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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Different Reactions To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 23 ratings
     | 16,066 views

    God offers to the followers of Jesus something worth selling all else for.

    Scripture Introduction Pastor Douglas Webster wrote a provocative book entitled, Selling Jesus. He described the American church as taking a foolish route to attract an audience. While the claims of Christianity can and should compete in the “marketplace” of ideas, we must be careful of “selling ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Here I Am Series

    Contributed by Ray Waldo on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,199 views

    Jesus offers deliverance that enables us to “straighten up” and live life to the full.

    Title: Here I am! Ref: Luke 13:10-14 Summary: Jesus offers deliverance that enables us to “straighten up” and live life to the full. Too many people today are over-medicated. In some cases, the issue is not physical but spiritual. Only Jesus can heal the spiritual issues in our lives. Jesus came ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Is Faithful Prayer?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,744 views

    Isaiah offers us one pattern of prayer: adoration, confession, affirmation, and commission.

    What is Faithful Prayer? Isaiah 6:1-8 October 21, 2007 This is the second sermon in the series for our annual stewardship emphasis. Just to remind you of what I said last week, and what I have been saying ever since becoming your pastor, stewardship is so much more than money. If we think only ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Jesus Forgives Sinners Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011
     | 5,340 views

    This message looks at the shocking action of Jesus, in which he offers forgiveness for sins

    INTRODUCTION * A Savior’s Most-Shocking Actions series: things Jesus did while on earth that were shocking to those around him at that time - things he did/said went against what many thought - his claims and actions were so shocking they eventually led to his death * Those moments are still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    Three Responses Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Nov 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,872 views

    For those who sought truth, Jesus offered Refreshment, Restoration and Assurance for their Reservations.

    John Chapter 2 Three Responses of Jesus. Introduction with illustration: I. REFRESHMENT Jesus offers refreshment for those who thirst after Him. 1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Many Convincing Proofs

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
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    Following His resurrection, Jesus offered many convincing proofs He is alive.

    Many Convincing Proofs Acts 1:3 INTRO.: Some very creative theories have been offered regarding the resurrection of Jesus. His disciples stole His body. The women went to the wrong tomb. Mass hallucination. He only fainted, didn’t really die. Jesus gave “many convincing proofs” of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Call To Adventure

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 17, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
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    The call of Christianity is a call to adventure, an exciting undertaking , offering a remarkable experience and reward.

    A Call to Adventure Matthew 19:16-30 The Call of Christianity Introduction: The call of Christianity is a call to adventure. Adventure is defined as an exciting and uncertain undertaking attended by risk and peril, offering a remarkable experience and/or reward. Quite often an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wings Of A Dove Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 28, 2016
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     | 13,449 views

    A message offering comfort for those in situations they wish they could fly away from.

    Wings of a dove PPT 1 Series title Jukebox lessons (Note to pastors, I have been doing a series, talking popular songs and playing parts of them and using them as a jump off point for my message. Today however I chose to place the song at the end of the service. The song is Simon and Garfunkel's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praising Sacrifices Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 15, 2015
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     | 5,522 views

    In our worship, we offer sacrifices of praise and become living sacrifices to God.

    1. Cost of Freedom When in England at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury if our plans for Iraq were just an example of empire-building by George W. Bush. He answered by saying that..."Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Iiib2― Reasons For This Concern (Colossians 2:4-5) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 4, 2018
     | 3,555 views

    Knowing that there were already enemies attacking the church in Colossae, Paul offered encouragement.

    9/3/18 Tom Lowe IIIB2? Reasons for This Concern (Colossians 2:4-5) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:4-5 (NIV) (4) I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. (5) For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Advent4c- Mary And Elizabeth Series

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 8, 2018
     | 4,483 views

    Mary and Elizabeth offer us some insights into the disciplines and practices of the interior life.

    Our Gospel on this Fourth Sunday of Advent begins with: “Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste.” This reminds me of a sign I saw outside a church this morning, “Hurry in this Sunday to beat the Christmas rush.” Mary’s visit to Elizabeth recalls the importance of spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    It's A Bug's Life Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 9, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,199 views

    Undealt with sin can destroy us, but God offers us a way out.

    It's A Bug's Life Text: Joel 1:1-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: When we were pastoring a church in Yellville, AR, there were some structural problems with the building that concerned me. There was a dip in the floor of about 2 or 3 inches that ran across the sanctuary. So I contacted the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Entering Through The Veil Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2019
     | 3,250 views

    The gift we offer is the gift of ourselves, in Christ, for the Father to do with as He wills.

    St. John Bosco 2019 St. Matthew records, in his passion narrative, an old tradition from the earliest days of the Church which is referred to in this letter to the Hebrews. The story tells us that when Our Lord died, there was an earthquake, and one of the results was the ripping of the Temple ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • John Oscar avatar

    Grand Theft Donkey

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2019
     | 5,694 views

    Discussing how Jesus taking a donkey is a precursor of Him offering Himself for us

    Grand Theft Donkey? CCCAG Palm Sunday, April 14, 2019 Scripture- Mark 11:1-11 Intro: Favorite Cars- {Whiteboard up- poll congregation for their first car/best car brand and then their dream car.} Now imagine you finally get your dream car. You’re out in the driveway washing and waxing it. You’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Must Love Ourselves!

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 8, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,674 views

    We must love ourselves before we can offer love to others

    One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: "Teacher, what must I do to receive eternal life?" Jesus replied, "What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?" The man answered, " `You must love the Lord your God with all your ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal