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  • Jonathan Edwards Cagle avatar

    The Invitations Of Jesus

    Contributed by Jonathan Edwards Cagle on Nov 20, 2024
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     | 542 views

    The invitations we get determines people’s thoughts of you likewise our invitations should reflect the same

    The invitations of Jesus. 1. Come and hear ps 66:16 (many of us can have and offer this invitation. 2. Come and see. Jn 1:39 3. Come and dine. Jn 21:12 4. Come and drink. Jn 7: 37 5. Come unto me all who are weak and heavy laden Matt: 11:28 6. Come and Take up your cross -Mark 10:21 7. Come away ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • David Smith avatar

    A Tale Of Ten Lepers (A Sermon On Luke 17:11-19)

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,219 views

    On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices, saying,

    I remember hearing of a rural vicar in England whose bicycle went missing. The man relied exclusively on his bicycle to get around his little parish, and he knew things like bicycles didn’t just disappear into thin air, so he put two and two together and figured out that someone in the parish - ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Jesus The Emmanuel Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 16, 2025
     | 308 views

    Jesus, as Emmanuel, demonstrates God’s personal presence with His people, bringing comfort, guidance, and victory in every circumstance.

    JESUS THE EMMANUEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 1:23 Key Verse: “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” – Matthew 1:23 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 7:14; John 1:14; Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Herson Gonzalez avatar

    Jesus At The Center

    Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Aug 29, 2021
     | 4,921 views

    You are not the center of the universe.

    A little 9-year-old girl came home from VBS one day. She proudly told her parents and little brother that, "Jesus is living in my heart now!" Mom and Dad were so proud, and made a big deal out of it. Later that day, her little brother said something she didn’t like, and she hauled off ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Vollink avatar

    Jesus And Undaunted! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Apr 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,032 views

    Jesus taught his disciples to be 'undaunted' and showed examples of how HE was undaunted. Listen!

    Last year, in Grand Rapids, Cornerstone Christian University displayed on a well traveled highway, a billboard with the huge word, "UNDAUNTED", and you had to read the small print as you got closer, "Live your life with meaning!, and attend Cornerstone!" Undaunted living can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Jesus Is Not A Threat

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 2, 2023
     | 1,024 views

    Herod felt Jesus was a threat and not a gift. Do we to see Jesus as a threat and not a gift?

    Matthew 2:13-23 Jesus Is Not a Threat 1. Matthew speaks of a voice in Ramah, slaughter of the innocence Massacre of the innocence • Raman was a city in ancient Israel. • There is A voice of weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Encounters With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 10, 2015
     | 8,794 views

    The Gospel of John contains many short stories showing responses we have when we encounter Jesus Christ; some are positive and preferred while some are not. This sermon is an introduction to the series.

    THEME DEVELOPMENT When my son was right out of college he worked for an electronics manufacturer that sent him to China to learn how their production process functioned. While there, Craig did what all tourists do … he shopped. To his amusement he saw many products being sold on the street ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Looking For Jesus.

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 17, 2013
     | 5,261 views

    When it comes to looking for Jesus we see several "types" of people in the Gospels. Are they all still with us today? What kind of person actually finds Jesus?

    Looking for Jesus. There are at least three kinds of people looking for Jesus ... Those who want nothing to do with Jesus Those who are looking for Jesus in all the wrong places Those who are looking in the right places We see all of these people in the Christmas story and you probably know ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Unjust Steward

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,693 views

    Some thoughts on a challenging text.

    THE UNJUST STEWARD. Luke 16:1-9. For centuries interpreters have been more than a little puzzled, perplexed and disturbed by the parable of the unjust steward, at the beginning of Luke 16. The Emperor Julian, otherwise known as Julian the Apostate, even tried to use this parable to show that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Ministered To People According To Their Maturity

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,839 views

    Jesus knew that new believers needed a different diet of spiritual food and exercise than the more mature. The Lord Jesus knew the wisdom of Heb 5:14 which says, "But solid food is for the mature who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish

    1. Jesus knew that new believers needed a different diet of spiritual food and exercise than the more mature. The Lord Jesus knew the wisdom of Heb 5:14 which says, "But solid food is for the mature who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil." Application: Ask the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Hamilton avatar

    Loving The World Series

    Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,200 views

    A challenge to love the world with the same passion as Jesus

    Beyond Cheap Talk and Sentiment Cayley St Living in Glendalough Only owner occupiers in a rental area – parking car in neighbour’s carport to make it look like the house was occupied New neighbour – watched him walk to his bus stop and then watched him walk home again – always meant to say g’day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Seeing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 23, 2014
     | 5,569 views

    Mary discovers the empty tomb and runs to tell the disciples. Later, in her grief and confusion, she sees Jesus and hears him call her by name.

    John 20:1-18 “Seeing Jesus” INTRODUCTION Jesus has risen! Jesus is alive! These are the proclamations of Easter. They are the truth on which our Christian faith is based. These words are easy for us to say as we worship today. Yet, there are times in our lives when we find it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Question Of Sonship.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,799 views

    Jesus challenges His questioners out of the Scriptures.

    A QUESTION OF SONSHIP. Mark 12:35-37. After answering all the questions of His interlocutors, Jesus took over the agenda (Mark 12:35). There are times when we need to stop speaking, stop questioning, and start listening to what God is saying in His Word. Jesus was willing to challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joe Burke avatar

    Where's Jesus?

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,206 views

    Do we really want to "see Jesus" and experience His fire or are we going to settle for religious acts and pious practices.

    WHERE’S JESUS? On Easter Sunday morning Mary Magdalene exclaimed: "The Lord has been taken away and I do not know where they have put Him" (John 20:13). I can relate to Mary Magdalene. I don’t know about you, but I don’t hear much talk about Jesus anymore. You can attend Church for weeks at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Authority Of Jesus

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Aug 31, 2024
     | 658 views

    Jesus is God in the flesh. He wants us to believe in Him and for people to submit to His authority with genuine faith.

    “The Authority of Jesus” John 2:18-25 One Sunday a visitor showed up: - to a more formal, liturgical church - than he was used to attending. The church was so quiet you could hear a pin drop: - That made it even more obvious - when this visitor got excited about something the minister said and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ