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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Where Is Jesus-Jesus Is Here

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,188 views

    When we recognize the presence of Jesus, it produces a change. To have the presence of Jesus is to be willing to endure rejection and persecution.

    Where Is Jesus—Jesus Is Here Luke 22:47-22:62 4/13/2013 Palm Sunday OT Zech 9:9-10 Luke 19:28-48 If someone were to run up to ask you and say, “where Is Jesus.” What would you say. How many would say, what on earth is wrong with you? He’s seated at the right hand of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Jesus Turned A Funeral Into A Celebration

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 27,662 views

    Jesus made it clear in His teachings that you are not really ready to live until you have faced the reality of death.

    Jesus Turns a Funeral into a Celebration (Theme for this message came from "Outflow" by Sjogren and Ping) Luke 7:11-17 Can you imagine the shock of the widow of Nain and the crowd surrounding the funeral procession when Jesus walked up and stopped the procession? Jesus saw the widow and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Overcoming Demonic Powers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,357 views

    Multitudes who start down the road of permissiveness are soon trapped in a lifestyle of enslaving addictions and shameless practices that rob them of self-respect, satisfaction, and hope. Essentially, Satan has them in his power, just as he had the maniac

    Overcoming Demonic Powers (Mark 5:1-5:20) Jesus knew that some of the greatest battles are fought with demonic powers. The Bible promises us victory in advance if we appropriate Christ’s truth. "Greater is He who is in us than He who is in the world." (I John 4:4) When Jesus healed the demon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Lives Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,635 views

    The women encountered a living Jesus and seeing Jesus changed their lives from giref and despair to hope.

    John 20:1-18 “He Lives” INTRODUCTION During the first three days of July in 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg raged. An argument could be made that that battle had a significant effect on the outcome of the war and ultimately on our lives. Still, having occurred over 140 years ago the battle is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Saint Arnold Janssen: A Prophetic Vision Of Divine Encounter In A Transformative Century Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 23, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 409 views

    In a world often fragmented by ideological, cultural, and religious divisions, Janssen's vision offers a hopeful alternative—a spirituality of connection, respect, and mutual enrichment.

    Saint Arnold Janssen: A Prophetic Vision of Divine Encounter in a Transformative Century Intro: In a world often fragmented by ideological, cultural, and religious divisions, Janssen's vision offers a hopeful alternative—a spirituality of connection, respect, and mutual enrichment. Scripture: ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Power Of Love

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,483 views

    This Bible study reveals the power of loving Jesus has on our lives.

    The Power of Love Luke 7.36-50 Midweek Bible Study October 1, 1997 1. What is happening? Jesus was invited to the house of a Pharisee and a sinful woman hears of Jesus being in town and enters the home. She goes to Jesus and immediately begins to wash His feet and anoints Him with perfume. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Have Peace. Take Heart. Don’t Be Troubled Or Afraid Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 12, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,093 views

    In this world we will encountered hardships, we will encounter difficulties, we will encounter circumstances and situations, BUT God will grant us peace.

    We continue in our series on discovering our destiny and on this Healing and Wholeness Sunday we are going to consider how we can “Take heart in trials and sorrows”. If we could live in a world where there is no trouble, no difficulties, no conflicts, no difficult circumstances, no worrying ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hate The Sin, Love The Sinner

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 28,765 views

    I want us to see Jesus - His attitude toward sin, and His attitude toward sinners. And in order to do that, let's look at 3 people and their encounters with Jesus.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2022) TEXT: Matthew 9:10-13; John 4:1-42; Luke 7:36-50, 19:1-10 ILL. There is a story about a pilgrim standing outside heaven, longing to enter, watching as others were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    Then Were The Disciples Glad When They Saw The Lord Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 6, 2025
     | 159 views

    True Christian joy is not rooted in self, others, favorable circumstances, or abstract doctrine—it is rooted in a personal, present encounter with the risen Christ. Joy begins then—when we see Him.

    “Then Were the Disciples Glad When They Saw the Lord” (John 20:20; Based on Chapter 2 of Vance Havner’s The Secret of Christian Joy) Key Text: John 20:20 – “Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.” Thesis: True Christian joy is not rooted in self, others, favorable circumstances, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    It Is Refreshing To See The Zeal Of Jesus

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,312 views

    how Jesus cleansed the temple and paved the way for our salvation

    March 23, 2003 John 2:13-22 When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple courts he found men selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. 15 So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple area, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Jesus Ministers To A Great Multitude

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 22, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,110 views

    Jesus ministers to a great multitude of people and we learn that Jesus satisfies every need.

    Scripture Jesus was about thirty years of age when he began his public ministry (Luke 3:23). That was in 28 AD. Jesus’ ministry was fundamentally a ministry of teaching and healing. His primary mission was to seek and to save the lost. That is, he came to find those who knew themselves to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Barnabas Park avatar

    "Do You Love Me?” (The Interests Of Jesus Resurrected.)

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Apr 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,780 views

    The account of Jesus' personal encounter and conversation with Peter after His resurrection reveals His interest in dealing with Peter, but also with us for whom He died. For Peter and us to love Him is the most important matter to Jesus.

    “Do you love Me?” (The Interests of Jesus Resurrected.) John 21:15-17 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?”He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 16 He said to him a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    When Jesus Shows Up, Everything Changes

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025
     | 836 views

    The presence of Jesus brings divine intervention, and nothing remains the same when He is involved.

    WHEN JESUS SHOWS UP, EVERYTHING CHANGES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 2:1-11 (KJV) And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    More Like Jesus, Less Like Me

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 14, 2025
     | 411 views

    A challenge to let go of the "me-first" mindset and learn to embrace humility, compassion, and servanthood—basically this sermon compels us to look at the hallmarks of the life Jesus led... and to follow His example

    Philippians 2:3-5 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.” Imagine a world ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Look To Jesus

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 22,188 views

    In our text today we will see that the specific experience of Israel in the WAY OF THE RED SEA is also much like our journey to the heavenly promise land.

    "LOOK TO JESUS" TEXT: NUMBERS 21:4-9 INTRODUCTION [Numbers 21:4-9] PRAYER The greatest event in the life of God’s people in the Old Testament was their deliverance from slavery in Egypt. Time and time again this historic event is mentioned throughout the pages of the Old Testament. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ