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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Upon Further Review Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 27, 2015
     | 8,439 views

    In John 12.20-36 where the Greek-speaking Jews asked to see Jesus. Three things stand out from this episode, People WANT to see Jesus; People NEED to See Jesus; and People WILL See Jesus. As His disciples we can aid or hinder people in seeing Jesus.

    1. What Will They Find? The story that I begin with today is a true story. A woman named, Helen, lived in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. They found her body one night at the door of Emmanuel Pentecostal Church. Helen had been trying to get into the church. But she never got further than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Membership Matters Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,294 views

    Membership is a COVENANT made between fellow Christians to establish and uphold one another in our journey as Christ’s disciples.

    MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Ephesians 2:19 INTRODUCTION One of the most recognizable advertising motto’s says “MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES” Some of you carry a couple of cards in your wallet that give you certain privileges not available to the “general public.” One card ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Seven "I Am's" Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,756 views

    There is a big difference in being a mere fan of Jesus and a disciple of Jesus. A disciple enjoys a closer walk and relationship with his Lord and Master. On the other hand, a fan has an impersonal relationship and is often unknown by the person he follow

    Intro: As you read the Gospel records, you will easily see the multitudes who followed Jesus. But are these real followers who personally knew Jesus? You see there is a big difference in being a mere fan of Jesus and a disciple of Jesus. A disciple enjoys a closer walk and relationship with his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Sent On A Mission By Jesus

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Apr 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,367 views

    Just as Jesus had authority, told His disciples what would happen, and told them what to do, He has the same in our lives and has sent us on a mission to make disciples in this dying world.

    Matthew 21: The Triumphal Entry Parallel Passages: Mark 11:1-10 Luke 19:28-40 John 12:12-19 There are many stories unique to various Gospels, especially in John, but many are also shared between one or more Gospels. This was a very important event that took place the week of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prove It!!

    Contributed by Chad Taylor on Apr 12, 2010
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     | 5,730 views

    Resurrection Sunday! Jesus is Alive!! Hallelujah! This sermon looks back at the resurrection and the responses of the disciples the first time Jesus appeared to them. Thomas was the one disciple that didn't see Jesus originally and doubted the others seen

    Introduction A tax accountant told our son about a guy who wanted to declare the loss of his Lincoln Navigator SUV on his tax return. The accountant told the man that insurance usually takes care of things like that and wondered what happened. Here is the story. In the winter some guys decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s High View Of Submission Series

    Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018
     | 6,660 views

    The marriage covenant is to be a permanent bond that is created by God Himself. Jesus responds to the disciple’s surprise at His stringent view of divorce by stating that only those willing to abandon everything for the sake of kingdom can accept it.

    OPENING SENTENCE: Many of you may not know the name Tim Keller but he is well known as a very successful pastor who built the largest church In New York City, an area considered very difficult to reach, and he did it without gimmicks or watering down the gospel. INTRODUCTION: To honor his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What If We Still Only Had The Baptism Of John? A Series Of Anomalies.

    Contributed by Wendy Gravolin on Jan 11, 2015
     | 3,940 views

    Exploring the anomaly of the Ephesian disciples in Acts, who 'knew not' Jesus' Baptism, imagining being left with the baptiser's legalistic, Spiritless message today compared to the superiority of knowing Jesus and becoming his Spirit filled disciples.

    What if we still only had the baptism of John: A series of anomalies. Rev'd Wendy Gravolin Jan 12th 2015. Acts 19:1-7 / Mark 1: 4-11 I came across a most fascinating anomaly this week. Did you know that according to the last census there are approximately 370 "adherents" to the Anglican faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Williams III avatar

    A Tale Of Two Fish Stories

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021
     | 2,826 views

    What do these two stories (Jonah and disciples called to be fisher of men) the have in common? The disciples were called to be fishers of people and Jonah got eaten by a fish. Both of these stories have elements of decision, opposition and courage.

    A TALE OF TWO FISH STORIES Text: Jonah 3:1- 5, 10 Mark 1:14 – 20 Jonah 3:1-10  The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying,  (2)  "Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you."  (3)  So Jonah set out ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    "Your Grief Will Turn To Joy!”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 22, 2022
     | 3,743 views

    Like the disciples we must wait “a little while” to receive everything Jesus has promised us. And like the disciples there will be a time of grief while we wait. But Jesus promises that our grief will turn to joy.

    “In a little while you can go out and play.” “After a little while we’ll be going to the pool.” “After a little while I am going to be serving pie and ice cream.” “In a little while we’ll your mom and dad will be home.” “In a little while you can take a break.” “The doctor says that after a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Misplaced Expectations For The First Easter? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 29, 2025
     | 317 views

    The hopes and expectations of those first disciples seemed to die when Jesus died on Calvary's cross. But when two disciples walked back to their homes, they received something they didn't expect at all!

    Misplaced Expectations For The First Easter? Introduction: The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ was one of the most significant events in all of history. It goes without saying that there were several different expectations when this event took place, depending on each person’s point of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    Lord's Prayer - Part 4b - Forgive Us Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 12, 2023
     | 1,014 views

    The Lord’s Prayer - or Disciple’s Prayer - is a prayer focusing on the Preeminence of God’s power. Without the intervention of God, our Heavenly Father and His son Jesus Christ, there is no daily bread, there is no forgiveness, there is no leading us.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning we’re in Part 2 of Part 4 of the Lord’s Prayer regarding “Forgiving Our Debts as we forgive our debtors.” This is the 20th message in our series, The Sermon on the Mount. The basis of this petition to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    "Life In The New Community”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 12, 2025
     | 636 views

    The Beatitudes are written to the "new Christian community" Both the economiclly poor disciples and rich Pharisees disciples must now "live rightly" in the same community of faith. Different emphasis than in Matthew.

    In Jesus Holy Name February 16, 2025 Luke 6:20,24 “Life in the New Community” If we are to understand these beatitudes in the Gospel of Luke there are some “first things first” we should know. 1) Luke is probably writing between 58 AD & 64 AD when the Apostle Paul is in prison in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ely Lambert avatar

    Temple Dedication Series

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 27,687 views

    Sometimes what is missing is full dedication to our God. We are called to be committed disciples of Christ, and the dedication of the temple reminds of this fact.

    Lessons in Temple Building Lesson #4 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On May 25, 2003 The concept of building is nothing new. Seeing a structure begin with the foundation and rise to become a building is commonplace. A short drive of ten minutes would show an immense amount of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Final Briefing

    Contributed by Michael Stover on May 26, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,928 views

    Jesus’ last recorded words were important for His disciples, and they are important for us today.

    I. Assurance that he was Real (39-43) A. They ‘still did not believe for joy’ B. They thought it was too good to be true II. Power to Perceive the Truth (45) A. He ‘opened their understanding’ B. He gave them a new Bible – a new understanding of the OT III. Gave Principles to Proclaim A. Death & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cambridge avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 16,416 views

    Being a disciple of Jesus means more than just attending church twice a week!

    The Cost Of Discipleship Personal Commitment Introduction "If you thought that living the Christian life is easy, then you haven’t lived it!" (Quotes & Things, by D. Collins). With A View To Becoming A Christian There are many people under the illusion that the Christian life is not very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ