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  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    Singing With Jesus Series

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,082 views

    This is a sermon on the fourth word of Jesus from the cross "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" This sermon takes a new look at Jesus’ words here from Psalm 22 and shows how Jesus is not forsaken but actually praising God even in the midst of the

    "Singing with Jesus" The Fourth Word from the Cross Sermon on Matthew 27:45-46 / Psalm 22 March 11, 2007 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. From noon on, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And about three o”clock Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Did Teach His Disciples To Not Find The Will Of God Through Consensus

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 53 ratings
     | 3,700 views

    There is a treasure you can own That’s greater than a crown or throne; This treasure is a conscience clear That brings the sweetest peace and cheer

    Why Jesus Did Teach His Disciples to Not Find the Will of God Through Consensus (Mark 8:33-37) Illustration: The much-loved children’s story Pinocchio is about a wooden puppet whose nose grows long when he tells a lie. His friend Jiminy Cricket chirps, "Let your conscience be your guide." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Jesus Deserves Our Praises

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,280 views

    on why Jesus deserves our praises as they did on Palm Sunday - for his person and his office

    April 8, 2001 Luke 19:28-40 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30 “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    Jesus Will Come Again.

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 26, 2020
     | 2,815 views

    Covid-19, Brexit, climate change. The world today seems very fragile. But at Christmas we remember not only that Jesus came 2000 years ago but also that he will come again. When he does, he will establish a kingdom that will last forever.

    Each year, the Oxford English Dictionary identifies a word as its ‘word of the year.’ But this year, the Oxford English Dictionary was unable to. There were just too many new words in this ‘unprecedented’ year to be able to pick one. The word ‘unprecedented’ would be my word of the year. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Experiencing The Power Of The Ascended Jesus

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,014 views

    Explains the significance of the ascension of Jesus and why he needed to return to heaven and how that is important to us.

    Ephesians 1:15-23; Acts 1:1-11 This coming Thursday is a significant event in the Christian calendar, a day we often overlook. In fact, out of curiosity can anyone tell me without looking what we celebrate this Thursday? We will celebrate the ascension of Jesus into heaven. When was the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    You Nailed Jesus To The Cross

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,158 views

    A sermon that ends the service of the nails, that highlights it was our sins that nailed Jesus to the cross, and why this happened.

    Prior to the sermon we looked at the following bible passages as part of the service of nails...(for more details contact me), to highlight some sins: ISAIAH 52:13-15 MARK 12:38-40 MATTHEW 26:47-56 MATTHEW 27:20-24 MATTHEW 20:20-28 MATTHEW 27:27-31, 39-42 LUKE 6:22,32-36 Act of confession Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Shouldn't I Be Baptized?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,524 views

    IF WE HAVE ACCEPTED JESUS AS OUR SAVIOR, WE SHOULD BE BAPTIZED!

    WHY SHOULDN’T I BE BAPTIZED? ACTS 8: 26-40 OCTOBER 26, 2003 (BENNETTE’S BAPTISM!) INTRODUCTION: PROVIDENCE OF GOD John Wesley’s father, Samuel, was a dedicated pastor, but there were those in his parish who did not like him. On February 9, 1709, a fire broke out in the rectory at Epworth, possibly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronnie Grizzle avatar

    Why Stand Ye There Gazing Into Heaven?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Mar 25, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,728 views

    Exhorts Christians to get to work for Jesus instead of just waiting and watching.

    Why Stand Ye Gazing Up into Heaven? Acts 1:4-11 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. (Acts 1:4) For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Pilt avatar

    Top Ten Reasons Why Easter Jesus Is Better Than Christmas Jesus – Part 2

    Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 28, 2019
     | 7,063 views

    This was a creative way we presented the Easter Story. We looked at the ways that Easter Jesus is better than Christmas Jesus and then decorated the auditorium half as Easter and half as Christmas. It worked very well.This post is Part Two of Top Ten Reasons.

    During Easter 2019, I preached a creative message on Good Friday and Easter Sunday looking at the The Top Ten Reasons why Easter Jesus is better than Christmas Jesus. Now I understand that Christmas and Easter Jesus are the same Jesus…but the point I am trying to make is that the world is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bill Bryan avatar

    Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Series

    Contributed by Bill Bryan on Mar 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,219 views

    Jesus is the central expression of God's grace and peace to us. Our unity/thankfulness for one another in the Lord is not based on our complete agreement on every social, political, or religious topic but upon our common experience of God's grace/peace

    On July 4th we celebrate the birth of the United States, and on June 20th we celebrate the birthday of my beloved home state of West Virginia. However, the birth of our nation came about through our division from England, and the birth of West Virginia came through division from the Confederacy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Lay avatar

    Stay Focused On Jesus Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 50,447 views

    Therefore the writer admonishes us to “consider“ Jesus Christ. Fix your thoughts on Him. Stay focused on Jesus. Why should we stay focused on Jesus?

    STAY FOCUSED ON JESUS Hebrews 3:1-6 The other day, I went over to the Ross Barnett Reservoir to take some pictures. As I was driving on west pipeline road, I saw an eagle, perched on a stump. Slowly, I stopped my car and put my camera with my telephoto lens in the window. What an opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Andrufski avatar

    The Second Coming Of Jesus

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Jun 13, 2021
     | 4,261 views

    Jesus is coming back, and the church is coming back with Him. That is why we need to live a Holy life now. We need to prepare to be part of the Army of God.

    Jesus is coming back, and the church is coming back with Him That is why we need to live a Holy life now You can’t think that you can just live like the World and then God will do all the work cleaning you up, making you act and think Holy after you die According to 1 Timothy 6:14 we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    Disciples Of Jesus Are Engaged In Seeking The Lost Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,541 views

    Jesus came to seek and save the lost. As His followers, who are trying to be like Him, we also must be engaged in seeking and saving the lost.

    Introduction: A. The endeavor of evangelism is one that is so very close to the heart of God. 1. On one occasion, when Jesus was clarifying His purpose and mission, He said, “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10) 2. As disciples of Jesus, who are committed to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    I Predict: Jesus Will Come Again Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 23, 2011
    based on 66 ratings
     | 14,555 views

    Paul tells me that God’s people "eagerly await" Christ’s return. But why? Why should we be excited and what is it that will make this such a wonderful event for us?

    OPEN: People’s minds have been focused on the end of the world of late. A few years ago I began to hear predictions the world would end in 2012 (next year) - a speculation based upon an oddity in an ancient Mayan Calendar. This created quite a stir because the Mayan calendar was an extremely ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Wonder Of Jesus’ Crucifixion Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 24, 2013
    based on 110 ratings
     | 111,802 views

    Jesus shed His blood several times during the last 24 hours of His life. And there is a powerful story to be found in blood and water that came from Jesus’ side. Do you know what that story is? And do you know what it can mean to your life?

    In Oklahoma, someone saw this poster promoting a Red Cross blood drive: "I gave my blood. Christ gave his. I give a pint. He gave all. The needle is small, sharp. The nails were large, dull. The table soft, restful. The cross rough, painful. The nurses ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ