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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Church As An Icu Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 6, 2020
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    Jesus came to heal those sick with sin. That means the church is meant to be a hospital for those weighed down with guilt. But what can a church do better heal those lost in their shame?

    A Russian soldier was wounded and was ordered to go to military hospital for treatment. When he arrived he found two doors: One was marked, ‘For the slightly wounded,’ and the other, ‘For the seriously wounded’. Well, he wasn’t seriously wounded so he entered through the first door and found ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mission Of Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 20, 2017
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    A person's "life mission" is the guiding force behind the direction of their life. This message explores the mission of Jesus from Luke Chapter 4's perspective.

    The Mission of Jesus Lakewood COG | Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 5-21-2017 Luke 4:16-21 1. Jesus had just returned from the wilderness where He overcame the temptations of the devil. ¥ Luke 4:1 - Jesus was led of the Spirit in the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. ¥ Luke 4:14 - Jesus returned ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Rejected At Nazareth Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 4, 2017
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    Peter says that the prophets spoke of both the glory and suffering of Christ; the First Coming and the Second Coming of Christ.

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Nazareth Rejected at Nazareth (Isaiah 61:1-2) Luke 4:16-30 Jesus opened His public ministry in Nazareth, by reading these verses from Isaiah. The spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anointed For Mission [lectionary 3c]

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 30, 2018
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    Leave the success of your life to a power greater than you. Just do the things you were anointed for. Let a power greater than you take care of the ‘how.’

    The theme in our Readings this Sunday is that the ‘opening of the Scriptures’ is consonant with ‘the opening of the eyes’. The use of physical seeing as a metaphor for spiritual insight is commonplace. Those that are blind(ed), are unable to read the Scriptures. E.g. Two young fish are swimming ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Twin Loves And Saint Louis Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 6, 2019
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    Whatever our state of life, we are called to live and die in love. We are called to follow Jesus and to become saints ourselves.

    January 10, 2019 St. Louis of Toulouse Every day we wake up, we wake up to the understanding that our being able to wake up is a divine gift. Every night when we retire saying our night prayers, we make an act of confidence in God, trusting that if we die that night, we are in the care of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus Comes To Nazareth: An Exposition Of Luke 4:14-30

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 12, 2019
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    Why are God's people so dull of hearing?

    Jesus Comes to Nazareth: An Exposition of Luke 4:14-30 In the previous passage, we saw that after His baptism by John, He was driven by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness of Judaea. There he had fasted for forty days. At the end of this period, while he was as humanly weak as was possible, He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Letting God Breathe Through Us

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 16, 2019
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    This sermon is about making a difference by being infilled and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

    Scripture: Luke 4:14-21; Daniel 1:8-21 Theme: Making a Difference Title: Let God Breathe Through You INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Jesus Our Messiah and Savior and The Infilling Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about making a difference. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "this Day"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 28, 2019
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    This day we can change our life todays message is the beginning of his public ministry, He gave people something to talk about, he gave people stuff that would change their life.

    1. Its “THIS DAY” Jesus Begins His Public Ministry Luke 4:14-21 • The text said, “He returned to Galilee “in the power of the Spirit” • Jesus has been tempted by Satan in the wilderness but we would think this would have weakened him but to the contrary he was in the power of the spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Storytellers Of The Lost Scroll

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 10, 2019
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    "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your presence" Five real stories of how it might be fulfilled in our presence

    He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Man On A Mission

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019
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    I want to look at the mission of Christ and talk about our responses

    A. Opening illustration: Sir Edmund Hillary, Everest 1953, died January11, 2008 B. Background to passage: After the birth narratives, the accounts of John the Baptist, and the temptation by Satan in the wilderness, Jesus returns in the power of the Spirit to begin his ministry. According to John, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Jesus What You Expected?

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 20, 2019
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    Jesus' sermon in his hometown synagogue might not have gone as you would expect. But Jesus shows us that his Word is sometimes welcomed, other times rejected, but ALWAYS powerful.

    Expectations. “Do you really think that we’re going to get all that snow that they say we’re supposed to get?” “Have you heard about the frigid temperatures that are predicted?” “Do you think that they’ll cancel school?” The expectations, the anticipation and the excitement was hard to escape. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Year Of Jubilee & Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 10, 2019
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    The Year of Jubilee was a revelation of grace; during it all debts were cancelled, all prisoners were set free, and all inheritances were restored! It occurred right after the sacrifice of the Day of Atonement was accepted and was signaled by the sounding of the shofars.

    THE YEAR OF JUBILEE & JESUS Lev. 25:8-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: STARBUCK’S JANITOR (reach your potential?) 1. Ole was looking for a job and heard that there was an opening for a janitor at the local Starbucks. After the interview, the manager said, "You have the job, just sign this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dealing With Hallucinations

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Feb 18, 2018
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    Understanding and dealing with hallucinations

    April 1 is usually known as All fools day. Usually before 12 noon people around the world go around playing all kinds of pranks and practical jokes on their friends. Some of these jokes can be expensive and even cost you your friendship when you carry them too far. In this prayer session I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Being Christ To Our Community: Jesus' Mission Statement"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 6, 2018
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    The first in a series of stewardship sermons with the theme of being Christ to our community.

    “Being Christ to Our Community: Jesus’ Mission Statement” Luke 4:14-21 Two weeks ago yesterday, a number of us met here at the church at 9:30 in the morning in order to go out into our community—to the homes closest to this church building--knock on doors offer a homemade treat baked by a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    30. Confronting The Devil Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 4, 2018
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    The second Adam's confrontation with the devil

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 30 – CONFRONTING THE DEVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church