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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    What Kind Of A Shepherd Do You Want?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,250 views

    Jesus tries to get the crowd to see the kind of shepherds the Pharisees were compared to him.

    April 22, 2002 John 10:1-10 “I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Good News For The Poor

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,452 views

    Here is a goal that everyone of us is called to work towards as a part of Christ’s body here on earth: to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, and to proclaim th

    I wonder how many people were here when we first sat down to work on a Parish Plan. I don’t think there were many of you around back then, though most were when we reviewed that plan a few years ago. But for those who weren’t it was one of the first things we did after I started here. But then that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 12,863 views

    This is part 2 from a series on the 7 "I Am" statements of Jesus in John.

    May 25, 2003 John 8:12-20 The Light of the World Intro Talk about Mission Impossible; picture this: 3 college students, in pitch blackness, walking hand-in-hand-in-hand at midnight, through a huge campground where they’d never been before, trying to link up with the rest of their group for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rich Hadley avatar

    Health Care Reform- Jesus Style

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 11,465 views

    In light of today’s church--- In light of today’s epidemic of sin The question goes out--- Is there a doctor in the house?

    Matthew 9:9-13 "Healthcare Reform—Jesus Style" Once upon a time There was a king. A tribal chief. He was angry about the "white" influence in that region. He decided that only medical personnel could remain. Everybody else had to go. Teachers...missionaries...merchants... They all had to go. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Happy The People The Lord Has Chosen To Be His Own

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,191 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

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Goodness Trap

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 121 ratings
     | 36,407 views

    The goodness trap: 1- a human question 2- A human response 3- The divine way

    INTRO.- ILL.- A young boy traveling by airplane to visit his grandparents sat beside a man who happened to be a seminary professor. The boy was reading a Sunday school take-home paper when the professor thought he would have some fun with the boy. "Young man," said the professor, "If you can tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Hicks avatar

    Be Righteous, Not Self-Righteous

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,679 views

    Jesus with humor tells us to watch out for the plank in our own eyes before removing the speck in our brother’s eye.

    Be Righteous Not Self-Righteous Matthew 7:1-6 When you watch American Idol, do you sit there and criticize the singing ability of people who have made it to the finals, when you have never sung anywhere but in your shower with only God and the dog having to listen to you? Men, do you criticize ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Happens When The Camera Turns On You? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,391 views

    There must come a time of godly division when we accept or reject Jesus. John, in this part of his gospel, is pushing his readers to consider their belief about Jesus.

    You may remember this Sunday as the Sunday that Church was no longer safe. (Use video camera). Once in a while, for special occasions and things, we have video taped our worship time and there has been a camera on my face up here. What would happen if we took the focus off the front of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    The Life Of Christ #2 - He Taught... Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,140 views

    Second in series regarding the life of Christ and what he modeled for us.

    The Life of Christ Part 2: He Taught... Various Scriptures March 13, 2005 Introduction Today we continue our 5-week look at the life of Christ. Last week we looked at some aspects of how Jesus lived - that he lived in view of eternity, he lived to glorify the Father, he lived for the benefit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Following Jesus Into The Wilderness

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,204 views

    Lent is one of the earliest observances of the church. Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness is a model for spiritual preparation for future effectiveness and fruitfulness in ministry.

    Psalm 25, Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-13 For most of the past 500 years, there was an almost infallible way to tell Catholics from Protestants: the Catholics were the ones who had a cross-shaped smudge of ashes on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday. But, those times are changing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Paul Decker avatar

    We've Got A Connection Here Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,822 views

    We need to stay spiritually connected and directed by God.

    WE GOT A CONNECTION HERE Mark 1:32-39 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Personal relationship with God: Jesus stayed spiritually connected and directed. Pr: We need to stay spiritually connected and directed by God. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Commitments TS: We will find in Mark 1:32-39 three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Street avatar

    Why This Waste? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Street on Mar 9, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,742 views

    The Lavish Love of a Devoted Disciples - Total commitment.

    “Why This Waste?” The Lavish Love of a Devoted Disciple Matthew 26:6-13 Mark 14:3-9 John 12:1-8 “Why this waste?” I have often – practically every time I have read this story – recoiled with the disciples! 300 denarii! Mark indicates that she could have sold it for even more than that! 300 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Jesus Christ - A Picture Of Commitment Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,126 views

    Jesus Christ is the picture of ultimate commitment that we must follow!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: March 28, 2007 Date Preached: April 01, 2007 Church: OZHBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: Doctrines of the Faith Sermon Title: Jesus Christ A Picture of Commitment Sermon Text: Mark 14:32-41 “…13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    To Keep Your Ax (Ministry) Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,311 views

    Fasting keeps God’s presence alive, and keeps God first to make you effective in ministry.

    “They (the prophets) began cutting down trees. But as one of them was cutting a tree, his ax head fell into the river. ‘Oh Sir!’ he cried, ‘It was a borrowed ax.’ ‘Where did it fall?’ The man of God asked. When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it into the water at that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Be Comforted And Filled - Matthew 5:4,6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 30, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 268 views

    Jesus begins His public teaching ministry not in a temple, but on a hillside. The crowds gather. The disciples sit close. And the Lord opens His mouth to speak words that turn the world upside down.

    Go! And Be Comforted and Filled - Matthew 5:4,6 Opening Prayer: Gracious Heavenly Father, We come before You in need of Your truth, Your comfort, and Your righteousness. Open our ears to hear, our minds to understand, and our hearts to receive all that You want to say to us through Your Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal