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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    When Jesus Comes In The Midst Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019
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     | 11,663 views

    When Jesus comes in the midst He gives peace, purpose and power

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Thankfulness Moves Us To Action"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,698 views

    God initiates our salvation for a purpose. What is that purpose?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches October 23, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Thankfulness Moves Us to Action” Ephesians 2:8-10 INTRODUCTION: If you were found lying along the side of the road dead, WHY would you go to heaven? You have probably heard people say about someone, “I know he will get to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Finding Your Identity Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 13, 2023
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    You are no accident. God created you on purpose and for a purpose!

    Two weeks ago we started an apologetics series called, “What do you believe?” Last week, we raised the following three questions: What is Truth? Can the truth be known? Can the truth about God be known? We talked about the 5 big questions that humanity has sought to answer throughout the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Narrow Road Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 12,830 views

    Part 3 of 4 of the series, Roads of Passion. This short saying of Jesus recorded by Matthew reveals much about the road that Jesus wants us to walk as His followers. The Narrow Road is one of Decision, Discipline, and Desire. It is a road of PASSION!

    The Narrow Road Matthew 7:13-14 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV) 13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Maundy Thursday: The Invitation

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,795 views

    Passover and the Lord’s supper. Jesus comes to us first, knowing our failure, yet pursuing a relationship anyway.

    Preparing for Passover.We are finding out more of who Jesus is.The more we look – the more complex we find Jesus is. Today we Jesus fully aware of what will happen to him, But he is in control – events do not control him, even with foreboding shadows coming Jesus is obedient to his calling. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Last Supper Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 26, 2012
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     | 8,507 views

    We need to focus upon the meaning of the Lord’s Supper to renew our appreciation of and commitment to Jesus Christ.

    The Last Supper (Matthew 26:17-30) 1. It is a myth to think that the only interesting people are young. 101-year-old Grandmother Sets Paragliding Record (WATCH) By Good News Network Thursday, March 22, 2012 Not wanting to be outdone by her 75-year-old paragliding son, Mary Allen Hardison of Ogden, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Cross Of Rejection... Hurting With Jesus! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 31, 2012
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     | 9,679 views

    As we reflect on our own experiences with personal rejection we understand and share in the suffering of Christ.

    Title: The Cross of Rejection… Hurting with Jesus! Text: Mark 14:27-46 Thesis: As we reflect on our own experience with personal rejection we share in and understand the suffering of Christ. Series Key Verse: Philippians 3:10-11 I want to know Christ and experience the power of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Battle Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 15, 2012
     | 3,887 views

    Right from chapter twelve of Genesis, we read the phrase ‘the Lord said to Abram’ but it is the first time in chapter fifteen we read the words, ‘Abram said, "Lord GOD......!”’Here, Abraham starts a conversation with God and continues so steadfastly that

    God brought him outside……….part 5 - Abraham Genesis 15:1”After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward." Right from chapter twelve of Genesis, we read the phrase ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Royal Welcome

    Contributed by Roger Nichols on Apr 16, 2011
     | 5,454 views

    A Palm Sunday Sermon on John 12: 12-29

    John 12: 12-19 A Royal Welcome Not long before this story in scripture began, Jesus had called to his very dead friend Lazarus, And Lazarus breathed in the breath of life, Shook off the stink of death, And walked right out of his tomb. And then, the crowds Went wild For Jesus. Imagine ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Joseph Of Arimathea Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 7, 2012
     | 7,861 views

    I challenge you Christians not just be happy sitting in the pew and enjoying the show, get involved in His Work, get into the manufacturing unit! Stay back! Will you be the one?

    Stay back! Will you be the one? John 19:38-After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus.” Industrialist Rajiv ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Highly Contagious Christian!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 29, 2014
     | 7,782 views

    Are you highly contagious? I mean……are you infectious enough to spread what is in you?

    Highly contagious! 1 Thessalonians 1:5”..because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction…” Are you highly contagious? I mean……are you infectious enough to spread what is in you? Do people close to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Palm Sunday Hosanna

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 16, 2011
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     | 20,620 views

    Jesus didn’t come to save you from your circumstances. He came to save you from your sins. Even though the people were looking for a Lion King to come save them from the Romans, Jesus came as a Lamb to the slaughter so he could really save them.

    A Palm Sunday Hosanna Matthew 21:1-11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't You Have A Galilean Accent?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 4, 2009
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     | 3,959 views

    Jesus lived and died to create the true Israel of God.

    Tuesday of Holy Week 7 April 2009 Israel was not made a holy nation by God for its own benefit. From the beginning, this nomadic tribe was to be a place of true worship of the one God. This people was called to be a light to the nations, so that all would be attracted to right worship, and so ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Events 10 To 6 Days Before The Crucifixion Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Mar 27, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 54,014 views

    At least nine outstanding events are reported relating to Christ showing His courage as He was about to experience the crucifixion and He responded so unselfishly He demonstrated His love for lost man over and over again.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles please to Matt. 20:17&ff. 2. Do we have anyone present that has ever ridden a donkey? (1) Maybe Heather Walton! Or maybe Joshua or Caleb or Paul? I think that they are the only ones that own donkeys. (2) Misty used to ride a barrel racing horse. Most of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Woman Of Sorrows, Hoping Only In Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 15, 2020
     | 2,263 views

    Whatever honor and respect is due to Mary is solely because of the life, death and resurrection of her Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.

    Lady of Sorrows, Woman for All September 15, 2020 If there is one title of the Virgin Mother of Christ that all Christians should agree on, it is “Our Lady of Sorrows.” John the Evangelist is very clear that in the hour of Jesus’s passion, crucifixion and death, He was guarded by a handful of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic