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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Jesus And Youth Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 20, 2023
     | 5,725 views

    Young people slowly turn away from the Church. They loose interest in Christ. They feel boredom in the preaching of pastors, even a young man had that problem in Mark. A little further walk with Christ could have given him a great light. Where are you today, O young man?

    Lesson 15 Mark 10:17-23 Jesus and Youth in Mark “Remember your Creator in the days of your youth” (Ecclesiastes 12:1). Someone needs to remind them to remember. “How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.” (Psalm 119:9). “It is good for a man that he bears the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Jesus Knew About The Passion

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Apr 8, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,385 views

    I talk about how Jesus endured the emotional, physical and spiritual sufferings he encountered.

    What Jesus Knew About the Passion April 11, 2004 Intro: "You have to be living in a hole like Saddam was to avoid all the attention that’s been given to Mel Gibson’s new movie The Passion of the Christ." Rick Warren. I encourage you to go see it if you haven’t. It has caused quite a stir in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Amazing Faith Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 17, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 419 views

    What we can learn from Jesus' encounter with a Roman centurion who had a faith that amazed Jesus

    “Amazing Faith...” Matthew 8:5-13 Prayer... OKAY – let’s do this! We are in a verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew. AND LISTEN – from our very first week diving into these 2000 year old words written by the x-tax collector, Our goal has been the same... The goal - to have a greater ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Touching On Jesus

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 23, 2011
     | 4,618 views

    Do you need Jesus to pay a house call to someone you love? Or do you yourself find a need to reach out to Jesus and quietly almost secretly put out your hand in the hope that you can just catch the hem of His garments to be healed?

    Touching on Jesus Matthew 9:9 - 9:26 Today’s scripture passage shows us the need we all share – to be touched by God in our time of crisis and also to reach out to Jesus in faith trusting that by touching Him we can be made whole. Jesus sets up this entire chain of events by letting ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Praying Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,400 views

    Prayer needs to be the primary way we encounter God and grow in our relationship with Him. Jesus modeled and taught on prayer, particularly through the model of “The Lord’s Prayer.”

    Last week I shared our need to get connected to God, the only way to experience an abundant, fruitful life is to get connected to God. We get connected to God through Jesus. The Scripture passage we used last week was Jesus’ words, “you cannot bear fruit unless you remain (abide) in me.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Jesus Questioned About The Afterlife Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 21, 2023
     | 1,451 views

    This account tells us of the encounter between Jesus and the Sadducees. These were the sophisticated aristocracy class questioning Jesus. The Sadducees denied the resurrection

    When a popular, but not so dignified preacher gave a chapel message at a prestigious university he offended a lot of people. He was straightforward and blunt. He called sin, sin and told the people they were lost without Christ. He presented the plan of salvation to them. He was not very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Jesus Is Unpredictable Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,187 views

    This story illustrates three of the possible attitudes of people that encounter Christ. 1. There are those who run from him 2. There are those who tell him to go away and 3. There are those who embrace him, those whom Jesus heals and who then go ou

    Rotherby 20-06-2010 I wonder, when you heard our Gospel reading read this morning if you like me focussed initially on the destruction of the pigs in this story. I wonder if you asked the question Why did Jesus allow the demons to enter into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Jesus Journey Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 25, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,256 views

    The story of this encounter, like our own journey of faith, may be viewed from three perspectives: 1) The need for understanding (Luke 24:13–24), 2) The source of understanding (Luke 24:25–27), and 3) The response to understanding (Luke 24:28–32).

    Luke 24:13–24 13 That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14 and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15 While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. 16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Jesus' First Miracle

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 10, 2022
     | 2,676 views

    What was the first epiphany or miracle in your life? A Jewish wedding and fine wine entailed a surprise divine encounter. Let’s encounter the kingdom of God pictured in God’s provision for a marriage. Let’s examine how a wedding at Cana portrays an epiphany of the kingdom of God in John 2:1-11.

    Prelude What was the first epiphany or miracle in your life? A Jewish wedding and fine wine entailed a surprise divine encounter. Purpose: Let’s encounter the kingdom of God pictured in God’s provision for a marriage. Plan: Let’s examine how a wedding at Cana portrays an epiphany of the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Emmaus - The Road To Realisation Lk 24:1-35

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,936 views

    This messages explores the lessons to be learnt from the account of Jesus'meeting with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. This was a journey from disappointment to joy. Here is an encounter with the risen Jesus, an encounter available to all.

    Emmaus – The Road to Realisation Lk 24:1-35 Introduction This account is one of the most beautiful accounts we have in the Bible. In order to appreciate it we need to live into it! Remember Jesus was just crucified – the Sabbath is over. Two disciples are on the road returning home. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Are You "Making Excuses Or Making It Happen?" Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 25, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,304 views

    Story of two people with the same problem, one was not seeking an encounter with Jesus and the other was seeking Jesus out. Both were healed after a close encounter with Christ

    Today I want us to look at two different people and two very different encounters with Jesus. As we look at these two people and how they encountered Jesus we should think of how we encounter Jesus. When Jesus is in our midst do we tend to make excuses or do we reach out to Him and make it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Legion’s Legacy—1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,014 views

    Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? Part 1 of a 2-part

    LEGION’S LEGACY—Luke 8:26-39 Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? 1—Legion’s Legacy is SQUALOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Promising Signs

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 13, 2023
     | 1,148 views

    Each time Jesus is born again in any person it is a sign of the present reality of the kingdom of God.

    I was talking to a man last week about our birthday party for Jesus, which is the informal family worship time we have here on Christmas morning. It’s capped by having the children blow out the candle on Jesus’ birthday cake. And he asked, “How can you fit 2003 candles on one birthday cake?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Set Free From Shame: The Story Of The Samaritan Woman Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 881 views

    Encounters with Jesus can transform our lives, freeing us from shame and guilt, and turning us into people who share God's love with others.

    Hey guys! Today, I want to share a story from the Bible that has a surprising twist at the end. But before we dive into the story, let's do a quick object lesson that will help us understand the main idea of the message. (Object Lesson: Fill a clear glass with dirty water. Then, pour clean water ...read more

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    Jacob - Redirection Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2025
     | 62 views

    Seek to encounter God by yourself.

    All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted. “Jacob left Beersheba in the desert and walked through the hills of Galilee. When the sun set and night descended, he laid down to sleep at that spot. He took a stone as his pillow and went to sleep. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist