Worker Series

    Contributed by Don Hutto on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 3,143 views

    Sermon on the character of Jesus.

    Like A Rescue Worker Galatians 1:1-5 I. Introduction During times of great tragedy the Red Cross rescue worker is there rebuilding lives, restoring hope. In many ways Jesus is like the rescue worker for the Red Cross. Let’s consider . . . II. His Ministry A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Friend Of Sinners Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,444 views

    exposition on Matt ch 9

    JESUS, FRIEND OF SINNERS Matthew 9 v. 1 - 17 Notice :- 1 The Compassion He showed v. 1 - 8 we see:- (a) The man’s condition v. 2" he was sick of the palsy" or paralysed (b) The helpers conviction v. 2 "Jesus seeing their faith" i.e.These friends had :- a living faith, an active faith, v. 2 "they ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Master's Credentials Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,529 views

    exposition on Matt ch 11

    THE MASTER’S CREDENTIALS Matthew 11 1. The Revelation of His credentials v. 1 "He departed to teach and to preach." Was Jesus really the Messiah? in ch 11 we see the:- The messenger of the Messiah v. 1 - 19 i.e. the miracles of the Messiah v. 20 - 30 , the message of the Messiah ch 12 v. 1 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Jesus Chilling Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,027 views

    Jesus understood when, how, and why to "chill": when His emotional energies had been drained; how to back off the need to be needed; and for the purpose of providing a still point of healing for others.

    If there is any one thing that distinguishes my generation and later generations, like the Gen-xers, it is that we have totally different attitudes about work and play. We are light years apart about what we expect from work or what we want from play. People born before and during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Need A Real Friend!

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Apr 6, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,586 views

    God desires that we be friends to all who are hurting just as He is. Nobody ever had a Friend like Jesus!

    Do Your Have a Real Friend? 15 ¶ Once again the Philistines were at war with Israel. And when David and his men were in the thick of battle, David became weak and exhausted. 16 Ish-bi-ben-ob was a descendant of the giants; his bronze spearhead weighed more than seven pounds, and he was armed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Marriage Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 16,007 views

    Christian marriage involves leaving, cleaving, and becoming one flesh

    Christian Marriage Mark 10:7-9 INTRO.: Story of first marriage. Gen. 2:18-24 Marriage and family were God’s ideas. We need to reemphasize the Bible’s teaching about family, family life. Our society demonstrates less and less respect for family life. Divorce grows at a frightening pace. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Kind Of A Shepherd Do You Want?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,195 views

    Jesus tries to get the crowd to see the kind of shepherds the Pharisees were compared to him.

    April 22, 2002 John 10:1-10 “I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    John Chapter 17 Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,693 views

    In the Private Ministry of Jesus, we find that Jesus prays for Himself, He prays for His disciples and He prays for His Church.

    John Chapter 17 I. Jesus prays for Himself: Read verses 1-5 It’s not out of line to pray for one’s self! When we go to God in prayer, we need to pray for our self, get our hearts and lives right with God, and get in tune with heaven. Folks, that’s essential, before we can effectively pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Milton avatar

    The Distinctive Difference Of Jesus Our Lord Series

    Contributed by Michael Milton on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,802 views

    From Mark 1.1, this Introduction to the Gospel of Mark seeks to focus our eyes on the surprising Savior we come to know in Mark and to fire our souls with the reality of God with us.

    INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES AND THE READING It was a day that would live in infamy. Not September 11th, 2001 or December 7th, 1941, but Summer of AD 64: The Great Fire of Rome. If you were alive during that time, it would have had the sort of shock value that we all experienced in our own national ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pursuing The Good Of Others Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,328 views

    consequences of what happens when we model ourselves after Jesus in seeking the good of others.

    Note: This sermon was introduced with scenes 12 & 13 of "Traveling Light" Jesus pursued the good of other people. He did it in his healings; he did it in his teachings. Jesus poured his life into the lives of others. Ultimately Jesus pursued our good by dying in our place, taking upon himself the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational