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  • Dave Bootsma avatar

    Why People Can't Stand Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Sep 7, 2006
     | 3,647 views

    "Who do you say that I am?" This is the most essential question Jesus asked, and for us to answer.The creed says, "Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord"

    "Who do you say that I am?" -- the most essential question Jesus ever asked, and for us to answer. And not just any answer will do. In the end, every person must deal with Jesus Christ. No one can escape him. You can avoid the question, or delay it, or postpone it, or stonewall it, or pretend you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Rejected By His Own People The Jews

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 12, 2013
     | 6,253 views

    However, we must ask the question, “Why do people not believe in Jesus as the Messiah and personal Saviour” particularly when they know the facts and choose not to believe? I hope the gospel message this morning helps to answer that question.

    1 Intro At school nowadays us teachers get more than our share of abuse for the pupils. Most of it goes over my head, but now and again something minor gets through, and it hurts. Last week I heard some of the pupils talking, and I was meant to listen, and what they were saying was, “Stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    What People Want To Hear About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 18, 2011
     | 3,692 views

    Part 2 of a sermon series preached in Anjung South Korea to encourage and fan the flame for evangelism.

    John 4:29-30 ? '"Come, see a Man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be the Christ?" They went out of the town and were coming to Him.' Let me ask you 2 questions, 'What is the purpose of Man?' And 'What is the purpose of the Church?' These are open questions so be free to shout out your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    Why Did Jesus Receive Those People?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 16, 2014
     | 4,838 views

    This message uses the three parables on lostness to remind us that regardless of the reason or degree of being lost, we are still valuable in the eyes of God.

    Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3So he told them this parable: 4“Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Living Expression Of Helping People Meet Jesus Series

    Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 27, 2011
     | 3,597 views

    Explaning evangelism

    The Dummies Guide To Christianity - Part 2 A living expression of helping people meet Jesus March 13, 2011 The Christianity Quiz – (please mark true or false) Christians are supposed to save the world – T/F The birth of the church happened at Pentecost – T/F The word gospel means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Jesus Used The Word To Focus People On Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 20, 2018
     | 5,051 views

    Jesus used to word to try to get folks to place their focus on what was important to God so that they would do what God called them to do for the right reasons!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Imagine that you have lived your whole life with a particular worldview, then one person comes along and lets you know that your worldview is built upon a false premise? • Today we are continuing our Diving Deep in the Word with Jesus. • In Matthew 22, the chapter we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    A Secret Weapon For Getting People To Want Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 19, 2018
     | 3,444 views

    In this passage Paul speaks of throwing his "heart wide open" to the Corinthians. Could it be that the deep relationships that will come from doing that might be the church's secret weapon for attracting people to Jesus in a culture overwhelmed by loneliness?

    DANGER SIGNS ON CHURCH FRIENDSHIPS: Shallow conversation, safe prayer requests, and busy pastors. - Sometimes church members can be mean to each other, but even in good times many church friendships are characterized by their lack of depth. What are some of the signs? a. Shallow conversation. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help More People Meet Jesus Christ! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,670 views

    God wants us to help more people meet Jesus... 1. Because Jesus is our model (vs. 43). 2. Because Jesus is the Messiah (vs. 44-46). 3. Because the need is so massive (vs. 47-48). 4. Because the future is miraculous for all who believe (vs. 49-51).

    God Wants Us to Help More People Meet Jesus The Gospel of John John 1:43-51 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 27, 2016 (Revised June 21, 2019) *If you are a Christian today, let me ask you: How did you meet Jesus? *I know a lady who has an unusual salvation story. Her name is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Do People Still Want To See Jesus?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 20, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,774 views

    This sermon talks about things in our world but points toward the hope found in Jesus

    You know, things have changed a lot since I was a kid. I remember when everything revolved around the church and these days it seems we juggle church around everything else and I think it causes society to lack something, and sometimes I wonder, do people still want to see Jesus, do folks still ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If Only People Understood What Jesus Was Offering Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 9, 2021
     | 2,090 views

    The problem here is not so much that the religious leaders didn't understand Jesus. It's more that they actually do understand Him. What's He saying that is so provocative?

    THE CLIMAX OF THE CONVERSATION: The more they understood Jesus, the more they thought He was crazy. - John 8:48, 52a, 55-57, 59. - This is the climax of a long conversation in John 8 that we’ve handled in several sermons because there is so much content there. The further the conversation went, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sam Jo avatar

    Healed People Helping Jesus Heal Others Series

    Contributed by Sam Jo on Aug 17, 2025
     | 74 views

    When Jesus heals us—physically, spiritually, or emotionally—He also calls us to help Him heal others.

    Introduction • Jesus came into the world to heal the broken-hearted, set captives free, and bring life to the dead (Luke 4:18). • Many times in the Gospels, those who were healed by Jesus didn’t just go home quietly; they became messengers, helpers, and witnesses of Christ’s power. • Healed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A People Of Devotion Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
     | 4,052 views

    This is the sixth sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

    Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Our Vison: The Word tells us in Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Joseph, Our Model

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,808 views

    A Biblical Character Study (Joseph-Jesus’ step-father)

    JOSEPH, OUR MODEL Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 INTRO: Children model their lives after those around them. God-fearing parents usually have Godfearing children because the children model their lives after the parents. Children model their lives after their teachers. All of us think back about teachers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Lindsey avatar

    Bridges

    Contributed by Terry Lindsey on Oct 27, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 13,171 views

    Jesus bulit the bridge for us to cross into the Kingdom of Heaven

    Bridges My topic tonight is about bridges. How many of you crossed a bridge on the way here?? Many of us cross bridges everyday and never give it much thought. Webster’s defines a bridge in several different ways but I am using the definition of “A structure built over a river, etc., to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim White avatar

    Making People Thirsty Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 13, 2013
     | 5,562 views

    Jesus made people thirsty for the Father, and our lives should make people thirsty. (hand out notes included at the end).

    Intentional Christianity: Make People Thirsty John 7:37-38 Ill. When we started the Children’s ministry at Desdemona, we noticed that the children did not drink much water. One week, I used an illustration of water, and drank from a bottle of water several times. I would randomly say during ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist