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  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    The Last Word

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 2, 2022
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    Skeptics claim that death has the final word. God claims that life has the final word. Should we abandon the skeptics’ claim for God’s. Should we? John says “yes,” and he gives us three reasons that we should.

    It was Sunday morning. The pastor was planning to preach on the Resurrection of the Lord. And he wanted his sermon to make an impression on the congregation. So he proceeded to shave in front of them. He lathered up, ran his razor over his face, first one side, then the other, then the chin, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faithful Till The End

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 19, 2020
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    Peter makes a profound statement while writing to first century believers - the end of all things is at hand. He wanted the church to live and witness in light of anticipation of the Lord's soon return. Such an awareness would impact every aspect of Christian life.

    Faithful till the End 1 Peter 4: 7-11 Today is a day unlike any we’ve ever known. In the past few years, the world has seen drastic change. We are living in a day of difficulty and decision. The day when God was given His rightful place in the affairs of our nation has been replaced with lust, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Thy Way: Mark 2-When Jesus Healed A Paralytic Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 24, 2020
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    There were four men carrying a fifth friend, who was very sick. They couldn't get to Jesus directly, so what did they do instead?

    Introduction: Jesus loved people. Many times in the Gospels we can read that He healed someone, performed a miracle, preached, taught, or in some way or another was involved with people. Certainly, He seldom went or stayed where He wasn’t wanted, or if the place didn’t accept Him. The events in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "faith Starts In The Darkness"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2020
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    A sermon about being born again.

    “Faith Starts in the Darkness” John 3:1-21 The first Apartment I lived in after college was in a really old building. It was one room plus a bathroom. The refrigerator was in a closet. I slept on my boss’s army cot. One night, after I had turned out the lights and gotten into bed… …I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "jesus-The Only Path To Heaven"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020
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    In recent years we have been forced to learn a brand new vocabulary in America. Words such as Islam, Allah, Jihad, Taliban and Al Queda.

    “Jesus-The Only Path to Heaven” John 14:1-6 In recent years we have been forced to learn a brand new vocabulary in America. Words such as Islam, Allah, Jihad, Taliban and Al Queda. Attacks by terrorists in the past 13 years have changed everything and all of this has brought the religion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Jesus Sought A Sinner

    Contributed by John White on Jul 26, 2018
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    it should be informative to have a look at just one example of Jesus seeking a sinner. In doing so, we need to remember that this is just one example. The entire ministry of our Lord seems to be focused upon seeking those sinners who are lost.

    How Jesus Sought A Sinner Luke 19:1-10 "And [Jesus] entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, [there was] a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pontius Pilate Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 20, 2016
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    What can we learn from Pontius Pilate? (Material adapted from Steven J. Cole at: https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-106-condemned-or-set-free-luke-2313-25)

    HoHum: A Sunday school teacher asked her students to draw a picture of Jesus' family. After collecting the drawings, she noticed that one little boy's drawing depicted an airplane with four heads sticking out of the windows. "I see you drew three heads to show Joseph, Mary and Jesus," she said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Superiority Of The New Covenant Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2016
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    The New Covenant inaugurated by Jesus is superior in four ways.

    Scripture Jesus’ final meal was with his twelve apostles on Thursday night. Jesus earnestly desired to eat the last Passover meal with his disciples, and then institute the first Lord’s Supper with them. John MacArthur notes that there were several stages in the Passover meal, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Barabbas Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 28, 2016
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    Talk about Barabbas' sin, service, Savior, and silence (Material adapted from John Phillips' book, Exploring People of the New Testament, Chapter 35 Barabbas and His Cross, pgs. 317-324)

    HoHum: Picture and commentary at: http://www.sermons4kids.com/crucifixion_gk_10x14.pdf and http://www.sermons4kids.com/crucifixion_gkennedy_comments.htm Pass out the pictures and Start with the character on the left and move to the right...... The Pharisee- Some of those present hated Jesus. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Heart Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 19, 2017
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     | 20,698 views

    Real thanksgiving is offered unto the Lord. Every blessing we receive is from His gracious hand. Genuine praise unto the Lord lies at the very heart of thanksgiving.

    The Heart of Thanksgiving Psalm 103: 1-5 This week we will celebrate one of the most beloved of American holidays. Thanksgiving is a time set aside to ponder our blessings and offer gratitude for them. I am thankful for such a holiday in America, but in reality, everyday ought to be Thanksgiving. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Anti-Christ And Tribulation (Part 1)

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 26, 2017
     | 4,936 views

    Jesus revealed much about the end of the age, including the social and spiritual climate during that time. The anti-Christ will be a prominent figure during the Tribulation.

    The anti-Christ and Tribulation (Part 1) Matthew 24: 15-22 As we continue our study in the Olivet Discourse, Jesus offers additional details concerning the end times and the coming Tribulation upon the earth. While these verses are shrouded in mystery, and difficult to discern, they do reveal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Go Thy Way: When Jesus Healed A Blind Man Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 10, 2020
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     | 6,714 views

    The blind have never had it easy in this world. This story features Jesus healing a man from blindness, and also telling him, "go thy way". This is the last time the phrase "go thy way" appears in Mark's gospel.

    Background: Jesus, in this passage, is only a few days away from Calvary, where He would die for the sins of the world. He had already explained this to the disciples, a short time before this (Mark 10: 43-44). Now the group is heading through Jericho, where He performed a miracle for a man who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crowd

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016
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    The Messiah was rejected by his people, not merely by the powers to be. He had been rejected long before this day.

    Matthew 27:15-26 The Crowd 4/8/04MT D. Marion Clark Introduction We have been considering characters in the passion story asking the question, Who is responsible? Who is responsible for Jesus’ death? We’ve examined the roles that the disciples, the religious leaders, Herod, and Pilate each ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We're Glad You Came

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 21, 2014
     | 3,387 views

    A sermon on the response to Jesus coming.

    "We're Glad You Came" Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: CONSIDER AGAIN CHRISTMAS When Pope Julius I authorized December 25 to be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus in A.D. 353, who would have ever thought that it would become what it is today. When Professor Charles Follen lit candles on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 10, 2015
     | 6,552 views

    If Jesus is the perfect Son of God why did He need to respond to John the Baptist call for repentance and subsequent baptism in water?

    TSJ 11-01-2015 Mk 1:1-12 Our Gospel reading this morning is from beginning of Mark’s Gospel and it is about John’s baptism of Jesus. Mark’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican