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  • William Tan YH avatar

    What Will You Choose? Decide Wisely Who You Will Follow.

    Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,257 views

    In our walk with Jesus, there comes a time when we will have to decide whether we want to follow Jesus all the way or will abandon our walk mid-way. This is a challenge which Jesus posed to his disciples,"Do you also wish to go away?" (Jn 6:67)

    Title: What will you choose? Scripture passage: Jn 6: 25-68 Introduction: In year 2000, I went to Disney world in Tokyo together with my family. As usual we went to the different rides and had a good time there. Then we come across a gigantic dome that looks so inviting and when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Real Life-Who Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Nov 10, 2009
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    Encourages audience to determine that Jesus is both the Christ and the Son; and finally that by believing that we may have life in His name.

    REAL LIFE- Who is Jesus? Scripture Text: John 20:31 Introduction: Indescribable Joy….. Sense of purpose and plan for your life…. do you have these today? Do you know that you were created for a purpose? …. That you are a special creation of God? Further, that you can have eternal life in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Of The Best

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 25, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,945 views

    As Jesus turned the water into the very best wine, what He does for us is even more spectacular; He gives us the best heaven has to offer.

    The Best of the Best Prairie Baptist Church – 11/29/09 A.M. Service Text: John 2:1-10 Key verse: John 2:8 - And He said to them, “Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast.” And they took it. Premise: As Jesus turned the water into the very best wine, what He does for us is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Saints' Day Sermon

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,206 views

    A short sermon for a morning service on All Saints’ Day, encouraging people to know that Jesus shares in our grief, and promises life for all believers for all eternity!

    A Catholic priest was driving a devout but simple member of his congregation along a country road in Ireland one day when he accidentally ran over a hare. He stopped the car, and the two men got out and walked over to where the animal was lying. It wasn’t moving, and looked to be dead. But then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    You've Gotta See This!!! Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,282 views

    Crowds were not only coming to see Jesus, but following Him as well.

    You’ve Gotta See This!!! Mark 3:7-12 Mark 3:7-8a (HCSB) Jesus departed with His disciples to the sea, and a great multitude followed from Galilee, Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, beyond the Jordan, and around Tyre and Sidon. Gaining a Following * Coming and going * Crowds were coming to see Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Chosen To Go Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,291 views

    Jesus hand selected a small group of men to be sent out. These men were not chosen based on merit, experience or skill.

    Chosen to Go Mark 3:13-19 Mark 3:13 (HCSB) Then He went up the mountain and summoned those He wanted, and they came to Him. By Invitation Only * Jesus summoned those He wanted * Not based on ability * Not based on favor * Not based on merit * Greater intimacy * The crowd was not invited ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What He Did He Wants To Do

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,499 views

    Jesus came to do great things and that hasn’t changed. He is still the same.

     Talk about respecting these men and women.  Talk about others that you respect. o I respect my parents for raising 8 kids and instilling values in our lives. o I respect the men and women of the military who fight to keep us free. o I respect the national and local elected ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pride And Prejudice Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,036 views

    This is a sermon I used for Mother’s Day about the Syrian Phoencian woman and her incredible encounter with Jesus

    Pride and Prejudice Mark 7:24-30 5/11/08 (Mother’s Day) PSCOC Intro: 41/41 cent stamps. I went into the post office on Friday to mail off some fundraising letters. I needed 41 stamps. So, I asked the cashier for 41 stamps. She thought I had asked if they had 41 cent stamps, which of course, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Touched By The Savior

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,358 views

    This sermon deals with the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law and how we can relate to this miracle story.

    TOUCHED BY THE SAVIOR Text: Mark 1:29 – 39 In this story, there is more than one setting and more than one story. Someone (Larry W. Hurtado) has pointed out that “Several times Mark connects two stories by ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "What Makes The New Covenant Superior" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,010 views

    Sermon 18 in a study in HEBREWS

    “But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises.” NASB “But the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    In Persona Christi Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,507 views

    The touch of God changes us, particularly those set aside for ministry.

    February 16, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis There are two realities that flow directly from our understanding that there is a God and I’m not God. The first is that we owe God everything. The second is that we have to behave toward God and other human beings in the way He intends. The new atheist, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Fake Vs. Real Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 3, 2006
    based on 81 ratings
     | 65,040 views

    Was Jesus teaching us that we can "buy" our way into heaven by doing good works?

    OPEN: One night a woman dreamed that she was having a conversation with God. She was angry about all the suffering and evil she saw around her, so she complained to the Lord. “God, why don’t You do something about all this?” God gently replied: “I did. I created you.” APPLY: Over the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Can He Really Do That? Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,141 views

    Jesus acknowledges the faith of friends and forgives the sin of the paralytic. The scribes question His authority, so He validates His authority with healing. To what lengths are you willing to go to bring others to Jesus? How is your religious l

    Can He Really Do That? Mark 2:1-12 Mark 2:1-2 (HCSB) When He entered Capernaum again after some days, it was reported that He was at home. So many people gathered together that there was no more room, not even in the doorway, and He was speaking the message to them. Why He Returned * Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Missing The Point Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,693 views

    The Pharisees were worried about healing on the Sabbath, but missed the very work of God in their presence.

    Missing the Point Mark 3:1-6 Mark 3:1 (HCSB) Now He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a paralyzed hand. Situational Awareness - Jesus entered the temple - To direct others to God’s presence - Teaching - Revealing God’s power - A paralyzed hand - The opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    When We Are Called To Those Who Are Ready

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,423 views

    Philip’s call to travel the road to Gaza doesn’t make human sense, but it reminds us to trust God when we have to go through the wilderness of life experiences.

    There is a theme in American Literature, U.S. movies, and Broadway musicals where protagonists from rural areas come to the big city and make it big. Even Clark Kent has to move from the farm to Metropolis before he makes the big time as the investigative reporter who doubles as Superman. And we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other