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  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    The Cost Of Preaching Jesus Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 22, 2022
     | 1,777 views

    Russian born, author Ariel Durant wrote: “There is no significant example in history, before our time, of a society successfully maintaining moral life without the aid of religion.” “The greatest question of our time is . . . whether men can live without God.”

    In Jesus Holy Name June 26, 2022 Text: Acts 4:12 Redeemer Lutheran “The Cost of Preaching Jesus” Russian born, author and researcher Ariel Durant helped her husband William Durant co author their book: The Story of Civilization. She wrote: “There is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Compassionate Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 6, 2011
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     | 17,032 views

    Jesus had a compassionate heart, and so should we.

    A. How many of you like Winnie the Pooh stories? 1. In one poignant story, we see Pooh Bear walking along a river bank. 2. Eeyore, his stuffed donkey friend, suddenly appears floating downstream, on his back of all things, and is obviously troubled about the possibility of drowning. 3. Pooh calmly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Stills The Storm Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 6, 2004
    based on 52 ratings
     | 21,043 views

    Twelfth in a series on "The Miracles of Jesus"

    The Miracles of Jesus Miracle # 12 “Jesus Stills the Storm” (Mark 4:35-41, Matt 8:23-27, Luke 8:22-25) In 1976 Gordon Lightfoot recorded a haunting ballad entitled “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” [1976, Moose Music, Ltd.] The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Made Jesus Cry

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,091 views

    May my heart be broken with the things that break the heart of God. What broke Jesus’ heart to the point of tears?

    Introduction One of the themes running through the entire Gospel of Luke is the compassion Jesus Christ had for people…all kinds of people. Jews, Gentiles (Non-Jews), different ethnic groups, Government workers, tax collectors, sinners, and outcasts of society. It didn’t seem to matter who you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Altar Of Intimacy Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025
     | 372 views

    Intimacy with God is cultivated, not by accident, but through intentional pursuit.

    THE ALTAR OF INTIMACY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 12:7-8 Supporting Texts: Genesis 26:25, Genesis 35:1-7, Leviticus 6:12-13, Psalm 91:1 INTRODUCTION: Intimacy with God is cultivated, not by accident, but through intentional pursuit. One of the most powerful biblical symbols of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Gentile In The Temple Precincts? Horrors!

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 30, 2022
     | 934 views

    The whole ministry of the Israelites to our fallen world was supposed to be to offer right worship and right living to God, and be so attractive to the pagans that they drew them into right worship and right living.

    Thursday of 7th Week in Easter It would be great if all of us were following St. Paul’s trials and troubles chapter by chapter along with hearing them proclaimed at Mass. The scene is this: Paul has journeyed with his disciples to Jerusalem. Some of them were Gentiles and most were probably Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Why Did Jesus Come?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,139 views

    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

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    Seeking God’s Face, Not Just His Hand Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2025
     | 991 views

    Seeking God’s face means pursuing a deeper relationship with Him, desiring His presence, and understanding His character rather than merely asking for His blessings.

    SEEKING GOD’S FACE, NOT JUST HIS HAND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 27:8 “When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek." (KJV) Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:14-15 Matthew 6:33 James 4:8 1 Chronicles 16:11 Jeremiah 29:13 Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Born To Die.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 19, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,023 views

    He is not ashamed to call us brethren.

    JESUS BORN TO DIE. Hebrews 2:5-12. The writer to the Hebrew Christians has been demonstrating, from Scripture, Jesus’ superiority to the angels. Of the angels he says, ‘Are they not all ministering spirits being sent forth for service on behalf of those being about to inherit salvation?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus And His Face! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 27, 2021
     | 1,631 views

    Does it really make a difference if we know about the Face of Jesus? Let's find out!

    There are many verses that help us in knowing what the Face of Jesus was like. Today, we have many portraits of Jesus from His birth, his ministry, and his death, resurrection and ascension. From the 16th century to the 21st. Google has given us over 20 different pictures of what Jesus "may ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If We Love Jesus... Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,294 views

    If we love Jesus... 1. We will let Him provide us with His peace (vs. 27). 2. We will rejoice in His return (vs. 28). 3. We will keep counting on Christ (vs. 29-31). 4. We will follow His footsteps (vs. 31).

    If We Love Jesus... The Gospel of John John 14:27-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 23, 2017 (Revised February 28, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 14 as we continue to focus on the night before the cross. Here in the last few hours before Jesus died for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus On Trial: The Resistance Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,656 views

    In this sermon we examine the brief resistance that the disciples mounted in Jesus' defense on the night of his betrayal and arrest.

    Scripture Two years I began what I planned to be a seven-year series of messages. It is based on the book by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Graham Ryken that is titled, Jesus on Trial. My goal is to teach on seven important aspects of the trial of Jesus Christ: the diabolical conspiracy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Plead The Blood Of Jesus

    Contributed by Peter Balogun on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 31 ratings
     | 34,655 views

    The efficacy of the blood of Jesus

    PLEAD the blood of JESUS “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death”. Revelation 12:11: There is a power that supersedes every other power. The mystery of the power in the Blood of Jesus is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Denying Jesus?

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 166 ratings
     | 37,940 views

    Are you denying Jesus? Would you deny Jesus like Peter? We will look at seven ways some Christians deny Jesus.

    ‘ARE YOU DENYING JESUS”? MATTHEW 26:69-75 David Brainerd, the famous missionary to the American Indians, proclaimed this truth throughout his ministry. He said, “I never got away from Jesus and Him crucified in my preaching. I found that once these people were gripped by the great evangelical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Go!" Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,886 views

    How’s the nerves? Jesus was sending his disciples out into the world to bring the good news. "The kingdom of heaven is near!" Resources were limited but Jesus had a plan!

    Mentoring 5 “Go!” Before Easter we were looking at a series on mentoring and we had discussed all sorts of stuff about apprentices, walking along side newer people to the faith, helping people to grow in the faith and the like. In the gospels we get read an account of Jesus sending out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army