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  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Meaning Of Jesus’ Baptism

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018
     | 9,813 views

    A LOOK AT SOME OF THE REASONS THAT JESUS WAS BAPTISED

    THE MEANING OF JESUS’ BAPTISM MATTHEW 3:1-17 I HAVE HEARD MANY STORIES ABOUT BAPTISM OVER THE YEARS. A YOUNG MINISTER NAMED JAY UTLEY TOLD THIS STORY OF HIS FIRST BAPTISM. THE PERSON HE WAS BAPTIZING WAS ALSO A YOUNG MAN, BUT IT HAD BEEN A NUMBER OF YEARS SICE JAY WAS BAPTIZED AND WONDERED HOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Had To Happen…

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 14,151 views

    The time was near that God would loose his power through the resurrection

    It Had To Happen… April 12, 2003 HHM Pastor Jim Parisi It Had To Happen… Something just had to happen. The time was near that God would loose his power through the resurrection How long can we let this go on they cried? Even when the devil thinks he has won by putting Jesus on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Be Baptized? 2023 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 13, 2023
     | 1,397 views

    Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4-step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water Baptism and emerge resurrected in the Lord Jesus to live a righteous life in Christ.

    “Why Baptism?” Opening Illustration: I have decided baptism clip. Thesis: Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4-step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water Baptism and emerge resurrected in the Lord Jesus to live a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "They Had......"

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Dec 14, 2006
     | 1,821 views

    A story of God’s Provision Within the Christmas Story

    (Matthew 2:1-14) Christmas serves many purposes for many people. Some celebrate it as a time of family gathering, some do so for the gift giving and receiving and still others do not recognize it at all. Ultimately, we must celebrate Christmas for one reason and one reason alone; the birth of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Why Did Jesus Have To Die And Did He Really Rise From The Dead?

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 19, 2019
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     | 4,738 views

    This message will try to answer the two questions - why did Jesus have to die and did He really rise up from the dead.

    Jesus: Why Did He Have To Die Did He Really Rise From The Dead? I. Why Did Jesus Die? I want to look at this question from 3 perspectives: the Romans, the Jews, Jesus and the church. A) Why The Romans Said Jesus Must Die… • Because he disturbed Roman order. • Because he spoke of a coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have You Had Your Epiphany?

    Contributed by John Browning on Jan 6, 2008
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     | 5,237 views

    Everyone is or was searching. Jesus was revealed to the world trhough the Magi. They had their Epiphany and realized who he was and worshiped him, Have you?

    Have You Had Your Epiphany? By: Pastor Clinton Browning 01/05/2008 Matthew 2: 1 – 12 Read Text: During week 3 of Advent we discussed the Magi and their following of a star to meet and worship the new King. We spoke of the fact that these Magi / Wisemen were: • Not locals, • They did not speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Jesus Died For You? True Of False

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,931 views

    did Jesus die for you? or did He just die? This sermon looks at why Jesus died

    John 19:28-37 Jesus Died For You – True or False? Introduction A. Why? B. Why did this happen? C. After reading our Scripture passage that is a normal reaction D. When something happens we want to know the whole story behind it E. Often when I watch the news on TV we do not get the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Born To Die Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 984 views

    We dig into the undisputed fact that it was God’s will that Jesus was born to die.

    JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Born to Die Part 3 of 3 LUKE 24:13-35 #borntodie CHRISTMAS SERIES INTRODUCTION As Christians, there are some distinct truths that we believe in and because of those beliefs there are philosophies or ways of thinking about life and living we DO NOT believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Uzziah Must Die

    Contributed by Charles Hughes on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 29,566 views

    What we had been trusting in has been revealed to be flawed. Our confidence: our faith in ourselves, in our military, in our power, in our wealth, in our “goodness” has been called into question. In this message, Dr. Charles Hughes challenges you to

    Uzziah Must Die We’re living in, perhaps, the most critical period of time in the history of the church. In the past few weeks, we’ve seen the entire atmosphere of the whole world changed forever. America will never be the same way it was prior to September 11th. The church has also changed. We, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    We Had Hoped

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 30, 2025
     | 332 views

    Jesus walks with us on our roads to Emmaus.

    Luke 24:13-35 “But We Had Hoped” Much of this sermon was borrowed from Rev. Alexis Fuller-Wright Our Gospel Lesson for this morning begins with “Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus.” “On that same day” meaning Easter Day the same day that Jesus’ rose from ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Happy To Die - In The Lord!

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 25, 2016
     | 6,862 views

    Funeral Sermon for 65 year old faithful Christian who died unexpectedly.

    Purposes in Funerals: *Honor Loved One *Comfort Family *Reminder for the Living *Honor God John 11:21--27 ESV Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you." Jesus said to her, "Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Born To Die Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 12, 2023
     | 1,114 views

    We dig into the undisputed fact that it was God’s will that Jesus was born to die.

    JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Born to Die Part 1 of 3 LUKE 22:13-23 #borntodie CHRISTMAS SERIES INTRODUCTION As Christians, there are some distinct truths that we believe in and because of those beliefs there are philosophies or ways of thinking about life and living we DO NOT believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Prayer Life Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 22, 2019
     | 4,887 views

    A Great Quest was recorded in Luke 11:1 that one of the unnamed Disciples of Jesus said to him “Master teach us to pray”. John the Baptist taught his disciples on prayer, Master now you teach us to Pray?

    Theme: Prayer Life of Jesus Text: Heb.5:7-10 Joke: One believer skipped a Sunday service and went for hunting. As he met with a Lion he lost his balance and fallen and caught in a branch of a tree. The ferocious Lion charging at him from a distance, and he couldn't move. He prayed "Oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Jesus Was Crucified Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2017
     | 6,059 views

    Jesus spoke seven words from the Cross. he is the Lord of Righteousness and Holiness but he was forsaken by God. Why? the answer is found here.

    Mathew 27:46 “My Lord My Lord why you have forsaken me” LORD NEVER FORSAKES Ps. 27:40 For my father and my mother have forsaken me, But the LORD will take me up. Ps. 37:25 I have been young and now I am old, Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken Or his descendants begging ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Believe In Jesus & Never Die

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 22, 2023
     | 1,678 views

    What can we learn from a resurrection of one of Jesus closest friends?

    Let’s learn a couple of ways to examine a Bible passage: 1) solving dilemmas, and 2) finding the Good News. Let’s examine the resurrection of Lazarus in John 11:1-45. What was the setting? Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. It was that Mary who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist