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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Jesus And The Law

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 2, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,715 views

    Jesus condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. What does that mean? Let’s learn what our relationship to the law is. Let’s examine salt, light and the law in Matthew 5:13-20.

    Jesus condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. What does that mean? Let’s learn what our relationship to the law is. Let’s examine salt, light and the law in Matthew 5:13-20. You ARE Salt Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Jesus Sympathizes.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 7, 2021
     | 2,217 views

    Paul mentioned Christ as our High Priest before in (Hebrews 2:17,3:1), but did not attempt to prove it until now, which he does at great length in Hebrews 4:13 through Hebrews 10:39) in over 5 and a half chapters.

    Jesus Sympathizes. Hebrews 4:14-16NKJV Mark Twain once said: “Most people are bothered by those passages of Scripture which they cannot understand; but as for me, I have always noticed that the passages in Scripture which trouble me most are those which I do understand.” Paul mentioned Christ as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Crazy For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2025
     | 473 views

    The Gospel demands a response. You can be a mocker like Festus, resistant like Agrippa, or fully committed like Paul. Choose to be like Paul!

    CRAZY FOR JESUS Text: Acts 26:19-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: A few years after I gave my heart to Christ, my brother, who was away at college working on his master’s degree, came home for a visit. He asked my mother, “So, is Mark still a Jesus Freak?” To which my mother replied, “Well, I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Follow Jesus~ Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 7, 2025
     | 848 views

    Based on Luke 9:23-27 - Challenges hearers to follow Jesus every day.

    “FOLLOW JESUS” Luke 9:23-27 FBCF – 4/6/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Following Jesus is a daily decision. Every day, there’s a real enemy to face & real battles to fight. Every day, there will be temptations to resist. Every day, you & I must decide if we are going to glorify God w/ our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Touching Jesus

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 9, 2024
     | 1,870 views

    Prayer and Fasting is a biblical way to seek after God.

    Touching Jesus Tonight, I want to continue with where Pastor Joseph has ben taking us for a couple of weeks. Prayer and fasting are important disciplines we are called to participate in as believers. And as we’ve heard Pastor say, it is not just some spiritual exercise that we go through to gain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Palm Sunday - Two Parades Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,391 views

    Jesus' entry into Jerusalem while seated on a donkey demonstrates that he is not the Messiah that the people expect. Jesus is a Messiah who comes in love and rules by love.

    Mark 11:1-11 “Palm Sunday—Two Parades” INTRODUCTION We are back to where we started—at the beginning of the final week of Jesus’ life on earth. We have watched and listened as the conflict between Jesus and the Jewish religious leaders escalated. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Cleansing Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
     | 7,355 views

    We may come to Jesus hoping and expecting for a particular need to be met; but he also wants to meet a deeper need - the cleansing of our heart.

    2 Kings 5.1-14 & Mark 1.40-45 Just Words???: Cleansing Just Words: Cleansing Scripture Text: Mark 1.40-45 INTRODUCTION His name was Naaman. He was a leader; …a valiant-soldier; …a warrior. He was a great-man, who commanded the respect of everyone who knew him. But, he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When Christ Comes

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,092 views

    Things we can expect to occur when Jesus comes for His church.

    "When Christ Comes" Selected Intro: Many things will be different when Jesus comes back. Things will happen that can not happen until that day. Things will change. The Bible tells us we can expect a number of things to take place when Jesus appears. We have much to look forward to. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Different Kind Of Messiah Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 22, 2014
     | 3,501 views

    Jesus Christ was not the Messiah expected by the Jews, but He was exactly what mankind needs.

    Christmas Day Mass 2014 Thirteen Days of Christmas “A child is born for us, and a son is given to us; his scepter of power rests upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Messenger of great counsel.” These words from today’s Introit chant are the keynote for our Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dasol Kang avatar

    When Eyes Are Opened

    Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 462 views

    We recognize Jesus Christ through the Scriptures, not through our expectations or desires.

    Have you ever lost something, but only to realize it was right there with you the whole entire time? I remember one time I was speaking to my wife on the phone—we were just talking about random things—when suddenly, I fell into a panic. I frantically started searching and told my wife, “Emily, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John White avatar

    Jesus Is The Answer

    Contributed by John White on May 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,188 views

    The great feast of the loaves and fishes has ended. The holiday spirit and sense of sensationalism has subsided. The Lord has concluded His great sermon on the meaning of the eternal bread of life.

    Jesus Is The Answer John 6:66-69 "From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with Him. Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will you also go away? Then Simon Peter answered Him, Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal lie. And we believe and are sure that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Rest In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 20, 2025
     | 443 views

    An exposition of the fourth commandment "Honor the Sabbath" encouraging us to rest in the finished work of Christ.

    Ten Words to Live By: The Rhythm of Rest Exodus 20: 8-11 Patter Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-17-2025 Red Lobster Sundays When we moved from North Carolina to Mississippi to attend seminary, I transferred from the Red Lobster in Raleigh to the Red Lobster in Jackson. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Jesus Is Different

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,268 views

    A Christmas Sermon taken from a Christmas Card (from DaySpring) Jesus had a different kind of birth; He had a different kind of kingdom; and He wore a different kind of crown

    Sermon for 12/26/2004 Different Introduction: For 30 years, Randy Murphy drove without a traffic incident, without being stopped by the police, and without a driver’s license. Then, the 46 year old Knoxville, Tennessee native’s luck ran out. On his way home from work as a dishwasher, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    Got Jesus?

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on May 7, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,636 views

    This sermon ends a series that has explored the ’corrupt generation’ we find ourselves living in. When realizing they had crucified the Messiah, faithful Jews at Pentecost asked, "What shall we do?" The response is, "Got Jesus?"

    Bibliography: Culture Shifts, Lesson 10 Over the last several months, we have looked at the modern culture we find ourselves living in. I personally have found the exploration of the world we face most intriguing. There are some aspects of our society which have really hit home. Let me briefly ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Demastus avatar

    The Tempted Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Demastus on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,728 views

    Deals with the temptations of Jesus in the desert.

    “THE TEMPTED JESUS” Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Read text ILLUSTRATION: “Cocoon” The cocoon of the Emperor moth is flask like in shape. To develop into a perfect insect, it must force its way through the neck of the cocoon by hours of intense struggle. Entomologists explain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ