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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Christmas According To St. Mark

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,947 views

    Is there really a Christmas Story in the Gospel of Mark? For the Second Sunday in Advent.

    Christmas According to St. Mark Mark 1:1-8 St. Matthew has a Christmas story in which Joseph is prominent. St. Luke has a Christmas story. Even John has a Christmas story from a cosmic perspective where the Word became flesh. But is there a Christmas story in Mark? Let us see. From first ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Are The Salt Of The Earth (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 33,937 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' declaration that His followers are the salt of the earth.

    YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH (Part 1) Matthew 5:13 According to the Cambridge dictionary, the phrase “salt of the earth” is an idiom that refers to someone who is “very good, honest, and reasonable; one who does not think that they are special in any way”. The examples given are statements such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Pray Also For Those Who Will Believe

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,518 views

    Christ in us, the hope of glory.

    THE PRAYER OF JESUS - Part 3. John 17:20-26. In order that His disciples might be sanctified, Jesus gave them the Word (John 17:14). This Word was to be the means of bringing others to the faith (John 17:20). So Jesus prayed for those who would hear the gospel from them - including their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is Jesus? Series

    Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022
     | 1,534 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    “Who Is Jesus?” Luke 9:18-22 A sermon for 1/23/22 Third Sunday after Epiphany Pastor John Bright Luke 9 “18 And it happened, as He was alone praying, that His disciples joined Him, and He asked them, saying, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19 So they answered and said, “John the Baptist, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    So What Do We Do Series

    Contributed by John T Brantley on Dec 17, 2015
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     | 6,358 views

    Our Response to a Call to Repentance Opens our Hearts to Christ

    John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, “We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God Has The Answers We Need! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 20, 2021
     | 3,933 views

    1. Go to God for the answers you need (vs. 14). 2. Let Jesus point you to the right priorities (vs. 15). 3. Put your full trust in the Lord's plan for your life (vs. 16-17). 4. Let Jesus do something new in you (vs. 17).

    God Has the Answers We Need! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:14-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 20, 2021) (I revised the background on October 22, 2021 to mention the gap between Matthew 4:11 and 4:12.) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 9 some of John the Baptist's disciples went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Question Of The Authority Of Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 15, 2014
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     | 10,683 views

    Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus to us? The difference between words and action. Time for true repentance, and amendment of life.

    THE QUESTION OF JESUS’ AUTHORITY. Matthew 21:23-32. This conversation follows hard on the heels of Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple (Matthew 21:12-16), and the symbolic withering of the fig tree (Matthew 21:18-20). “Who gave you the right to do such things?” demanded the Temple authorities, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Unexpected Gift Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 10, 2014
     | 11,760 views

    What is the real significance of the healing of the cripple at the Beautiful Gate?

    An Unexpected Gift Acts 3:1-10 Another day had dawned. The man’s friends arrive early to pick him up and take him to the Temple. They brought the man to the Temple door. But he does not enter in. you see, he is a crippled man, and crippled men were not allowed in the Temple. He could come to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking The Road To Bethlehem: Mary Is Encouraged By Elizabeth

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
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    This week we’ll be looking at Mary’s relationship with Elizabeth, the cousin of Mary, who being 88 years old is told that she will be the mother of John the Baptist.

    This week we’ll be looking at Mary’s relationship with Elizabeth, the cousin of Mary, who being 88 years old is told that she will be the mother of John the Baptist. All of this took place at about 35 to 40 B.C. Augustus was Caesar of the ancient Roman empire at this time in history. Following ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Principles Of Christian Leadership And Discipleship

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 4, 2025
     | 370 views

    Herod Antipas is pictured as exactly opposite of Jesus in leadership.

    Friday of the Fourth Week in Course 2025 Today’s Gospel is a reminder to us of the many pitfalls of having power, money, and an inflated ego. There are several Herods in the NT. All of them were suffragans of Rome, who granted them rights to rule others, take bribes and taxes, and surround ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus Casts Out Impure Spirits And Heals A Fever Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023
     | 1,462 views

    Jesus is operating in a small part of ancient Israel, in the region of Galilee. And we’re going to see Jesus engaging in the spiritual battle, by dealing demons that are inhabiting people.

    "John Paton was a missionary in the New Hebrides Islands. One night hostile natives surrounded the mission station, intent on burning out the Patons and killing them. Paton and his wife prayed during that terror-filled night that God would deliver them. When daylight came they were amazed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Clear The Way, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 10, 2025
     | 181 views

    John's introduction of John the Baptist's ministry, life, and purpose can be one of much revelation to us - if we would be willing to see that we TOO are called to be just as faithful and share what we know about Jesus.

    John, Part 2 Series: Clear the Way, Part 2 John 1:6-13 - I never want to assume that we all have the same knowledge … intro: • A young Jewish man; referred to as youngest Apostle (late teens / early 20s) • John wrote 5 books in NT: 3 epistles, Revelation, and this Gospel (~90 AD) • John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On Fire But Not Anointed Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 15,117 views

    Apollos knew about John’s declaration that Jesus was the Lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world, I believe he knew about Jesus’ death and resurrection and I also believe that he knew about Jesus as Savior but he didn’t know anything about the

    As we look at our text this morning we are dealing with a very familiar text about Apollos and his encounter with Priscilla and Aquilla who would literally change his life. Often times God allows us to cross paths with people that we often don’t know who happen to be in our lives for a season……and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 4, 2016
     | 9,767 views

    The Good Shepherd enables His sheep to have peace with God because He: 1) Dies for them (John 10:11–13), 2) Loves them (John 10:14–15), and 3) Unites them (John 10:16–21).

    President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he has chosen retired Marine Gen. James Mattis, to be secretary of defense. He has said that responding to “political Islam” is the major security issue facing the United States. Like Trump, Mattis favors a tougher stance against U.S. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Receive The Word

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 29, 2019
     | 3,841 views

    Who is the Word? Do we receive the Word? Does the Word live with us? Let’s look at Jesus’ pre-existence as God and how we receive Him in John 1:1-18.

    Who is the Word? Do we receive the Word? Does the Word live with us? Let’s look at Jesus’ pre-existence as God and how we receive Him in John 1:1-18. Jesus is God John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist