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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Baptism Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 8, 2015
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     | 8,359 views

    The baptism of Jesus has confused folks for 2000 years. Here are some thoughts on why Jesus asked to be baptized.

    The Baptism of Jesus This is week two of our Old School Sunday School series. We tried this last year and had so much fun with the Old Testament Stories that we decided to bring it back for an encore. Sunday School isn’t a big deal in most churches these days, it’s been rebranded as ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Expectations Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2023
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    We should not miss the Truth that Jesus has expectations of us as His disciples.

    JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Expectations of Jesus Luke 9:57-62 #JustJesus INTRODUCTION… THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO HALF-WAY (P) There are some things in life that we should never do halfway. Most things in life we should give our best effort, persevere, and see to completion. * Giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Deity Of Jesus

    Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Dec 8, 2025
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    Who Is Jesus To You? Some Say He Was A Prophet, A Priest Others Call Him A Wise Teacher. Others See Jesus As A Rabbi. Some Say He Was One Of The Great Minds That Has Walked This Earth. But The Bible Gives Us A Clear, Undeniable Truth: Jesus Is God.

    Who Is Jesus To You? Some Say He Was A Prophet, A Priest Others Call Him A Wise Teacher. Others See Jesus As A Rabbi. Some Say He Was One Of The Great Minds That Has Walked This Earth. Still Others Think He Was A Miracle Worker, Some Say He Was A Healer, But The Bible Gives Us A Clear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sir, We Want To See Jesus!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 4, 2019
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    It is not until we see God, that we actually see ourselves (like Isaiah)! Have you tired of the externals yet? Are you ready to be exposed to the raw deity of the God-Man? Thank God, the Bible's full of people who weren't satisfied with the superficial. Are you?

    WE WANT TO SEE JESUS! Jn. 12:12-13,18-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DOUBLE JEOPARDY 1. A young man named Turk felt that he had a call to study the ministry, and he asked the help of his pastor for guidance for where he felt he should use his talents. Turk decided that working with the mentally ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sir, We Want To See Jesus!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 4, 2019
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    It is not until we see God, that we actually see ourselves (like Isaiah)! Have you tired of the externals yet? Are you ready to be exposed to the raw deity of the God-Man? Thank God, the Bible's full of people who weren't satisfied with the superficial. Are you?

    WE WANT TO SEE JESUS! Jn. 12:12-13,18-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DOUBLE JEOPARDY 1. A young man named Turk felt that he had a call to study the ministry, and he asked the help of his pastor for guidance for where he felt he should use his talents. Turk decided that working with the mentally ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Waiting For Something Special Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Dec 12, 2000
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     | 7,194 views

    Based on the encounter with Simeon, how he waited and how we are to patiently wait for the return of Jesus

    Waiting for Something Special Luke 2:25-32 2nd Sunday in Advent No one likes to wait Was at Sam’s the other day….had to stand in line what seemed forever (probably only 10 minutes) Was going to Vanderbilt for Jacob Maxwell’s surgery and got in morning traffic..took me over an hour to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,407 views

    The encounter of the rich young ruler with Jesus. "What must I do to recieve eternal life?"

    Mark 10:17 V 31. Called to count the cost. "Are we counting the cost? Are you like me when it comes to swimming,I appear to have an aversion to water...Some people just dive right in, without blinking an eye, but I can’t help just dipping in with my toes. I’m not prepared to dive right in and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 28, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 22,764 views

    Jesus raises dead things. Lazarus, jolted out of his reward, was just the first.

    Sermon for CATM – February 28, 2010 – Journeying with Jesus: Lazarus (John 11:1-44) Today we continue our Journey with Jesus to the cross. This is the second in a series on the events that lead up to Jesus’ own suffering and death on the cross. Last week we looked at the Transfiguration. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remain In Jesus

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 11, 2015
     | 7,874 views

    This sermon explores John 15:9-17 to see just what it means to remain in Jesus. A number of stories from Sermon Central on board that may be useful

    Gospel o John 15:9-17 • John 15:9-17New International Version (NIV) • 9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Embracing Jesus

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 30, 2013
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     | 5,894 views

    Man's only way to deal with his rebellion against God is to embrace the Son.

    In Acts chapter 4, David is identified as the author of Psalm 2, the passage which we’ll be studying together this morning. But the opening words of that Psalm that he penned in Israel approximately 3,000 years ago could just as easily be written in the United States in the 21st Century ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Jesus Is Enough Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jun 9, 2025
     | 520 views

    Christ is fully sufficient for our every need, empowering us to serve others and meet challenges by entrusting Him with our limitations and needs.

    Faith evangelism training a few days Learning an evangelism method Then sent in teams of three to specific doors My turn came to share the gospel - I was scared. I shouldn’t have been, but I was. I knocked on the door, introduced myself and the team, and then began by asking the question, “In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 25, 2025
     | 151 views

    In His encounter with Pharisees and Scribes, Jesus discusses the characteristics of hypocrisy. To His disciples He notes the promises of hypocrisy with a stern warning. And yet, in the gospel, we find great hope for hypocrites.

    It seems like nearly every month (maybe even more frequently if we look hard enough), we receive news about some Christian leader who fails morally, gets caught, and is removed from ministry. Whether it’s pastors, professors, performers, or politicians - failure happens. We see hypocrisy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Arise, My Child! Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 13, 2014
     | 5,812 views

    For Christians, death is merely a passage to life by faith in Christ only! When Jesus encounters people who need Him two things happen: 1) He willingly goes to where they are and, 2) they do whatever it takes to come to Him. We should live the same way!

    Arise, My Child! Mark 5:21-43 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - Last week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Aftermath Of Easter - Philip And The Ethiopian Eunuch

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 24, 2022
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    Here's a look at the Ethiopian Eunuch and Philip. There's good things to learn from their encounter.

    April 24, 2022 Sermon - Acts 8:26–40 The Aftermath of Easter - Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch Today we are going to have a look at an early convert to Christ, after the first Resurrection Sunday, one of the first who came to Jesus in faith. We had an amazing Easter Sunday last week. What a joyful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Following Jesus Discipleship Basics (Mlk Day Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 14, 2024
     | 1,717 views

    John 1:43-51, let us embrace the call to follow Jesus, seeking a profound knowing that transcends our doubts. United Methodist discipleship invites us into a journey of following.

    THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY Year B: “Following” Sermon Series Back 2 the Basics January 14, 2024 John 1:43-51. Following Jesus Discipleship Basics 1:43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." ”The next day Jesus decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist