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  • David Ward avatar

    Body By Jesus

    Contributed by David Ward on May 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,468 views

    BIG IDEA: We need the body of Christ in order to mature in Christ

    INTRODUCTION: "White Line Syndrome" is a phenomenon I first encountered when playing basketball in a kid’s league years ago. How it works is, late in the game our coach would call a time-out, and instruct us in what we were to do once play resumed. I remember how clear his instructions sounded in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Thanking Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,741 views

    A sermon about gratitude and thanksgiving.

    "Thanking Jesus" Luke 17:11-19 When my mom was 5 years old her mother died due to complications during pregnancy. When my mom was 6 years old her father died. So, my mom went to live with a cousin and her brother--my uncle Jack-- went to live with an aunt. And so my mom and her brother grew ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Breakfast With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012
     | 24,211 views

    Jesus has breakfast with His disciples which was an important time for them to remember to what He had called them and what that would mean to their futures.

    Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Breakfast with Jesus” John 21:1-14 Introduction: I have been invited to have breakfast with some important people in the past. My daughters and I had breakfast with Senator George Allen several years ago and I had the chance to have breakfast with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jesus Was Homeless?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 16, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,913 views

    A sermon which concludes that how we treat others is how we treat Christ.

    Matthew 8:14-17 “Jesus was Homeless?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor Of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com If we were to compare Mark’s version of this event with Matthew’s, we would see that this happened in Capernaum, on the Sabbath, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus Knew!

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 8, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,338 views

    A sermon for Maundy Thursday, Series B

    Maundy Thursday, April 9, 2009 “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, we come before your altar as your people, baptized into the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ. Give us humble ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Terms Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,711 views

    There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

    “Close Encounters” Pt. 2 - The Terms Review – I want to spend just a moment in review so you will remember what we discussed last Sunday since it is the foundation of where we are going this morning. I remind you of the Passion Process – our mandate is simply to Encounter, Equip, and Engage. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Too Good To Be True Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 23, 2018
     | 7,746 views

    We don't notice or believe something at times because we have been offered something that is too good to be true

    Luke 24:36-48 Close Encounters: Too good to be true In the movie “It could happen to you” A New York cop named Charley is having coffee in a little diner. He finishes up and starts to pay and discovers he only has enough for the coffee and nothing for a tip. So he offers the waitress a choice he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Tale Of Two Kings

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 26, 2022
     | 2,627 views

    In the story of the birth of Jesus, we encounter the clash of two kings, both called the King of the Jews. In Jesus and Herod we find two opposite ways to live, and come to understand the real meaning of life. Hopefully all of us will choose to follow King Jesus rather than King Herod.

    Introduction: A. Today I want to begin by talking about The Scrooge and The Grinch. 1. Personally, I have always enjoyed the story of the Grinch more than the story of the Scrooge, probably because of the humor of the Grinch and his little dog dressed up like a reindeer. a. The Grinch also has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is Jesus

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 10, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,168 views

    Luke in this chapter gives us 9 snap shots that help us to answer that question.

    "WHO is Jesus" LUKE CHAPTER 9 INTRODUCTION Our society as a whole and many people in our society are going through an identity crisis. The question many people are asking is who am I. And many in an effort to answer that question go on a journey to find themselves -- maybe a physical journey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Touch Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 18,975 views

    This is the first message of my Lenten series on Jesus. This message is about the transforming power of the touch of Jesus.

    The Touch of Jesus John 9:1-12 March 9, 2003 Jesus: Up Close and Personal Introduction It was 1818 in France, and Louis, a boy of 9, was sitting in his father’s workshop. The father was a harness-maker and the boy loved to watch his father work the leather. "Someday Father," said Louis, "I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Was Tempted

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 274 ratings
     | 23,643 views

    The First Sunday in Lent Temptation of Jesus

    1st Sunday of Lent "Jesus was tempted"   When I say the word Jesus what kind of mental picture comes into your mind? Close your eyes for just a second, don’t fall asleep, what kind of picture flashes in your mind’s eye at the sound of the word Jesus? Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Is Exhausted Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Aug 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,779 views

    Jesus said to them, "Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while." For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat! (Mark 6:31)

    We’re in Mark chapter 6 this morning, dealing with a long and rather spectacular reading, where we see Jesus heal the sick, feed 5,000 hungry people with only a few loaves and fish, walk on the water, and preach to the lost - all in a day’s work, or so it seems! I’ve had days like that (indeed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Seeing Jesus

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,919 views

    In worship, we hear and experience Christ. John’s experience reminded us of Christ’s omnipresence, omniscience and omnipotence.

    Max Lucado wrote this illustration in his book When Christ Comes. Augustine once posed the following experience. Imagine God saying to you, “I will make a deal with you if you wish. I’ll give you anything and everything you ask: pleasure, power, honour, wealth, freedom, even peace of mind and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus And Nicodemus Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 7, 2016
     | 10,502 views

    How do we witness? By presenting the things of God honestly! We need to know what we know, and be willing to show that to others! If we won’t, then who will … and if we don’t, what can it cost them?

    Jesus and Nicodemus John 3:1-15 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I - If we can learn to love others like Jesus’ … we can bring them TO Him -- Re: We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Hiking With Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 23, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,534 views

    A sermon about being transformed by Christ.

    “Hiking with Jesus” Matthew 17:1-9 In the chapter before this morning’s Lesson Jesus asked His disciples: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They came up with a number of answers. Then Jesus asked “But what about you? Who do you say that I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist