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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Jesus' Crucifixion Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2021
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     | 6,755 views

    Jesus' crucifixion in Matthew 27:32-56 teaches us what his death accomplished for sinners.

    Scripture After Jesus’ last Passover, which became the institution of the Lord’s Supper, Jesus and his disciples went to the Mount of Olives. Jesus then took Peter, James, and John to Gethsemane, a garden area where oil from the olives was pressed, to pray. Eventually, Judas arrived and betrayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Comes To Us

    Contributed by Kimberly Belken on Aug 9, 2020
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    In the familiar story of Jesus walking on the water, we find good news in the fact that it is Jesus who is the key actor and Lord of all.

    Psychologists tell us that when we are presented with an event that is perceived as stressful or frightening, we tend to behave in one of two ways—fight or flight. That means that we either tend to gird our loins (to use a Biblical phrase), stare down, and attack that which is scaring us OR we run ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus The Joy In You Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 12, 2016
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    Friends Jesus does not want to see you end up on the burn pile of unfruitful unjoyful human beings. Jesus wants you and I to remain in Him for only in Him will we find the kind of Joy to sustain us through this life which can sometimes be a vale of tears.

    Jesus the Joy in You John 15:1-11 15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Praying Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 29, 2014
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     | 4,218 views

    A series to encourage prayer in our daily lives.

    Matthew 6:5-13 KJV 5 And when thou prayest , thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you , They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest , enter into thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Nothing But Jesus Crucified

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 1, 2020
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    the preaching of Christ's Cross should be at the center of our message.

    Nothing But Jesus Crucified I Corinthians 2:1-16 In the Appalachians where I live, many of the ministers and churches have an aversion to book learning, especially when it comes to the Bible. And I really cannot blame them as I have seen many an aspiring minister ruined by seminary. “Preach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Killed Jesus?

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 25, 2025
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    Who killed Jesus? Was it Judas, Caiaphas, or the Jews in general? The Apostles Creed says “He was crucified under Pontius Pilate,” no one else. If we’re looking for someone to blame, the buck stops at Rome.

    One cold December morning in Sunday School, a child was busy drawing a picture of the Nativity. He drew 4 people next to a truck getting ready to board an airplane. His teacher was curious and asked him about it. The child explained that he was drawing the flight to Egypt, when the holy family ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Jesus Is Our Door PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2023
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    This sermon aims to explore and understand the profound message in John 10:7-10; 10-16, emphasizing that Jesus Christ is our Door to eternal life and our Good Shepherd who knows and guides us.

    Good morning, church family. What a joy it is to gather together as we dive into the heart of the Gospel. Our sermon today is drawn from the Gospel of John. We will be exploring the profound message from John 10:7-10; 10-16, where our Savior Jesus Christ proclaims Himself as the Door through which ...read more

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    The Benefits Of The Ascension Of Jesus

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 8, 2025
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    When Jesus ascended into Heaven, it marks a new beginning of His ministry on earth. Jesus would once again be seated in His position of Authority, enthroned with all his former glory. The Holy Spirit would empower the Apostles to be Jesus' witnesses to the world

    Sermon -The Benefits of the Ascension of Jesus Scripture - Acts 1:6-11 “Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Making Much Of Jesus!

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 22, 2022
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    Based on Hebrews 9:27-28 - Encourages hearers to make much of Jesus in their lives.

    “MAKING MUCH OF JESUS” Heb. 9:27-28 FBCF – 8/21/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – What are you living for? What’s your driving motivation in life? What are your priorities for living? - Make a lot of money - Success in career, school, athletics - Good marriage – good spouse - Strong home – good parent - Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Free's A Woman Series

    Contributed by Robert Galasso on Feb 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,131 views

    In Jesus, there is the gospel of the second chance.

    Introduction: As Jesus was about to teach a crowd of people, he was approached by the religious leaders of his day. They were very angry with the success of his ministry. The attention was leaving them and they were used to keeping people under many rules. They were frustrated about their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Praying Heart Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,745 views

    Introduction to a study on the Lord’s Prayer that gives an overview of the approach of Jesus to prayer in the Gospels

    THE LORD’S PRAYER Part 1 of 4 “The Praying Heart of Jesus” Sunday, August 7, 2005 Text: Matthew 6:9-13, Mark 1:35-39; Luke 11:5-10, 18:9-14 A fly was looking up at a praying mantis, “What are you doing?” asked the fly. “I’m praying” he responded. “Don’t be stupid, insects don’t pray!” the fly ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Price Of Following Jesus SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,255 views

    Exploring why the rich young ruler walked away and the true cost of following Jesus.

    In the Gospels, we find various conversations and interactions that Jesus had with people during His earthly ministry. These exchanges are of great importance to us, as they teach us valuable lessons. One such encounter is with the rich young ruler, whose story ends tragically. Let us delve into ...read more

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    "Keys" A Message For Kids

    Contributed by David Henderson on May 2, 2016
     | 3,732 views

    keys are used to keep things safe, to keep people out and often to keep people in. The KEY to living the Christian life is faith.

    Object: A key ring with several keys. Keys come in all different shapes and sizes. I have a lot of keys on my key ring. Show them. Describe. Most of us use keys every day. Do you guys have any? When I was growing up we never locked our house. I would walk home from school and go right into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Comes

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 7, 2018
     | 4,279 views

    The coming of our Lord.

    WHEN JESUS COMES Revelation 21:1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On That Day (Jesus' Return)

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 4, 2013
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     | 4,486 views

    What do we actually know about the day of Jesus' return? Some seem to have spiritual insight and have the ability to discern signs in the sky. Is that what Jesus said we should be doing?

    On That Day Matthew 24:36-44 Introduction Reading a little in Romans 13, the idea of being awake in our spiritual life intrigues me. One reason is that the day of Jesus is coming! Romans 13:11 “And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ