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  • Ronald Courtney avatar

    Nothing But Jesus

    Contributed by Ronald Courtney on Sep 13, 2008
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     | 7,178 views

    A sermon focusing on the basis of our message, Jesus Christ

    “Nothing But Jesus” I Cor 2 1-5 It is the first century a sunny day in Jerusalem, the “City of Peace” as its name implies, and you can hear the murmurs of ill contempt spreading through the fringes of the crowd as Stephen proclaims his message. Beginning with Abraham, describing his faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Enough

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 17, 2021
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    The Bible is very clear that Jesus was and is the “Plan of Enough” as set out from God.

    TITLE: JESUS IS ENOUGH SCRIPTURE: COLOSSIANS 1:15-20 (Adapted from Dr. David Jeremiah devotional) Do you ever get the feeling there is no such thing as having enough in our world? We live in a culture where there is an incessant pressure to add on to existing things. Think about all of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: The Water Of Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,888 views

    This message examines the meeting between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well.

    Have you ever experienced those moments when you feel all alone? To make matters worse, it seems as though that there is no one in your corner. When someone finally notices you with a passing glance, it seems as though it was more of a judgmental stare than a simple glance. In that moment you just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sticks And Stones Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008
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    Sermon #7 in the John Series from John 8 deals with Jesus encounter with the religious leaders in the Temple in Jerusalem

    John’s Gospel #7 Sticks and Stones CHCC: March 2, 2008 John 8 INTRODUCTION: Sticks and Stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. This section of John begins and ends with people ready to throw stones. In the beginning of our text for today we notice that the Jewish leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Grave: Finding Jesus

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 21, 2025
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    The women at the tomb went out on a search to "find Jesus". We look into their lives discovering what Jesus meant to them. Also the angels answer to them.

    Title: Finding Christ – No Grave Can Stop Him Text: Mark 16:1 - 8 Mar 16:1-8 Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. (2) Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus, The Bread Of Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Understand and embrace Jesus as the Bread of Life, who satisfies not only our physical needs but also our deepest spiritual hunger and thirst.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. We're gonna dive into an incredible chapter from the Gospel of John today - Chapter 6, where we encounter Jesus as the Bread of Life. This passage is a remarkable depiction of how Jesus not only tends to our physical needs but also nourishes our spiritual hunger. ...read more

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    Jesus! Jesus! Jesus!

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 1, 2007
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     | 5,402 views

    2007 For Jesus!

    JESUS! JESUS! JESUS! It’s dark. It’s still. It’s raining softly. It’s the first moments of 2007. It seems like the whole earth is quiet. There is no noise. But if you still your mind and heart you can hear a very small, barely perceptible, almost indistinguishable sound. It’s not heard with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Series

    Contributed by Bill Bryan on Mar 29, 2014
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     | 8,833 views

    Jesus is the central expression of God's grace and peace to us. Our unity/thankfulness for one another in the Lord is not based on our complete agreement on every social, political, or religious topic but upon our common experience of God's grace/peace

    On July 4th we celebrate the birth of the United States, and on June 20th we celebrate the birthday of my beloved home state of West Virginia. However, the birth of our nation came about through our division from England, and the birth of West Virginia came through division from the Confederacy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 14, 2024
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     | 5,416 views

    We can tell a lot about a person by the things we hear them say. And please don’t take offense in what I’m about to say, but instead understand I say it with a burden on my heart.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK JESUS, JESUS, JESUS (This message is primarily a condensation & adaption of an excellent sermon b y Darren McCormick.) Scripture: Exodus 20:7; Luke 6:45; James 2:14; Psalm 29:2 ILL. The game show was showing on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Meeting At The Gate

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 19, 2001
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     | 17,843 views

    This message explores those Divine encounters that the Lord orchestrates for everyone’s life, even in areas you may have given up on.

    The Bible is full of relevant stories and principles that we can incorporate into our lives. The passage here in Luke 7 is no different. It contains some very interesting and amazing facts. In Luke 7:1, we see jesus entering Capernaum, and the day after, in 7:11, we see Him entering Nain. Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Encountering Christ: The Healing Of The Centurion's Servant

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,623 views

    This is a series on people who encountered Christ.

    Title: “Encountering Christ: A Centurion’s Servant is Healed” Script: Lk. 7:1-10/Mt. 8:5-13 Type: Series Where: GNBC 2-12-23 Intro: This morning we heard Jim Schlott one of our elders, recounting his encounter with Christ. Everyone who is a Christian has had to have had an encounter with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Touch The Mountain (And Encounter With God) Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 19, 2018
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    The Israelite arrive at the mountain - but still do not have a permanent change of how they live - they want to "touch the mountain." Concludes with invitation to turn life over to God

    Exodus 19:3-6, 16-19 3 Then Moses went up to God; the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the Israelites: 4 You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now therefore, if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    On The Road With Jesus: Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 4, 2019
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    Lazarus talk about his experience as Jesus raises him from the dead. How did it affect him and those around him. Jesus would give his life to save Lazarus

    On the Road with Jesus: Lazarus John 11:17-44 March 10, 2019 Many of us are eager for the season of spring to begin. This past Wednesday marked the beginning of a season on the Christian calendar, the season of Lent. What is Lent? Lent is a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Go! And Encounter The Fire Of God - Hebrews 12:29 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 5, 2025
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     | 573 views

    The fire of God is a powerful theme throughout Scripture. Fire represents His presence, His guidance, His judgment, His refining work, and His power. Explore how the fire of God impacts our lives and how we are called to respond.

    Go! And Encounter the Fire of God - Hebrews 12:29 Introduction: The fire of God is a powerful theme throughout Scripture. Fire represents His presence, His guidance, His judgment, His refining work, and His power. From the burning bush where God revealed Himself to Moses to the fire that led the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Become More Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,900 views

    A real vision of Jesus catapults a person toward constant transformation. Notice how a genuine encounter with Jesus changes us: 1. It changes what we see. 2. It changes what we hear and do. 3. It changes what we become.

    Become more like Jesus Acts 9:1-25 October 30, 2016 A real vision of Jesus catapults a person toward constant transformation. Notice how a genuine encounter with Jesus changes us: 1. It changes what we see. Vv.1-9 2. It changes what we hear and do. Vv.10-19 3. It changes what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist