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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    It Came To Pass

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 10, 2025
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    A funeral message centered on the favorite saying of the woman who'd died - "It came to pass."

    In Luke we’re told that after Jesus rose from the dead, He led (His disciples) out (of the city) as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. And we’re told “IT CAME TO PASS, that as He blessed them, He was parted from them and carried up into heaven. And they worshiped Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stay Awake

    Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 3, 2004
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    “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come…so you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him” Matt. 24:42, 44.

    Theme: Stay Awake Text: Is. 2:1-5; Rom. 13:11-14; Matt. 24:37-44 Today is ‘Senior Citizens Day’ and here at Covenant everyone above seventy is a senior citizen. We congratulate you all on reaching this important milestone and join you to thank the Lord for His many blessings. Today is also the 1st ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Come And See

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 13, 2023
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    Jesus invites us to come to Him and see what God can do through us.

    Come and See – John 1: 29 - 42 Intro: A young conservative pastor came to his first parish determined that every person in that town should be baptized. As he walked down Main Street, he came across a homeless man. He asked the man, “Do you know Jesus?” The man answered, “No.” The Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Stay Awake!

    Contributed by David Mende on Mar 24, 2020
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    This sermon motivates, encourages, and challenges God's people to prepare for the second coming of Christ.

    Introduction A man by the name Harold Camping who was the president of the Family Radio Christian network claimed that the rapture and judgment day would take place on May 21, 2011. Further, he stated that the world would end five months later on October 21, 2011. His supporters claimed that more ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Spirit Comes Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010
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    The disciples waited for the Spirit. When the Spirit did come it stayed. Empowered by the Spirit the church transformed the world.

    Acts 2:1-21 “The Spirit Comes” INTRODUCTION Jesus gave his followers challenging tasks. He told them to love one another as he loved them—this is the great command. Jesus also told his followers to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Refuse To Come Down

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 19, 2013
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    THis message brought healing to many. About hard times: "If you break your neck, if you have nothing to eat, if your house is on fire, then you got a problem.  Everything else is inconvenience. " ~ Robert Fulghum

    Refuse to Come Down 2 Kings 1: 1-10NLT We are truly living in one of the most crucial hours of American history. Ominous clouds of fear and doom seem to be gathering over our nation. About hard times: "If you break your neck, if you have nothing to eat, if your house is on fire, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Why Did Jesus Come?

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Dec 11, 2007
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    At Christmas we celebrate the birth of Christ, but why did he come?

    WHY DID JESUS COME? Romans 5:12-17; 6:6-22 It is the Christmas season again, and again we tend to forget what it is all about. We get so caught up in the decorations, buying and receiving gifts, and parties that the real reason for the holiday is forgotten. Many people at least in America can ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Why Did Jesus Come? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 13, 2024
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    Luke 19:1-10 shows us that the reason Jesus came was to seek and to save the lost.

    Introduction A few years ago, I sat in on the Chapel Service for the four-year-olds of our New Tampa Christian Academy preschool. The teacher asked the children, “What is Christmas all about?” With one voice, they loudly chorused, “Santa Claus!” The teacher quickly helped the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Why Did Jesus Come?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 21, 2012
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    Jesus came to be Immanuel but why?

    WHY DID JESUS COME? John 1:14 John 1:14, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” 1) Jesus came to be Immanuel-God with us. The Word became flesh. As we discovered ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    Why Did Jesus Come Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 24, 2021
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    Why did Jesus come to planet earth? Throughout the Bible we will ask that question often. It will become indisputable why Jesus came, “according to God’s will.”

    Why did Jesus Come Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously. - Luke 2:48. I have preached dozens of Christmas sermons. Each time I preach the arrival of Jesus Christ I have to ask myself the same question, “Why did Jesus come to the earth?” When Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Why Did Jesus Come? Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,892 views

    What’s this season all about anyway? Consider what it would be if Jesus had not come. Even our Calendars reflect the coming of the Christ.

    Charles Broadrick sent me this list of things that feel good to experience or just think about: Laughing so hard your face hurts. No lines at the Super Walmart. Getting mail from a friend. Taking a drive on a pretty road. Hearing your favorite song on the radio. Lying in bed listening to the rain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Who Did Jesus Come For

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,343 views

    A sermon for the Epiphany

    Epiphany Sunday Matthew 2:1-12 ’Who Did Jesus Come For?" 1* ¶ Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, 2 "Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East, and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Rogers avatar

    Who Did Jesus Come For Series

    Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 12, 2006
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     | 4,469 views

    This is a sermon that explains that Jesus did not come save everyone. He saves only those who are willing to follow Him, who are sick and unrighteous.

    Who Did Jesus Come For? Matthew 9:9-12 Prayer Have you ever sat back and looked at all God has done for you. I mean have you ever really taken inventory of the things God has done for us so that we may live on earth? The first thing we would need to put down is that He created the Earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Why Did Jesus Come?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 7, 2006
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    An explanation of some of the reasons why Jesus came to earth. Suitable for Christmas.

    WHY DID JESUS COME? CHRISTMAS 2005 - Read Luke 2:1-20 We come today to celebrate the birth, the arrival of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. During the past month or so, there has been a lot of noise about the celebration of Christmas. Some stores have told their employees to wish their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Why Did Jesus Come?

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 6, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,085 views

    As we Celebrate Christmas... Let’s not go through the season without celebrating Christ and all He has done for us

    Text: Luke 1:26-37 This morning We will begin a four week Christmas Journey as we unwrap some Truths about Why Did Jesus Come? Why Did Jesus Come, and I will unwrap four different reasons that Jesus came to us and what that means for us as we prepare to celebrate His coming. Are you getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene