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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Avoided Emotional Burnout

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,286 views

    The Lord transferred all of his emotional pain to the care of His Father. Ask the Lord to take away whatever burden you are facing allowing Him to do whatever He wants with your life - stop resisting His will!

    1. Jesus struggled with feelings of emotional discouragement like everyone, but He prayed, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." (Luke 22:42) The Lord transferred all of his emotional pain to the care of His Father. Application: Ask the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    That Was Then...

    Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000
    based on 108 ratings
     | 4,115 views

    A look at today and where we are headed, as opposed to where we should be going.

    “That was then, what is it now?” John 3:16 Until I was 27 years old God not only didn’t play a significant role in my life He basically had NO role in my life. Just like Paul, I thought Christians were weak and foolish. But at 27 years old I was confronted with the “Gospel” through a situation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Success

    Contributed by William Justus on Nov 12, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 7,398 views

    WE ARE NOT TO BE A DEFEATED PEOPLE

    SECRET TO SUCCESS Joshua 1:1-2 Joshua is the Hebrew tongue means “the Lord saves” or “the Lord is salvation”. Joshua 1:3-5 God has made this promise to you and I “WE ARE NOT ALONE”. Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Which Boat Are You In?

    Contributed by Erin Cole on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 22,786 views

    This sermon deals with where people may find themselves during tough times in their lives, and how through God

    Which Boat Are You In? Opening Ill- There has been so much in the news lately about the Titanic- the new movie, books and memorabilia springing up since the popularity of the movie; possibility of bringing artifacts up from the ocean floor where the wreckage now lies... There is no question but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Final Election Results

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 443 ratings
     | 9,788 views

    "Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your ELECTION sure...."

    “Final Election Results” TEXT: 2 Peter 1:10-11 – “Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your ELECTION sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” INTRODUCTION: The 2000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gethsemane

    Contributed by Joshua Deerinwater on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 190 ratings
     | 16,078 views

    Jesus's victory over temptation, and what we can learn from it.

    Gethsemane Text: Luke 22:39-46 I. The Garden v.39 "And he came out, and went, as He was wont, to the Mt. of Olives . . . . v.40 "And when He was at the place . . . . Q) Where is "the place" Luke is talking about here? A) Matt. 26:36 & Mark 14:32 , tell us that "the place" is the Garden ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Watch In The Garden

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 6,437 views

    A sermon for the Season of Lent

    Keeping Watch in the Garden Matthew 26:36-46 Prayer: I stand here close beside you. Your anguish I would share. O Lord do not despise me, in this your heart’s despair. For when your heart is drooping in death’s last agony, my arms will be about you and hold you close to me. Amen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Last Temptations

    Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 2,796 views

    Jesus was tempted just like we are.

    Back in 1988, director Martin Scorsese made a film that caused a furor in this country from coast to coast. It was a film about Jesus, and people were demonstrating against it and picketing and threatening to blow up theaters if they showed it. The name of the film was The Last Temptation of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Behold His Feet.

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,461 views

    The Scriptures have many things to say about the Feet of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

    *Psalms.18:38.speaks of the strength in the Lord. *Ecc.5:1-2..speaks of our attendance and attitude in Worship. *Ephes.6:15..speaks of our prepardness.. *Luke.7:37-50..is where the Woman kissed His Feet *Luke.8:26-39..the Gadarene man found peace at His Feet * It is at the Feet of Jesus where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Up With The Will Of God?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,169 views

    Why God’s will seems to be absolute and yet not absolute.

    March 11, 2001 Luke 13:31-35 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.” 32 He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Turning Trials Into Triumphs Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,113 views

    In the message James the half brother of Jesus will teach us we CAN turn our trials into triumphs. (Real Faith For The Real World - prt one)

    "Turning Trials Into Triumphs" TEXT: JAMES 1:1-12 Today we begin a study of the book of James. But before we begin our study I think it would be good for us to do a little background about this great book in God’s Word. Now, one thing that often adds a great deal of insight to the meaning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus' Sinless Life Makes Him Stand Out Series

    Contributed by Todd Riley on May 1, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,141 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
     | 4,151 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

  • Chris Thron avatar

    Thoughts On Suffering

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,956 views

    Godly suffering is the key to a joyful Christian life.

    Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing were happening to you. Rather rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are reviled for Christ’s sake you are blessed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Sends His Light Into The World

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 11,489 views

    Sermon for the Epiphany Season

    God Sends His Light into the World 1. A light that shines out of the darkness 2. A light that shines out for us all Dear Christian Friends: Have you ever been in a place where there’s no light whatsoever? I remember on a couple of occasions when my wife and I went on tours through caves, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran