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  • Jeremy McQuoid avatar

    How Not To Betray Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Mcquoid on May 16, 2019
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     | 8,613 views

    4 attitudes that will stop us from betraying Jesus - 1) a readiness to repent, 2) an awareness of our weakness, 3) an appreciation of God's love, 4) a healthy fear of judgement

    • The name Judas Iscariot is one of the most famous in the Bible, for all the wrong reasons. Judas is synonymous with betrayal. Back in 1986 the footballer Mo Johnston was called the greatest Judas in Scottish football because he made the unthinkable switch, moving from Glasgow Celtic, and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The "American Picker" Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 25, 2011
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    There is joy in discovering the extraordinary gift of grace in the most ordinary of places.

    Title: The “American Picker” Jesus Text: Matthew 13:44-46 Thesis: There is joy in discovering the extraordinary gift of grace in the most ordinary of places. Introduction American Pickers is a reality television series that premiered on January 18, 2010 on the History Channel. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Testimonies About Jesus.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
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    Testimonies about Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: John chapter 5 verses 31-47. Ill: Things people actually said in court, word for word: (1). • Question: “What is your date of birth? “ • Answer: “July fifteenth”. • Question: “What year?” • Answer: “Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Death And Burial Of Jesus

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 9,054 views

    Death and Burial of Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 23 verse 44-56. Ill: • A minister, a priest and a rabbi die in a car wash. • They go to heaven for orientation. • They are all asked 'When you are in your casket, and friends, family, • And congregants are mourning over you, what would you like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Jesus Clears The Temple

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
     | 3,307 views

    Jesus removing the obstacles that stop people meeting with God. (PowerPoint slides for this talk available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    The Disturbance Reading: John chapter 2 verses 13-25. Ill: Acronyms • IKEA- Named after the founder of the company; and a place in Sweden; • Tesco is similar named after TES – T.E.Stockwell & Co – Jack Cohen. • LASER – • Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Day Jesus Stopped

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Nov 15, 2010
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     | 6,942 views

    TAKING TIME TO TEACH

    The Day Jesus Stopped Mark 10:47-52 1. The book of Mark is a book that is on the move. a. The words straightway, ran, and immediately, are used a total of thirty seven times. b. The book has a rapid pace to it all the way through until the arrest and subsequent death of Jesus. 2. The flow of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus The Path To Peace Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 17, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,098 views

    Peace on earth? With wars and rumors of wars what possible peace could the angels be announcing? And how does the baby Jesus fit into all this?

    OPEN: I love to sing Christmas Carols, so this morning I want you to stand and sing 3 verses of “Silent Night” with me. 1. “Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Coming Home To Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,112 views

    A funeral sermon I preached at my grandmother’s funeral on September 13th, 2003 at Prescott, Iowa.

    Jill did a wonderful job and although she probably didn’t know it, her sharing her memories of Grandma actually was a perfect introduction for my message today and what I have on my mind. Memories seem to be the theme of the day for us. It’s served as a basic theme for me to work with ever since ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    On The Road With Jesus: Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 15, 2019
     | 7,337 views

    This first person narrative is told by one of the disciples who was to get the colt for Jesus to ride on. His views of being a disciple and what transpired on Palm Sunday.

    On the Road with Jesus: Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19 April 14, 2019 Palm Sunday For the past several weeks we have been on the road with Jesus. It all started when Lazarus became so very ill and Jesus was sent for. We know that Lazarus died and was in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Jesus Calmed The Storm

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 15, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,829 views

    Jesus and His disciples were on a literal sea, facing a real storm; It represents the trials and difficulties we experience. All of us are, at times, storm-tossed and feel we're going under. Look to the Master of the Storms!

    JESUS CALMED THE STORM Mark 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A doctor called a man into his office and said, "I've got some bad news and some worse news. The bad news is, you have a terminal disease and have only 10 days to live." 2. The man looked at him in astonishment ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Transcends The Sabbath PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 102 views

    Jesus offers true rest and mercy, reminding us that God’s compassion outweighs rigid rules and that Sabbath is a gift meant to restore weary souls.

    Good morning, dear friends. Some weeks feel like a blur of alarms, appointments, and a to-do list that never seems to take a breath. Yet here you are—hungry for more than hurry, ready for more than noise. Your soul is smart; it knows when it’s thirsty. It senses a Sabbath-shaped space that work ...read more

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    The Savior: Immanuel And Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 24, 2021
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     | 6,415 views

    The mission of the cross is hidden in the message of the cradle.

    Video: Christmas Confusion How are you doing hanging on to Christ this Christmas? Does Christmas seem confusing or is it just a chaotic time of year for you? I submit if you want to understand Christmas, you must get to know who Christ is, and what He came to do. We could say it like this: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, The Son Of God Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Feb 18, 2025
     | 570 views

    The genealogy of Jesus reveals several things to us - but primarily his heritage as the Son of God.

    In recent years, ancestry and genealogy has been a growing trend. One of the largest and most popular ancestry companies was sold 4 years ago for $4.7b. There is something in us that wants to understand more about where we are from and from whom we descend. Unfortunately, for many of us, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Mission

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2022
     | 2,254 views

    As Christians, we are called to continue the mission of Jesus.

    JESUS’ MISSION Text: Lk. 19:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Our mission as Christians is to conform our lives evermore to Jesus as the model of our lives” (Pope Francis) 2. If we take this to heart, then Jesus’ mission becomes our mission. 3. What was Jesus’ mission? a. He Came for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Sure Foundation In Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 170 views

    True faith stands firm through life’s storms when built on obedience to Jesus, who alone provides the unshakable foundation our hearts need.

    Friend, storms don’t make appointments. They don’t text ahead, and they don’t knock politely. They gather on the horizon and muscle their way into our Mondays. A pink slip on a Friday. A diagnosis on a Tuesday. A call at midnight that drops you to your knees. And there you stand in the downpour, ...read more

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