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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Touched By Jesus

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,756 views

    Jesus restored the leper, literally one whom society had pushed away, driven away, piled into the dump and forgotten about.

    Touched By Jesus June 3 2012 Mark 1:40-45 Intro: At first he tried to hide it. Perhaps no one would notice. Maybe it would go away. It could be nothing. But instead of shrinking, it grew. His skin started to get blotchy. It broke open, began to ooze puss. The fear that had been ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encountering Jesus Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 2, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 26,261 views

    Part 1 of a new series about encountering Jesus. This message addresses the cost of encountering Jesus and why it is worth the cost.

    Sermon Series: Encountering Jesus We are going to start a new sermon series today called “ENCOUNTERING JESUS.” Because what you and I need more than anything else in the world is…An encounter with Jesus! In this series we going to look in the Bible at different people’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    At Jesus' Feet

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,569 views

    This message teaches us about some of the people recorded in the Word of God who learned much at the feet of Jesus.

    “At Jesus’ Feet” Luke 8:40-42 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read - Luke 8:40-42 B. Mark that expression - “At Jesus’ Feet” C. Have YOU been to Jesus’ feet?? Do YOU know what it means to be at the feet of Jesus?? D. As we look at the stories in this 8th chapter, we’re going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Was Jesus Superman?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 24, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,992 views

    This message addresses the humanity of Christ - and the ways we tend to shortchange the reality that He was fully God and fully human.

    - We’re going to talk tonight about the limitations of Jesus during His earthly life. A Foundational Truth: Jesus was not half God and half human; Jesus was fully God and fully man. Other Interpretations Through The Years: 1. Ancient. a. Ebionism - Denial of the divine nature of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,739 views

    In the fullness of time our Lord Jesus came to this earth, born of a woman, under the law.

    The Baptism of Jesus Matthew 3:13-17 In the fullness of time our Lord Jesus came to this earth, born of a woman, under the law. In the fullness of time our Lord Jesus appears in the wilderness where John was preaching and baptizing those who repented and turned from their evil deeds and ways. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Binding Jesus

    Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 18,841 views

    Can it be that we are guilty of binding the only one who can set us free?

    ILLUSTRATION: Have a rope to carry throughout the message. You may want to tie your own hands or the hands of some of the leaders of your church to illustrate how unfaithfulness limits their ministry. You also may want to tie the hands of someone in the audience and put a leader on them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Displeasing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 26, 2015
     | 4,548 views

    There are many ways people to displease our Lord, but even His most sincere followers can trouble Him in unique ways.

    Displeasing Jesus (Mark 10:13-16) Blog stories: “Today, I went to my new job at a pre-school. I was really excited because everything was going so well, and a little boy even said he was drawing a picture of me. He even gave it to me when he was finished. Well it was me, but I was also on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus’ Inn Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,115 views

    Maundy Thursday

    Jesus’ Inn Scripture Exodus 12:1-8, Exodus 12:11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-15. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Life is difficult for everyone including Jesus who lived in Palestine. We long for someone to massage our feet and relax us taking away our travel fatigue. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Jesus Is...

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,662 views

    A three-point sermon from Hebrews 1:3 describing three attributes of Jesus. This was written for World Communion Sunday but can be used at any time of year.

    “Jesus Is…” ~ Hebrews 1:1-4 This morning we are celebrating, not only communion, but World Communion Sunday. World Communion Sunday began in 1936 and is celebrated by protestant churches around the world on the first Sunday in October. On World Communion Sunday we celebrate our oneness in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where Is Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 26, 2016
     | 4,362 views

    Do we really look for Jesus in every activity of Christmas?

    Show where’s wally pic…. It’s fun to try and find Wally isn’t it with all the stuff around him? By the way, Waldo is the same guy as Wally, who actually came from England. Besides the one on the sign, can you find Wally?? We’ll put the picture back up later again. What does this have to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Ascension Of Jesus

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 16, 2014
     | 7,317 views

    A drama for children: The ascension of Jesus.

    Ascension (Luke 24: 45-53, to celebrate the ascension of Jesus into heaven.) Theme: The ascension of Jesus. Objective: 1. To teach that Jesus ascended into heaven. 2. To teach that through the ascension of Jesus, he comes to us. 3. To teach that Jesus continues to give us joy, peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Near Death Experiences - Can A Person Die, Leave Their Body, And Then Return For A Second Chance?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 30, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 642 views

    The belief that human beings have an eternal spirit and that it will return to a place in the afterlife known as Heaven or Hell are from Judeo-Christian teachings found in the Bible.

    "Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living." (Genesis 2:7 NIV) The word “breathed” (Heb: ‘ruwach”) means wind or spirit. "By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus And Sinners Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,535 views

    If we are going to be disciples of Jesus then we must adopt His attitude toward sinners, and follow His example in reaching out to the lost.

    Introduction: A. I think that most of us know that God loves sinners and wants them to be saved. 1. The Apostle Paul wrote, “This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus The Branch Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 3, 2024
     | 1,442 views

    Jesus is the Branch Who washes away the filth of our sin!

    EASTER 2024 MINOR PROPHETS MAJOR MESSAGE: JESUS THE BRANCH Zechariah 3:1-10 ILLUSTRATION… 1000 Names Lyrics, genius.com/Phil-wickham-1000-names-lyrics Phil Wickham is an American contemporary Christian singer, musician, and songwriter from San Diego and has released ten worship albums. His album ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Following Jesus

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,398 views

    We have been called to be followers of Jesus

    Following Jesus Luke 5:1-11 July 7, 2002 Introduction 1 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2 he saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 3 He got into one ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God