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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Why Speak In Parables Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 4, 2025
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     | 451 views

    The parables are more than storytelling devices to help people remember Jesus' teachings. The listener who pursues understanding will receive both healing and blessing, and ultimately come to know God.

    I would like to open with an illustration by Lifeway author Christine Hoover. She tells of the time her husband, Kyle, used her in a sermon illustration and spoke of her inability to perfect a pecan pie. She testifies, “That particular Sunday, I was serving in the nursery, and as parents came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are You Crying?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,395 views

    If Christ Jesus is here among us, why do we insist on crying out to God? This is the question the angels posed to Mary and through this story to us.

    Why Are You Crying? John 20: 1 - 18 Intro: The young mom was driving her 3-year-old child to church early on Easter morning. As she drove she told the Easter story. “This is the day we celebrate Jesus coming back to life.” From the back seat she heard, “Will He be in church today?” I. Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Visitation: Jesus Is The Saviour Series

    Contributed by N A on Dec 20, 2010
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     | 9,751 views

    Jesus came into the world as the Saviour to reveal God’s glory and to bring us freedom from fear, the joy of salvation, and peace on earth.

    THE VISITATION #2: JESUS IS THE SAVIOUR ILLUSTRATION: Santa Letters • Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred. • Dear Santa, I’m not going to ask for a lot. Here’s my list: The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Because Of The Blood Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 1, 2014
     | 8,707 views

    To show that the boldness and confidence we have to enter the Most Holy Place came not because of our own selves but by the power in the blood of JESUS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is there power in the blood of JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the boldness and confidence we have to enter the Most Holy Place came not because of our own selves but by the power in the blood of JESUS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:19 (Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus, The Servant King

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 4, 2015
     | 7,302 views

    Jesus was born to be king, but his kingdom is not on this earth -- it is in heaven. He only came to earth to make a way for us to live with him in heaven.

    Today is a very special day in our church year. It’s Reign of Christ Sunday, and that’s the day when we celebrate the fact that Christ is the King of our lives. Now there are good kings and there are bad, evil kings. Today is also the church’s version of New Year’s Eve. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus And The Wannabe Kings PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    As Christians, we are called to a life of humility and service, not seeking worldly power or glory, but following the example of Jesus who came not to be served, but to serve.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into a passage that might just step on our toes a little, but it's an important one. It's about our desire for security, the danger of pride, and the call to serve. You see, we live in a world where security is equated with success and power. But as ...read more

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    Encountering Jesus Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 2, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 26,249 views

    Part 1 of a new series about encountering Jesus. This message addresses the cost of encountering Jesus and why it is worth the cost.

    Sermon Series: Encountering Jesus We are going to start a new sermon series today called “ENCOUNTERING JESUS.” Because what you and I need more than anything else in the world is…An encounter with Jesus! In this series we going to look in the Bible at different people’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Family Tree

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 30, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 16,323 views

    A look at the four women appearing in the genealogy of Jesus and why they are there.

    The Christmas (Family) Tree of Jesus Preaching Passage: Matthew 1:1-17 Sermonic Process: Analytical I. Charlie Brown didn’t have much of an eye for trees. But then are there really any perfect Christmas trees out there. Strange how a tree that looks so good in the lot can suddenly develop a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tears That Touched Jesus’ Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2012
    based on 199 ratings
     | 244,992 views

    Jesus only raised 3 people (that I know of) from the dead. Why didn’t He raise everybody out of the grave? Why just people like this only son of the widow of Nain?

    OPEN: One of my favorite radio preachers is a man named Tony Evans. I remember listening to him use an illustration about standing in a cafeteria line – and he made it sound intriguing and almost exciting. What I want to share with you this morning (copying as best I can Evans’ distinctive way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Listening To Jesus

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,633 views

    A Sermon on why we should always have our hearts open to hear what Jesus might have to say to us.

    Listening To Jesus Mark 9:2-8 Have you ever walked into a situation where the best thing that you could ever say was nothing at all? I’m sure at some point in our life we have all suffered from “Foot in Mouth” disease. Sometimes the words slip out faster than we can realize just what it is we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Day Superman Died Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 28, 2013
    based on 69 ratings
     | 25,839 views

    Unlike Superman, Jesus came to earth... to die. But there are people who reject Jesus' mission. They refuse to accept the idea that Jesus came to die, to be buried and rise again. Why would they do that?

    OPEN: (We showed a picture on the screen of George Reeves as Superman with a flowing cape) Who is this? (Superman) Of course it’s Superman. This was THE superman. He was the strange visitor from another planet with powers and abilities beyond those of Superman. This was the hero that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Jesus Taught People To Avoid Sins Of Ignorance

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 13,190 views

    Jesus knew that ignorance of the truth is no excuse for sinning. The Lord said to the Pharisees, "You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God." (Ten points)

    Why Jesus Taught People to Avoid Sins of Ignorance (Matt 22:29-31) Illustration: always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. . --2 Timothy 3:7 When Harvard University was founded, its motto was Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae--"Truth for Christ and the Church." Its crest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why People Can’t Handle Jesus

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 6,125 views

    Accepting Jesus means accepting what He really is and what He wants to do

    My wife used to work at Wal-Mart. One of the stories of Wal-Mart lore that used to circulate around there concerned the day that Sam Walton, the owner of the whole enterprise, visited one of his stores. Even though he was wealthy, Walton was known for his simplicity. He drove an old red pickup ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 10, 2015
     | 6,815 views

    If Jesus is the perfect Son of God why did He need to respond to John the Baptist call for repentance and subsequent baptism in water?

    TSJ 11-01-2015 Mk 1:1-12 Our Gospel reading this morning is from beginning of Mark’s Gospel and it is about John’s baptism of Jesus. Mark’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Why Jesus Knew That Beliefs Shape Our Perceptions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,848 views

    1. Jesus knew that scriptural faith changes the way we view life.

    1. Jesus knew that scriptural faith changes the way we view life. John wrote of Jesus, "Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of Godo - children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational