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  • Mark Haines avatar

    Depend On Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 178 ratings
     | 23,825 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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    Seeing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,689 views

    This week marked a transition on our calendars. On Friday, retailers hosted Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the mad rush of the commercial Christmas season gets into full steam. Today, the worldwide Christian church begins a period of time

    INTRODUCTION This week marked a transition on our calendars. On Friday, retailers hosted Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the mad rush of the commercial Christmas season gets into full steam. One article that I read explained that, “Black Friday gets its name from the hope that on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friends Of Jesus

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 22, 2013
     | 6,637 views

    Building an accrositc off the word FRIENDS, we'll explore what it means to be a friend to Jesus.

    I think the secret is out of the bag… God made us social creatures. From the very beginning, God has wanted us to share life and its experiences with godly friends. He wants to have someone to weep with and rejoice with, to share life with. To be friendless, to have no one to share life with, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Consider Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,062 views

    sermon considers Who Jesus is, What He has done, and what our response to Him ought to be.

    CONSIDER JESUS Hebrews 3:1 20+, before I was a pastor, I was a member of a church in Florence. There was an elderly gentleman there by the name of Deck Davis. One of the kindest people you could ever meet. We talked often and I always walked away a little better off for having talked with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,206 views

    Explore the truth in Galatians 2:20 about living a life of faith in Jesus, obedience to God's Word, and dedication to the Kingdom of God, emphasizing the unique position of believers to demonstrate God's grace in the world.

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. Today, we're going to dive into a profound verse that is bursting with truth and wisdom about what it means to live a life of faith in Jesus, a life of obedience to God's Word, and a life of dedication to the Kingdom of God. There's a powerful quote from ...read more

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    Jesus And Peter Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 5, 2014
     | 9,437 views

    If we learn from Peter – hear the straight talk of Jesus to Peter and to us we can avoid a lot of the pitfalls and mistakes Peter made. If we yield to the straight talk of Jesus – listen – repent – change course then we too can make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven.

    Theme: Let’s Talk Series 3: Straight Talk What is it? It’s like when your spouse asks if the new outfit makes her look fat and you say, “Yes, you look like you gained 30 pounds!” It’s like when your wife asks if you love her new haircut and you say, “No you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeking Sinners Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 6, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,203 views

    Jesus associated with sinners because their repentance brings great joy to heaven. The parables’ drama is built on the tension of an attempt to find what is lost. If the lost were important to Jesus, they should be important to His disciples.

    LUKE 15: 1-10 [PARABLES IN LUKE] SEEKING SINNERS [Jesus, Friend of Sinners] Why seek sinners? Chapter 15 contains three linked parables that explain why Jesus associates with sinners. Jesus associated with sinners who recognized their need of salvation and because their repentance brings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Resurrects

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025
     | 569 views

    Jesus is the resurrection and the life. He not only rose from the grave, but He also has the power to resurrect every dead situation in your life.

    JESUS RESURRECTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." – John 11:25 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:11, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Philippians 3:10, Ezekiel 37:12-14, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Faith That Does Save Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,535 views

    Acts 8:26-40 teaches us about a faith that does save.

    Introduction John Newton was born in 1725 in England and lived a rebellious life. As a young man, he worked on ships, including slave ships, transporting enslaved people across the Atlantic. He was notorious for his wild behavior, harsh personality, and lack of faith. His life, dominated by ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don't Doubt It!

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 19, 2024
     | 780 views

    It can be hard to convince some people. Like doubting Thomas, they say, “I won't believe it until I see it!” Even then you can't convince some people. As they say, “A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.”

    Alba 5-19-2024 DON'T DOUBT IT! I John 1:1-4 The following statements were taken from official documents, newspapers and magazines widely read during their day. Listen to what the "authorities" had to say: 1840 - "Anyone traveling at the speed of thirty miles per hour would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Staying With Jesus

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 16, 2023
     | 1,786 views

    A sermon for the second Sunday of Epiphany, Year A

    January 15, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 1:29-42 Staying with Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. You learn about someone when you see where they live. For instance, I stopped and saw the log cabin ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 10, 2015
     | 6,678 views

    If Jesus is the perfect Son of God why did He need to respond to John the Baptist call for repentance and subsequent baptism in water?

    TSJ 11-01-2015 Mk 1:1-12 Our Gospel reading this morning is from beginning of Mark’s Gospel and it is about John’s baptism of Jesus. Mark’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Undercover Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 21, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,201 views

    Why is Jesus going incognito? Is it for fear of His life? No. Some might try to kill Him, but He could avoid that. His hour is not yet come. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Undercover Jesus John 7:10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Undercover.html Why is Jesus going incognito? Is it for fear of His life? No. Some might try to kill Him, but He could avoid that. His hour is not yet come. Might some try to make Him their King? Yes. That hour is not yet come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,980 views

    Different people have different ideas of who Jesus is. To some they do not mind including Him as one of the gods and to others He is one of the prophets...but what does the Bible say who Jesus is?

    Illustration: A Sunday school child was busy doing something, while everyone else was paying attention to the teacher. She had a piece of paper and some crayons, and was doing some art work. The Sunday school teacher being observant asked the child, “Sweetheart, what are you ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017
     | 6,359 views

    Jesus fulfilled all of His promises concerning salvation and we are eagerly awaiting HIs return.

    Advent week one Jesus is Coming Isaiah Mark13:24-37 Introduction- This morning we begin Advent with a series entitled “Long expected Jesus” The 4 weeks before Christmas called Advent are designed to slow us down and have us prepare ourselves for Christmas and celebrate with enthusiasm the Birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene