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    Jesus The Prophet Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,569 views

    Jesus was confrontational, uncomfortable even

    Jesus the Prophet – “Portraits of Christ series” Matt. 12:1-14 – Steve Simala Grant – Jan. 19/20, 2002 Intro: This is the CNN report from December 18, 2000: MEXICO CITY, Mexico -- Fire lit the sky Monday night as lava, rock and ash spewed from Mexico’s Popocatepetl (pronounced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Priest Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 226 ratings
     | 50,641 views

    Jesus has bridged the gap between us and God and has made a way for us to come before God and worship Him

    Jesus The Priest: “Portraits of Christ” series: Hebrews 4:14-16 Jan. 26/27, 2002 – Steve Simala Grant Intro: I know we have heard a lot already this morning, and experienced a wide range of emotions. We heard from Matt, one of our pastors and friends, who has felt God leading him to resign ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Sage Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 25,082 views

    Jesus as a teacher of wisdom, and how God’s wisdom is "upside down" compared to the wisdom of the world.

    Jesus The Sage – “Portraits of Christ” series Steve Simala Grant - Feb. 2/3, 2002 Intro: I have a picture here taken in Disney World, outside of the “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” pavillion. I want you to look at it closely: What’s wrong with this picture? Look closely at the waterfall. Think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Who?

    Contributed by Russ Houser on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,455 views

    A look at understanding the difference between knowing who Jesus is and believing who Jesus is.

    Jesus Who? 6-2-02 Matt. 16:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,505 views

    What is your position before Jesus? Are you still saying "no" to Jesus? Or do you immediately follow Jesus like Andrew, Peter, James and John?

    Outline A. Calling B. Challenge C. Command D. Caution E. Cost Scripture Matthew 4:19; Isaiah 6:8 Matthew 4:19 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Boy Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 160 ratings
     | 36,950 views

    Out of all the things that Luke must have heard from Mary, he has chosen only this one incident, perhaps because it reveals so much to us.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 5 “The Boy Jesus” Luke 2:39-52 Initially when we look at the story recorded in the last section of the second chapter of Luke, there seems to be little of consequence, a part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Presence Of Jesus

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 11,444 views

    A lesson about choices in Christian living.

    IN THE PRESENCE OF JESUS Luke 10:38-42 INTRODUCTION: To come face to face with Jesus is a dream every real Christian shares. To gaze into His eyes, to feel the power of His presence and the purity of His soul, to have Him speak just one word in our hearing – how great would that experience be? How ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Temptations Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Arthur Potter on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,908 views

    There are some people who would dismiss the account of the temptation of Jesus. Some would call it complete fiction, the result of an imaginative journey. But whatever is said about it, the events are necessary. If we are to make sense out of the life

    There are some people who would dismiss the account of the temptation of Jesus. Some would call it complete fiction, the result of an imaginative journey. But whatever is said about it, the events are necessary. If we are to make sense out of the life of Jesus. It represents an essential step ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Is Baptised

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 9, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,016 views

    Jesus identifies with us in Baptism

    As we come to think about the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, we mustn’t make the mistake of forgetting what comes before it. Matthew has just finished describing John’s ministry of preparation for the coming of the Messiah. His message has been one of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus On The Law

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,704 views

    How does the Old Testament Law affect New Testament beliver’s?

    INTRODUCTION If you have read your Old Testament, have you ever wondered how it fits in to our faith? Have you ever wondered why we do not observe the feasts and ceremonies that were celebrated in the Old Testament? How does the Old Testament fit in for the Christian? Are we still under the Ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus On Divorce

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 12,567 views

    What does GOd’s word say about this difficult subject? How can the church be there to help people?

    INTRODUCTION  A troubled man came to his lawyer to seek a divorce. The lawyer asked, "Do you have any Grounds? The man replied, "About three acres. "The lawyer tried again, "No, I mean do you have a Grudge? The man said, "No, but we have a carport. "The lawyer made one last effort: "Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tell It To Jesus

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
     | 12,189 views

    when life deals a hard blow, tell it to Jesus!

    "TELL IT TO JESUS" "John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus", (Matthew 14 : 12). What a birthday party! What a present! Herod’s birthday feast. One does not need to think to long or hard, to picture what type of party was in progress. A wild ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A New Jesus

    Contributed by Garrol Finch on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 5,918 views

    Many settle for a new concept of Jesus that has no conection to the Biblical Jesus.

    A New "Jesus" Text: (Mat 24:4-24 KJV) And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. {5} For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. {6} And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Journey Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,386 views

    This sermon takes a look at the journey of Jesus from heaven to earth, particularly exploring why He came to earth in the first place.

    Introduction . . . I hope you’re ready for Christmas – it is here! Illustration: The church bulletin declared, “The choir will sing ‘I heard the BILLS on Christmas Day.’” Illustration: In a B.C. Comic strip: One ant said, "Dad, who is Jesus?" The father ant replied, "He’s the reason for the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus And Water

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 7, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 5,443 views

    Year C Second Sunday After the Epiphany January 14, 2001

    Year C Second Sunday After the Epiphany Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Text: John 2:1-11 Thank you Heavenly Father for faith in Christ; which takes your “no” and presses on as though it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran