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A Symbol For Service

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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Jesus used a common Middle East practice of washing feet to teach the disciples about service.

A SYMBOL FOR SERVICE John 13:1-20 INTRO: Throughout Christian history, there have been many symbols used in Christianity. Believers have used a fish, a cross, and other symbols. Christians could add the towel as another symbol for Christian service. Jesus’ disciples wanted a place of prominence ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Perfect Example

Contributed by Bryan Dill on Nov 26, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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Jesus Christ is perfect in so many ways. Peter explains to us how He is the only example we should follow.

A couple with especially irregular church attendance had been asked by their preacher to host a visiting minister for lunch. The couple obliged and put together a very special meal for the guest preacher. When they all sat down to eat, their little boy, who was accustomed to diving right in, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:20-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus With A Teacher Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 15, 2004

based on 45 ratings

| 10,786 views

Let us look at the amazing things that Jesus said to this teacher of the Law and how this encounter with Jesus impacted his life. No man spoke like Jesus spoke, and Jesus greatly impacted those he encountered.

“Encounters with Jesus: A Teacher” Introduction: In Jesus’ life here on Earth he said and did amazing things. I believe that one of the most amazing things about Jesus’ ministry is the way in which he dealt with people here on Earth. He encountered in his short life all different type of people. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Radical Abandon

Contributed by Aaron Vanstrien on May 1, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 3,155 views

Jesus Radically Abandon all that he was so that we could have Life.

Radical Abandon #1 I. To give up or surrender to the extreme. II. Matthew 9:27-30 Jesus Radically Abandons to restore our sight. a. Jesus is followed by theses two blind guys and they are begging him for Help and they follow Him into the house. b. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-30

Denomination: Nazarene

I Am The Way

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jan 10, 2009

| 3,900 views

THREE TYPES OF CHRIST BEING THE WAY ...THE WAY OF ESCAPE...THE RIGHT WAY...THE ONLY WAY TO GOD

I AM THE WAY John 14:1-6 Introduction: He is the life, both in grace (HERE) and glory (THERE), the life not only saves from death, but destroys it. Christ is the WAY… …by His DOCTRINE JOHN 6:68 …by His EXAMPLE I PETER 2:21 …by His SACRIFICE HEBREWS 9:8-9 …by His SPIRIT ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Preciousness Of Our Lord

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008

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Jesus is Precious in His Person, Provision, and Promises.

I. He is Precious in His Person A. His Precious Name - Stone - One of His names - vs. 4, 6 1. It is a Special Name - No name above it. 2. It is a Saving Name - Ac 4:12 B. His Precious Worth -vs.7 II. He is Precious in His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Casting Out To Catch The Outcast

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 28, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 3,695 views

A Guide Ministry through a biblical principle

Casting Out to Catch the Outcast Jesus tells Simon to put the boat out and cast down his nets, it is a carpenter’s son and teacher telling a fisherman how to fish. It is a little like a pastor telling a CEO how to run technical aspects of his business! Not only that, but Simon’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unasked Questions Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 11, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 3,275 views

This is the 4th sermon in a series of messages taken from John’s gospel. From Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, we notice unasked questions Jesus answered.

John’s Gospel #4 Unasked Questions CHCC: January 27, 2008 John 3:1-21 INTRODUCTION: VIDEO John 3:16 is the central truth of life captured in 25 simple words. Jesus made this statement to a man who came to see Him late one night. Look at the beginning of John chapter 3: Now there was a man ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Urgent Preparation Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 7, 2008

based on 84 ratings

| 26,201 views

In this passage, Jesus knows what is in store for Him. He knows that within just a few short hours, He would be beaten and bruised and hung on an old rugged cross. He knows the tremendous task that lies ahead. So He knows He must urgently prepare.

1. Urgently prepare in solitude 2. Urgently prepare in sorrow 3. Urgently prepare in submission 4. Don’t prepare by sleeping What would you do if you knew what was going to happen to you tomorrow? If, somehow, some way it was possible for you to look into the future—what would you do? Would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Matthew 26:1

Denomination: Baptist

Why This Waste? Series

Contributed by Andrew Street on Mar 9, 2008

based on 6 ratings

| 9,688 views

The Lavish Love of a Devoted Disciples - Total commitment.

“Why This Waste?” The Lavish Love of a Devoted Disciple Matthew 26:6-13 Mark 14:3-9 John 12:1-8 “Why this waste?” I have often – practically every time I have read this story – recoiled with the disciples! 300 denarii! Mark indicates that she could have sold it for even more than that! 300 ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Consuelo En El Redil Del Buen Pastor

Contributed by Martin Gonzalez on Mar 16, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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Hay temores por todos lados. Hay seguridad en el redil del Buen Pastor

Juan 10.7-21 Introducción El miedo es una emoción caracterizada por un intenso sentimiento habitualmente desagradable, provocado por la percepción de un peligro, real o supuesto, presente o futuro. Todos tenemos temores. Hay sombras de noche que sólo uno ve. Está la persona que camina detrás de uno ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Came For You

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 22, 2008

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Jesus came for the broke, the broken-hearted, the bound, the blind, and the bruised.

Jesus Came for You! The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, (Luk 4:18) Intro: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crowded?

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 7, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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A careful study of Mark chapter Three

3:7-9 Once again the crowds became a problem to Christ. Some came to see the miracles rather than to hear the word. Some came because of their need for healing. Some came just to see what all the hubbub was about. In the 1960’s a campy television of Batman came along. In a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus-The Co-Operating Son Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

| 3,563 views

Story - Moses and Jesus were in a threesome playing golf one day. Moses pulled up to the tee and drove a long one. The ball landed in the fairway, but rolled directly toward a water hazard. Quickly Moses raised his club, the water parted and it rolled

Story - Moses and Jesus were in a threesome playing golf one day. Moses pulled up to the tee and drove a long one. The ball landed in the fairway, but rolled directly toward a water hazard. Quickly Moses raised his club, the water parted and it rolled to the other side, safe and sound. Next, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 29, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 3,711 views

This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be

This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. “You are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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