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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Temptation Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 10, 2013
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    in this sermon we analyze the temptation of Jesus and learn how Jesus responded to temptation and how we should respond to temptation.

    Scripture Jesus began his public ministry when he was about thirty years of age (Luke 3:23). One of the most significant events in the life of Jesus took place immediately following his baptism, namely his being tempted by the devil. Luke tells us about the temptation of Jesus at the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    At The Feet Of Jesus

    Contributed by Greg Warren on Mar 19, 2013
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    This sermon was a part of a series I did during our church's annual 21-day church-wide fast. We were looking at different elements of a fast. This message focuses on a fast as a time to simply sit at the feet of Jesus and enjoy His presence.

    Today I want to take a closer look at the life of a woman we meet in the Bible. She seems to have this “intimacy with God” thing figured out about as well as anyone. Her name is Mary. And the interesting thing about Mary is where you often find her in relation to Jesus in various ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    At The Feet Of Jesus

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 21, 2013
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    Like Judas, let us forsake a casual relationship with Jesus and be more like Mary who developed a close, personal, and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, the Savior.

    I ran across a book from 1904, entitled, “Maxwell’s Elementary grammar” that contained the following poem: "Oho!" said the pot to the kettle; "You are dirty and ugly and black! Sure no one would think you were metal, except when you're given a crack." "Not so! Not so!" kettle ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Unexpected Jesus

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 25, 2013
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    What do you expect from Jesus? The people, disciples, and the religious leaders had some very specific expectations of Jesus on Palm Sunday. He shattered all of them, just as He shatters our expectations as well. And that's a good thing!

    John 12:1-2, 9-19 Jesus performed an incredible miracle in raising Lazarus. It made huge waves. It wasn’t the first person Jesus raised, but it was the first who had been raised after the Jewish belief that the soul had left the body. According to the Talmud (Babylonian Talmud Sanhedrin ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Breakfast With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012
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    Jesus has breakfast with His disciples which was an important time for them to remember to what He had called them and what that would mean to their futures.

    Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Breakfast with Jesus” John 21:1-14 Introduction: I have been invited to have breakfast with some important people in the past. My daughters and I had breakfast with Senator George Allen several years ago and I had the chance to have breakfast with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Know Jesus!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2012
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    Jesus Christ wants us to know Him: 1. Because He can give us an excellent life (vs. 7-8). 2. Because He can give us eternal life (vs. 9-11). 3. Because He can give us an energized life (vs. 12-14).

    How to Press on Like Paul Philippians 3:15-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 23, 2012 *Last week we studied Paul’s passionate devotion to reach God’s goals for his life. He began by comparing his religious life before Christ to the abundant new life he found in Christ. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Focus On Jesus

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 20, 2012
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    It seems each year many get farther and farther from the truth of the gospel of Christ. The big problem with that is …eternal life seems like a fairy tale to those that are content with living in the world. The reality of life on earth is all that matter

    Focus on Jesus It seems each year many get farther and farther from the truth of the gospel of Christ. The big problem with that is …eternal life seems like a fairy tale to those that are content with living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where's Jesus?

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 29, 2012
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    Preached Year C, First Sunday of Christmas, following the lectionary

    WHERE’S JESUS? LUKE 2:41-52 (NRSV) DECEMBER 30, 2012 AM YEAR C, FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS OSCEOLA, AR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INTRO. Where’s Jesus? Reading this passage reminds me of a series of children’s books many parents and grandparents may remember. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Faith In Jesus

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 2, 2013
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    Our faith in Jesus will save us from our sins, but not necessarily our trials.

    Faith in Jesus December 30, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our faith in Jesus will save us from our sins, but not necessarily our trials. Focus Passage: Hebrews 11:1-40 Supplemental Passage: And without faith it is impossible to please Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Was Jesus God? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 7, 2013
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    In this sermon, we examine the evidence for the historicity of Jesus and the evidence of Jesus' divinity.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a boy who came home from Sunday School and was asked by his father what he had learned that day in Sunday School. 1. “Well, dad, our teacher told us how God sent Moses behind enemy lines on a rescue mission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. When he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Vision Is Jesus

    Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 18, 2013
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    A message focusing on the Vision of growing the local church, moving on from the past and embracing the vision of obeying Christ and investing in his leadership for the future.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church June 26, 2011 David Simpson The Vision is Jesus Hebrews 12:2 Ten years ago our water fountain (in the church hallway) sprung a leak and flooded the building, I came in to find my old office area covered with an inch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus And The Devil Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 23, 2013
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    Why was Jesus "tempted" by the devil after His Baptism?

    Jesus and the Devil Matthew 4:1-11 satan’s history Why would the Devil come to Jesus when He was on earth and try to “tempt” Him? You have to remember that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recognising Jesus

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jan 27, 2013
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    Who were Philip and Nathanael? What made them respond to Jesus call?

    John 1:43-51 @ Christ Church on 15 Jan 2012 Who were Philip and Nathanael ? Although Philip is from Bathsaida his name is greek – it means Horse Lover. He was probably a fisherman. Little is known of what happened to him after the resurrection. Some say he travelled in Asia Minor with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Jesus In The House

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 10, 2012
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    The number one priority of a church is to welcome, nurture, and concentrate on the presence of the living God being active among us. After we get that right everything else will flow out of it: evangelism, bible teaching and preaching, outreach etc.

    Jesus in the House Text: Mark 2:1-12 1. When Jesus is in the house stuff happens 2. When Jesus is in the house people still need to be brought to Him. 3. When Jesus is in the house it still requires work to get some people to Him. 4. When Jesus is in the house mercy is present. 1. When Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Resurrection Of Jesus

    Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 13, 2012
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    In depth explanation of the biblical text and a reflection of what it means for us today

    What a day it turned out to be, in fact what a life changing and challenging week it had been. Jesus’ arrest, interrogation and crucifixion, leading to his death on the cross, had seen his faithful followers scatter and hide themselves away, as they shared with each other their grief for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist