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  • Steven Buhr avatar

    Getting To Know Jesus - #1, Jesus As A Boy Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 22, 2010
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     | 6,334 views

    We know little about Jesus' boyhood, but what we do know says much about Him.

    Getting to Know Jesus Series, #1 – Jesus grows up Jan. 10, 2010 Luke 2:39-52 (New International Version) 39When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. 40And the child grew and became strong; he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Conversation Series

    Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2010
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    What can we learn from the first recorded conversation of Jesus? Parenting skills; Learning; Studying; Obedience; restoring relationships. There is a lot to be learned from 12 year old Jesus.

    All Scripture is God – Breathed and useful for… 2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV) 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, … But this year we are going to be paying special attention to the Red Letters. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Living Classroom

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 9, 2010
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    Life lessons surround us as they did Jesus when he was growing up. All we need do is look around and learn. Even the place where we live can speak to us about God.

    The Living Classroom Luke 2:42-51 For the last couple of weeks we have been looking at Jesus early years. Today I want to move the timetable forward as we see Jesus as an adolescent. So far we have learned that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, escaped to Egypt till he was about 4 or 6 years of age ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Redeeming One’s Life From Meh! Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 8, 2009
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     | 3,527 views

    Growing our hearts three sizes larger takes not only giving but a redemptive type of giving. It seeks the best for others and is carried out with a sense of rejoicing

    A few of you understand the sermon title but some will be mystified by the word "meh". Is there someone who would like to try to define it for us? It is a slang term that communicates an attitude of apathy or indifference toward something. My favorite definition is that meh is a verbal shrug. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    After Christmas ... What?

    Contributed by Brad Easley on Dec 12, 2009
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    This message, for a Sunday following Christmas, looks at the boyhood of Jesus.

    "AFTER CHRISTMAS ... WHAT?" OPENING: After Christmas…Now what? Easy….we get ready for the next holiday! Take down the tree, get out the East decorations. The choir meets and plans the Easter cantata. I retire to my study and begin on the Easter sermon series. But something is happening ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Family Friendly Truth - Part 1

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 1, 2008
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     | 3,919 views

    We know that God loves families, because He chose to be part of an earthly family, and His story can teach us a lot about our own families. God wants you to know the truth about: 1. Your concerns. 2. Your communication. 3. Your compassion. 4. Your commitment. 5. Your confidence.

    Family Friendly Truth - Part 1 Luke 2:40-52 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 24, 2008 *It was a dream wedding. Hard to believe it was almost 30 years ago. On July 29, 1981, Britain’s Prince Charles married Lady Diana. 750 million people around the world watched on TV. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Like Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008
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    Years ago there was a large group of people who wanted to be "Just Like Mike." I wonder - doesn’t anyone want to be just like Jesus?

    In the mid to late 90’s, an athlete rose to the top of his game. He became everyone’s hero and turned the game of basketball into one of the most watched sports of that day. He was labeled as being able to “defy gravity.” Although he is retired today, he is still considered one of the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How A Good Mother Lost Her Son

    Contributed by Paul Tipton on May 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,467 views

    I am using this event in the life of Jesus as a means of illustrating a point. Even a good mother can lose her children.

    HOW A GOOD MOTHER LOST HER SON Text: Luke 2:41-52 Intro: I am using this event in the life of Jesus as a means of illustrating a point. Even a good mother can lose her children. No one can doubt Mary was a good mother, hand chosen by God to be the Mother of His Son. Many might say, “How can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Miss Christmas Series

    Contributed by James Crain on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,984 views

    This message describes those prepared for Christ’s coming and those who were not. The religious crowd is indifferent. The leaders are worried. A widow is watching and an old man is waiting. Magi are wandering and worshipping. Which one describes you?

    Don’t miss Christmas (portions of this sermon are borrowed from illustrations and sermons on Sermon Central) Christmas time is a time filled with traditions. There is the time to get a Christmas tree and put it up along with the decorations. There are presents to buy, so there is shopping to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Quiet Years Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,537 views

    With the little information that the Bible gives us about Jesus’ childhood and young adulthood, we see that Jesus was a good example for us in repecting His parents, obeying His Father, and working toward spiritual growth.

    Introduction: A. Art Linkletter is best known for interviewing kids, because “Kids Say the Darnedest Things.” 1. A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood. a. Trying to make the matter clearer, she said, "Now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you know, would run ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Kids: They're Young; Not Stupid

    Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,357 views

    Compelling look at the story of Jesus in the Temple from an innovative perspective (with scholarly support). A message for the whole church; not just parents. Good illustrations.

    Just before Jesus stepped into the spotlight, God raised up John the Baptist “to turn the hearts of the parents toward their children, and the disobedient toward the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” (Luke 1:17 NRSV) What does it look like when parents turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Where Did Jesus Go? Series

    Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,694 views

    Have you left Jesus behind all you important stuff forgetting Jesus like Mary and Joseph did.

    Have you ever had anything like this happen to you? Parents have you ever forgotten your child somewhere by mistake? What was your reaction? I can remember, one time when we were on a family holiday and we went on a bus tour of Niagara Falls, we left the flower clock and went to the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Evaluating Our Growth

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,449 views

    Christians must regularly evaluate his growth.

    EVALUATING OUR GROWTH LUKE 2:39-52 INTRODUCTION The end of the year for some reasons is an interesting event in our lives. It creates a mixed feeling of excitement or loneliness for the future. It is exciting because we have another opportunity to start our lives and hopefully avoid the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking The Walk

    Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 25, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,788 views

    WHO IS WALKING BESIDES YOU? YOU NEED TO TAKE CARE!

    WALKING THE WALK LUKE 2:43-44 After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Heirloom: Jesus Is Not An Ornament

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 22, 2008
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     | 4,197 views

    Sometimes we treat God like a holiday ornament that we pull out on special occasions, but Jesus is not just a Christmas story, He is our life.

    Christmas 2008 (This message was part of our annual Christmas program with drama and music. If you would like more information, email cgwallis@sbcglobal.net) Wise Firemen: A young boy from Texas drew a picture showing three men, offering gifts to the baby Jesus in his manger. What made the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal