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  • JERRY GATSON avatar

    The Passion Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Oct 13, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,256 views

    Jesus Christ has a passion for people which is contagious. We have to catch the passion and spread it.

    The Passion of Jesus Christ TEXT - Acts 1:1-3 1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 3 To whom also ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "A Few More Scenes"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 27, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,070 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm others (in the midst of difficulties and tough times) TO CHEER-UP because JESUS HAS RISEN AND HAS OVERCOME THE WORLD.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Camp Walker Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: Although parents, family members, and friends may sometimes ABANDON YOU; GOD – THE FATHER can be trusted never to LEAVE YOU ALONE, AND NEVER TO ABANDON YOU. REFERENCES: Mark 15:41-47 (MSG); Zech. 13:7 KJV (Awake, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon: Enduring The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 18, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,506 views

    What are you supposed to do when awful things happen that you can’t change? When life beats you up, God still has a plan and a purpose for every minute of your day. He hasn’t left you. He will lift you up if you let him. You can endure and be victorious!

    Sermon: Enduring the Storms of Life Text: Acts 27:20-44 “The terrible storm raged for many days, blotting out the sun and the stars, until at last all hope was gone. No one had eaten for a long time. Finally, Paul called the crew together and said, “Men, you should have listened to me in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Walking Together In The Footsteps Of The Prophets

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,990 views

    Walking Together In the Footsteps of the Prophets 1) Led by the Spirit to see like prophets 2) Led by the Spirit to speak like prophets

    Who is your favorite Old Testament prophet? Is it Elijah for the way he took on the 400 prophets of Baal on top of Mt. Carmel? Is it Daniel for surviving a night in the lions’ den? Or is it Deborah, the prophetess God used to encourage the Israelites in their fight against the Canaanites? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Are You? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,323 views

    When the Pharisees approach John the Baptist demanding to know his credentials John never responds with who he is, but who he knows and who he represents. Learn the value of being an agent for Jesus Christ.

    How do you want people to think of you? I guess it depends on the situation-and your age. When I was younger I wanted to be cool, and I was so not. Today I could be thought of in many roles: husband, son, father, pastor, writer, or musician. When I’m with other pastors I could want to be thought of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Your New "Can Do"

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,853 views

    This is a sermon from the perspective of "The Exchanged Life" which seeks to communicate the provisions God has made available to the believer in the New Covenant.

    There’s a Native American fable about a young brave who happened upon a nest of golden eagle eggs. Deciding to have some fun, he took one of the eggs and placed it in the nest of some prairie chickens. The egg hatched and the changeling eagle grew up with the brood of prairie chickens. Believing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Navigating Life’s Dark Valleys

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 9, 2017
    based on 7 ratings
     | 26,110 views

    This sermon deals with the dark valleys we encounter in life, various aspects about these valleys, and how we successfully navigate through them.

    Navigating Life’s Dark Valleys Psalm 23:4 Last week we looked at how to handle the stress in our ongoing series entitled, “Spiritual First Aid.” In that message I alluded to the Shepherd’s Psalm, Psalm 23, a couple of time, because within the Psalm God deals with many of life’s stressors. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Loose The Colt

    Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 62,427 views

    Giving the Gospel legs -- a message on evangelism, and sharing our faith.

    LOOSE THE COLT AND UNTYING YOUR POTENTIAL Luke 19:30-34 This morning, I come to you with what I believe is a positive message. It’s a message for us today. I find that in my times of prayer and fasting for this church body, and seeking God for direction, that one resounding theme keeps on ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Every Christian Is A Minister

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,562 views

    This sermon from Ephesians Chapter Four challenges our laity to be in partnership in ministry with pastors as pastors train them for that ministry.

    EVERY CHRISTIAN IS A MINISTER--EPHESIANS 4:11-13 Since the time I was in the fourth grade, I always wanted to be a teacher. Prior to wanting to teach music, I inspired to be a classroom teacher. I always enjoyed school. Each year I would enter a new grade that became the grade I wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Believers Share (In) God's Blessings

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,302 views

    EPIPHANY 2(B) - Belivers share (in) God’s blessings by freely preaching and being freed to serve.

    BELIEVERS SHARE (IN) GOD’S BLESSINGS (Outline) 1 CORINTHIANS 9:16-23 - January 16, 2005 - EPIPHANY 2 INTRO: People, in general, like to share. Believers love to share. God has shown us his divine bless-ings – physical and spiritual – that we may show them and share them with others. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I've Got The Power

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 13,414 views

    God gives various ministries out to specific individuals to match their talents, but one ministry that is given for all to do is to share the gospel of grace with the whole world.

    April 27, 2003 Morning Service Text: Luke 9:1-6 Subject: Ministry Title: I’ve Got the Power in the Name of Jesus Do you know that you are called to be ministers of the gospel of Christ? If you claim Jesus Christ as your Savior you have a ministry to do. Not all of you know what that ministry is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Master Your Mind- Part- 3

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 19, 2018
     | 7,302 views

    When God calls you, he expects you to begin thinking like him. The Bible specifically talks about five vital truths we must practice to develop a mind that agrees with God.

    The human mind was created to mirror God’s own mind (Genesis 1:27). When God calls you, he expects you to begin thinking like him. The Bible specifically talks about five vital truths we must practice to develop a mind that agrees with God. 1. “Don't copy the behaviour and customs of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God In The Rubbish Dump We Have Made Of The World

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Aug 7, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,334 views

    A God we chew on in bread, a God who gets involved in refugee camps and broken marriages - this is the bread of life who comes down from heaven

    Why is it that we have mass as our main act of worship every Sunday without fail, two opportunities to go to mass every Sunday, another two opportunities every Thursday and Friday, and communion from the reserved sacrament every Monday. Why do we do this? [take answers] Back writing somewhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Stop Enduring Life And Start Enjoying It Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 24,945 views

    In life trouble is inevitable, but misery is optional. Think about that. You have a choice about whether you are going to be miserable about the problems in your life, and the way you deal with it determines whether you are miserable or not.

    INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles, please, to Romans 12. I’m preaching through the book of Romans verse after verse and today we’re going to talk about, “Stop enduring life and start enjoying it.” I heard about a fellow who didn’t get along very well with his wife. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,037 views

    This sermon explores the importance of prayer, solitude, and seeking God amidst life's busyness.

    Good morning, dear church family, it is indeed a joy and privilege to gather in the house of the Lord today. As we come together in fellowship, our hearts are stirred by the power of God’s Word, the comfort of His presence, and the unity of His Spirit. Our hearts are like parched ground, thirsty ...read more

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