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  • Tim White avatar

    Observing Nature Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Aug 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,338 views

    In Jesus’ encounter with the Greek seekers, we see the Nature of the Savior, The Nature of Suffering and the Nature of the Servant.

    20Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. * These are believed to be Jews living in Greece, visiting Jerusalem for the Passover Feast. * Philip is a Greek name. He probably spoke fluent Greek. 21 Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year: A Divine Imperative

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018
     | 4,948 views

    The creation story is one of the most awesome story that we can study. In the business of our lives it is possible that we miss the presence of such an awesome God in our lives. Let us prepare ourselves for an awesome encounter with God.

    First of all, Let me wish you all a very happy and blessed new year ahead. Well: Here we are. Yet another New year, yet another opportunity to look at the blessings of the previous year and give thanks. Yet another opportunity for us to look back at all the numerous mistakes that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    All About Angels: What Do They Look Like? What Do They See? Impressions From Gabriel's Encounter

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021
     | 909 views

    What do you see out a window? I have big windows at my house that allow me to look out on the neighborhood, the trees, the cars going by, and its wonderful. I can watch the snow falling, I can see the sun when it’s shining. A window is a way for us to see something we couldn’t see otherwise.

    What do you see out a window? I have big windows at my house that allow me to look out on the neighborhood, the trees, the cars going by, and its wonderful. I can watch the snow falling, I can see the sun when it’s shining. A window is a way for us to see something we couldn’t see otherwise. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Zacchaeus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 16,436 views

    What can we learn from this tax collector’s encounter with the Son of God

    The story of Zacchaeus Story: On 12th February 1809, in a one room log cabin with a dirt floor on a farm near Hodgenville, Kentucky, a baby boy was born. When he was only 9 years-old, his mother died. He was a boy with rugged determination. And although he only had less than a year of formal ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Face To Face Time With God

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,954 views

    The sermon shares what it takes to get Face Time with God: It involves spending time with God. When one spends time with God it changes you, it puts greater balance in your life.

    Exodus 34:29-35 Face To Face Time The Bible in today s lesson said that Moses Face did shine after meeting God Face to Face , vs 29he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD. 1. Let us consider: Surely it will take great ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Was It A Morning Like This? Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 4, 2022
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     | 4,803 views

    Easter: This message shows how, through the resurrection, Jesus has brought light to our darkness and given us good news to share. Jesus seeks a personal encounter, and wants us to experience His resurrection power in our life.

    Was It a Morning Like This? Luke 24:1-12 I have entitled our message, “Was It a Morning Like This?” Was it a morning like today when Jesus arose from the grave? I want to begin by reminding us how the resurrection is the event on which our faith is founded. In 1 Corinthians 15:16-17, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Questions Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,688 views

    Christmas brought three questions which every person needed to deal with as they encountered the Christ child. Christmas isn’t so much about what God has done for us as it is about our response to the Christ child and to these questions.

    The Questions of Christmas Luke 2:8-20 It’s tough to miss Christmas if you live in America today. We hear the ads on the radio and TV, see the lighted houses and buildings, the decorated yards in our neighborhoods, and the displays inside every store remind us Christmas is coming in case we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    Godly Influence - Winning Souls For Jesus

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,716 views

    As Christians, we must understand that we are people of influence. We have what most people are looking for...The Answer Jesus.

    Introduction · Through the Word of God and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, Jesus has given us the ability to influence others for Christ. · As a child of God, you have inherited the blessing, which includes the ability to influence people for God and His kingdom. · A person of influence ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Relationship With Jesus Brings Life In The Word

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 20, 2013
     | 3,472 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you alive in the WORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To learn that our appreciation of the WORD of GOD only comes from our Healthy relationship with the LIVING WORD of GOD -- LORD JESUS CHRIST IV. TEX

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you alive in the WORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To learn that our appreciation of the WORD of GOD only comes from our Healthy relationship with the LIVING WORD of GOD -- LORD JESUS CHRIST IV. TEXT: John 5:38-40 (Amplified Bible) And you have not His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Heal’s The Nobleman’s Son Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 3, 2024
     | 1,268 views

    In this sermon Dr. Vorce addresses "The Parable of the Nobleman's Son" reminding us that there is power in activating our faith.

    Introduction As we gather today, we find ourselves drawn into a powerful narrative from John 4:43-54, where Jesus returns to Galilee and encounters a royal official in desperate need. This scene unfolds in a world not so different from ours, where the yearning for healing and divine intervention ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wes Richard avatar

    When The Truth Of Jesus Dawns Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,444 views

    The story of Nicodemus helps us see that until the truth of Jesus dawns on us, we remain in the dark.

    Because of Daylight Savings Time, some of you probably feel like you got up an hour early today. Some of you may be here and not even know it because you are not awake yet! I’ve told this little story before, but I’m going to tell it again because it helps to make a point I want to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Evil Doers Hate Jesus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2015
     | 3,251 views

    To expose evil doers as haters of LIGHT (JESUS) and to show that they need to hide in darkness so their deeds will not be exposed.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you hate JESUS? Do you hate to come to Him? Do you hate people who leads you to the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To expose evil doers as haters of LIGHT (JESUS) and to show that they need to hide in darkness so their deeds will not be exposed. IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Turn On The Light In The Room Of Gloom

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 1, 2025
     | 62 views

    The whole process would be like turning on a light. And I don’t mean a little candle, but a big flood. If you stumble around in a dark room, you move slowly, hesitantly, and you are guarding against a fall.

    Friday of the First Week of Advent 2025 When we hear or read Biblical prophecy, our Western mindset frequently gets confused by the language used. The prophet Isaiah today especially needs to be read with understanding of the form being used. The critical little snippet that is the key to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Zacchaeus Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 1, 2021
     | 5,992 views

    For I'm Going To Your House Today.........

    October 24, 2020 In the stories of Peter and Mary Magdalene, we noted the multiple encounters each had with Jesus throughout His 3 ½ year ministry. In our final 2 sermons, we see again the one-time encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus and between Jesus and the Thief on the Cross and again ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Who Do You Say He Is? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 847 views

    Explore the transformative power of prayer, the significance of Peter's confession of Jesus as the Messiah, and the call to follow Jesus with unwavering faith.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are gathered here today to delve into a powerful passage from the Gospel of Matthew, focusing on the power of testimony, the confession of Peter, and the call to follow Jesus. A.W. Tozer once said: "What comes into our mind when we think about God is the most ...read more

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