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  • John Howard avatar

    Forgiving Our Enemies

    Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,374 views

    Christ challenges us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us.

    Forgiving Our Enemies Matt 5:43-48 With the events of 11 Sep - Came a lot of anguish and horror - Then came anger and the desire to find the terrorists - Who did this terrible thing - These are normal human reactions - And are something we all experience - But we are called as Christians to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fourth Watch Of The Night

    Contributed by Jim Miller on May 24, 2003
    based on 196 ratings
     | 72,261 views

    Sometimes we find ourselves in life-storms and after exhausting every method of deliverance, including prayer, we despair and give up. Very often Christ comes at just these precise moments.

    THE FOURTH WATCH OF THE NIGHT INTRODUCTION. We’re going to take a little trip with Jesus across the sea of Galilee. Actually, calling it a “Sea” is a bit of a overstatement. It’s a lake. A big lake, but a lake all the same, 15 mi. long and 8 miles wide. TEXT. Matthew 14.22 Immediately Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pilate: How To Decide What To Do About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,489 views

    We all must decide what we are going to do about Jesus.

    Introduction: In Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, one of Jesus biggest assets appears to be the Roman Prefect, Pilate. A Pilate goes head to head with the religious leadership in defense of Christ. a If Jesus was a self-professed King, then Pilate could kill him for treason. b If Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "They Watched Him There"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,948 views

    This message centers around the different individuals and groups of people who surrounded the cross at the crucifixion, and, "They Watched Him There".

    “They Watched Him There” INTRODUCTION: Matthew 27:35-39 – all turn, read. There was a great crowd who saw the scene at Mt. Calvary that day. On Friday, we celebrate an EXECUTION. There were 3 crosses. Over the middle cross as a sign: “This is Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews”. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mark Of Compassion Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,590 views

    Discover mark #2 that the cross leaves upon us in this exposition of Luke 23.

    “The Mark of Compassion” Luke 23:26-43 (From video intro) That’s a poignant picture of grace, isn’t it? Calvary. It’s where forgiveness was finalized. It’s the epitome of compassion in action. Love on display. Grace poured out. As that image remains in your mind’s eye, may I remind you of at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgive Them Series

    Contributed by Brian Black on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 27,961 views

    The first in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

    A person’s last words are important. We hang on to the dying words of those closest to us. We pass on the final words of great leaders for the next generation. It’s as if we are waiting for them to sum everything up in a few final statements. Some are famous: Nathan Hale (1755-1776) – "I only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Out Of The Cross

    Contributed by Jon Hadler on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,861 views

    Although viewed as foolish and weak to the perishing, out of the cross we receive God’s saving wisdom and power.

    Pain. We’ve all felt pain. Pinch yourself or pull on your hair and you’ll feel a certain amount of pain. But how many of you have felt excruciating pain? Come on, you can admit it. I once sprained my right ankle so badly in a basketball game that as it happened, I heard it ripping … and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Servant Leader

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,401 views

    In the Discipline of service there is also great liberty. Service allows us to say ’no!’ to the world’s games of promotion and authority. It abolishes our need and desire for a ’pecking order’

    In 2006 success is measured by the size of our great wealth, the popularity of our ministry, the size of our Church, In this we seem to miss the mark of being a true servant leader in the kingdom of God.. Our example in all things is the Lord Jesus himself The servant is not greater than his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Picky Picky Belief Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,764 views

    The religious leaders were selective about which laws to follow and which ones to ignore or defy. We are too. The point of this is to expose our own double-standards and lead us to show mercy to others.

    John 19:31-37 – Picky Picky Belief Tonight, in our last message of The Life of Jesus before Resurrection Day, I’d like to point out an interesting characteristic about the religious leaders that really bears hearing. Just to let you know: likely something I say tonight might make you angry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Reactions To The Crucifixion Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,908 views

    How do you react to the cross of Jesus? It may say a lot about your spiritual condition and your relationship to Christ. Learn how many of the witnesses reacted.

    If you really want to get a reaction on something from somebody-mention the cross of Jesus Christ. From the recent Mel Gibson movie The Passion of the Christ, right on back through the generations and millennia-mentioning the cross instantly puts people into several camps and creates a response ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Blessings Of Christians Of All Vintages Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007
     | 2,450 views

    John encourages the downtrodden church

    1 John 2:12-17 October 15, 2006 The last time I preached from 1 John 2, I mentioned that John was writing to a church that was bruised and broken and possibly full of self doubt and doubt about their own faith and belief. He tries to encourage them by commending their faith and showing ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Live In Abundance

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,907 views

    “What difference does being a Christian make?” We have the words to use that say we are different, but do we demonstrate the difference?

    Live in Abundance, Fully John 10:10 “What difference does being a Christian make?” We have the words to use that say we are different, but do we demonstrate the difference? My guess is that those who don’t appear to be different from the rest of the crowd are not living an abundant life. The life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Miracles Of Jesus: By The Bay Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,892 views

    The miracle of forgiveness in the restoration of Peter in John 21

    MIRACLES OF JESUS: BY THE BAY JOHN 1:1-19 INTRODUCTION Option 1… CSI Effect (www.sermoncentral.com illustration) A crime scene investigator from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was dusting for fingerprints in a home that had been burglarized. The investigator was challenged by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Jesus Came Down

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,093 views

    Is it any wonder that the world finds it hard to follow Jesus? Often The only Jesus they are ever presented is hard, harsh and unloving. We are Jesus to the world; our actions speak louder than fifty street preachers. Jesus came down!

    JESUS CAME DOWN IAN JOHNSON www.papelim.org.nz “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” – 2 Corinthians 8:9 (NIV) What does that mean, “he became poor”? It means that he gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    The Christ Of Christmas

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,492 views

    What will you do with Jesus?

    There has been much debate this year over Christmas. The politically correct, or should I say the politically incorrect has been working overtime in an attempt to remove Christ from Christmas, and any reminder of why we celebrate December 25th. Call it a happy holiday, or a winter break, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal