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  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Harassed For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024
     | 861 views

    A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

    PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: HARASSED FOR JESUS ILLUSTRATION: In His book, Lords of the Earth, Don Richardson, author of PEACE CHILD, tells the story of Stanley Dale, a MISSIONARY to the Yali Tribe deep in the Irian Jaya JUNGLE of Indonesia in 1968. The Yali, being HEADHUNTERS and CANNIBALS, were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Breakthrough To Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 4, 2024
     | 2,081 views

    In this series we will encounter many people who need the healing touch of Jesus - even today we will look at three different people who shared in common the one thing - they needed what only Jesus could give them.

    The Healing Touch of Jesus: Breakthrough To Jesus  Mark 1:40 - 2:17 Introduction On this first Sunday of the new year, we begin a new series of messages called The Healing Touch of Jesus. We will be making our way through Mark’s Gospel. In this series we will encounter many people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tempted Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Demastus on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,592 views

    Deals with the temptations of Jesus in the desert.

    “THE TEMPTED JESUS” Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Read text ILLUSTRATION: “Cocoon” The cocoon of the Emperor moth is flask like in shape. To develop into a perfect insect, it must force its way through the neck of the cocoon by hours of intense struggle. Entomologists explain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is The Way

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 73 ratings
     | 8,968 views

    Jesus is the Way and the Truth and the Life, but what does that really mean? The Greek has a few hidden truths to consider. We are to follow Jesus, but what is The Way ?

    Jesus is the Way INTRODUCTION The idea of the Way is something I can remember growing up with. Throughout my childhood, I heard the phrase. Our church had banners with the phrase “Jesus is the Way”. We had a Lutheran Youth Fellowship meeting that was called “The Way”. All around, I found ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Who Is Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Dec 25, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,412 views

    So many definitions of Jesus of Nazareth. Who is He to you? A message prepared for the Albany Park community in Chicago.

    To the Community Called Albany Park (Chicago) I address my comments to the community called Albany Park in Chicago. Albany Park is a place of many cultures, many Christian expressions, and many religions that are not Christian. And I imagine there are many in AP who want nothing to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How Jesus Ministered - Meeting Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 29, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 11,740 views

    What’s the key to having a successful church? There are large "successful" churches that haven’t learned what Jesus’ formula was. Do you know what Jesus’ formula was?

    OPEN: In a California city, a woman rushed into a store, glanced around and took a number. Then she heard the clerk call out “87,” and she looked down and saw her own number was 8. She was understandably puzzled, because there were only 3 other people in the store. So she went to the counter and, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Follow Jesus!

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
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     | 12,114 views

    As kids we sang: "I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back!" But is that the reality of our adult lives? Are we willing to deny and sacrifice ourselves and all we have for Christ's sake?

    [Sermon preached on 3 June 2018, 2nd Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] When I was a kid—I think I was eight years old at the time—I attended a Summer Bible Camp. I will never forget it, for many reasons. In particular, I remember how at the end of the day’s program, we always ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus And The Lawyer Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,820 views

    This is the first in a series I did on the Great Commandment from Mark 12.

    Priority 1 Mark 12:28-34 September 1, 2002 “Jesus and the Lawyer” There are people who swear by…duct tape! They believe that just about anything in the world—golf clubs, tennis shoes, furnaces, skateboards, blue jeans, toddlers—can be fixed by the wise application of duct tape. And they might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    The Search For Jesus

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,498 views

    As Christians we all want to get close to Jesus but few are able to develop a close, personal relationship with Him due to focusing on their own needs first instead of the kingdom of God.

    The Search for Jesus! John 6:22-27 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Not all Searching for Jesus is Holy The Bible states we are to “seek the Lord while He may be found” for when we “come near to Him, He will come near to us” (Isaiah 55:6; James 4:8). He who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meekness Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 25, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,570 views

    1. Meekness means we do not retaliate. 2. Meekness means we live without fear. 3. Meekness comes with a blessing.

    The famous atheist Frederick Nietzsche, who coined the phrase “God is dead,” once said, “Assert yourself. Care for nothing except yourself. The only vice is weakness and the only virtue is strength. Be strong. Be a superman. The world is yours if you work hard enough for it!” Hitler read ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Name "Jesus"

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,260 views

    “Truly, no name can banish fear like the name of Jesus: it is the beginning of hope and the end of despair.” Spurgeon

    The Name “Jesus” Matthew 1:21 Purpose: To display Christ’s role as savior. Aim: I want the listener to glory in who Jesus is and worship Him passionately. INTRODUCTION: "There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus In The Old Testament: Jesus In The Law Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 11, 2018
     | 3,588 views

    This message explores Jesus' connection to the Old Testament, particularly in the laws of sacrifice and atonement, and how the Old Testament sacrificial system was necessary, pointing us the the long awaited Messiah who would be the Lamb of God sacrificed for the sins of the world.

    Jesus in the Old Testament - Jesus in the Law - November 11, 2018 Today we’re continuing part 2 of a 4-week series on Jesus in the Old Testament. Last week we looked at Jesus Christ in Creation, and today we’re looking at Jesus in the Law. Put up your hand if you want the world to live in peace? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "O It Is Jesus"

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,191 views

    A Message about Faith And Healing

    In order to see folks, healed, we have got to get them to the doctor, Dr Jesus To be specific. Today, we are having a healing deliverance service. Not brought on by my own need today, but I know in my Spirit that there are others here who need a healing touch in their bodies. beloved the truth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    O It Is Jesus

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,348 views

    A sermon on Faith and Healing.

    Title: O It Is Jesus. Text: James 5:13-16. In order to see folks, healed, we have got to get them to the doctor, Dr Jesus To be specific. Today, we are having a healing deliverance service. Not brought on by my own need today, but I know in my Spirit that there are others here who need a healing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    The Savior's Example Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 6, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,647 views

    Part 2 of 4 from the "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" series. Jesus came to provide salvation and to be the perfect sacrifice. In so doing he became the Perfect Example.

    The Savior’s Example Philippians 2:5—11 INTRODUCTION "Why did my Savior come to earth, and to the humble go? Why did he choose a lowly birth? Because he loved me so! Why did He drink the bitter cup of sorrow, pain and woe? Why on the cross be lifted up? Because he loved me so! He loved me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ