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  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Who Is Jesus

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 16, 2006
     | 3,663 views

    A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Series B, Proper 19

    15th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 19), September 17, 2006, “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you have revealed your will and grace to the world in many ways. Through Moses, you led your people out ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Obedient To Jesus?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 24, 2006
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     | 2,974 views

    Are we being obedient to Jesus (building our house on the rock) or are we being disobedient (building on sand)? What does obedience mean? This is a challenge to be obedient.

    Danger! Keep out. Beware of the dog! Don’t talk to strangers. Follow me. Make sure you’re home by midnight! Failure to comply will have consequences. Jesus brings the Sermon on the Mount to an end with a warning. Jesus does not beat around the bush. He is not woolly. He does not waffle. He is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Imitate Jesus

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,247 views

    When we imitate Jesus as our Role Model, we become role models for others to follow.

    IMITATE JESUS --Ephesians 5:1-5 As a child and youth I learned that anything which was an imitation was cheap and not as good in quality as the original. It was not the best product for your money. The first King James Bible that my parents gave me was genuine Moroccan leather, the very best ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    On The Road With Jesus

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 28, 2006
     | 2,678 views

    Jesus taught the disciples but they did not always understand! This short homily encourages listeners to ask questions; it also reminds us that God knows about everything we do; and that is both comforting and challenging.

    Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin! Of course, it is always likely that God’s word will make us uncomfortable! When we turn to God’s word, seeking the voice of God, there is always plenty to hear; and this short Bible event is packed full of God’s wisdom, and God’s call to us. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus Said

    Contributed by Jeffery Clemens on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,817 views

    A chronological look at what Jesus said as written by John, leading to the question "are you 100% sure you will go to heaven when you die?"

    JESUS SAID: JOHN 5:1-14 1 AFTER THIS THERE WAS A FEAST OF THE JEWS, AND JESUS WENT UP TO JERUSALEM. 2 NOW THERE IS IN JERUSALEM BY THE SHEEP GATE A POOL, WHICH IS CALLED IN HEBREW, BETHESDA, HAVING FIVE PORCHES. 3 IN THESE LAY A GREAT MULTITUDE OF SICK PEOPLE, BLIND, LAME, PARALYZED, WAITING ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Is Lord! Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,565 views

    Mary asked, "Who will roll away the stone?" Up against an impossible situation? Look! The Stone of impossibility is GONE!

    Philippians 2:5-11 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Calming Jesus

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 8,003 views

    Short Funeral Sermon for a Believer

    THE CALMING JESUS MARK 4:35-41 I. The Story A. The storm came upon this group of men and they did not know what to do. They feared for their lives and in their great emotional state they cried out to God. B. Jesus calmed the storm. II. The Meaning for Them A. The men in the boat were saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Celebrate Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,067 views

    To celebrate Jesus and all that He does in our lives.

    Celebrate Jesus! 05/02/04 THEME: Jesus Christ is worth celebrating INTRO: Today we begin a month of celebrations. Over the next few weeks we will be celebrating moms, volunteers, life and heroes. We celebrate a lot of things in our lives. Weddings, birthdays and anniversaries are all reasons ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory Of Jesus

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 5, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,553 views

    The Trinty is marked by giving glory away to each other. We are invited into this "glory-giving" relationship through Jesus

    John 17:1-5 March 21, 2004 The Glory of Jesus As we head toward Good Friday and Easter, I have been drawn to Jesus’ prayer in John 17. Jesus has entered Jerusalem triumphantly on Palm Sunday, he has been teaching in the temple and on the streets. What he has been saying and doing has ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Is Lord

    Contributed by David Dewitt on May 17, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,759 views

    The simple fact is that Jesus is the Lord of all creation and He will one day take His rightful place as the King of Kings. We are either with Him or we are against Him.

    Jesus is Lord Selected Passages March 2004 Morning Service When Queen Victoria had just ascended her throne she went, as is the custom of Royalty, to hear The Messiah rendered. She had been instructed as to her conduct by those who knew, and was told that she must not rise when the others stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Is Jesus God?

    Contributed by Richard Dayringer, Thd on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,091 views

    In reference to Dan Brown’s DA VINCI CODE, evidence for the divinity of Jesus Christ is presented.

    IS JESUS GOD? 475 Col.1: 15-20 INTRO: 1. My kids gave me a copy of The DaVinci Code for Christmas 2003. I finished reading it on New Year’s day. As an author, I was wishing I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    To Anticipate Jesus

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,017 views

    Taking Paul’s lead to change our focus from this world to the reward at the end of the race. How much would you need to change if ....

    I was raised in a small town in southern Ohio. I remember the lazy days of summer when the air-raid sirens went off once per week and we would all look up to see if we could see enemy planes, or when all the boys would gather on the school playground to play baseball like the big kids did. I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Who Is This Jesus?” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,909 views

    First in a series on the Gospel of John. This series deals with the divinity of Jesus.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 1 “Who Is This Jesus?” John 1:1-3 Jesus is a great historical figure and held by many to be the most inspirational leader the world has ever known. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Jesus The Lifeguard

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,991 views

    A Sermon for Proper 11, series B

    7th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 11) July 23, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son to reveal your will and grace, and to restore us to a meaningful relationship with you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Don Jones avatar

    Who Is This Jesus?

    Contributed by Don Jones on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,328 views

    A doctrinal look at Jesus from the pre-incarnate Christ to the returning Lord.

    8-1-2006 WGBC Who is Jesus? I. The Pre-incarnate Christ Exodus 3:14-15 - The "I AM" The name by which Moses was to identify his sender was "I AM". The Hebrew word is derived from the root word meaning "to be". It signifies the creative sustaining power of Almighty God. The implication is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist