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    Moving With Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
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    Explores our authority as followers of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of discerning divine directions, dedicating our gifts, and dreaming with God.

    Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather to seek wisdom, find solace, and nurture our faith. We are united here, not by the walls of this sanctuary, but by the boundless love of our Lord Jesus Christ. And in this unity, we find our strength and our purpose. Today, we turn our ...read more

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    Jesus Empowers

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025
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    Many believers live below their potential because they lack the understanding of divine empowerment. Jesus did not call us to live in weakness, fear, or defeat. Instead, He has given us supernatural strength, authority, and ability to fulfil our divine purpose.

    JESUS EMPOWERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." – Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Question Of Sonship.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2022
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    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

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    Jesus, The Teacher Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
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    When Jesus taught, he did so in parables. Now this was not unique in Jesus’ day for most rabbis or teachers taught in parables. The Greek word for parable means “thrown along something else.” Parables are about comparisons.

    Jesus, the Teacher Mark 4:1-20 For the past several weeks, we’ve been looking at the Gospel of Mark through two questions: “Who is Jesus?” and “What meaning does he have for our lives?” We’ve learned that Jesus came to preach that the kingdom of God is near, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Follow Jesus!

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
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    As kids we sang: "I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back!" But is that the reality of our adult lives? Are we willing to deny and sacrifice ourselves and all we have for Christ's sake?

    [Sermon preached on 3 June 2018, 2nd Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] When I was a kid—I think I was eight years old at the time—I attended a Summer Bible Camp. I will never forget it, for many reasons. In particular, I remember how at the end of the day’s program, we always ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Astounding Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024
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    Explores the authority of Jesus, the application of His teachings in our lives, and understanding differences through His wisdom.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. I am so pleased to see each of you here today, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to share the Word of God with you. We are gathered here, not merely by chance, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are open, our spirits are willing, and we stand ready ...read more

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    Jesus: The Rescue Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
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    This message is the fourth in the "I AM" series that focuses on knowing Jesus. It looks at Jesus’ statement, "I am the Good Shepherd" and at the core of our faith - Jesus’ work of salvation.

    “I AM: The Jesus We Think We Know” Part 4 – Jesus to the Rescue NewSong Church – 08/12/07 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE ...read more

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    You're Blessed When You're At The End Of Your Rope

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Jan 29, 2011
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    The beatitudes are radical challenges live as apprentices of Jesus

    One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him, and he began to teach them. “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. God blesses those who mourn, for ...read more

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    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

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    The Face Of Jesus

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,462 views

    This is a sermon designed to help you in your devotional life—that time when we develop intimacy with the Savior. Today we are going to use numerous scriptural passages to help you look into the face of Jesus in an intimate way.

    The Face of Jesus Introduction This is a sermon designed to help you in your devotional life—that time when we develop intimacy with the Savior. When I have a special time of closeness or intimacy with my wife or with my children, I usually am looking deeply into their eyes and we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Was Tempted Just Like We Are

    Contributed by Dennis Jones on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,353 views

    The bible says that Jesus fasted and was tempted for 40 days in the desert by satan. Satan tempted him with all kinds of rewards if He would just bow down to him and worship him. We are tempted every day by the evils of this world. Jesus was asked to u

    The bible says that Jesus fasted and was tempted for 40 days in the desert by satan. Satan tempted him with all kinds of rewards if He would just bow down to him and worship him. We are tempted every day by the evils of this world. Jesus was asked to use His Father’s power to His advantage. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Took The Child In His Arms Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 5, 2009
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     | 11,221 views

    Then they left that place and were passing through Galilee. Jesus didn’t want anyone to know it, for he was teaching his disciples and saying to them, "The Son of Man will be betrayed into human hands. They will kill him, but after being dead for three da

    Then they came to Capernaum. While Jesus was at home, he asked the disciples, "What were you arguing about on the road?" But they kept silent, for on the road they had argued with one another about who was the greatest. So he sat down and called the twelve. He told them, "If anyone wants to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Jesus Rejects Brother’s Advice Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2017
     | 6,857 views

    This event took place in April, about one year before the Cross. During the last year of His ministry, Jesus confined Himself to Galilee because of a Jewish plot to kill Him. It says that He walked no longer in Jewry; that means Judea, because the....

    Galilee Lesson: Jesus Rejects Brother’s Advice John 7:1-9 1 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. 2 Now the Jews’ feast of tabernacles was at hand. 3 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Loving Locally... Reaching Globally Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 7, 2018
     | 4,701 views

    As I sit here in Jamaica today, working on this message that I will be delivering Sunday morning back home in Florida, I am reminded once again of the International/Global heart of Jesus. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world…”

    Luke 4:43 And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. INTRODUCTION: • As I sit here in Jamaica today, working on this message that I will be delivering Sunday morning back home in Florida, I am reminded once again of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus In The Law Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,791 views

    The Old Testament points toward the New. The Old Testament points toward Jesus. This week we look at the Pentateuch.

    Intro.: I remember when I was a Boy Scout many years ago. 1.One of the skills that we had to learn was to follow tracking details left by our scout leader. 2.The three of us on our team got lost. 3.Actually we got set up – because the team that went before us had taken the clues and changed them ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist