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  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Longing For Jesus

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 21, 2007
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     | 13,810 views

    What is your longing, your passion, your priority, your driving force in life? For every individual and every Church it must be a living, personal, daily relationship with the Resurrected Christ.

    Longing for Jesus --Psalm 84:1-4 and John 4:4-15 When preachers get together, someone may comment, “That will preach.” Inspiration for a sermon comes from many people and places. A few weeks ago in our Academy for Christian Training and Service one of our readings for reflection came from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Horoscope Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Smith on Jan 8, 2007
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    What must Mary have thought when she first opened the door and found a group of Iranian astrologers, there to celebrate the birth of her son? These characters seem so inappropriate in the Christmas narrative, but maybe that’s the point?

    The Xmas season is over! We’ve wished each other a Merry Xmas AND a Happy New Year, and now the festive season is PAST. The holidays (for most of us) are over. The time for singing carols and wishing peace and goodwill to all is finished. The presents have been handed out. The cards have all been ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Living Jesus

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 22, 2013
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     | 5,911 views

    God’s will for us is to enter into His amazing plan and purpose to have great joy in His presence and in His grace. Now how we respond to this invitation, is very important!

    Opening illustration: Suppose you are rushed to the hospital, where a physician examines you and informs you that you are critically ill. He says you’ll die unless you have proper treatment. He then prescribes medicine and says, “If you will take this, I can assure you with absolute ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus, The Healer

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
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    In looking at the healing ministry of Jesus, it’s important to remember two things. First, Jesus’ healings were a tangible witness to the kingdom of God he was proclaiming. Second, the healings of Jesus show us the heart of God

    Jesus, The Healer Mark 5:1-13 Today, we’re continuing our series about Jesus, turning to the oldest existing book about Jesus written between 56 and 60 AD. Mark is writing to the Roman Christians just after the persecution of Christians had started. He wants his readers to understand who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Doing It To Jesus

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 3, 2011
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     | 3,638 views

    In one magnificent moment Jesus painted a lasting portait of greatness that demonstrated and mandated our attitude towards children.

    “Doing It to Jesus” Mark 9:33-37 Like a good carpenter Jesus never missed an opportunity to drive the nail home. He capitalized on making teachable moments out of the ordinary scenes of life. He majored in turning the values of society upside down. Can you picture the scene here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Sightings

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 23, 2011
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     | 4,131 views

    Sometimes the leastlikely are most likely to catch a glimpse of the risen Christ.

    Title: Jesus Sightings Text: Matthew 28:1-10 (11-15) Thesis: Sometimes the least likely are most likely to catch a glimpse of the risen Christ. Introduction On a flight to Florida, an educational psychologist was preparing her notes for a presentation to a parent-education seminar in Miami. An ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Surprising Jesus.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
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    The Surprising Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 5 verses 17-26. Ill: • (a). DVD – Rolf Harris - Jake the Peg (on Youtube or email me) • (b). Kids Talk illustration I WANT US TO LOOK AT THE 4 TYPES OF PEOPLE IN THIS STORY: (1st) The friends of the paralysed man. • Ill: Have you ever had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Abide In Jesus

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 23, 2019
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     | 9,431 views

    This is what happens when you ‘abide with God’! You start affecting the life of others! Is it not exciting? Come on, we need to let the world know that it is fun being in the presence of God!

    Vine John 15:5 says, “I am the vine, you are the branches, he who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit, for without Me you can do nothing.” Do you know what it means to abide in Him? The English dictionary defines ‘abide’ as’ hold to and stick to.’ Spiritually it means to ‘stick on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    At The Feet Of Jesus

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 30, 2022
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    There are some interesting things that happened at the feet of Jesus. And each event carried a specific significance to it. Today we'll focus on three of them.

    AT THE FEET OF JESUS There are some interesting things that happened at the feet of Jesus. And each event carried a specific significance to it. Today we'll focus on three of them. 1) At his feet in humility. Chris Tomlin, "We Fall Down": "We fall down, We lay our crowns, At ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Jesus

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 442 views

    Faith is not just believing that Jesus can save; it's asking Him to do it.

    Opening illustration: Suppose you are rushed to the hospital, where a physician examines you and informs you that you are critically ill. He says you’ll die unless you have proper treatment. He then prescribes medicine and says, “If you will take this, I can assure you with absolute certainty that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus In The Wilderness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024
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     | 657 views

    This sermon explores drawing closer to God through repentance, personal growth during trials, and recognizing God's presence in our lives, using the baptism of Jesus as a guide.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another treasured time together in the presence of our Lord. We gather here today, united in spirit, ready to receive the divine wisdom that is so generously poured out from the pages of our beloved Scriptures. I am reminded of the words of the great Charles Spurgeon who ...read more

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    Ta-Da! Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
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     | 4,110 views

    Part 1 in series on Resurrection - why it matters so much. This begins an apologetics series on why we can actually believe in the Resurrection.

    1 Corinthians 15:3-8 – TA-DA! A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about how Jesus was crucified and placed in a tomb with a great stone sealing the opening. Then, wanting to share the excitement of the resurrection, she asked: "And what do you think were Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    The Journey To Jesus

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,387 views

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    The Journey to Jesus, Matthew 2:1-12 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ December 22, 2002 Wise men traveled a great distance to worship Jesus, yet there were important intellectuals who wouldn’t go six miles out to see if the rumors were true... Jerusalem 6 miles from Bethlehem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    George Or Jesus

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 3,015 views

    Money is perhaps the most powerful tool, other than our tongue, that God has given to us to use for furthering His mission here on earth.

    George or Jesus? Money – one of our greatest treasures. We can’t do with it and we can’t do without it. Money affects all sorts of things:It affects relations between countries for example: “A visiting American textile-buyer told a long but amusing story at a luncheon in Seoul, South ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Incarnation Of Jesus

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,260 views

    The Incarnation of Jesus is God’s great gift to mankind revealing What God Has Done, How He Did It, Why We Need His Amazing Grace, and What Are Our Obligations.

    THE INCARNATION OF JESUS John Betjeman wrote some memorable lines on the Incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ: ‘And is it true this most tremendous tale of all, / The Maker of the stars and sea / Became a child on earth for me?’ It is true, we believe, but it isn’t quite the whole truth: for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist