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  • Daniel Schroeder avatar

    "Now Is The Time!"

    Contributed by Daniel Schroeder on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 11,249 views

    Sometimes we aren’t sure if “now” is the right time for things. At the Jordan River, about 30 years after Jesus was born, now was the time. Time for what? It’s time for Jesus to be baptized.

    “Now Is The Time!” I. For Jesus to step in line with sinners (13-15) II. For the Father to state a line of acceptance (16-17) Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “When it’s the right fit, it’s the right fit. You know it. I just felt it.” That was the quote in the newspapers headlines ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Child Is This

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,065 views

    A sermon for the First Sunday in Advent

    1st Sunday in Advent Matthew 24:36-44 "What Child Is This?"   36* "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. 37 As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. 38* For as in those days before the flood they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Temptations Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Arthur Potter on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,842 views

    There are some people who would dismiss the account of the temptation of Jesus. Some would call it complete fiction, the result of an imaginative journey. But whatever is said about it, the events are necessary. If we are to make sense out of the life

    There are some people who would dismiss the account of the temptation of Jesus. Some would call it complete fiction, the result of an imaginative journey. But whatever is said about it, the events are necessary. If we are to make sense out of the life of Jesus. It represents an essential step ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Finding Purpose In Your Trials

    Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Jan 20, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 12,328 views

    This message is designed to demonstrate that there is purpose in the trials God allows us to endure.

    2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Introduction – One of the most difficult questions at times like this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Devin Hudson avatar

    Seeing God

    Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 15,623 views

    3rd sermon in a John series

    The Incarnation: Seeing God John 1.14-18 In the opening scenes of the musical Camelot, King Arthur appears standing in a field dressed in the clothes of a common peasant. To look at him, one would have no idea that he is a king. In fact when Guinevere first meets Arthur, she has no clue that he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus-The Word Of God

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 14,730 views

    6 characteristics of Jesus that qualify Him to be the one who finally bridges the communication gap between us and the Father.

    January 30, 2000 Jn 1:1-4, 14 Jesus – the Word of God INTRODUCTION [begin with one full minute of silence standing completely still] Silence. How do you react to silence? Most of you were probably wondering what in the world was going on. “Did Chris forget was he was going to say? Has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Widow's "Might"

    Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 344 ratings
     | 30,322 views

    Have you ever been totally dependant upon God? The lesson of the widow is that "importunity equals opportunity". Learn what it is that really impresses God!

    THE WIDOW’S “MIGHT” Mark 12: 41-44 It is a mild Sabbath morning in the Palestinian City of Jerusalem. The sun has not yet risen to full strength, and yet people are already lined up all the way down the dusty road which leads to the Holy Temple. Smoke is in the air because of the animals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Baptised

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 9, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,982 views

    Jesus identifies with us in Baptism

    As we come to think about the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, we mustn’t make the mistake of forgetting what comes before it. Matthew has just finished describing John’s ministry of preparation for the coming of the Messiah. His message has been one of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus Saviour Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,439 views

    exposition of matt1v18-25

    JESUS - SAVIOUR Matthew 1 v. 18 - 25 v. 21 "Thou shalt call His name Jesus for He shall save His people from their sins." Notice :- Joseph’s Discovery.v. 18 Mary was "found with child" Joseph’s Dilemma v. 19 - He could divorce her publicly (stoning) or privately - (his intention) Joseph’s Dream ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Why Christmas

    Contributed by Joe Durai on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 13,029 views

    Know the real meaning and purpose of Christmas

    It is Christmas time once again. From as early as the last week of November, Christmas plays, concerts and carol services usher in the Christmas season. Folks go on carol rounds, singing about the joyful occasion. Homes are cleaned, painted and decorated. Christmas trees are beautifully ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jesse Norris avatar

    Do You Believe In God

    Contributed by Jesse Norris on Nov 22, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,963 views

    Many people believe in god but what god are they talking about, their god of the God of ceration.

    DO YOU BELIEVE IN GOD Let me ask you a question. Just one question. Do you believe in God? That question has been asked of hundreds of millions of people around the world. Do you know what the answer has been most of the time? “Yes, I believe in god.” But the god that a lot of people say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Promises Of Hope

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,458 views

    Jesus coming is heralded by three messengers. We too are called to herald his coming to those we know.

    It’s perhaps appropriate in the week when Harry Potter hit the big screens in Australia that we should be looking at this account of Luke 1. Because here we see the supernatural in far more startling form than anything you’ll ever read in Harry Potter - and this is history! Here we have an angel ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David DeWitt avatar

    A Perfect Gift

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 7,352 views

    God has given us a perfect gift in the sending of His Son Jesus Christ.

    A Perfect Gift Galatians 4:4-5 December 2001 Introduction . Christmas means that: He descended that we might ascend (John 6:38, 14:3). He became poor that we might become rich (2 Cor. 8:9, Jas. 2:5). He was born that we might be born again (John 1:14, 3:2,7). He became a servant ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Todd Riley avatar

    Jesus' Sinless Life Makes Him Stand Out Series

    Contributed by Todd Riley on May 1, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,994 views

    a topical sermon that uses this verse as a launching point to show the moral superiority of Christ v/s Mohammed, Krishna, Buddha

    Islington Baptist Church April 29, 2001 Series: Why Jesus: Why follow Jesus and not any other religion? Texts: Heb. 2:5-18; 9:26, II Cor. 5:21; I Pet. 2:21-24, I John 1:8, John 8:46 Why Jesus? Because of his sinless perfection! The other week I happened across an article in the “Religion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow Jesus Because Of His Sinless And Perfect Life Series

    Contributed by Todd Riley on May 8, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 3,999 views

    2nd sermon dealing with the subject of "Why follow Jesus and not any other religion, philosophy, or way?"

    -Islington Baptist Church April 29, 2001 Series: Why Jesus: Why follow Jesus and not any other religion? Texts: Heb. 2:5-18; 9:26, II Cor. 5:21; I Pet. 2:21-24, I John 1:8, John 8:46 Why Jesus? Because of his sinless perfection! The other week I happened across an article in the “Religion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist