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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Jesus Is Betrayed Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 3,142 views

    The power of the cross is God’s power is focused like a laser here to save us sinners. You really cannot truly understand the cross until you understand how Jesus got there and what took place on the day He was crucified.

    We are going to spend three weeks focusing on the cross of Jesus Christ – to prepare our hearts for His resurrection. We are marching with Christ down the Via Dolorosa, or the way of suffering. We are entering the very heart of Christianity. It is Thursday, less than twelve hours from Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    What Is Your Calling? (Part 9) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
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     | 4,549 views

    Are we at that place where we know our calling explicitly? Have we positioned ourselves for God’s plan to play out? God’s favor will bring upon you trials and test your faith and endurance. Are you ready?

    Opening Illustration: Sundar’s call resembles that of Paul who had God’s favor. He was raised in the Sikh religion in India. All Sikhs have the same last name, "Singh", which means "lion." When Sundar received Christ at age 16, his Father poisoned him, but Sundar didn't die. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Tale Of 2 Jesus' Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 3, 2010
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     | 6,032 views

    Barabbas was the first person to benefit from Jesus' death on the cross, what can we learn from his experience?

    A tale of two Jesus’ So this is where it would end, in front of a hostile crowd, nailed to a cross. He had of hoped for better and I’m sure his family had hoped for better. I don’t know what his mother had envisioned for the little boy who played at her feet but I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • John Gaston avatar

    Good Friday: A Strange Way To Save The World!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 23, 2021
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     | 3,928 views

    When it was God's turn to save the world, He didn't do like the Marvel Comic superheroes would do it - with super powers and force. Instead, God saved the world through the humility, gentleness, love, and forgiveness of His Son, Jesus.

    GOOD FRIDAY: A STRANGE WAY TO SAVE THE WORLD! JOHN 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A 6th grade S.S. class discussed how old Isaac was when he was sacrificed. 2. One boy confidently affirmed that he couldn’t have been more than 12 years old. 3. The teacher said, “What in the world or the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daniel Wheat avatar

    A Kings Welcome

    Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 25, 2009
     | 3,775 views

    Palm Sunday we remember the image of Christ entering Jerusalem as a King. Shortly after he is led away a criminal. This passage is to help us reflect upon how Christ entered the gates of our heart and transformed our lives. But do we live a life that refl

    As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Lent? (For Ash Wednesday)

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 24, 2002
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    Should you give up something for Lent? A Lenten attitude what Jesus really wants us to give up.

    Luke 18:9-14 “WHAT IS LENT?” (Ash Wednesday sermon) “There’s nothing wrong with me,” the man says. “But sir, you’ve just been in a terrible car accident. You’re bleeding and have some deep bruises. There may be internal damage!” “There’s nothing wrong with me!” “At least have a doctor check ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    His Blood Be Upon Us (Whose Line Is It?) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 28, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 14,200 views

    The crowd called for the blood of an innocent man to be upon them and their children... what were they thinking?

    INTERESTING ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGES: * Hello, you are talking to a machine... I am capable of receiving messages... My owners do not need siding, windows or a hot tub, and their carpets are clean. They give to charity at the office and don’t need their picture taken. If you’re still with me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    In Tandem With God: When The Storms Hit Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,847 views

    As disciples of Jesus Christ we often experience storms in our life, this sermon shows how God is present during those storms helping us.

    This week we are continuing our sermon series being tandem with God. As we discussed last week being in tandem, is like being in partnership, cooperating with God. It doesn’t mean it that we are equal with God, but that we work with God. And today we are looking at what it means to be in tandem ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    The Tree That Dwarfs All Trees, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008
     | 3,580 views

    The General Sherman tree in Sequoia is really large, but the cross of Jesus Christ dwarfs all trees.

    Pictures of the Cross Part 1 Introduction: 1. In Sequoia National Park in California, There is a big tree called the General Sherman. One of the oldest living things in the world Largest living thing in the world 102 ft. around the base of the tree It has the distinction of being the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Rodney Burton avatar

    The Purpose Of Calvary

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,580 views

    A look at what the cross of Christ means for us today. Preached during a community Good Friday service.

    Hebrews 9:11-14 1. Jesus obtained eternal redemption for you and me. a. By dying on the cross and being raised from the dead, Christ paid the debt for our sins. b. Many have forgotten this foundation point today and live as though something they have done has earned them eternal life or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    A Torn Curtain Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 25,083 views

    Significant truths we can learn and apply to our lives from the tearing of the temple veil at the moment of Jesus’ death.

    *INTRO>In 1966, Alfred Hitchcock directed a Cold War era mystery / thriller movie starring Paul Newman and Julie Andrews, a movie entitled, “The Torn Curtain.” The movie was not one of Hitchcock’s better-known films, as few people paid much attention to it. God understands when much expense has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Punished For You And Me Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 101 ratings
     | 59,942 views

    The deliverance for all people comes by the substitutionary suffering of the Servant. He suffered in the place of sinful people, so that they do not need to experience the mandated eternal consequences for their sins. A restoration of relationship with G

    ISAIAH 53:4-6 PUNISHED FOR YOU AND ME Unmistakably chapter 53, speaks of the Lord Jesus Christ. Significantly, the Jewish Targum interprets this portion of Isaiah’s prophecy as referring to the Messiah. Every detail of the prophet’s words corresponds so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Do I Need My Old Testament? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2009
     | 4,275 views

    Is there value in the Old Testament today?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • If you have read your Old Testament, have you ever wondered how it fits in to our faith? Have you ever wondered why we do not observe the feasts and ceremonies that were celebrated in the Old Testament? • How does the Old Testament fit in for the Christian? Are we still ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Soul For Sale

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 3, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,581 views

    In America, you can metaphorically and literally sell your soul and be rewarded for it. One wonders how the purchaser intended to collect. We can’t literally sell our soul, but we can lose our soul to gain something else. We need to ponder Jesus’ question

    Opening illustration: One would think that selling one’s soul, as Faust offered his to the devil in Goethe’s Dr. Faustus, is only a figment of literary fiction. Medieval as it seems, however, several cases of soul-selling have occurred. Wired magazine reported that a 29-year-old university ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Stumbling Over Jesus" Lent Iii

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 11, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,712 views

    Real evil does exist in the world... we also break God’s commandments... Even though the world is broken, God has not repeated the Flood. The cross is our hope but remains a stumbling block, foolishness...(some quotes from "Wide Angel View by Charles Col

    Lent III I Corinthians 1:18 Redeemer In Jesus Holy Name March 15, 2009 “Stumbling Over Jesus” Not everything in the world is good. Not everything in the world is happy. Not everything in the world is beautiful. In fact real evil does exist in the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran