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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Jesus Predicts His Death Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
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    Think of it: Jesus marshaled no army and He carried no weapon. Jesus never used His miraculous powers to throw the Pharisees off the nearest cliff. Yet, the threat of Jesus was so great, He often made enemies into allies:

    A New York Times editorial claims that America’s views on the death penalty are changing. 35 people were put to death in 2014 which was the fewest in 20 years. And 2014 marked a nearly 40 year low in the number of new criminals placed on death row. While the method of execution may have changed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2023
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     | 2,254 views

    Jesus led the disciples to a deeper understanding of His identity, His purpose in coming into this world, and His plan for the building of His church.

    Matt 16:13-20 Knowing Christ 13Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15He said to them, “But ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus' Journey Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 14, 2024
     | 869 views

    Jesus identified with us, and now he wants us to identify with him through the power of the Holy Spirit.

    The Journey of Jesus Text: Matt. 3:13-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: The cross of Jesus Christ and his baptism express the same thing. Our Lord was not a martyr; he was not merely a good man; he was God Incarnate. He came down to the lowest reach of creation to bring back the whole human race ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    To Love Like Jesus

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Feb 29, 2024
     | 2,479 views

    Valentines day sermon

    Opener: Welcome and good morning everyone ! So blessed to see everyone here today! By the way, Happy Valentine’s day! Today is the day that is observed for the memory of Saint Valentine who is said to have been martyred on this date in the year 470 A.D while performing a wedding for a Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    First Christmas Risktakers

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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    Risk taking is an essential ingredient in ministry for the Kingdom of God. Most Bible heroes were risk takers. Jesus was a risk taker too.

    Opening illustration: Christian villagers in a rural district of India’s Maharashtra state have been told that one church will be closed down every week because they have been “destroying” local tradition and culture by “luring” others to convert to Christianity. Some Christians have also been told ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Barnabas: Man Of Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Oct 24, 2021
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     | 3,380 views

    10th in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Barnabas' great, heroic attribute of encouragement.

    INTRODUCTION The late Bishop Fulton Sheen once entered a greasy-spoon restaurant for breakfast, and when the waitress, groggy and disinterested, took his order, he replied, “Bring me some ham and eggs and a few kind words.” When she returned 15 minutes later, she set the food before him and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "God, Send A Spiritual Tsunami!”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 10, 2025
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     | 1,930 views

    The Bible’s clear that we’re in the Last Days. A tsunami of Judgment is coming! But God has another kind of tsunami He wants to send: A tsunami of the Holy Spirit to sweep multitudes into the Kingdom of God. Let's pray for this Tsunami!

    “GOD, SEND A SPIRITUAL TSUNAMI!” Mt. 24:37-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A pastor and song leader at one church weren’t getting along. When the pastor preached on giving, the song leader sang, “Jesus Paid It All.” 2. The next Sunday the pastor preached on gossip and the song leader sang, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Resurrection: When Shall It Come? Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 28, 2025
     | 507 views

    We have determined there will be a resurrection of the saints. The next logical question is, “When shall the Resurrection come?” The coming Resurrection some call a Rapture. We will define this term in our lesson today.

    In our study of the Resurrection and what scripture tells us, we read the introduction of the topic of a resurrection by our Lord, Jesus Christ. (The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail) Last week we studied the resurrection as spoken by Jesus and his Apostles. (Resurrection?) We have determined there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Glory Of God In Wisdom And Strength Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2025
     | 193 views

    A Christmas Sunday Sermon

    The Glory of God in Strength and Wisdom December 28, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:33-40 On Christmas Eve, 1968, the world gathered around their televisions at one of the most turbulent times in American history. The Vietnam War raged. Cities burned from riots. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The "Lost' Parables

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,732 views

    Why did the Pharisees receive these parables from Jesus? Because they did not rejoice over the lost being found.

    THE “LOST” PARABLES Luke 15:1-32 Key Verse and Theme: “But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” (Luke 15:32) 1. Who was Jesus addressing? A. The tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Set Thine House In Order" By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,574 views

    The purest metal comes out of the greatest heat! It’s amazing what we can discover about ourselves & others when life throws us a curve. We can see this in the life of Hezekiah. Let’s examine it together!

    Preached @ Dinsmore Baptist Church (free audio tape upon request) Introduction What would you do IF, today you were told, "You would do well to get all your affairs in order because today at 3:00 PM life as you know it will end!" Panic? Party? Pray? This is exactly the decision Hezekiah was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Worshiping Power Of Pain

    Contributed by Harry Ford Jr. on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    Worship through pain is the act of paying homage or devotion to God during suffering, distress or sorrow.

    Romans 5:1-5 Have you ever had something thappen to you that cut you so deep that you did not know what to do.It waqs a pain so intense that you were confused on what was and is the next step in your life. As christian we are taught to worship God in all things. The question is how do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Beware Of Bad Seed

    Contributed by Chris Bridges on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,189 views

    In today’s Church there are so many bad seeds. Too many seeds are fake. The Lord tells us to beware of the fake seeds which the devil plants.

    In verse 37 of chapter 13 Jesus is speaking of the parable of the true and fake seeds. He tells us in verse 38 who plants which seed. In today’s Church, there are so many fake seeds, and we must be on the watch continually for the fake seeds. The Bible teaches us that we will know a believer by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Learning The Hard Way

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,587 views

    A Lesson on Forgiveness and repentance

    Text: Psalm 51 Jim Smuts Subject: Forgiveness Theme: Divine Forgiveness "Learning The Hard Way" Introduction: Someone once said, "Forgiveness is like the violet sending forth its pure fragrance on the heel of the boot of the one who crushed it." Explanation: David’s sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Hang On To Him

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,167 views

    Brief outline from a message given at a nursing home, but suitable for any audience.

    Hang on to Him! Psalm 73:23-24 23 Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. 24 You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Four promises from God in this passage: 1. He promises us His Presence (v. 23). 2. He promises His strength and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan