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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Jesus, The Light Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,374 views

    Sermon #6 in the Jesus in Isaiah series looks at how Messiah is pictured as a light in a dark place. Texts for this include Isaiah 9:2-4, 50:10-11, 60:1-3 as well as a reference in Matt.5:14-16. (Sermon #5 of this series is omitted because Ronnie Morgan

    Isaiah #6 CHCC: 02-16-03 THE LIGHT Isaiah 9:2-4, Isaiah 50:10-11, Isaiah 60:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16 SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 60:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16 SKIT: This Little Light of Mine INTRODUCTION: I like it when other people assist me by bringing a unique introduction to my sermon. Surely ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Search Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,664 views

    This is an Easter sermon that concludes a series exploring who Jesus is according to the Gospel of John. Phil. 3 plays a major role in this sermon as well.

    IN SEARCH OF JESUS “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures…” (1 Co. 15:3-4). That is the good news of the Gospel of Jesus, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Jesus And The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,148 views

    Jesus was always deeply connected to the Spirit, we should be too.

    Knowing the Holy Spirit April 24, 2005 Jesus and The Spirit Acts 10:37-38 We often talk about Jesus’ deep connection with the Father. We say that the reason that he was able to do the miraculous things that he did, teach the amazing things he taught, obey even to the point of death is his ...read more

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    Jesus The Truth

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,525 views

    Absolute truth is found in Jesus.

    THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER April 24, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Very Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. John 14:1-14 “Jesus the Truth” On Tuesday, white smoke billowed out of the chimney above the Sistine Chapel, bells tolled and the Latin words "Habermus Papam" were spoken into St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Dayringer, ThD avatar

    Is Jesus God?

    Contributed by Richard Dayringer, Thd on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,197 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
     | 5,103 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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    "Who Is This Jesus?” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,103 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

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    Jesus The Lifeguard

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,104 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

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    Who Is This Jesus?

    Contributed by Don Jones on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,401 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

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    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,708 views

    The cost, the commitment, and the consequences of responding to the Lord’s call - Follow Me!

    FOLLOWING JESUS Matthew 4:19 [AMP] He said to them, Come after Me [as disciples - letting Me be your Guide], follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men! Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, [JBP] I THE CROWDS THAT FOLLOWED JESUS Matthew 4:25 Large crowds followed him wherever he went. [NLT] Why did ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Hold On To Jesus Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 21,264 views

    A Hard Heart comes in stages: willful rebellion, going astray, spiritual ignorance, overt unbelief, and being deceived by sin.

    Hold On to Jesus Hebrews 3 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Hebrews 1 told us Jesus is Greater than Angels. Chapter 2 shows us Jesus as the Greater man. Chapter 3 says Jesus is GREATER than Moses. Moses was a faithful servant over God’s house, but Christ is the builder of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Genealogy Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Robert Warren on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 45,603 views

    Though it might sound boring to preach on the genealogy of Jesus, this sermon received more favorable comments than any I’ve preached, it shows the lengths that God went through to save us through the genealogy of Jesus (and goes well with my prior sermon

    “The Genealogy of Jesus” Sermon Series on Matthew Matthew 1:1-17 Robert Warren Westmoreland Church of Christ February 26th, 2005 A genealogy is a list of a person’s ancestor, showing their family tree. To be honest, they are usually not very interesting. They list name after name of people that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Rogers avatar

    Denying Jesus

    Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,863 views

    A sermon on how we deny Christ when we don’t lean on him

    Denying Jesus Luke 22:54-62 Peter was “the Rock”. He was sure that he would never forsake Jesus. That when ever the going got tough he would be there. In fact he even told Jesus that he was ready to go with Him into prison and into death. How often do we do the same thing? We stand and say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jesus Wept"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 12, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,448 views

    God came to us in human form; He felt our pain and sorrows, and all is not lost, for God so loves us.

    John 11:1-45 “Jesus Wept” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Our nation is at war and young Americans and Iraqis are being killed every day. A judge, a bailiff and a court reporter have been shot and killed in a courtroom ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who Is This Jesus?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,808 views

    Who Is This Jesus? 1)He is the mightiest slave; 2) He is the humblest king Sermon adapted from 2002 sermons by Henry Brinton and Daron Lindemann

    Did you hear about the guy who planned on skydiving from space? Yeah, he was going to ride a balloon to an altitude of 40,000 meters (130,000 ft.) and jump from there in a space suit. He estimated that, within a minute from leaving the balloon, he’d reach speeds between 11,000 km and 15,000 km an ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran