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  • Mark Haines avatar

    Depend On Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 178 ratings
     | 23,950 views

    A deductive exposition of the text with illustrations from the cultivation of grapevines needed to produce fruit.

    Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to depend on Jesus to give them fruitful spiritual lives. Response: Individuals will be invited to pray at the altar rail following the message. Intro: Have you known the agony of not doing the right thing?  ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Betraying Jesus

    Contributed by Hipolito Lorenzo on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,057 views

    A reminder that we should stop betraying Jesus.

    In the eyes of a Christian no one is more despicable than Judas Iscariot. For 30 pcs. of silver he betrayed the Lord Jesus, what a misdeal. He could have gotten alot more. Well did you know that many times in our life we betrayed Him? For much much less. The following areas of our life is where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is King Series

    Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,856 views

    Portraits of Jesus as painted by the gospel writers

    Portraits of Jesus Matthew 21 I. Jesus as King (21:1-11) a. What does this portrait of Jesus reveal to you about Him? i. His courage – Jesus is coming into a city that boiling and seething with hatred. The Jewish leaders despise Jesus and are attempting to have him killed. The Romans are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Welcoming Jesus Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,790 views

    How do you welcome Jesus and keep the welcome warm. Welcome others. Share the welcome and enjoy the wonder.

    When I was in high school there was a Christian College group that came to our chapel assembly and did some skits. I think they were called the Ambassadors or something, I can’t remember their name exactly, but I remember one skit that impressed me. I’ve updated it a little for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Jesus, A Youth Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 17,948 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross". This sermon was used on "Youth Sunday".

    Series: From The Cradle To The Cross [#5] JESUS, A YOUTH? Luke 2:41-52 Introduction: 1. Can you imagine, Jesus was a youth but never sinned? 2. Teenage years can be difficult on the child and the family. 3. From the text I will give 2 charges this morning. Luke 2:41-52 A Charge To The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 204 ratings
     | 21,101 views

    Why did Jesus need to be baptised and what does it mean for us?

    Sharrington 11-01-04 The Baptism of Jesus Lk 3: 15-17and 21 and 22 Story: Caspar ten Boon In her famous book and film, “The Hiding Place” Corrie ten Boom tells the story of a Dutch Christian family, her family, who had a heart for the Jewish people Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    Seeing Jesus

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,234 views

    Herod wanted to see Him, Zacchaeus wanted to see Him, the Greeks wanted to see Him. Will you see Him?

    Seeing Jesus Luke 9:7-9 Intro. -Herod had heard of all that Jesus had done. --Preaching --Healing --Miracles -He seemed to be confused because he was confusing Jesus with John the Baptist. --He had beheaded John the Baptist. --He thought this problem was over. --Could he have risen from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Vision Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,879 views

    8th in the series "Miracles in Matthew." The transfiguration teaches us what it’s like to have an encounter with Jesus. Concludes with a communion meditation.

    In the book and movie “To Kill a Mockingbird” Scout made the following observation about her Father: "There just didn’t seem to be anyone or anything Atticus couldn’t explain. Though it wasn’t a talent that would arouse the admiration of any of our friends, Jem and I had to admit he was very good ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Is Lord

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 5, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,090 views

    Today know that Jesus Christ is the Sovereign Lord of All.

    JESUS IS LORD Philippians 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION: As we look at the world around us we often see chaos and confusion. On the surface, it appears at times as if God has abandoned this world to its own devices, which are completely out of control. This morning I want to declare unto you that man has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Way!

    Contributed by Phillip Ramey on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,504 views

    Simple sermon outline: There are two paths on which man can choose to walk, but only one way to Heaven. JESUS IS THE WAY!

    JESUS IS THE WAY! "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to distruction, and many there will be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there will be that find it." (Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Be Restored By Jesus

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,843 views

    God wants to restore you in Jesus: “I will rebuild the ruins” “I will restore the years the locus have devoured”

    A recent news item about the restoration of a WW 2 Hurricane fighter plane: The reporter said: “so this plane is as good as new?” NO its better than new! DUET 28: 28:1 "If you fully obey all of these commandments of the Lord your God, the laws I am declaring to you today, God will transform you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Remember Jesus Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,907 views

    2 Timothy 2 gives many encouragements to remain faithful when the going gets tough. With three illustrations and a trump card... Paul shouts, "Never give up!"

    2 Timothy 2:1-13 When the going gets tough… Remember Jesus! If you were in jail and on death row, what sort of letter would you write to encourage someone else to keep doing what you did to get where you are? This second letter to Timothy is just that. The last recorded letter from the man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Chandler avatar

    In Jesus' Name

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,140 views

    We pray in Jesus’ name...what else should we do in Jesus’ name?

    In Jesus Name We Play Colossians 3:17 It started as a slip up during a prayer before a church softball game. The minister was leading everyone in prayer. As he closed in prayer he accidently said, "In Jesus’ name we play." That phrase caught on and soon others were praying before softball ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Same Jesus

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,195 views

    Jesus the same yesterdat and tomorrow.

    The same Jesus. Acts 3: 11 -- 18. 03/31/02 We need to know something about the sitting for the sermon which Peter preached about the Lord Jesus. There was a man who had been crippled for over 40 years and now Jesus healed him. The crippled man used to sit at the gate called beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    The Tears Of Jesus

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 129 ratings
     | 19,431 views

    Let’s weep over the same things Christ wept over and not so much the other things we sometimes cry about.

    Surely Jesus is the manliest man who ever lived, for no one endured and suffered what He did. Yet the Bible clearly states that this strong man shed tears. "Jesus wept." He was a strong man, yet a man of great compassion. Since it was proper for Jesus to cry then certainly it is for us. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist