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Baby Jesus In Jerusalem

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 14, 2019

The Savior’s entire life built up toward His crucifixion and resurrection. He had to be the sinless Lamb of God and endorsed by the Spirit so He could redeem us because He loves us!

Baby Jesus in Jerusalem (Luke 2:21-38) 1. Things don’t always work the way we think they should. 2. There was a man in the Persian empire that looked just like the king. When the real king was quietly assassinated, he pretended to be him and ruled for a time (Smerdis/Pseudo Smerdis). 3. Likewise, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Meaning Of Jesus’ Baptism

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

A LOOK AT SOME OF THE REASONS THAT JESUS WAS BAPTISED

THE MEANING OF JESUS’ BAPTISM MATTHEW 3:1-17 I HAVE HEARD MANY STORIES ABOUT BAPTISM OVER THE YEARS. A YOUNG MINISTER NAMED JAY UTLEY TOLD THIS STORY OF HIS FIRST BAPTISM. THE PERSON HE WAS BAPTIZING WAS ALSO A YOUNG MAN, BUT IT HAD BEEN A NUMBER OF YEARS SICE JAY WAS BAPTIZED AND WONDERED HOW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Risen -- No Foolin'!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 27, 2018

The resurrection is not hoax or an April Fool's Day joke, Jesus is alive. There is power in an eyewitness. This is especially true with Mary Magdalene in what she saw and heard at Jesus' tomb.

1. No one knows the origin of April Fool’s Day but it has been around for centuries. Some of the most famous April Fool’s Day Pranks are: • The Great Moon Hoax is the first big media trick. The New York Sun prints an article in 1835 claiming that astronomers have discovered life on the moon. More ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Beside Us! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 4, 2018

For Christians, wherever we go, whatever we do, Jesus is right there beside us!

The Bible is the Word of God and it is eternal, infallible, and life-changing. The Bible is our instructions manual for life. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 states, All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus The Great Provider

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 4, 2018

Jesus has all the pro idiom you need and want before you be one His follower so don't worry or stress of your wants and needs. Just look up to Jesus.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: JESUS, THE GREAT PROVIDER John 21:9-14 King James Version (KJV) 9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. 10 Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now ...read more

Scripture: John 21:9-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Christmas Baby Jesus

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 12, 2017

How do you see Jesus at this Christmas season? Is he still a tiny baby in the manger or is He the person that God has given a Name above every Name. How you see him determines how you receive from Him.

Christmas Baby Jesus Valley Grove words 1629 December 1, 2017 Philippians 2:9-11 In the movie Talledega Nights the race car driver Ricky Bobby asks the blessing over a family meal. He said, “Dear Lord baby Jesus thank you for this bountiful meal from Dominos, KFC, and Taco Bell. The family ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Being Jesus To The Overwhelmed Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

A real vision of Jesus catapults a person toward constant transformation.What do we do about suffering? Draw close to the God of all comfort. Draw close to those who are in need of God's comfort.

Being Jesus to the Overwhelmed 1 Corinthians 1:3-5 November 6, 2016 A real vision of Jesus catapults a person toward constant transformation. What do we do about suffering? 1. Draw close to the God of all comfort. vv.3-4a Romans 8:32 Being a Christ-follower does not insulate us from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Be Jesus To The Far Away Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

Being Jesus to the far away means: having confidence in our call, having compassion in our heart, and clarity in our message.

November 13 Be Jesus to the far away Acts 8:4-8 Being Jesus to the far away means: Having confidence in our call v.4 2 Corinthians 5:20 Having compassion in our heart v.5a Compassion = Love in action. 2 Corinthians 5:14 Having clarity in our message vv.5-6 “heard” = means we MUST share ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mountaintop Vision Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 13, 2022

Jesus doesn’t stand in a long line of peers with Abraham, Buddha, Confucius, Krishna, or Mohammed. Jesus Christ is utterly unique. The Transfiguration reveals a turning point in human history, the coming of the Savior of the world!

MOUNTAINTOP VISION OF JESUS Lk. 9:28-36 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. There was a man whose wife refused to admit she had hearing problem. He asked his doctor, "How can I get my wife to admit that she’s hard of hearing?" 2. The doctor said, "When you get home tonight, stand just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Leper Cleansed By Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 14, 2022

Leprosy is often used as a figure for sin.

A LEPER CLEANSED BY JESUS. Luke 5:12-16. The various skin diseases which fall under the Biblical heading of ‘leprosy’ have long stood as a metaphor for that worst of all human diseases: sin. However, this does not detract from the historicity of the incident which Luke now sets before us. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking A Risk For Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2022

The kingdom of God is brought near to others when I take a risk for the sake of the kingdom

ENGAGE I’m going to begin this morning with a question: How many of you want to be like Ananias? No one? That is probably because many of you either thought to yourself “Who is Ananias?” or else you were thinking of the Ananias back in Acts 5 who was immediately killed by God when he and his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Is Lord Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022

Jesus is Lord" is the confession of every Christian because it is foundational to our faith.

Jesus Christ is Lord If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9) "Jesus is Lord" is the confession of every Christian because it is foundational to our faith. In order to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9, Romans 14:8, Luke 9:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Much Of Jesus!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 22, 2022

Based on Hebrews 9:27-28 - Encourages hearers to make much of Jesus in their lives.

“MAKING MUCH OF JESUS” Heb. 9:27-28 FBCF – 8/21/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – What are you living for? What’s your driving motivation in life? What are your priorities for living? - Make a lot of money - Success in career, school, athletics - Good marriage – good spouse - Strong home – good parent - Be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Setting The Tone For Jesus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 29, 2022

Isaiah in 700 B.C. set the stage for what we believe as Christians today, a strong evidence for the truth of the Gospel and an encouragement to our faith.

Setting the Tone for Jesus (Isaiah 7:1-17, 8:1-4, 9:1-7). 1. A middle-aged, wealthy woman has a heart attack. While on the operating table she has a near death experience. She sees the angel at the gates and asks if this is it. The angel says no, she has another 30-40 years to live. She ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17, Isaiah 8:1-4, Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Salvation Only In Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 16, 2022

There is only one way to heaven, by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

SALVATION ONLY IN JESUS Text: Acts 4:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rev. Franklin Graham, son of the late Dr. Billy Graham, recently posted on his Facebook page a troubling article. Here’s what it said: a. 39% of “evangelical” pastors surveyed recently said there is no absolute moral truth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Methodist