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  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    The Unexpected Jesus - Intro Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
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    This is an introductory lesson for this series designed for Bible Class use.

    THE UNEXPECTED JESUS - INTRO Luke 4:16-21 INTRODUCTION: Maybe some of you have heard of Norm Evans. He was an all-pro lineman for the Miami Dolphins. Several years ago he wrote a book titled On God’s Squad, in which he discusses his faith, his conversion and his view of football as a result. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unexpected Jesus - Intro Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
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    This is an introductory lesson for this series designed for Bible Class use.

    THE UNEXPECTED JESUS - INTRO Luke 4:16-21 INTRODUCTION: Maybe some of you have heard of Norm Evans. He was an all-pro lineman for the Miami Dolphins. Several years ago he wrote a book titled On God’s Squad, in which he discusses his faith, his conversion and his view of football as a result. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Jesus' Jubilee Ministry

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
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    Jesus announced the Jubilee and set the tone for what Christian ministry must be.

    Jubilee Vendee- September 24, 2003 After Jesus was baptized, he spent 40 days in a wilderness area, in prayer and drawing close to God, and under attack from the one who wanted to topple him from his high position of Messiah. Jesus won! He returned from the wilderness ready for his ministry and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Liberty When Life's Not Fair

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 169 ratings
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    Spirit-filled activities that set people free.

    Keep in mind as you read the text in Luke 4:16-21, that Luke has already established that Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit. (Luke 4:1) Jesus went to the synagogue and read the scroll from Isaiah 61:1,2. He then let them know he was the fulfillment of the prophecy. The hair on the back of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • 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

  • 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

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    Responses To Christ (Mas)

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Dec 6, 2002
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    Lessons from Jesus about responses we can expect as we communicate the true Jesus of Christmas.

    Date: Dec. 8th, 2002 Title: Responses to Christ (mas) Bible Text: Luke 4:16-30 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Have you ever experienced a Christmas where one of your children is ripping through their presents and they open one from grandma only to find of all things! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dream On!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
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    No matter how dark the day may appear, keep dreaming of the possibilities God has in store for those who love Him.

    Dream on! Luke 4:16-30 Cecilia had a dream. She didn't dream to live among the aristocracy or to be adorned with the finery of high society, she already had tasted of that lifestyle, but it left her cold and empty. Cecilia, who lived in the second century, was a child of the aristocracy, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Jesus Presents Himself Anew

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 143 ratings
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    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

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    The Holy Spirit And You - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Feb 13, 2002
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    This series is on the Holy Spirit and how He he works in the Christians life.

    Why is it that when we read the Bible or even hear a sermon we always try and relate it to someone else? Someone else has the duty Someone else has the job Someone else has the calling Someone else has the power of God SURELY IT CAN?T BE ME! The fact of the matter is in the Bible there ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • 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
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    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

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    The Word Of God = Good News

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
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    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

  • Douglas Vincent avatar

    Can Jesus Still Suprise Us

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
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    What we can learn from Jesus’ teaching in his home town.

    Luke 4:16-31 Jesus: Son of Joseph or Son of God January 25th 2004 This morning we are going to look at Jesus’ homecoming. Jesus’ neighbors were confronted with a decision they did not wish to make, and a claim they did not want to hear. Can Jesus still surprise us? He stood up to read. They had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Can You Come Home Again?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 1, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
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    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

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Wwjd In Worship - Meeting Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 22, 2005
    based on 73 ratings
     | 14,778 views

    How would Jesus worship in this congregation if He was part of our church?

    OPEN: A man walked into a gift shop that sold religious items. Near the cash register he saw a display of caps with “WWJD” printed on all of them. He was puzzled over what the letters could mean, but couldn’t figure it out, so he asked the clerk. The clerk replied that the letters stood for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ