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  • James Wallace avatar

    If You Really Love Jesus . . . Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on May 19, 2022
     | 2,746 views

    If you really love Jesus, then what? How will you show it? Do you show it? Jesus had specific answers for us in John 21.

    Well, finally, some of you must be thinking, we come to the end of the Gospel of John. And I must say, personally, along with others who have thoroughly studied this book, that it is very likely the most profound book I have ever preached through. And that’s because it’s all about the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Jesus Answers The Divorce Question Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 11, 2023
     | 1,457 views

    When Jesus returned to His public ministry in Mark 10, the Pharisees tried to trap Him with a question about divorce. Jesus dealt with their question by directing them back to God's original design and intent in creation.

    A. In the last two sermons in our sermon series on the Gospel of Mark, we have been watching Jesus privately teaching His disciples some very important lessons on discipleship. 1. The topics He discussed with them were about prayer, the passion of Jesus, pride and prejudice. 2. I trust that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus And Politics Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 20,810 views

    This sermon examines briefly what the Bible has to say about Jesus and politics.

    Scripture Tennis player Serena Williams told reporters at Wimbledon last week that she was excited about Barack Obama’s presidential candidacy. However, she won’t vote for him since she is a Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Jehovah’s Witnesses “don’t get involved in politics.” Her sister Venus—who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Given To Jesus

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 2, 2024
     | 855 views

    What would a person do, when he is given by God the Father to Jesus?

    “Jesus answered them, ’I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name bear witness about me, but you do not believe because you are not part of my flock. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Jesus Is The Boom"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 21, 2016
     | 4,121 views

    Jesus performs a tremendous miracle for a woman. Jesus is amazing Boom, nailed it. Todays text shares how Jesus is amazing or he is the Boom.

    Jesus is the BOOM” Luke 13:10-17 There are many signature moves consider the following: • Michael Jordan fist and arm up after a shot nailed it Boom! • Yusane Bolt displays a lightning bolt after running by the competition with a smile Nailed it, BOOM!, • Serena ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Answers

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025
     | 259 views

    One of the greatest assurances we have as believers is that Jesus answers when we call upon Him. Unlike men, who may ignore or delay in responding, Jesus always hears and answers at the right time. He is not too busy to listen, nor is He indifferent to our cries.

    JESUS ANSWERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not." – Jeremiah 33:3 Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:7-8, 1 John 5:14-15, Psalm 91:15, Isaiah 65:24, John 14:13-14 INTRODUCTION: One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Is Jesus In Here? - 3:16 & Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 28, 2005
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     | 13,245 views

    As powerful a verse as I Timothy 3:16 is, it seems out of place with verses around it. That is, it seems out of place until we understand "the mystery of godliness". What is the "mystery of godliness?"

    OPEN: 5 year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go alone. “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” She asked again and he persisted. Finally she said, “It’s OK-Jesus will be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is Lord

    Contributed by Ken Osso on Feb 18, 2007
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     | 4,545 views

    This is a message focusing on the lordship of Christ. The emphasis was on helping our people understand the invitation to live and participate in the kingdom, or reign, of God today.

    Jesus is Lord Luke 17:20-36 “And milk.” Every morning for the first six years of my education, those two words signaled the end of the day’s announcements and the impending opportunity for each student in the school to rise for the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Every day was the same. As the button ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus And Sinners Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,199 views

    If we are going to be disciples of Jesus then we must adopt His attitude toward sinners, and follow His example in reaching out to the lost.

    Introduction: A. I think that most of us know that God loves sinners and wants them to be saved. 1. The Apostle Paul wrote, “This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Chuck Hill on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,956 views

    In this message we investigate the reality of the person of Jesus Christ. He is real, alive and willing to change the destiny of your life and mine.

    Who is Jesus? Pastor Chuck Hill Colossians 1:15-23 (Focusing on v. 15-17) Introduction: Turn with me tonight to Paul’s letter to the Colossian Church. We will be focusing our attention on the first really strong teaching portion of this letter – it is found in chapter 1, beginning with verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Jesus Is Big! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,548 views

    There is no equal to Jesus, the Son of the living God.

    Title: Jesus is Big! Text: Matthew 17:1-9 Thesis: There is no one equal to Jesus, the Son of the living God. Epiphany series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany The last Sunday in Epiphany and it is known as Transfiguration Sunday. At Christ’s transfiguration God, once again as at his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Jesus And Zacchaeus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 1, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,886 views

    An analysis of Jesus and Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10 teaches us about Jesus mission to seek to save the lost.

    Scripture Jesus’ mission was to seek and to save the lost. And he seeks and finds every lost person the Father gave him to seek and to find. Today, we will learn about Jesus seeking and finding a man who was lost. Let’s read about Jesus and Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10: 1 He entered ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Where Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Mar 18, 2023
     | 2,465 views

    When Jesus was 12 years old, he was in Jerusalem with his parents for the Passover celebration, and the parents went back home, forgetting Jesus, and they had to go back to find him. They found him in the Temple, and they brought him back home.

    B.L.U.F ? Today we will look at the story of Jesus when he was 12 years old. He was in Jerusalem with his parents for the Passover celebration and the parents went back home forgetting Jesus and they had to go back to find him. They found him in the Temple and they brought him back home. ? We will ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Jesus And Politics Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,744 views

    In this sermon we examine what the Bible has to say about Jesus and politics.

    Scripture Four years ago, as we were heading into the final four months of the 2008 presidential election, I preached a series of messages titled, How Would Jesus Vote? I would like to preach a similar series of messages again, this time titled, Politics According to the Bible. Much of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Transformed By Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 899 views

    Acts 9:19b-31 teaches us what happens when Jesus transforms sinners.

    Introduction Augustine of Hippo was born in Thagaste, a Roman province of North Africa, in 354 AD. He was raised by a Christian mother, Monica, and a pagan father, Patricius. Augustine’s early life marked by a deep search for meaning and truth, which led him to explore various philosophical and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed