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  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Flabbergasted By Jesus Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 21, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,065 views

    This sermon examines the amazing truth of The God-man Jesus.

    Philippians 2:5-11 Sunday, February 24, 2002 There are certain words in the English language that just communicate so much by their very sound. One of those words that I love is the word flabbergasted. The word means: To cause to be overcome with astonishment; astound, surprise. Synonyms ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Vaccination Against Spiritual "Sars”

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,625 views

    "Severe Acute Rejection Syndrome" - rejecting the resurrection, and what Jesus does about it.

    Luke 24:36-49 A VACCINATION AGAINST SPIRITUAL “SARS” By now, I’m sure most of you have heard of “SARS” which stands for “severe acute respiratory syndrome.” Somewhere in Southeast Asia, someone came down with this problem called SARS, and from that one person, SARS has been spreading like ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Benefits Of Focusing On Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,865 views

    When you say: "I do not have sufficient strength, resources or wisdom to handle this problem." - Jesus says, "My grace is sufficient for you for My power is perfected in your weakness

    1. When you say: "It’s impossible!" - Jesus says, "What is impossible with men is possible with God. All things are possible for him who believes." (Luke 18:27; Mark 9:23) 2. When you say: "I’m too tired" - Jesus says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    God Will Use Unusual Circumstances To Bring Us To A Greater Level

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 17, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,159 views

    This text will show the believer the uniqueness of Divine ways.

    Introduction: God’s ways are not our ways. His dealings with mankind are a cause for wonder. In today’s text, we find God using a storm to bring His disciples to a greater level. Those who expect to grow should expect storms and difficulties. There is a saying that " no one can climb a smooth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George Bannister avatar

    Give Me Jesus! Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,087 views

    This message is a part of the series on the Book of Hebrews.It gives three reasons why we should desire Jesus more than anything or anyone else.

    TEXT: Hebrews 3:1-6 (KJV) ETS: Jesus Christ is better than Moses. ESS: A relationship with Jesus is better than adherence to the Law of Moses. OSS: People will enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ through the new birth. PQ: How is Jesus better than Moses? UW: TOPIC: Give Me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Wright avatar

    God Has Spoken! Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Mar 30, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,832 views

    God has spoken to us repeatedly and in various ways, but supremely in His Son. How do we respond?

    God has spoken! Can you imagine how you would feel if you got a letter from the Queen? (I mean a real one, not just some standard letter sent by her officials.) How would you treat it? Would you throw it idly aside? Would you risk it getting lost or stained with tea? I don’t think so! You would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "Ultimate" Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 30, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,122 views

    Part 1 of 4 in the Ultimate Christ series. This series was used in preperation for and the final installment preached on Easter. The Ultimate Sacrifice shows us just how much God sacrificed for us and why it matters.

    The Ultimate Sacrifice INTRODUCTION It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, “What will you give me if I release you?” “The half of my wealth,” was his reply. “And if I release ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    The Non-Exclusive Good

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,556 views

    A Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent

    5th Sunday in Lent John:12:20-33 "The Non-Exclusive Good. "   20 ¶ Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. 21 So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus." 22 Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew went with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God On Foot

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,775 views

    Who is Jesus?

    Topic: God on foot Text: John 1:1 & 14 Introduction: Who is this Jesus…sounds like a silly question in church. Was he teacher, prophet, healer, rabbi, preacher, or was he something more? The object of my lesson to you today is that you find that he is much, much more. I. Jesus was present and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Victory In Jesus

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,539 views

    How your life can be Victorious with Jesus Christ!

    VICTORY IN JESUS REV 12;10&11 Jesus Christ said: These things I have spoken unto you, That in Me Ye might have peace. In the world Ye shall have tribulation: But be of good Cheer; I have overcome the world Hearing this We probably would say WOW!! JESUS YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT YOU’RE TALKING ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How We See Christ

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,818 views

    Can you really proclaim as did Peter that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God?

    EVERYONE HAS AT LEAST HEARD THE SAYING THAT AN OPTIMIST DELIGHTFULLY SEES THE GLASS AS HALF-FULL WHILE THE PESSIMIST CAN ONLY BEAR TO SEE THE GLASS AS HALF-EMPTY. IT IS ALL DETERMINED BY HOW YOU CHOOSE TO LOOK AT THE GLASS. THE SAME IS TRUE IN REGARDS TO THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST. DEPENDING ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Real King

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 8,535 views

    A sermon for Christ the King Sunday Proper 29

    Christ the King Sunday Proper 29 John 18:33-37 "The Real King?" 33 Pilate entered the praetorium again and called Jesus, and said to him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" 34 Jesus answered, "Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?" 35 Pilate answered, "Am I a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Bird avatar

    John 1.1-18: What If God Was One Of Us?

    Contributed by Michael Bird on Dec 6, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,472 views

    This sermon attempts to demonstrate the importance, meaning and significance of the incarantion for Christian life.

    John 1.1-18: What if God was One of Us? Introduction In J.B. Phillip’s New Testament Christianity, a senior angel is showing a very young angel around the splendours of the universe. They view the whirling galaxies and blazing suns, and then flit across the infinite distances of space until at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Wright avatar

    His Glorious Son Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,033 views

    In Christ we see the wonder of God’s glory and the perfect human depiction of His person

    His glorious Son Reading Is 9:6-7; Mt.17:1-9 Heb 1:3a the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person We can but lightly touch on the majestic titles which a loving and adoring heart here heaps around the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. The theme might well engage a seraph’s tongue! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul George avatar

    A Dove Descending From Heaven

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,264 views

    When Jesus came up from the river Jordan a dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit descended from heaven

    A Dove Descending From Heaven Matthew 3:16-17 When Jesus came up from the river Jordan a dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit descended from heaven and lighted on Jesus and a voice from heaven was heard declaring Jesus was God’s beloved Son. Jesus saw the dove. John saw it and it is possible that all ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness