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  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    What Is This Jesus All About? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,083 views

    Continuing a look at Jesus and his ministry

    Recently I saw a cartoon with Adam and Eve both eating apples. They are obvious startled by a billboard with a large apple and the international sign of “no”, a red circle with a line through it, and the words above reading “Just Say No”. Adam says, “Where was that billboard ten minutes ago.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Time Has Come To Pray #6 Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 19, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,392 views

    1. Jesus is on our side! He prays for us! 2. IN the world, not OF the world 3. Unity

    November 19, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come...To Pray #6 Text: John 17:9-11 Introduction 1. Jesus is praying to His Father... and we have the opportunity to look on... and listen in as He is speaking to God... 2. Let’s hear His prayer... and allow it to speak to us this evening. Read Text: ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Filling A Vacuum

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 22, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,515 views

    A Sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter

    7th Sunday of Easter John 17:6-19 "Filling A Vacuum" 6* “I have manifested thy name to the men whom thou gavest me out of the world; thine they were, and thou gavest them to me, and they have kept thy word. 7* Now they know that everything that thou hast given me is from thee; 8* for I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Happy The People The Lord Has Chosen To Be His Own

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,888 views

    EPIPHANY 4(A) - Happy are the people who seek Jesus’ salvation, who imitate Jesus’ life and who suffer for Jesus’ sake.

    HAPPY THE PEOPLE.... Matthew 5:1-12 - February 1, 2004 MATTHEW 5:1-12 51Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them, saying: 3"Blessed (HAPPY) are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Mission Of The Servant Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 4, 2004
    based on 81 ratings
     | 14,299 views

    This is the 2nd of 5 Servant Songs in Isaiah. This one expresses the mission of Christ to restore the Children of Israel; and to serve as a light to the Gentiles

    February 8, 2004 Title: Servant Songs of Isaiah: Mission of the Servant Text: Isaiah 49:1-6 Introduction 1. A couple weeks ago, we introduced the Servant Songs of Isaiah... In the book of Isaiah, there are 5 "songs" that speak about Jesus... and some aspect of His ministry. 2. We’ve looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Living Water--A Relevant Element

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,813 views

    How does one find a faith that is relevant for the 21st century?

    Several months ago I caught John Larroquette, the actor, on the “Tonight Show.” Somehow the conversation turned to religion. I don’t remember much about the conversation, but I do remember Mr. Larroquette making a comment about television evangelists that has stuck with me. He said, “Seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Source Of Our Peace Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,832 views

    Looking at one of Jesus’ most stressful day and understand how, in the midst of unexpected news, demands and storms, He is able to find peace and composure.

    Experiencing the Peace of Jesus - Jesus Under Pressure It’s Sunday. Sundays are always busy days for me. Sundays are always early days for me. Today promised to be no exception. With a full slate of activities planned, I got up early and drove to church. There was not much traffic at 6:00 A.M. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Feast Or Fast

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,695 views

    Two problems creating conflict with Christ

    Luke 5:33-39 To Feast or Fast Woodlawn Baptist Church June 11, 2006 Introduction Why do you attend church? What is all this about to you? What does Christ mean to you, and why do you keep coming back to Him? These are only a few of many such important questions I think we fail to ponder ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judging Or Discerning?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 208 ratings
     | 26,495 views

    Jesus taught us to be discerning rather than judging.

    INTRO.- Here is an Aesop’s Fable to help us with this subject. ILL.- A Lion, unable from old age and infirmities to provide himself with food by force, resolved to do so by savvy or wit. He returned to his den, and lying down there, pretended to be sick, taking care that his sickness should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    John Chapter 13 Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,631 views

    John Chapter 13 begins the Private Ministry of Jesus. The Public Ministry of Jesus includes The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John.

    The Private Ministry of Jesus: John Chapters 13-21 Study this section one chapter at a time! John Chapter 13 Life is a mixture of joy and sorrow! The life of Christ was no different, for Jesus wept for our sins as He rode into Jerusalem on the unbroken colt, and He rejoiced over the disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John Chapter 17 Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,532 views

    In the Private Ministry of Jesus, we find that Jesus prays for Himself, He prays for His disciples and He prays for His Church.

    John Chapter 17 I. Jesus prays for Himself: Read verses 1-5 It’s not out of line to pray for one’s self! When we go to God in prayer, we need to pray for our self, get our hearts and lives right with God, and get in tune with heaven. Folks, that’s essential, before we can effectively pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Division Within

    Contributed by Andre Johnson on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 20,704 views

    when division comes, it could be Jesus just showing up.

    Luke (12:49-57) Friendship Baptist Church-8-19-01 Proper 15-Year C “The Division Within” We know we have a good thing with Jesus. We know that being born again and becoming a disciple of Christ really can’t be beat. Many of us understand this by just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,928 views

    Book sermon on Gospel of Mark emphasizes the person of Jesus.

    The Beginning of the Gospel Mark 1:1-3 INTRO.: Today’s message begins a series taken from the Gospel of Mark. It is the shortest of all the inspired biographies of Jesus and probably the first one written. Its human author was a man named John Mark, who apparently writes himself anonymously ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Need A Lamb!

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 234 ratings
     | 17,007 views

    Jesus is the sacrifice that has won our redemption.

    A tourist visited a church in Germany and was surprised to see the carved figure of a lamb near the top of the church’s tower. He asked why it was there and was told that when the church was being built, a workman fell from a high scaffold. His co-workers rushed down, expecting to find him dead. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ's Example Of Selflessness

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,773 views

    This sermon explains 2 Cor 8:9 in easy to understand terms and shows how we can follow Jesus’ example of selflessness.

    INTRO : I can’t hear what you are saying because your actions speak louder than your words. Do as I say not as I do. We lead by example. Christ is the greatest example of selflessness. BACKGROUND : Most teach on 2 Cor 8 in the context of giving money. I am speaking in the context of giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal