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  • Allan Quak avatar

    Hate Your Father And Mother Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on May 7, 2016
     | 7,896 views

    Jesus reminds us of the true cost of discipleship by calling us to give preference to Him above all else - including the willingness to hate those who are closest to us.

    Message Luke 14:25-35 “Hate Your Father and Mother” Today it is Mother’s Day. What are Mothers? They’re the soothing voice in the middle of the night when you have been woken by a scary dream. They are the welcoming embrace always ready to be given even when you have been really bad. Mothers are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "the Way To Life Goes Through Death"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,682 views

    A sermon about God's Way versus our way.

    “The Way to Life Goes Through Death” (A number of themes and ideas in this sermon come from N.T. Wright) Matthew 16:21-28 In the words of the late American news commentator Paul Harvey, this morning’s Gospel Lesson is “the rest of the story.” It is a continuation of what we talked about last ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    📖 Sermon Title: What Kind Of Sheep Are You? Series

    Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 723 views

    A prophetic call to stop wandering, silence strange voices, and follow the Shepherd—for real.

    📖 Sermon Title: What Kind of Sheep Are You? A Prophetic Warning Against Wandering and a Call Back to the Shepherd 📖 Introduction: The Blessing of Having the Lord as Shepherd It is a blessing right out of the gate to have the Lord as our Shepherd. Not a hireling who runs at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Ed Cheng avatar

    The Ministry And Miracles Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ed Cheng on Jun 18, 2021
     | 3,143 views

    After Jesus was baptised, he went around from village to village teaching about God's kingdom and many people started to follow him. He performed many miracles and healed people. Peter exclaimed, "You are the promised Saviour, the son of God."

    Living water: The Woman at the Well After Jesus was baptised, he went around from village to village teaching about God’s kingdom and many people started to follow him. At one point, they had to go through the region known as Samaria. They got to a place where there was a well. Jesus was tired ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is The Door For His Sheep

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 4, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,669 views

    EASTER 4(A) - Jesus is the door for his sheep. Jesus’ sheep listen to his voice and Jesus’ sheep follow his footsteps.

    JESUS IS THE DOOR FOR HIS SHEEP John 10:1-10 - May 2, 2004 – EASTER 4 JOHN 10:1-10 1"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. 2The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3The watchman ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sensation Chasers Or Jesus Chasers

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,204 views

    Jesus’ congregation drops from 5000 to 13 in one day because he wants followers who are Jesus Chasers, not Sensation Chasers

    John 6:52-70 – Sensation Chasers or Jesus Chasers Let’s say for a moment you are responsible for hiring and firing your church pastor • The church is doing great. You have more than 5000 people attending • The senior pastor is a great guy, people like him, he’s a captivating speaker, and has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "not What We Want But What We Need"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 29, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,754 views

    A sermon about following Christ and finding life.

    “Not What We Want but What We Need” Matthew 16:21-27 In the words of the late American news commentator Paul Harvey, this morning’s Gospel Lesson is “the rest of the story.” It is a continuation of what we talked about last week. Jesus had asked His disciples: “Who do you say I am?” Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Seven I Am Statements Of Jesus: Who Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
     | 8,949 views

    Who is Jesus? Who is it really that we’re following? What did Jesus say about himself, and his identity? We talk about Him enough don’t we? Jesus this, Jesus that, but who is Jesus?

    Who is Jesus? Who is it really that we’re following? What did Jesus say about himself, and his identity? We talk about Him enough don’t we? Jesus this, Jesus that, but who is Jesus? The prophet Isaiah, an Old Testament prophet wrote about Jesus, and who he was, before Jesus was even born. In fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    More Like Jesus

    Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,552 views

    Predestinated to be like God’s own precious Son. How often we hear this followed by we weren’t meant to be like him in this world. I believe this is a cop-out; we don’t want to be like Jesus so we start making excuses. If the word of God says it then it

    More Like Jesus John 15:1-13 Rom. 8:29 Intro. Predestinated to be like God’s own precious Son. How often we hear this followed by we weren’t meant to be like him in this world. I believe this is a cop-out; we don’t want to be like Jesus so we start making excuses. If the word of God says it then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be Afraid

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 6, 2011
     | 4,910 views

    You have to get out of the boat and trust Jesus to lead you in order to do the will of God.

    Matthew 14: 22 -33 / Don’t Be Afraid Intro: A woman was walking down a city street when she heard a voice in her ear say, “STOP!” Startled, she did and a brick fell from the roof above and fell right in front of her. She could have been killed. A few days later, she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jody VanSickle avatar

    Works, Worship, Hypocrisy, Life!

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Mar 11, 2016
     | 4,339 views

    Jesus returns to the house of Mary and Martha. What He finds there is works, worship, hypocrisy, and life!

    WORK, WORSHIP, HYPOCRISY, LIFE! John 12:1-8 It’s the final weeks of the life of Jesus on earth. • Jesus has gone back to the home of Martha, Mary and Lazarus. • He went there, I believe, to find comfort and rest among friends before heading to Jerusalem to face His ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Putting Christ Last

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022
     | 1,406 views

    Why is it that too often people have put, or they are putting Christ last? Here the questions are asked about the requirements for following Jesus, not the way to salvation. The cost of discipleship is brought out in this passage of scripture.

    Why is it that too often people have put, or they are putting Christ last? Here the questions are asked about the requirements for following Jesus, not the way to salvation. The cost of discipleship is brought out in this passage of scripture. In verses 57-58: The first man is impulsive. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Do You Love Me? Week, 3.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 11, 2022
     | 1,308 views

    We can only imagine how Peter must have felt as the final days of Jesus’ life unfolded. Peter, devastated that his Master had been crucified, disappointed that Judas had turned his back, and heartbroken that Rome had seemingly won.

    Resurrecting Hope: Do You Love Me? Week, 3. John 18:15-17,25-27TM We can only imagine how Peter must have felt as the final days of Jesus’ life unfolded. Peter, devastated that his Master had been crucified, disappointed that Judas had turned his back, and heartbroken that Rome had seemingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Bringing People To Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 10, 2012
    based on 20 ratings
     | 16,244 views

    In our text there's only one follower of Jesus, but he finds someone who found someone, and they each brought someone to Jesus, who in turn did the same. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Bringing People to Jesus John 1:35-51 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BringToJesus.html Our missionaries in NYC are seeing some great ministry right now, reaching out to those suffering in their area from the storm damage. People are guarding their possessions in their driveways. Looters have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Fight The Good Fight Of The Faith Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,797 views

    1 Timothy 6:11-16 shows us five characteristics that mark a Christian leader.

    Scripture In the last chapter of his First Letter to Timothy, Paul issued four charges to Timothy: first, about the false teachers (6:3-10), second, to Christian leaders (6:11-16), third, to rich Christians (6:17-19), and finally, to Timothy himself (6:20-21). Let us read our text for today in 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed