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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Jesus Rejoices In The Spirit.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 3, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 96 views

    What a privilege we have in Jesus.

    JESUS REJOICES IN THE SPIRIT. Luke 10:21-24. LUKE 10:21. Jesus gave thanks to the Father. Jesus rejoices that God reveals Himself to “babes” - “for so it seemed good in Thy sight.” All the wisdom of the wise could not find God, but He reveals Himself to humble folks ‘in the face of Jesus Christ’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Room For Darkness Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 653 views

    Jesus wants us to be people who bring light into the world. To do this, we need to be careful about what we allow into our hearts and minds. The things we see and focus on can either bring light or darkness into our lives.

    Our eyes play a big role in shaping our desires and actions. Jesus talks about this when he addresses the sin of adultery. He emphasizes the importance of where we look, as it can lead us down a path of darkness. Often, temptation starts with a glance, but if we're not careful, it can turn into ...read more

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    Contagious

    Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,572 views

    SERMON IN A SENTENCE: We are much more motivated to alleviate suffering when we share in it.

    “A leper came to him (and kneeling down) begged him and said, "If you wish, you can make me clean." Moved with compassion, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, "I do will it. Be made clean." The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. Then, warning him ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Defusing Anger Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 23, 2015
     | 5,231 views

    This is # 3 in the Sermon Series - dealing with the issue of Anger - using Scripture and the S. T. O. P. method

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-35; Ephesians 4:17-32 Sermon Series - Caring for God's People Sermon # 3 - Defusing the Anger Bomb - S. T. O. P. INTRO: Good morning! I am so glad that you are here today! Radio personality, Dawson McAllister has spend the majority of adult life seeking ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    My Journey From Jew To Christ Follower

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2021
     | 930 views

    This message is my story of being raised Jewish and becoming a Christian.

    My Story: Jew to Christian September 12, 2021 Today I’m not going to tell you something you need to do, or something you aren’t doing. That’s the good news! I’m not going to preach at you. Today, I’m going to share my story with you, maybe give you a little thought about Judaism, some broad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Art Of Greek Parsing Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 22, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,553 views

    To demonstrate the Art of Greek Parsing to determine the undisputed truth of the holy scriptures in one's search to learn what they "must do to be saved" through their faith and obedience to the gospel of Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Art of Greek Parsing Introductory Remarks. 1. We will conduct a Greek Parsing Exercise to discover who received the Holy Ghost Baptism with Empowerment on the Day of Pentecost. 2. Many claims have been made today regarding this subject. Besides the 12 apostles, 1) the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fragrance Of Love Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 4, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,916 views

    Is our worship "bland blah-de-blah" or "love untamed, worship unashamed"

    If you enter St Barnabas Church in Jehricho North Oxford you may be struck by the beautiful cut-glass mural on the left (north) side of the nave. It depicts many important saints, martyrs and angels of the Christian tradition, with the words of the Te Deum Laudamus underneath. It is absolutely ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Galatians 5:1-15 Choosing To Be Free

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 17, 2024
     | 3,476 views

    The Galatian church was dealing with Jesus + teaching. Paul addresses the issue in this discussion of real freedom.

    Today, we're going to be in Galatians chapter five, and what we're going to talk about is choosing to live in the freedom you've been given. I'm going to read this passage; we'll be in Galatians chapter five, looking at the first 15 verses. Then we're going to stair-step our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If I Only Had A Friend

    Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,139 views

    We as the church, the Body of Christ, have been commissioned to reach a lost, hurting and broken world and there has never been a greater opportunity to reach out to them than now; they’re needing the healing balm of the gospel!

    I. Scripture Text Luke10:25-37 (Amplified) 25:And then a certain lawyer arose to test Him saying, “Teacher, what am I to do to inherit everlasting life? 26: Jesus said to him, “What is written in the law? How do you read it?” 27: And he replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walk With Your Living Lord

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,231 views

    Join Jesus and the two disciples on the road to Emmaus! Let Jesus deal with your disappointments, clear up your confusion, and set your heart on fire.

    Recall with me some of the post-resurrection appearances made by Jesus. Mark’s gospel tells us that early on Easter Sunday Jesus made his first appearance to Mary Magdalene. In his gospel John gives us the details of that meeting. Mary was bawling her eyes out over what she thought was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Three R's Of Death

    Contributed by David Gant on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 587 ratings
     | 234,373 views

    This is a funeral service I have used several times, most recently in the situation where I doubted the salvation of the individual, and the family was mixed with believers and unbelivers. It is a way to honor the individual, but still present the gospel

    THE “3 R’S OF DEATH” In school, we used to refer to the importance of learning “The 3 R’s” – and of course we meant “Read’n, writ’n, and rithmatic…” As we gather here today – not to mourn the death of Wayne Thompson, but rather to celebrate his life and all it has meant to those that have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Help People Who Are Really Suffering. Series

    Contributed by William Huegel on Jan 27, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,806 views

    I want to talk about what Job’s friends did that was right. They blew it later, but when they first came to Job, they were wonderful.

    How to Help People Who Are Really Suffering. Job 2:11-13 Reverend William A. Huegel First Baptist Church of Wallingford January 29, 2006 Job’s Three Friends 11 When Job’s three friends, Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite, heard about all the troubles that had come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus-The Mighty Miracle Worker

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jun 11, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 32,526 views

    IN THIS SERMON ON JESUS, THE MIGHTY MIRACLE WORKER, WE SEE THE CRIPPLE THAT IS MENTIONED, THE CHRIST THAT IS MENTIONED, AND THE CURE THAT IS MENTIONED.

    JESUS-THE MIGHTY MIRACLE WORKER Luke 13:11-13 I saw an old movie on TV last week called the Miracle Worker. It was the story of Ann Sullivan and her miracle work with Helen Keller. It was a a great work, as some would say a great miracle. But in truth, the greatest miracle worker is Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Twist: What Does The Resurrection Mean? Series

    Contributed by Brad Crocker on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,838 views

    Jesus’ resurrection means that we can live with Him now and forever. Third of four in the series "Dying was His Reason for Living."

    Dying Was His Reason for Living The Twist: What Does the Resurrection Mean? Brad Crocker Landmark Christian Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 3/2/2004 In April of the year 2000, there was a car crash in Japan. Sadly, a man died in the accident. When the police came to examine the body, witnesses at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus With A Tax Collector Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,887 views

    We will look at how Zacchaeus the Tax Collector repsonded when he encountered Jesus. This will also force us to consdier how we should respond when we encounter Jesus through His Word.

    “Encounters with Jesus: A Tax Collector” Introduction: Whenever the President and his motorcade drive through a town people line the streets to see him drive by. People come from miles away just to wave to the president. I remember seeing videos of John Kennedy before his assassination. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ