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  • Chuck Warnock avatar

    Breakfast With Jesus

    Contributed by Chuck Warnock on Jun 26, 2007
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     | 10,780 views

    Suppose everything we thought and believed about religion got stripped away from us in one horrific event. Suppose all the answers we thought we had to all the questions we thought people wanted answered, seemed hollow and empty.

    Breakfast with Jesus Chuck Warnock, Senior Pastor Chatham Baptist Church Chatham, VA www.chathambc.net April 22, 2007 – Sunday after the shootings at Virginia Tech on Ap 16, 2007 – John 21:1-19, NIV 1Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias.[a] It happened this way: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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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    Jesus, The Healer

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 8,023 views

    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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    Jesus Sightings

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 23, 2011
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     | 4,206 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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    Longing For Jesus

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,953 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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    Doing It To Jesus

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 3, 2011
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     | 3,661 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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    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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    Living Jesus

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,995 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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    Abide In Jesus

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 23, 2019
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     | 10,075 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
     | 3,735 views

    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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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024
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     | 741 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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    Living Jesus

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 513 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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    A Fearless Man Carrying A Fearless And Faithful Spirit (Paul, Holy Spirit)

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 31, 2018
     | 4,053 views

    Whether I die or live, I do so for Jesus, through who I am strengthened to do all things....the mindset of a true believe and soul winner

    May the peace of the Lord be with you Topic: A FEARLESS MAN CARRYING A FEARLESS AND FAITHFUL SPIRIT (PAUL CARRYING THE SPIRIT OF GOD) Acts 14:19-23 King James Version (KJV) 19 And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and having stoned Paul, drew ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Easter 2020

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 9, 2020
     | 4,010 views

    An Easter sermon, what a year 2020 has been, a new appointment for us in Fiji. For the world a time of trial as it responds to COVID 19. We are in lockdown, but in Christ, there is so much to celebrate and be grateful for. Because of him we are no longer lost! He's alive.

    Easter what a wonderful time to recall the love of God shown to us through Jesus Christ. It has been great over the past week to see posts on Facebook of how people are using the resources they have available in their homes and Corps centres to get many things achieved at this time. I today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    George Or Jesus

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 3,106 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