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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    What Kind Of A Shepherd Do You Want?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,156 views

    Jesus tries to get the crowd to see the kind of shepherds the Pharisees were compared to him.

    April 22, 2002 John 10:1-10 “I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Carr avatar

    Jesus The Center Of It All

    Contributed by Jerry Carr on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,822 views

    A sermon describing how that God has no Plans, no Purpose for you and I which is not centered in the person of his son the Lord Jesus Christ

    It has been said that this is one of the greatest verses in all the Bible. It contains so much that it is vertually inexhaustable, for example we can see in this passage the Revelation or the unveiling of the Heart of God, it says "For God so LOVED the world.." I thank God that he is a God of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Why Not Rest

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 16,544 views

    This sermon deals with Jesus telling us to come and to rest.

    WHY NOT REST 9:30 1/29/93 Text Matthew 11:28-30 Psalm 23 Matthew 11:25-30 .ls2 RICK The story is told of a lady who became very angry at the pastor. When she finally caught up with him, she said, "I called you all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Night Visitor's Inquiry Series

    Contributed by James Hayford Sr. on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 93 ratings
     | 7,598 views

    Discussion of Jesus’s conversation with Nicodemus

    A NIGHT VISITOR’S INQUIRY Sixth in the Series: “Conversations With Christ” John 3:1-18 Back in 1976, JIMMY CARTER was running against President Gerald Ford. And you might recall Jimmy Carter caused a bit of a sensation. Because during HIS campaign, Jimmy Carter said publicly he was a BORN ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Disappointing Messiah

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 345 ratings
     | 15,693 views

    The Messiah many are looking for is quite different than the Messiah who came to us in Jesus.

    The Disappointing Messiah John 12:12-19 Jack was raised in the church. He frequented Sunday school and worship services each Sunday with his family. He had learned all of the famous stories of the heroes of the Bible. He had heard of the times that God had intervened in the lives of His committed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Oh What A Friend!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 8,562 views

    There is no friend like the friend we have in Jesus.

    Oh What a Friend! Hebrews 4:14-16 There are a lot of things friends share today -- secrets, tickets to a ballgame, notes for a test, cars, time, a shoulder to cry on, a warm handshake of welcome, and much more; but the greatest thing a friend could ever share with someone he or she truly cares ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is...

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 184 ratings
     | 21,568 views

    Jesus is our all in all.

    Jesus Is... Colossians 1:15 A young college freshman at Morehouse University walked in to his first day of class and settled in for the instruction. The professor of Philosophy passed out a syllabus and explained what would be expected of the students during the course of the semester. The young ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We've Got A Connection Here Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,720 views

    We need to stay spiritually connected and directed by God.

    WE GOT A CONNECTION HERE Mark 1:32-39 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Personal relationship with God: Jesus stayed spiritually connected and directed. Pr: We need to stay spiritually connected and directed by God. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Commitments TS: We will find in Mark 1:32-39 three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Hadley avatar

    Health Care Reform- Jesus Style

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 11,372 views

    In light of today’s church--- In light of today’s epidemic of sin The question goes out--- Is there a doctor in the house?

    Matthew 9:9-13 "Healthcare Reform—Jesus Style" Once upon a time There was a king. A tribal chief. He was angry about the "white" influence in that region. He decided that only medical personnel could remain. Everybody else had to go. Teachers...missionaries...merchants... They all had to go. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Do You Know Him?

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,356 views

    How well do we know Him? How well do you know this person Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior?

    Do you know Him? HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 6-30-02 My question today I want to pose before you today is. How well do we know Him? How well do you know this person Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior? I don’t mean like a guy you may have bumped into on the street. A mere acquaintance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    The Voice Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 138 ratings
     | 20,927 views

    Four ways Jesus speaks with authority to break through into our lives.

    One of my favorite movies is the Indiana Jones movie The Last Crusade. It’s the story of Indiana Jones and his father’s quest for the holy grail, the legendary chalice that Jesus used in his Last Supper with his disciples. In one of the final scenes, the ancient temple they’ve found the chalice in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pursuing The Good Of Others Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,245 views

    consequences of what happens when we model ourselves after Jesus in seeking the good of others.

    Note: This sermon was introduced with scenes 12 & 13 of "Traveling Light" Jesus pursued the good of other people. He did it in his healings; he did it in his teachings. Jesus poured his life into the lives of others. Ultimately Jesus pursued our good by dying in our place, taking upon himself the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Davis avatar

    Jesus Meets The Greatest Human Need Series

    Contributed by John Davis on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 9,696 views

    This sermon is based on the story of the healing of the paralytic and focused on how Jesus probes and meets the deeper need of forgiveness.

    Jesus Meets the Greatest Human Need Mark 2:1-12 Mark 2 1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, bringing to him a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Kell avatar

    3 Things That Make Jesus Cry

    Contributed by Michael Kell on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 6,137 views

    Overview of the 3 times Jesus cried in Scripture. Purpose: Encouragement & Challenge Weak or Unsaved

    3 things that make Jesus cry Chronologically: 1.John 11:32-37 When everybody else around was weeping so was he John 11:4- knew that it would turn out for God’s Glory Cause of Jesus’ weeping: To see other people hurting, weeping We see other suffering and we empathize Jesus feels what we feel. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Caught In The Act

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,050 views

    All of us have been caught in the act. Jesus extends us mercy and grace.

    Caught In The Act John 8:1-11 Today we are going to look at the account of the woman caught in adultery. Like many of us, she was caught in the act. No excuses, no lies, caught red-handed. To begin with let’s take a look at the background of this account. First of all Jesus was teaching. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational