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  • Bob Smith avatar

    Believing Is Seeing

    Contributed by Bob Smith on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 4,644 views

    Respond to life’s doubts with active faith in God

    How many people have seen the movie, “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”? You may recall or be able to picture the scene I am about to describe. Indiana Jones is proceeding through an obstacle course of sorts as he draws nearer to the location of the “Holy Grail”, the prize which he seeks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Antonio Torrence avatar

    This Is My Inauguration

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,997 views

    This sermon is about using our God given power and authority to effectively affect our culture, community, and country.

    Title: This is My Inauguration Text: Luke 4:18 By Rev. Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church In the movie “Gladiator”, the heroic character called Maximus, makes a profound statement that is this, “What we do in life, echoes in eternity.” The same can be said of power and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William Baeta avatar

    Jesus Is Not Sent To The Jews Only

    Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,008 views

    “So all bore witness to Him (Jesus), and marvelled at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth” Luke 4:22.

    Theme: Jesus is not sent to the Jews only Text: Jer. 1:4-5, 17-19; 1 Cor. 12:31-13:13; Lk. 4:22-30 The eagle is a majestic bird that represents the perfect picture of glory and splendour. Many nations use it as a symbol of strength and glory and the symbol of our nation are two eagles, Freedom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Dream On!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 9,899 views

    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
     | 5,076 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

  • Eric Amundson avatar

    Hometown Anti-Heroes

    Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,740 views

    How do you respond to Jesus’ offer of salvation?

    Last week we saw Jesus give us his mission. He stood up in his home synagogue, read from Isaiah of being anointed to preach good news to the poor, freedom to prisoners, sight for the blind, release for the oppressed and to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor. Then Jesus told his hometown folks ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Responses To Christ (Mas)

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,519 views

    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

  • Douglas Vincent avatar

    Jesus: Son Of Joseph Or Son Of God

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on May 28, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,993 views

    Jesus as the Son of God heals, reaches out, and is interested in our faith not our works.

    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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    The Hot And Cold Treatment Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,992 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

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    Super Bowl Of Sermons

    Contributed by David Trexler on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,017 views

    If Jesus did all the signs and wonders in Galilee just think of what he’ll do for his hometown. These people truly would witness the Super Bowl of Sermons.

    January 26th 2003 Luke 4:21-30 Then Jesus began to say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said, "Is not this Joseph’s son?" He said to them, "Doubtless you will quote to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Cauterized By Handling Of Holy Things Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,105 views

    Jesus was rejected in His hometown because the people there had grown proud and unteachable. They were so familiar with their version of truth that they rejected real truth.

    Luke 4:16-30 - Cauterized by Handling of Holy Things Tonight I’d like to look at the passage of scripture from Luke 4:16-30. It describes what happened to Jesus when He returned to His home after having ministered to others outside of His hometown. Let’s read. Let me tell you a story. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letting Jesus Out Of The Box Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 15,117 views

    Often we try to fit Jesus in a box, but he is far to big to fit in our boxes.

    Luke 4:14 - 30 – Letting Jesus out of the Box Props : A large cardboard box wheeled onto the stage (with a person inside of it) A man who smelled like a brewery flopped on a seat at a bus stop next to a priest. The man’s shirt was stained, clothes unkempt, and a half empty bottle of wine was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Vincent avatar

    Can Jesus Still Suprise Us

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,979 views

    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

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Preaching Is Risky

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,823 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany

    4th Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 4:21-30 Preaching is Risky   21 And he began to say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." 22 And all spoke well of him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth; and they said, "Is not this Joseph’s son?" 23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Can You Ever Come Home? 2

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 1, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,643 views

    Part 2 of 2, Jesus comes home after the wilderness - he is changes and the home town folks don’t like his message -- Do we?

    Last week we started with the question Can we really go home again and I reminded you how Jesus ministry was just starting, he returns home after his time in the wilderness. He has been visiting synagogues for the past couple of months. Preaching and performing a few miracles on the way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational