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  • John Lowe avatar

    Led To Golgotha Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2020
     | 5,787 views

    Christ is sentenced to be crucified. He was forced to carry the heavy cross, but as the procession neared the gate, He succumbed to exhaustion and fell to the ground, unable to go any further. The cross is then forced upon one Simon of Cyrene.

    HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (35) Led to Golgotha Scripture: Matthew 27:31-34; Mark 15:20-23; Luke 23:26-33 (focal passage); John 19:16, 17 Tom Lowe 3/23/2008 Christ is sentenced to be crucified. He was forced to carry the heavy cross, but as the procession neared the gate, He succumbed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Christ, The Anointed One Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,218 views

    Jesus is anointed to preach good news to the poor, heal broken hearts, comfort those who mourn, set the captives free, give beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.

    VISITATION #4: JESUS IS THE CHRIST, THE ANOINTED ONE WHAT IS THE VISITATION? “Through the tender mercy of our God, with which the Dayspring from on high has visited us.” (Luke 1:78). • Visit: “to look upon or after, to inspect, examine with the eyes in order to see how he is; to visit; to look ...read more

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    The Consequences Of Sin

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 17, 2016
     | 5,215 views

    The consequences of sin are hard. The price is heavy. It’s time to plead for God’s mercy. It’s time to confess our sins and ask God to restore and rebuild us.

    Have you ever noticed that life isn’t always fair? After all, if it was fair, people who believed in Christ would never suffer and evildoers would always be punished. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and we saw a good example of this in the reading from Psalm 79:1-9. The psalmist ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Sermon: God’s Call To The Weary

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,049 views

    Rest is what weary people seek. Rest restores the vigor and strength necessary to carry on and enjoy life. To all who are weary and heavy-laden that come to Jesus, He promises I will give you rest.

    Sermon: God’s Call to The Weary Scripture: Matthew 11:25-28 “At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Breaking Free Of Controlling Habits!

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,422 views

    A controlling habit is something you find yourself doing even though it is destructive. The top 10 are: Materialism, Pride, Self-centeredness, Laziness, Anger, Bitterness, Sexual Lust , Envy, Gluttony, Lying.

    BREAKING FREE OF CONTROLLING HABITS! Galatians 5:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes being close isn’t good enough. Like Bill, who ordered a cord of firewood to be delivered for $100. 2. When the firewood was delivered, Bill got upset. “That’s not a full cord of wood,” Bill objected. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Believers Joy Series

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 179 ratings
     | 32,124 views

    One of our greatest gifts as a believer is joy, The Joy of the Lord produces a strength in us that will lift us above the storms of life, and enable us to walk on top of the troubled waters.

    Ne 8:10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for [this] day [is] holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength. One of the saddest things in the body of Christ today is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "I'd Rather Ride A Camel Than Look At One!"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,423 views

    On the way to her new homeland in the promise land, Rebekah would be perched up on top of all those riches... but first, she had given a cup of water in Jesus name...

    Greetings, Good Monday morning. The Bible says, “Make sure thy friend.” (Proverbs 6:3) That is the reason why I try to get out an update each week with a brief message outline. I want for us to stay in touch with one another. I do not really know if you read these thoughts… but, I do want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mutual Assurance Company

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 23, 2010
     | 3,069 views

    In order to feel fully at home in the church, we begin with praying for one another, we learn both to receive and to give to one another, and we abandon top-down thinking.

    Isn’t it astounding, the power of the group? Isn’t it amazing that an otherwise normal, there, healthy, together person can be in a group and feel so wrong? Have you ever been in a group that was sending out such negative vibes that you just wanted to get out of there? Somehow you even felt ashamed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Commander In Chief Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 27, 2009
    based on 74 ratings
     | 28,994 views

    God always makes powerful statements on top of mountains like this, but what was He trying to tell us at the Mount of Transfiguration and what should we do about it?

    ILLUS: A crowded airliner was just about to take off when a five-year-old boy began to throw a temper tantrum. His embarrassed mother does to tried to calm him down, but the boy continued to kick and scream. Suddenly, from the rear of the plane, an Air Force General slowly walked up the aisle. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Truth About Murder Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 12, 2023
     | 1,372 views

    For God, next to our relationship with Him, the issue of our relationships with each other is a top priority and there is no greater abomination to the human relationship than taking someone else’s life.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Up to this point in our Series on the Sermon on the Mount, we have looked at the introduction of Jesus’ message. Jesus taught us the basic principles of the Kingdom of Heaven in conjunction with our salvation when ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Sermon 10 - Seeing Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 11, 2025
     | 377 views

    Seeing Jesus should be on the top of our list of things we are looking forward to in heaven. And when we see Him, we will be amazed and we will be made just like Him.

    A. One Sunday morning during the sermon, a preacher said to his congregation: “Whoever wants to go to heaven, stand up!” 1. Everyone stood except one man who was sleeping towards the back of the church. 2. The preacher told those standing that they could sit back down. 3. Then the preacher said: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Warning Against Apostasy Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 7, 2020
     | 3,307 views

    Under heavy pressure from intimidation and threats of violence, the Christians who sought a relationship with Jesus Christ were considering escaping their suffering by repudiating their faith in Jesus. Therefore, the writer reminds them of what they have at stake.

    2/10/20 Tom Lowe Lesson #20 [ID3c] The Warning against Apostasy (Hebrews 6:4-8) Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-8 (NIV) 4. It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5. who have tasted the goodness of the word of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Count The Cost Of Quitting?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2015
     | 5,879 views

    Quitting can cost more than you desire to pay. Demas quit under a heavy load. John Mark quit and considered the stupid tax and returned to God's work. Quitting has consequences --- PRESS ON...

    COUNT THE COST OF QUITTING? CAN WE AFFORD TO QUIT? QUITTING HAS CONSEQUENCES ---I QUIT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Deut.30:19... I call on heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thankful For Grace And Forgiveness

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 20, 2023
     | 2,370 views

    There are a lot of people that live under this same heavy burden. But the good news that I share with each of these persons is the same good news that is available to everyone. Jesus came to forgive and to give grace to all who will trust in Him.

    If you were here for our service last Wednesday evening, you know that we studied the same passage that I'm looking at this morning. The passage comes from the Gospel of John 8: 2-11. That passage is all about God's grace and forgiveness. This passage is an excellent example of how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Follow The Shepherd Who Carries You - Isaiah 40:11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 189 views

    When life feels overwhelming, when our sins weigh heavy, when we stumble under the pressures of this world, Isaiah reminds us: the Shepherd of our souls feeds us, carries us, and leads us.

    Go! And Follow the Shepherd Who Carries You Isaiah 40:11 (NLT): “He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young.” Introduction – The Shepherd We All Need There is something deeply ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal