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  • John Ross avatar

    Just Jesus

    Contributed by John Ross on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
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    Jesus returned to his hometown, only to be greeted as "Just Jesus." Who are the hometown prophets we need to hear from?

    Just Jesus” Mark 6:1-4 August 4, 2002 You know the definition of a “church expert?” Answer: Anybody that lives more than 45 miles away from your church! Strange the way distance creates expertise and influence. Acc’d to that definition by the way, I’m no expert…I just live a few miles from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Why Jesus Came Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 100 ratings
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    Three reasons from Isaiah 61:1-2 for why Jesus came.

    We’re continuing our Christmas series in hopes of fostering a more meaningful Christmas. We get so busy with travel plans, shopping, parties and the like that we forget whose birthday we are celebrating. Christmas celebrates Jesus’ birthday. The December 1999 issue of Time Magazine contained an ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    The Word Of God = Good News

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 9,706 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany Jesus is the Word of God

    3rd Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 4:14-21 The Word of God = Good News   14 ¶ And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee, and a report concerning him went out through all the surrounding country. 15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. 16 And he came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Anointed For Freedom

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
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    The anointing of the Holy Spirit brings freedom to answer the call God places on the lives of believers.

    July 4, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Luke 4:14-21 Subject: Operating in the Spirit Title: Independence Day – Anointed For Freedom Happy Fourth of July to all. We send out a sincere thanks to all those who have served their country in order to keep us free. We look at the United States and can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James Phillips avatar

    The Church Christ Is Building #4

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
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    The mission of Christ’s church.

    SERMON #4 THE CHURCH CHRIST IS BUILDING 1. THE MISSION OF CHRIST. A. LUKE 4:14 21 14 And Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit; and news about Him spread through all the surrounding district. 15 And He began teaching in their synagogues and was praised by all. 16 And He came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Be Empowered As Jesus Was In His Ministries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,902 views

    The following are nineteen guidelines for being empowered in your ministry as Jesus.

    How to Be Empowered As Jesus was in His Ministries (Luke 4:14-19) Few people seem to be living fully empowered lives today. By living with the power of Christ we are assured that we can do everything God asks us to do with the help of Christ who gives us the strength and power. (Phil. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Knight avatar

    Kingdom Time Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,704 views

    Seventh in series. God’s time and timing aren’t always what we anticipate.

    "In Christ" "Kingdom Time" Luke 4:14-21 Introduction: "Tulsa Time" -looking back to an easier time -in the midst of our instant fast food, techno driven, consumer savvy world many are looking back to an easier time, a "Mayberry Moment" For others the search is not to the past, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Hot And Cold Treatment Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,985 views

    Why do we respect strangers more than we do someone who is tried and true? Let’s Look At Jesus Rejection in Nazareth to Find Some Clues.

    The Hot and Cold Treatment (Luke 4:14-30) Question: Why do we respect strangers more than we do someone who is tried and true? I. Let’s Look At Jesus Rejection in Nazareth to Find Some Clues 1. In His own province, but outside of His hometown, Jesus was well received... (1) after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris McCall avatar

    Setting The Captives Free Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 55,947 views

    Understanding that Jesus wants His people free!

    SETTING THE CAPTIVES FREE LUKE 4:14-21 14 Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. Soon he became well known throughout the surrounding country. 15 He taught in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. 16 When he came to the village of Nazareth, his boyhood home, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Jones avatar

    Jesus Was Tempted Just Like We Are

    Contributed by Dennis Jones on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,168 views

    The bible says that Jesus fasted and was tempted for 40 days in the desert by satan. Satan tempted him with all kinds of rewards if He would just bow down to him and worship him. We are tempted every day by the evils of this world. Jesus was asked to u

    The bible says that Jesus fasted and was tempted for 40 days in the desert by satan. Satan tempted him with all kinds of rewards if He would just bow down to him and worship him. We are tempted every day by the evils of this world. Jesus was asked to use His Father’s power to His advantage. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Can You Come Home Again?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 1, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,557 views

    Part 1 of 2 when Jesus returs home for the first time after wilderness and he is acts as expeced until he gets to church.

    I have often her the phrase “ you can never go home again.” I have been trying to figure out if I believe it or not. I find lots of proof that it is true but I have lots of feelings that it is not true. Here is what I am thinking about. I believe that all of us have gone away from home as ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Why Are Some Missing The Best Things In Life

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,925 views

    We miss the best because we have settled forthe ordinary.

    Why are some Missing the Best Things in Life Washington State led 61-56 with 25 seconds left before Dan Grunfeld cut it to one with a rare four-point play, hitting a long 3-pointer from the corner and making a free throw, his only points of the game. With 17.2 seconds left, Washington State could ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Richard McNair avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,142 views

    Everyone is tempted when ...

    ILL>> Temptation >>>> Great time on the ski trip... no bones broken - other -3 No fear - highest hill<<<< fast<<<< Very helpful, fun, positive -- Proud!!! On the TV show Hee Haw, Doc Campbell is confronted by a patient who says he broke his arm in two places. The doc replies, "Well then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Jesus Presents Himself Anew

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 143 ratings
     | 5,068 views

    Perhaps you remember Jesus as one whom you learned about when you were a child. You know what He did but do you really know who He is and what He wants to do in your lif

    Introductory Considerations 1. It was one of the most exciting days that the people in Nazareth had ever known. It was Saturday, the sabbath and the people were getting ready to go to synagogue. This was going to be a special worship service. The people filled the streets and the alleys waiting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    The Year Of Jubilee

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 6, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 40,175 views

    Jesus offered the people in the syngogue at Nazareth ’the Year of Jubilee’ - release from the bondage that the fall of man has brought but they refused to accept it.

    THE YEAR OF JUBILEE We’re going to have to use our imagination this morning/evening. We must imagine that we’re transported in time to the year 28 AD, when Jesus was beginning his ministry in the land of Israel. Instead of sitting in a church building we’re sitting in a synagogue in Nazareth, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist