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  • Neal Gracey avatar

    Jesus Prays For His Own

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jan 17, 2015
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    Jesus himself is praying for his disciples. He says in his prayer, "I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are Thine."

    Good "Prayerful" Saturday, Everyone! Last Sunday Jesus taught us how to pray. This Sunday Jesus himself is praying for his disciples. He says in his prayer, "I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are Thine." Wow, how more blessed can a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is The Way Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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    The sermon explores the transfiguration of Jesus, revealing His true identity as the Messiah and the Son of God, emphasizing the importance of recognizing Him as the way, the truth, and the life.

    Main idea: While on earth, Jesus often instructed people to keep His true identity a secret. However, in this passage, Jesus transfigured before Peter, James, and John, allowing them to get a glimpse of who He really was. He reveals to them that He is the messiah, the savior of the world, and the ...read more

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    He Is Risen! Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 20, 2020
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    He Is Risen! Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) April 12, 2020 – Brad Bailey

    He Is Risen! Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) April 12, 2020 – Brad Bailey Series #66 / Luke 24:1-9 Intro I want to extend my own welcome to this Easter celebration to each of you. Whether you’re engaging today as one who is connected to the Westside Vineyard…or is just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Is Risen

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009
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    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Discussing why the Resurrection is so critical to our faith.

    He is Risen Luke 24:1-12 This morning I want to talk with you about the greatest event in all of history - the day Jesus Christ rose from the dead. We understand that not everybody believes in the resurrection of Jesus Christ - but for us it is a really big deal. Here’s why . . . at our church we ...read more

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    He Worshipped

    Contributed by Richard Rutledge on Nov 20, 2001
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    Job’s first reaction to the devastating news of his servants was to worship.

    Job 1:13-20 Text: He Worshipped Perhaps of all the accounts given us in Scripture, few paints a more vivid picture of total devastation and tragedy as the story of Job. Most of you are familiar with this passage but for the benefit of those who may not be, let me share a little background. Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Lives

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 30, 2009
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    Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. These words have been on the lips of believers for almost 2000 years. For a few dark days, it appeared that all was lost, as the disciples of Jesus, his closest friends huddled in an upstairs room,

    INTRO: Christ has died …… Christ is risen ……… Christ will come again. These words have been on the lips of believers for almost 2000 years. There is an air of assurance and confidence that all is well in the Christian church. Though for a few dark days, it appeared that all was not well, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Is Tough, Pray Hard!

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002
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    Based on the prayer of Jabez, though life was tough, he was able to rise above the pain of his life. Here are the 4 aspects of his prayer.

    Life is tough, pray hard! The Prayer of Jabez Citation: The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez saying “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “doing And Praying” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 20, 2013
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    Jesus teaches more about "the Christian Righteousness", revealed in giving, doing, and praying; He gives us the model of "the Lord's Prayer.

    “Doing and Praying” Matthew 6: 1-13 Living the life of a Christian, a person who has been called into the Kingdom of God, is not a “cake-walk”: This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "He Is Not Here, For He Has Risen”

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 194 ratings
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    An Easter Sunrise Service sermon inspired by the devotional book, "Morning Manna" by Pastor Steve Gaines

    “He Is Not Here, For He Has Risen” Matthew 28:6 OPENING JOKE: A little girl was asked by her Sunday school teacher, “What is today?” “Easter” she said confidently. “What happened on Easter”, asked the teacher? She replied, “Jesus came out of the tomb…and if He sees His shadow He goes back in for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Nailed It

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 14, 2022
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    Sacrificing His Life, Jesus provided the means for sinners to be declared righteous. By rising from the dead, He ensured our salvation in Him. He nailed it, providing all that is required to set aside our sin, making us acceptable to the Father.

    “You, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. He disarmed the rulers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And He Ate

    Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on May 2, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 10,565 views

    How doubt can turn us away from our sharing of the Gospel of Christ. Not just doubting His existence but doubto of ourselves as well.

    The philosopher Soren Kierkegaard once told a story about a circus that caught fire. The flames from the circus fire spread to the fields surrounding the circus grounds and began to burn toward the village below. The circus master, convinced that the village would be destroyed and the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is He? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,833 views

    Often life does not go according to our plans. So the disciples learned.

    “He’s Amazing! Who Is He?” Mark 4:35-1 Life is filled with what we call ‘bad days.’ This bad day account was supposedly taken from an actual insurance claim report. It’s highly doubtful but worth thinking about. Mr. Insured had just purchased a new 7509cc Honda ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Finding Comfort From God While We Comfort Others" Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,714 views

    As Christians we can find strength in our weakness. And God promises through His Scriptures that He will remain faithful and comfort us when we are discouraged in times of trial.

    A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under an eight-point buck. "Where’s Harry?" he was asked. "Harry had a stroke of some kind. He’s a couple of miles back up the trail." "You left Harry lying there, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    He Is Not Here; He Has Risen!

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009
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    Easter (C) - The Easter tomb of Jesus is empty. We come to see the empty tomb. We leave the empty tomb to live and tell others.

    “HE IS NOT HERE; HE HAS RISEN!” (Outline) April 12, 2009 -- EASTER SUNDAY -- Luke 24:1-11 INTRO: Easter morning. An empty tomb. Fulfillment of Scripture. Every Easter every believer has complete confidence concerning Christ and their Christian faith. Today, actually every day, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Take Pleasure, He’s In Control.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 8, 2020
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    Paul wrote maybe the most interesting book of the NT—2 Corinthians. In fact, I had the privilege of hearing Doctor Archibald Hart. He spent 3 hours speaking on 2 Corinthians, In this 3 hour didactic...

    Take Pleasure, He’s In Control. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10NKJV A couple was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. They had both been exemplary people. Suddenly an angel appeared in front of them; “I have come to grant each of you one request: what have you always wished for?” The woman smiled ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal