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  • Frank Janzow avatar

    Who Is This Man? Who Are You?

    Contributed by Frank Janzow on Oct 30, 2014
     | 4,932 views

    We explore Jesus’ identity in Mark's Gospel, invite people to take a fresh look at him and his baptismal identity, at our identity, and at the anointing of power we receive in Christ for a life of purpose in a world that tries to steal our true identity.

    Epiphany 1 Mark 1:4-11 In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, there is a famous line: What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet. His point? A rose is a rose. Who we are is more important than what we’re called. Still, a good name ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Family Matters Ii: Honoring God In Our Relationships Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,633 views

    We can learn from Jesus what it means for a husband to take care of his bride because Jesus takes good care of His bride – the Church.

    Family Matters II: Honoring God in our Relationships Ephesians 5:21-33 Intro: Last week we talked about family matters, taking our approach from Ephesians 5:8&10 where Paul says, “Live as children of light” and “Find out what pleases the Lord.” How do we please the Lord in our relationships? We ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Receive God's Promises After Perseverance Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,787 views

    To show that doing GOD's will is not human effort but it takes divine effort, takes the patient endurance of the LORD JESUS to accomplish it and the LORD JESUS have already provided it for us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have patient endurance to do GOD' will? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that doing GOD's will is not human effort but it takes divine effort, takes the patient endurance of the LORD JESUS to accomplish it and the LORD JESUS have already provided it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    Isn’t It Great When The Plan Of God Works!

    Contributed by James May on Dec 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,231 views

    God's plans never fail. Just take a look at what God had to bring to pass to have Jesus be born in the fullness of time.

    Isn’t It Great When the Plan of God Works! Sunday, December 2, 2012 By Rev. James May God always has a plan that will not fail to bring about his will in the end. Though there are many times when we, as the people of God, cannot see what He is doing, God is always working in the background. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Proverbs 3:5 Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 16, 2015
     | 5,433 views

    Do I truly consider Jesus Christ’s involvement before I take action with all areas of my life?

    Last week, one of our main lessons was to consider God in everything. Let me ask this question, how involved is God in our lives today?? Can you give an example?? We are to consider God in everything because the Almighty Loving God is involved in our everything! In our passage today, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seeking Jesus Away From The Glare Of Others: Nicodemus And Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 25, 2024
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    Nicodemus comes to Jesus under the cloak of evening to ask some very important questions that lead to life. His questions mirror many of our own .

    Today’s passage is a remarkable dialogue between our Lord Jesus and a key leader among the religious higher-ups, who, generally speaking, were very hostile to Jesus. Nicodemus had a different response though to Jesus, he had a different spirit about him. He took his role of spiritual leadership ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joseph Times Two Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 11, 2017
     | 4,084 views

    Both Josephs trusted God in difficult situations. Both Josephs were pillars who protected others because they took the Lord seriously.

    Note: This is a revision (with some reworking) of a December 2010 sermon, also posted on Sermon Central, entitled, "Joseph and Joseph." Joseph Times Two (Matthew 1:18-25) 1. We often assume things that are not true. Joke. “Thanks for the electric guitar you gave me for Christmas," little Chris ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Are Mine: Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jan 6, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 20,376 views

    This is a series of three mini-sermons to be preached with the lessons of the day for the Baptism of Jesus Sunday (Isaiah 43:1-7; Romans 6:1-11; Luke 3:15-22). It works well to have the reader read the lessons during the sermon.

    Isaiah 43:1-7; Romans 6:1-11; Luke 3:15-22 This morning’s sermon is going to be a little different as we celebrate the Baptism of Christ. I say a little different because as we look at Jesus Baptism, and by way of that, our own baptism and what it means to us, we’ll find that each of our Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Made Me Kosher

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,036 views

    Our access to God is not by ceremonial ritual but the sacrifice of Christ.

    We have differing standards on what we consider “clean” and “unclean.” A lot depends on how meticulous we are. For some of us, when we drop a cookie, we follow the “5-second rule” (this was tested recently on Mythbusters). When I lived in Germany, everything was spotless--you could eat off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Long Live Christ Our King

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,269 views

    In a world where evil reigns and we feel that there is no hope, we can take comfort in the knowledge that Christ the king is in charge. Our ultimate destiny is in the hands of the one true God who loved us enough to die for us.

    The end is here! We’ve reached the end of another church year, and it’s fitting that on this Reign of Christ Sunday we celebrate the mystery of Christ’s kingly power. Reign of Christ Sunday is a fairly new religious observance. It was started by Pope Pius XI in 1925. According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    What’s In A Name?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,903 views

    Jesus gave up His Divinity, voluntarily and willingly, in order to become a man. The divine glory was exchanged for human lowliness. He emptied Himself of His DEITY to take upon Himself His HUMANITY. He stripped himself of the insignia of majesty. What wa

    Opening illustration: Here are some examples of names and their meanings. Abraham = father of nations Alfred = wise Caleb = bold Daniel = God is my judge Edward = successful leader Ezekiel = God made me stronger Gabriel = God’s man Angela = angel Agatha = good Barbara = unique Candace = ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jack Woodard avatar

    The Lord’s Awareness Of All Men

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 6, 2011
     | 4,895 views

    Many take comfort in the false hope that the Lord is not aware of their evil, while the Child of God is comforted by believing that the Lord is aware of all things in our lives at all times.

    TEXT: PSALMS 10:11-14...JOHN 3:36...ROMANS 6:14 TITLE: THE LORD’S AWARENESS OF ALL MEN AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD ____________________________________________ [Psalms 10:11-14] tells us that the unrepentant, unbelieving sinner likes to take comfort in the false belief that the Lord is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    What Jesus Teaches Us About Loving Our Enemies

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015
     | 5,868 views

    No matter how hard we try, we know that there are going to be flaws & blemishes in our life. We know that we are not without sin because the Bible tells us so. So let’s take a look at the subject of love.

    If there is one thing the world really needs to know more about, & to put into practice, it is "love." How often Jesus tells us to love one another. In John 15:12 He commanded us to love one another. In fact "love" is so important that Jesus devoted a whole section of the Sermon on the Mount to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Finding God In The Valleys

    Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,736 views

    Sooner or later, our life journey will take us through dark valleys. It’s during those times that we need to learn how to find God and experience His peace and joy.

    FINDING GOD IN THE VALLEYS INTRO TO TOPIC: QUOTES FROM WAKING THE DEAD: “There are few things more crucial to us than our own lives. And there are few things we are less clear about. This journey we are taking is hardly down the yellow brick road. Then again, that’s not a bad analogy ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • James May avatar

    Priorities

    Contributed by James May on Dec 31, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,547 views

    What does it take to be a true follower of Jesus Christ? It takes white hot commitment and looking for and doing the perfect will of God.

    PRIORITIES Luke 9:57-62, "And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible