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  • Rakesh Sharma avatar

    Discovering Your True Strength

    Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024
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    Today, we’ll discover that true strength comes from within, rooted in our faith in God. Through the examples of Moses, David, and Jesus, we’ll learn to overcome doubt and embrace the power He has placed in us.

    Opening Bible Verse “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man.” – Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our True Significance In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Apr 23, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,545 views

    A look at the encounter Jesus had with Zachaeus and how Christ changed his life.

    “True Significance is Found in Christ” Luke 19:1-10 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church April, 8, 2001 “Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Bell avatar

    A Wild Vine And The True Vine

    Contributed by Richard Bell on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,942 views

    In seeking revival, seek the True Vine, Jesus Christ, not a "wild" counterfeit vine.

    A WILD VINE AND THE TRUE VINE 2 Kings 4:38-41 INTRODUCTION: Jesus is soon to appear. The day is quickly approaching when like lightning He will appear. The world is plagued with war, rumors of war, crime, violence, terror, earthquakes, etc. Governments have set up commissions, committees, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Question Of The Authority Of Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 15, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,537 views

    Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus to us? The difference between words and action. Time for true repentance, and amendment of life.

    THE QUESTION OF JESUS’ AUTHORITY. Matthew 21:23-32. This conversation follows hard on the heels of Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple (Matthew 21:12-16), and the symbolic withering of the fig tree (Matthew 21:18-20). “Who gave you the right to do such things?” demanded the Temple authorities, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Christ The True Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025
     | 272 views

    John 6:35, "And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger..." Are you hungry? Jesus will satisfy that spiritual hunger.

    In chapter 5, we saw Jesus go after the multitudes. In chapter 6, we see the multitudes go after Jesus. He is made known as the object of their desire and as the only one who can meet the sinner’s need. The impotent man evidenced no desire for the savior. He portrayed the natural man. Dead ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Scott avatar

    God As Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,721 views

    Symbolic language is used throughout the Bible to describe God. Among the most precious and universally undertood is that of God as Shepherd.

    pI PETER 5 TRINITY 3 SHEPHERD SUNDAY Introduction Use of symbols - by Jesus in communication. Among the most powerful are those comparing Jesus to the life of a Shepherd. This is an old thought -- God was referred to as "The Shepherd of Israel." This imagery is used to communicate who God ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Good Shepherd Today

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 14, 2023
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    Can the church be the Good Shepherd today?

    The Good Shepherd Today John 10:11-21 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. 12 “He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who is not the owner of the sheep, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep and flees, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    The Shepherd And The Sheep (1) Series

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 1, 2021
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    Psalms 23 is one of the most loved Psalms in the Bible. David spoke intimately of his relationship with the Lord. He was the sheep while the Lord was the shepherd. The shepherd's provision, protection, preservation and presence is clearly highlighted.

    TEXT: Psalms 23:1-6 (NLT) "The lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Self-Sacrifice Of The Shepherd.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2021
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     | 3,254 views

    He is the Good Shepherd who seeks out the lost sheep, and dies for His flock.

    THE SELF- SACRIFICE OF THE SHEPHERD. John 10:11-18. In the fourth “I am” saying of John’s Gospel, Jesus appears as the Good Shepherd who gives His life for the sheep (John 10:11). Thus He is made known to His sheep (John 10:14). In John 10 Jesus effectively castigated the Pharisees for their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shepherds Seek A Lamb Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 26, 2018
     | 4,925 views

    God's Glory, Salvation, God's Favor, Peace

    SEEKING A SAVIOR - Shepherds Seek a Lamb December 2, 2018 Luke 2:8-20 (p. 716) Introduction: Routers reported that a 12 year old boy scout named Michael Aubrey from McGrady North Carolina went missing in the wilderness for 4 days… He wandered away from his campsite because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Your Comforting Shepherd

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 17,557 views

    This funeral message was for the adult daughter of a lady from my Church. The Mother is a committed Christian, but the deceased’s commitment to Christ was uncertain, and I never met her. This message might be used for either a Believer or a Non-Christian

    Your Comforting Shepherd --Psalm 23:1-6 (Text: Verse 4) I have a clergy brother who testifies that he never has preached from the book of Psalms. When he was ordained, he wanted to save one book in the Bible that he would never study for preaching or teaching purposes but would reserve for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Raulerson avatar

    Shepherds: Portrait Of Grace Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,144 views

    God’s inclusion of the shepherds in the Christmas story is a beautiful portrait of His grace.

    Series: Characters at the Cradle SHEPHERDS: Portrait of Grace Luke 2:8-20 When God sent His Son into the world, He sent into a setting of religious pride and bigotry. He came into a world where people were bound under the heavy yoke of legalism believing one had to work for their salvation. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Shepherd The Flock Of God Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,554 views

    When serving God’s people is no longer viewed as a privilege, man has a tendency to corrupt spiritual leadership.

    1. Spiritual leadership is NOT something one takes upon himself. a. It’s a privilege, a stewardship God entrusts to men & women in overseeing the ministry of His flock. 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Lord Is My Shepherd

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,615 views

    Is the Lord Your shepherd?

    The Lord is My Shepherd Psalm 23 The 23rd Psalm is one of the most familiar and beloved psalms in all of Scripture. It has been recited at countless funerals to give comfort and hope to the bereaved. It has been used in some of the most beautiful music ever composed. It has been the inspiration ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Blown Away By Shepherds

    Contributed by Joe Adaline on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,070 views

    The Alpha and Omega came to my neighborhood, he came to my block. He came from the marbled halls of Heaven to live with man, to live in me!

    Blah! Blah! Blah! How many of our messages are just words? How many just reflect our church view or our own worldview? How often is it just taken from a lexicon, a commentary a footnote from somewhere? No! When we preach, we must hear from God! We must hear from the book! And we must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist