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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Pedigree Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2019
     | 4,955 views

    This Christmas, receive Jesus as your Rightful King; rely on Jesus as your Gracious King; revere Jesus as your Divine King; and hope in Jesus as your Restoring King.

    The manager of a large office noticed a new employee and asked, “What’s your name?” The worker replied, “John.” The manager scowled and said, “Look, I don’t know where you worked before, but I don’t call anyone by their first name. It breeds familiarity and that leads to a breakdown in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Jesus As Refugee

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 25, 2019
     | 5,615 views

    Mistreatment of others is part of every nation’s history. Let’s recognize humanity’s mistreatment of foreigners and innocent children, and Jesus as the world’s only hope, in Matthew 2:13-23.

    Mistreatment of others is part of every nation’s history. Let’s recognize humanity’s mistreatment of foreigners and innocent children, and Jesus as the world’s only hope, in Matthew 2:13-23. Flee to Egypt Matthew 2:13-15 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Centering In On Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 28, 2019
     | 3,185 views

    Why is the church dying in America, and what can we do about it?

    Centering in on Jesus Acts 2:22-36 In America, the church as a whole is going through an identity crisis. Who are we? What purpose do we serve? Why are so many churches declining? What can we do to turn things around? These are good questions to ask. These same problems faced the famous British ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Voice Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017
     | 3,233 views

    This sermon looks at the different tones with which Christ spoke when engaging others.

    INTRODUCTION: This is a profound statement. And the truth of it is enough to convince all those who did not believe in the reality of God’s word. I. FROM THIS WE LEARN: 1. Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth" 2. John 1:3 “All things were made by him” II. CHRIST ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Calling

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
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     | 4,652 views

    Listen to the voice of God

    Jesus is calling (Psalms 42:1-7) Intro Isa 65:12 I will destine you for the sword, and you will all bend down for the slaughter; for I called but you did not answer, I spoke but you did not listen. You did evil in my sight and chose what displeases me." Text: Psa 42:1 As the deer pants for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Walking With Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 27, 2017
     | 10,541 views

    Jesus may come to us as a Stranger. Will we recognize Him?

    “Walking with Jesus” Luke 24:13-35 Two of Jesus’ disciples are walking home, down a dusty road, on the afternoon that Jesus rose from the dead. I wonder if, before Jesus was crucified, they had ever expected to walk down this road again. Had they planned to return home, some day, after having ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Running Into Jesus

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 30, 2017
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     | 12,716 views

    Like the two on the Emmaus Road, we sometimes grow disappointed with God. But, if we seek his will through his word, he speaks to us and clarifies his plans. Then, our disappointment turns to joy as we begin to see things from God's perspective.

    Luke 24:13-35 Running into Jesus The Bible records ten different resurrection appearances of Jesus. Today we look at one of the most captivating, a story only found in the gospel of Luke. The setting is a round trip hike between Jerusalem and Emmaus. A couple of Jewish believers are heading home ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promises Of Jesus

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 2, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,831 views

    In John 14:1-14 Jesus shares with us three promises - 1. Promise of Abiding Peace 2. Promise of an Everlasting Home 3. Promise of ever expanding power through Prayer

    Scripture: John 14:1-14; Acts 7:54-60 and Psalm 31:1-5 Theme: Jesus' Promises Promise #1 - An Abiding Peace #2 - An Everlasting Home #3 - Ever Expanding Power through Prayer INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ who came to take away the sin of the world! ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Portrait Of Jesus

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 11, 2017
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     | 9,081 views

    As we consider Jesus,there are no visible portraits of him left for our viewing. However, there are numerous verbal portraits of his character and conduct that’s found in THE WORD OF GOD

    Hebrews 1:1-2 (KJV) 1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, 2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mission Of Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 20, 2017
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     | 10,222 views

    A person's "life mission" is the guiding force behind the direction of their life. This message explores the mission of Jesus from Luke Chapter 4's perspective.

    The Mission of Jesus Lakewood COG | Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 5-21-2017 Luke 4:16-21 1. Jesus had just returned from the wilderness where He overcame the temptations of the devil. ¥ Luke 4:1 - Jesus was led of the Spirit in the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. ¥ Luke 4:14 - Jesus returned ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Is Superior Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 23, 2017
     | 5,629 views

    First sermon in a series looking at the supremecy of Jesus - this is discussing Jesus superior in his person - uses a number of sources.

    Hebrews 1New International Version (NIV) God’s Final Word: His Son 1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whomalso he made the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Jesus Is The Glue

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 17, 2022
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     | 2,133 views

    Jesus holds everything together!

    Jesus is the Clue Colossians 1:11-20 Arthur Fry a chemist at 3M Corporation was having problems in the choir at Church. The pastor's sermon was especially boring, so Arthur began putting slips of paper in the hymnal for upcoming songs, but the slips kept fluttering out and on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Offended By Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 7, 2022
     | 1,179 views

    Are we offended by the real Jesus?

    Was John the Baptist offended by Jesus? If He walked the earth today would we be offended by Him? Let’s examine the real Jesus and being offended at Jesus in Matthew 11:2-11. Are You the One? And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples and said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Disappointed In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 8, 2022
     | 1,433 views

    Have you ever been mad at God? Have you ever been disappointed that something didn’t work out? Have you ever been so disappointed in the prayers that were not answered that we failed to thank God for the ones He did answer?

    Disappointed in Jesus December 11, 2022 Have you ever been mad at God? Have you ever been disappointed that something didn’t work out? Have you ever been so disappointed in the prayers that were not answered that we failed to thank God for the ones He did answer? Luke 1:39-42 NIV In those days ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 15, 2022
     | 1,656 views

    The name of Jesus demons flee, sick healed, salvation happens, and dead are raised.

    Matthew 1:18-25 “The Name of Jesus” 1. Names of universities, NBA teams, baseball teams, and NFL teams etc…all associate or connect with their Cities or States New Orleans Jazz, Pittsburg Steelers make steel , New York Yankees WV Mountaineers(mountain momma) Florida State Seminoles Indians ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist