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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Disciple Or Desensitised (Wrong Has Become Right) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 4, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,311 views

    I have come to the conclusion that in this supposedly enlightened and entitled world we live in there are many worrying and alarming trends in both society and the church.

    I’ve been thinking about how the world has changed over the last half a century. Specifically, the changes I have witnessed in both spiritual, moral and secular thinking. I have come to the conclusion that in this supposedly enlightened and entitled world we live in there are many worrying and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Teaches His Disciples (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 28, 2023
     | 1,992 views

    Mark begins a long teaching section in Mark 9, where Jesus focused on teaching His disciples. In this first segment of that section, Jesus taught them about prayer and about His passion. They needed to learn these lessons and so do we.

    Introduction: A. One day, Charlie Brown was complaining because his team lost another baseball game. 1. He said, “I get tired of losing…everything I do, I lose!” 2. Lucy attempted to console him with these words: “Look at it this way, Charlie Brown…we learn more from losing than we do from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Teaches His Disciples (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 4, 2023
     | 1,577 views

    As Jesus continued to privately teach His disciples in Mark chapter 9, we see that He focused on teaching them about pride and prejudice. It was important for them and for us to learn about humility and tolerance.

    Introduction: A. In last week’s sermon, we started a section in the Gospel of Mark where Jesus was privately teaching His disciples some very important lessons on discipleship. 1. The two lessons we explored last week had to do with prayer and the passion of Jesus. 2. In today’s sermon, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bartholomew: The Sincere Disciple (Nathanael) Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023
     | 1,534 views

    Nathanael was an honest seeker of truth.

    A. INTRODUCTION: BARTHOLOMEW IS NATHANAEL 1. Definition: Sincere comes from an old term meaning, “without wax” defective pottery covered cracks with wax and sold deceitfully. A sincere person does not have cracks, in his/her character. 2. In the four lists of the 12 disciples (Matthew 10:2-4; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judas Thaddaeus: The Misunderstood Disciple Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023
     | 1,084 views

    You never get a second opportunity to make a first good impression. Jude changed his name to be a good testimony.

    A. WHY MISUNDERSTOOD 1. The early church father Jerome, called him Trionius, i.e., the man with three names. a. Judas, Lebbaeus, Thaddaeus. b. Judah, Judas, Jude. 2. Name meaning Judas in Hebrew is Judah, i.e., praise. One of twelve sons (tribes) of Jacob. Jesus was from the tribe of Judah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    James The Less: The Unknown Disciple Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
     | 972 views

    A disciple ministers in the place of Jesus Christ. Where He cannot go, we go in His place.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. James the Less one of those persons who seems to fall between the cracks of history. a. His father is named Alphaeus (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:19; Luke 6:15). b. His mother was also a follower of Jesus and was one of the women at the cross (Matthew 27:55-56, 61; Mark 15:40). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Andrew: First Called Disciple Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,117 views

    If you find Jesus as your Savior, first find someone close to you and tell them about Jesus, and bring them to Jesus.

    “John the Baptist stood with two of his disciple looking at Jesus. The Baptist said, ‘Behold the Lamb of God,’ and Andrew and John began following Jesus. The Master… asked, ‘What are you looking for?’ They said, ‘Master-Teacher, what are You staying?’ Jesus said, ‘come follow Me.’ It was 4 p.m. so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "radical Love: The Mark Of A Disciple"

    Contributed by Mark Zorn on Sep 16, 2025
     | 65 views

    Beloved friends in Christ, today’s passage from John 13:33-35 calls us to a profound yet simple commandment: to love one another.

    Introduction Beloved friends in Christ, today’s passage from John 13:33-35 calls us to a profound yet simple commandment: to love one another. Jesus, in His final hours with His disciples, shares these words: “Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and as I said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And Make Disciples - Matthew 28:19 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 331 views

    When Jesus speaks His final words before ascending to heaven, we must lean in with reverence. Last words carry weight. And what were the last words of our risen Saviour to His followers? “go and make disciples.”

    Go! And Make Disciples - Matthew 28:19 Introduction: A Commission, Not a Suggestion When Jesus speaks His final words before ascending to heaven, we must lean in with reverence. Last words carry weight. And what were the last words of our risen Saviour to His followers? Matthew 28:19 (NLT): ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Then Were The Disciples Glad When They Saw The Lord Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 6, 2025
     | 130 views

    True Christian joy is not rooted in self, others, favorable circumstances, or abstract doctrine—it is rooted in a personal, present encounter with the risen Christ. Joy begins then—when we see Him.

    “Then Were the Disciples Glad When They Saw the Lord” (John 20:20; Based on Chapter 2 of Vance Havner’s The Secret of Christian Joy) Key Text: John 20:20 – “Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.” Thesis: True Christian joy is not rooted in self, others, favorable circumstances, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Navigating The Ebb And Flow

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 546 views

    Jesus shared words to help John's disciples navigate change, as they were dealing with the loss of their leader. He also addressed the change of grace over legalism. This passage can be applied to change within the church.

    I have entitled our message this morning, “Navigating the Ebb and Flow.” The expression “ebb and flow” is an idiom used to describe periods of highs and lows, and growth and decline, just like the rising and falling of the tides. It is essentially the idea that life is not always constant, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can't Always Trust What You See

    Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,333 views

    Objective: We, above all, must trust who Jesus is, because on our own, things are just not what they seem!

    THINGS AREN’T ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM TO BE! Subject: Jesus Theme: Jesus going on ahead of us! Text: John 18:15-27 Time: Sunday morning October 22, 2000 Introduction: It’s not always what it seems to be. Our national pride is not always what it seems to be: On the sixth day God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Justin Snyder avatar

    The Compassionate Savior

    Contributed by Justin Snyder on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 6,315 views

    Jesus’ has great compassion for every person.

    Title: The Compassionate Savior By: Justin L. Snyder Date: August 2, 2000 “They were like sheep without a shepherd. So He began teaching them many things.” Mark 6:34 “When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and he healed their sick.” Matthew 14:14 It’s a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roy Hughes avatar

    Finding Jesus Part Iii, The Rock Series

    Contributed by Roy Hughes on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,129 views

    Part 3 of the "Finding Jesus" series where we see Jesus as the smitten Rock and the Rock we can speak to.

    FINDING JESUS, PART III THE ROCK OVER THE LAST 2 WEEKS WE HAVE BEEN FINDING JESUS. Ÿ FINDING JESUS IN OUR TEMPTATIONS When we find Jesus in our temptations, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Altogether Lovely One

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 80 ratings
     | 5,515 views

    Jesus is the Altogether Lovely one

    SONG OF SOLOMON 5:16 "THE ALTOGETHER LOVELY ONE" * Note v.10 - Jesus Christ is the Chiefest of ten thousand! * No one else can compare! * No equal. * Among men ... Conceived of the Holy Ghost, born of a virgin, an earthly mother and a heavenly Father! * Among other Gods ... Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist