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  • Warren Lamb avatar

    Whoever Has Ears To Hear... Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,151 views

    Jesus has validated John’s life and his ministry and told His audience, “This is what you have been waiting for. Now, pay very close attention to what I am saying to you. Mark my words: it is absolutely critical that you get this!”

    The Messiah And The Prophet – Part 3 Whoever Has Ears To Hear… Matthew 11:15 Several centuries ago, a learned German philosopher began investigating a new philosophy coming out of Japan. This philosophy was called, “Zen.” The philosopher poured through every piece of written material he cold find ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "A Keen Sense Of Humor Is Not Just A Side Advantage Christians Receive At B

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 179 ratings
     | 12,820 views

    March 10, 2002 -- FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23 You have anointed my head with oil. (Ps. 23:5) Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Color: Purple John 9:1-41

    March 10, 2002 -- FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23 You have anointed my head with oil. (Ps. 23:5) Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Color: Purple John 9:1-41 Title: “A keen sense of humor is not just a side advantage Christians receive at Baptism.” Jesus gives sight to a man sightless ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Smith avatar

    Have Faith In What You See And Hear (A Sermon On Matthew 11:2-6)

    Contributed by David Smith on Feb 20, 2008
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     | 3,987 views

    Now when John in prison heard about the activities of Christ, he sent a message by his disciples and asked him, "Are you the Coming One, or should we wait for someone else?" Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and observe: the blind see,

    We’re in Matthew Chapter 11 this morning - a scene taken from the final days of the life of John the Baptist, and a bizarre scene it is! John has been sent to prison, though he probably did not realise at this stage that he was not going to be released - indeed, that he was about to be put to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Branch Of Motherhood (Mother's Day 2022 Version)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 4, 2022
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    How can we relate Mother’s Day to today’s text, John 15:1 – 8? We can relate Motherhood to today’s text by thinking of Motherhood as a branch on the Vine that Jesus is talking about. John 15:1 - 8 echoes Ezekiel 19:10.

    THE BRANCH OF MOTHERHOOD Texts: Ezekiel 19:10 & John 15:1- 8 Ezekiel 19:10  Your mother was like a vine in a vineyard transplanted by the water, fruitful and full of branches from abundant water (NRSV). John 15:1-8  "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    Freedom Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,102 views

    A sermon preached on July 4th weekend on the topic of the freedom found in Christ

    INTRO Video Braveheart (final Scene) "My Country Tis of Thee Sweet Land of Liberty Of Thee I Sing Land Where my Fathers Died Land of the Pilgrim's Pride From Every Mountain Side Let Freedom Ring" "Let Freedom Ring" is more Than a patriotic song ƒ{ Freedom is not only American's greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,276 views

    Part 5 in a Sermon Series on the Last Words Spoken From the Cross

    The Fifth Words Sermon Series: The Last Words Spoken From the Cross Part 5 Date: April 6, 2003 PM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: John 19:28 Introduction C.H Spurgeon said; “it was most fitting that every word of our Lord upon the cross should be gathered up and preserved. As not a bone of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Christ Is Risen Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 11, 2017
     | 14,050 views

    John wants us to believe. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; 26and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”’ (John 11) The question is do you believe?

    Sermon by Rev George Hemmings Before I begin this morning, there’s a little tradition that goes with Easter Sunday called the Easter Acclamation, or the Paschal greeting. Basically one person says ‘Christ is Risen,’ and then the response is, ‘He is Risen indeed!’ Given some of us might be a bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Inward, Upward, And Outward

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 11, 2022
     | 2,019 views

    When talking about compassion, we start with an inward approach, then an upward approach, and this leads to an outward approach Outline from John Lowe of Sermon Central at: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/outward-inward-upward-john-lowe-sermon-on-heart-for-the-lost-187229

    HoHum: Got up early Friday morning and read the overnight reports from the hospice team. There was an emergency admission the previous evening. This patient was continuing to decline, he was imminent, meaning that his vitals signs indicated that he would die soon. The report told about his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    The Word Became Flesh

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 24, 2024
     | 630 views

    At the beginning of John's gospel John makes many striking claims about Jesus. One is that he was Logos, the word. Another is that he became flesh. Isn't 'the flesh' bad? Why did Jesus take on flesh? And should we do anything?

    At Christmas, Christians think of the fact that Jesus, though he was God, became man. But John expresses things differently. Rather than saying that God became man, John tells us that THE WORD – in Greek, Logos – became FLESH. John starts his gospel by talking about ‘Logos’ – the word. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Andrews avatar

    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,689 views

    Easter Message

    John 19:28-30 28Jesus knew that everything was now finished, and to fulfill the Scriptures he said, ¡§I am thirsty.¡¨„T 29A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips. 30When Jesus had tasted it, he said, ¡§It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Swensen avatar

    I Thirst

    Contributed by David Swensen on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 17,746 views

    Our Lord’s cry, “I THIRST,” is a poignant reminder to us that, no matter what the cost, we have been called to a life of obedience.

    John 19:28-37 INTRODUCTION Gladys Aylward was a missionary to China and her labors were chronicled in the film The Inn of the Sixth Happiness.On one occasion she suffered terribly during a journey across the mountains of China in order to bring a hundred orphans to safety. Ranging in age from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Jesus-The Word Of God

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 14,940 views

    6 characteristics of Jesus that qualify Him to be the one who finally bridges the communication gap between us and the Father.

    January 30, 2000 Jn 1:1-4, 14 Jesus – the Word of God INTRODUCTION [begin with one full minute of silence standing completely still] Silence. How do you react to silence? Most of you were probably wondering what in the world was going on. “Did Chris forget was he was going to say? Has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    "i Thirst"

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 16, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,653 views

    We all know what it feels like to be thirsty. Parched Lips! Cottonmouth! Feeling Dehydrated!

    BACKGROUND We all know what it feels like to be thirsty. Parched Lips! Cottonmouth! Feeling Dehydrated! It could be from working out in your yard on a hot summer day; it could be from just waking up after a surgery; or it could be that you spend a long time on the telephone talking with someone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Driving With Power Steering Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 30, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,996 views

    Pentecost is such an important feast. It's really important that even though I'm unwell I make myself work really hard on writing a sermon... except that is the exact opposite of the message of Pentecost

    .............................................................................. For years I have driven cars with power steering. It’s just standard now. But I few years back I visited New Zealand and had to hire a number of cars - and one of them did not have power steering. I don’t know if you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Heralding The Fullness

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,439 views

    The ripeness of the times for the coming of Jesus into our hearts.

    HERALDING THE FULLNESS. Luke 3:1-6. The Apostle Paul speaks of a 'fullness of time’ (Galatians 4:4). Well, if ever there was a time that was ripe for revival, perhaps it is now? ‘So much drunkenness, cursing and swearing (even from the mouths of little children),’ wrote John Wesley ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational