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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Fellowship With Our Advocate

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012
     | 3,095 views

    In order to walk like Jesus, we must first KNOW Jesus.

    Fellowship With Our Advocate September 9, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: In order to walk like Jesus, we must first KNOW Jesus. Focus Passage: I John 2:1-6 Supplemental Passage: John 15:4-5 "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hero: Who Is Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brad Crocker on Feb 24, 2004
    based on 137 ratings
     | 5,488 views

    Who is Jesus? He is God with us, bending down to us because He loves us and wants us to live in that love now and forever. First of four in the series "Dying was His Reason for Living."

    Dying Was His Reason for Living The Hero: Who Is Jesus Brad Crocker Landmark Christian Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 2/18/2004 A man fell into a pit and couldn’t get himself out. An emotional person came along and empathized, “I feel for you down there.” An intellectual person walked by and analyzed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is At A Different Level Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,273 views

    If Jesus were an ER physician and had dealt with the chronic condition of the women first, only to allow the twelve-year-old girl to die… He would have been sued for wrongful death.

    We find ourselves in a section of Mark where he reports on four miracles 1) Jesus’ authority over nature – the winds and waves obey Him; 2) Jesus’ authority over demons – a man who has not one demon but a legion of demons is delivered; 3) & 4) are today’s two miracles where is authority extends ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon 1: Pressing Toward Perfection Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 17, 2025
     | 173 views

    True faith is not stagnant; it is a continual journey from the foundational principles toward spiritual maturity.

    Brothers and sisters, imagine a master builder who is about to construct a great and glorious temple. He spends weeks, even months, digging deep, laying a massive, strong foundation. He uses the best stone, the strongest mortar. It is a perfect foundation. But then, he stops. He comes back day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tempting

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 126 ratings
     | 12,092 views

    A sermon for the First Sunday in Lent Temptation of Jesus series A

    1st Sunday in Lent Matthew 4:1-11 "Tempting"   "Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And he fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterward he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command these stones to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brian Black avatar

    Forgive Them Series

    Contributed by Brian Black on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 27,999 views

    The first in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

    A person’s last words are important. We hang on to the dying words of those closest to us. We pass on the final words of great leaders for the next generation. It’s as if we are waiting for them to sum everything up in a few final statements. Some are famous: Nathan Hale (1755-1776) – "I only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Zacchaeus: Searching For Jesus

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,760 views

    As we dig into this scripture, I want us to examine the two main characters. First, we’ll take a closer look at Zacchaeus, and then we’ll notice the star of the show: Jesus.

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army INTRODUCTION As we dig into this scripture, I want us to examine the two main characters. First, we’ll take a closer look at Zacchaeus, and then we’ll notice the star of the show: Jesus. I. ZACH: THE PROFILE OF A NORMAL GUY Zach represents every person who ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Jesus Enters Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 11, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,881 views

    Jesus' entry into Jerusalem brings two things to light: 1) The crowds expected Him to act immediately on their behalf, and, 2) His actions will always be for and to honor His Father, first!

    Jesus Enters Jerusalem Mark 11:1-17 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” - Jesus’ teachings, while difficult for some to deal with, are always timely -- God always allows us to hear from Him at just the right time - Read Mark 11:1-11 ∆ Point 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What We Should Wear To Worship Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 12, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,789 views

    Putting on Christ, Our Hearts vs. Our Flesh

    The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - What We Should Wear to Worship Romans 13:14 (p. 790) January 15, 2017 Introduction: From the time I was little I loved wearing a uniform. I played little league and peewee football…I would shoot for hours a day in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Tempt

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 73 ratings
     | 15,755 views

    A sermon for the First Sunday in Lent Jesus temptation in the wilderness

    First Sunday in Lent Mark 1:9-15 "To Tempt" 9* In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10* And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opened and the Spirit descending upon him like a dove; 11* and a voice came from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Lowe avatar

    Esau Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,934 views

    The biblical Book of Genesis speaks of the relationship between fraternal twins Jacob and Esau, sons of Isaac and Rebecca. The story focuses on Esau's loss of his birthright to Jacob and the conflict between their descendant nations.

    Esau As firstborn, Esau is the natural heir and Isaac's successor. Description Esau is the elder son of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible. The Christian New Testament alludes to him in the Epistles to the Romans and the Hebrews; he is mentioned in the Book of Genesis and Obadiah and Malachi. Born: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    It All Starts With Loving Jesus

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 21, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,034 views

    Learning to become a people who seek to love Jesus first and then choose to express this love found in Christ towards all things.

    LOVE IS THAT WHICH FORGIVES THE MOST AND CONDONES THE LEAST. LOVE IS ONE OF THE WELL-KNOWN HALLMARKS OF JOHN’S LETTERS. OVER AND OVER AGAIN JOHN AFFIRMS THE IMPORTANCE OF LOVE AND MAKES IT ABUNDANTLY CLEAR WHAT PROMPTS SUCH LOVE AND WHY THE LOVE IS NECESSARY. JOHN WAS INSPIRED TO WRITE THESE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Not By Bread Alone

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,497 views

    Sermon examines Jesus’ first response to the temptation of Satan

    Man Shall Not Live By Bread Alone Matt. 4:4 INTRO.: Almost immediately after His baptism, the integrity of Jesus was put to the test. The Scripture says God initiated this testing. "The Spirit drove Him into the wilderness." after He had been there 40 days without food, Satan came to Him with this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Lotze avatar

    I Have Decided To Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by Steve Lotze on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,513 views

    This is my testimony and the first in a Series on what it really means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ.

    I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Sept. 25, 2005 Various These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some deciphering ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Seeing Jesus' Christmas Names Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025
     | 162 views

    Jesus' Christmas Names

    A. THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). 1. The greatest verse: For God The greatest Being So The greatest degree Loved The greatest affection The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist