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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Jesus' Declaration Of Independence

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,318 views

    Jesus frees from sin, despair, religious bobdage, death.

    Jesus’ Declaration of Independence John 8:31-35 INTRO.: Truth makes one free. What is freedom? Not leisure, license, anarchy. Opportunity: 1. To reap what we have sown and keep it, 2. To make our own decisions, 3to be the best that is possible for us. What is truth” John 18:38. Jesus’ answer: John ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who's In Charge?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,677 views

    Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath, but is He your Lord?

    Luke 6:1-11 Who’s In Charge? Woodlawn Baptist Church July 9, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 6:1-11 One afternoon while I was surfing the web, I came across a website that asked the question, “Was Jesus Sinless?” The author of the site openly declared that Jesus was indeed a sinner and proceeded to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Approach Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,089 views

    Meet 5 people or groups who approached Jesus in many different ways. Jesus reaction tells a lot about how we should and should not approach Jesus when we are in need, in grief, in sin, or in control.

    How do you approach Jesus? Here are some possibilities: Burn with anger Shrug your shoulders in indifference Look the other way Run the other way Stand off at a distance Look down your nose Bow prostrate Run into His arms Run up to Him and demand One thing’s for sure - we all approach Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    "Satan Is Strong, But Jesus Is Stronger"

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 17,053 views

    3rd Sunday after Pentecost sermon preached 6/29/2003 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner, Iowa (LCMS). Preached during a time of internal strife and division within the St. Paul congregation.

    Pentecost 3/ St. Peter & St. Paul, Series B. 6/29/2003. Mark 3:20-35 St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner, Iowa “Satan is Strong, but Jesus is Stronger” Introduction In his book The Renew Mind (Bethany House, 1981), Larry Christiansen tells a story that is a perfect illustration for our sermon text ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prayer With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 18, 2007
     | 4,407 views

    This the first sermon in a series through the Lord’s Prayer based on the question of a disciple in Luke 11:1 Lord teach us to pray. Jesus uses the word "abba" it is a word of tender, personal connection.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 15, 2007 Text: Luke 11:1-4 Easter II - Redeemer “Prayer With A Purpose” In Luke, Chapter 4 we have a short version of the Lord’s Prayer. A nameless disciple has been watching Jesus for some time. We don’t know exactly how long he has observed Jesus’ life, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Flowers avatar

    Learning To Live Without Chains Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,398 views

    Stuff Jesus Changed, part 1. Jesus released us from spiritual chains, but just like the Hebrew slaves in Exodus never learned to live as free people, many of us today struggle with that as well.

    Learning to Live Without Chains Stuff Jesus Changed, part 1 – Bondage Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers April 8, 2007 Learning to live in freedom is one of the hardest things we’ll ever do. There’s a whole branch of psychology, called Existential Psychology, that’s based on the idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    "My Sheep, Hear My Voice"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 68 ratings
     | 44,913 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Easter

    4th Sunday after Easter John 10: 22-30 "My Sheep, Hear My Voice" "It was the feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem; it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered round him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    He Had A Demon

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,331 views

    Blacksburg tragedy: Jesus even loves the demons. He shows this by being involved in our lives, even we won’t have him. In a fallen world, that’s what we need.

    Title: He has a demon Text: Luke 8:26 - 39 SO: I want to model forgiveness by exhorting the church to pray for the victims and the shooter Outline: 1. Dealing with the Mentally ill a. Legion b. How the People responded – Isolated him c. How Jesus responded – Loved him in spite of being told to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Last Words And Last Sighting

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 97 ratings
     | 9,411 views

    This text deals with Jesus’ last words and His last sighting. - Wait patiently - Worry not - Witness everywhere - Wonder not

    INTRO.- In my former book. Do you like books? Do you read books? ILL.- TEACHER: Who is your favorite author? PUPIL: George Washington. TEACHER: But George Washington never wrote any books. PUPIL: You got it. TEACHER: How many books have you read in your lifetime? PUPIL: I don’t know. I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choices, Choices

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,312 views

    There are two gates both are say this way to Heaven, but only one will get you there.

    CHOICES, CHOICES Text: Matthew 7:15-27 I. TWO WAYS (13-14) A. Wide gate (v.13) (“many there be which go in thereat”) B. Narrow gate (v.14) (“few there be that find it”) (John 14:6) II. TWO TREES (15-20) A. Good tree (v.17a) (conforms with Scriptures) B. Corrupt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Rich Young Ruler

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 1, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 18,366 views

    Here’s the story of the only person who ever came to Jesus, and left in a worse condition. What a strong connection there is between our money and our heart! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Rich Young Ruler Mark 10:13-31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RichYoungRuler.html This is the only man who ever came to Jesus and left in worse condition! 1. The hardest thing that you will ever give God complete control over will be your finances and possessions. --Perhaps because they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Heart Prints

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 1, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,441 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter

    5th Sunday of Easter Revelation 21:1-5 John 13:31-35 "Heart Prints" Revelation 21: 1:1* ¶ Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2* And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    More Than Chicken Soup

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,533 views

    What is love? Laying ourselves down for others (some good stories)

    More Than Chicken Soup What is love? I’m married to a scientist; some of her colleagues would describe love simply as a biochemical reaction in the brain that produces a variety of emotional stimuli and motivation for behavior. Is that love? I’m part of the culture of the late 20th ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Recognition Factor

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,979 views

    Love is the identifiable feature of the follower of Jesus Christ.

    Title: The Recognition Factor Text: John 13:31-35 Thesis: Love is the identifiable feature of the follower of Christ. Introduction How do we recognize people? People have identifying features… • We recognize Jimmy Durante or Carl Malden when we see them because they have prominent noses. • We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's About Love, Love, Love

    Contributed by David Trexler on May 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 31,036 views

    Love-Why? Who? How?

    John 13 verses 31-35 2007 I like it when the Bible keeps things simple. “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” That’s it! One command! How much easier does it get? A little girl writes in her letter at Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran