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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Jesus Is... (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 8, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
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    A sermon examining who Jesus is.

    JESUS IS… (Part 1) Acts 3:18-20 In our study of Acts, we are currently examining the sermon that Peter preached at Solomon’s Colonnade when the crowd gathered around him after the healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate. This man who had been lame from birth had received an amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Slow As Christmas

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 2, 2022
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    Simeon waited all his life to experience Christmas and it finally happened. The reasons he got to personally see Jesus was because he was looking for Him, he was righteous and devout, and the Holy Spirit was on him. Let's be ready!

    SLOW AS CHRISTMAS Lk. 2:25-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Valerie Hughes and her husband were on the way to the hospital with their 15-year-old daughter who was scheduled to undergo a tonsillectomy. 2. During the ride, they talked with her about how the procedure would be performed. “Dad,” the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Make Way For The King!

    Contributed by Brian Williams on May 2, 2025
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    People are looking for peace, but the age old question is “where can it be found?” Would we like the Psalmist (Ps 24:7-10) open up our hearts and let the King of Glory come in?

    The week prior to Palm Sunday, Jesus and his disciples were traveling to Jericho on their way to Jerusalem for the Passover feast. Along the way, He was teaching, healing, seeking the lost - doing everything that pointed to Him as the Messiah. His disciples had the idea that He was going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Candlemas

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 13, 2002
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    The Perseverence, the Perception and Prophetic Message of Simeon

    Bale 03-02-02 Candlemas Lk: 2:22-40 The perseverance of Simeon Story: On 12th February 1809 a baby boy was born in a one-room log cabin with a dirt floor on a farm in Kentucky. He grew up to be a man of rugged determination. And although he had less than a year of formal education, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Are You Really?

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 13, 2010
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    Encouragement for those times when, like John the Baptist, we have become frustrated and disappointed when God didn't work in the way we hoped or prayed about.

    BELOVED PASTOR, D. L. MOODY, ONCE REMARKED THAT, “THE BEST WAY TO SHOW THAT A STICK IS CROOKED IS NOT TO ARGUE ABOUT IT OR TO SPEND TIME DENOUNCING IT, BUT TO LAY A STRAIGHT STICK ALONGSIDE IT.” IT IS HUMAN NATURE TO QUESTION AND TO BE SKEPTICAL OF FACTS, FIGURES OR ANY TYPE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "Salvation On Whose Terms?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 8, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    A sermon for Palm Sunday.

    Mark 11:1-11 “Salvation on Whose Terms?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org It was the Passover time, and Jerusalem and the whole countryside were crowded with people who had made their way to the greatest of the Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Elijah Dilemma Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Apr 6, 2011
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    When we come into contact with someone who doesn't know God's word we need to patiently lead them to the truth.

    The Elijah Dilemma The Book of Mark Mark 9:9-13 I. Eschatology, which is the study of the end times, is a source of great comfort to those who study and understand it. A. It helps us understand events that take place even in our own day. B. It gives us hope because we know the God has the future ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Answer To Man's Great Hunger

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012
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    When we analyze our deepest needs, I think we can agree that man has a gnawing hunger for both the physical and the spiritual. A person hungers for both food and material things AND for God and spiritual things, things like love, and peace within, and jo

    When we analyze our deepest needs, I think we can agree that man has a gnawing hunger for both the physical and the spiritual. A person hungers for both food and material things AND for God and spiritual things, things like love, and peace within, and joy. So most of man’s time and energy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Jesus To You?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 11, 2025
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    What does Jesus mean to you? This is a question that so many church folks cannot answer. When evangelizing you really need to be able to answer the question.

    Who is Jesus to you? Luke 9:18 – 27 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 18 And it happened that while He was praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying, “Who do the people say that I am?” They answered and said, “John the Baptist, and others say Elijah; but others, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Patience In Times Of Waiting PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
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    This sermon explores Simeon's unwavering faith in God's promise, encouraging believers to hold onto God's promises with expectancy and live out their faith actively.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I trust you are all in good spirits and eager to partake in this nourishing feast of the Word of God. Today, we are going to focus our hearts and minds on a passage from the gospel of Luke, a passage that is both profound and enlightening. It is my hope and ...read more

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    Am I Ready For This! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,263 views

    First person narrative of Simeon; those who seek Jesus will find Him.

    AM I READY FOR THIS! Luke 2:22-35 S: Simeon C: Seeking Jesus Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: THOSE WHO SEEK JESUS WILL FIND HIM. First person narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Have eyes of faith. • Jesus will be found when you are looking for Him. Version: ESV RMBC 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Other Side Of Christmas

    Contributed by David Roth on Mar 9, 2015
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    Christmas 1 (B). By faith Simeon and Anna saw the fullness of redemption in Christ at His presentation in the temple. Likewise by faith, we see now the fullness of our redemption in Him, even though the future is yet to unfold.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “The other side of Christmas” We have been preparing for weeks. With Advent services and Advent candles, and Lessons and Carols, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Is...

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on May 27, 2022
     | 1,571 views

    “Jesus Is ______________ ” is an unfinished sentence. How would you fill in the blank? This sermon gives us at least FIVE ways to fill in the blank.

    Scripture Reference: Luke 22:66-71 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on March 20, 2022 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson Scripture Reading As soon as it was day, the elders of the people, both chief priests and scribes, came together and led Him into their council, saying, 67 “If You are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Jesus Was Born PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 867 views

    This sermon explores the divine announcement of Jesus' birth to humble shepherds, emphasizing God's love, grace, and salvation for all, regardless of social status.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. I am overjoyed to see you all gathered here today, your hearts eager and your spirits ready to receive the Word of God. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds toward the second chapter of Luke, verses 8 through 14, a passage that is as beautiful as it ...read more

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    A Pyrrhic Victory

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 26, 2023
     | 1,566 views

    Peter rebukes Jesus

    A Pyrrhic Victory Mark 8:31-38 Have you ever heard the saying, “They won the battle, but they lost the war?” This is like a Pyrrhic (Pear rick) victory; which is a victory that ends up causing such a devastating toll on the victor, it ends up as a defeat, rather than a victory, due to its long ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational