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    The Price Of Following Jesus SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,264 views

    Exploring why the rich young ruler walked away and the true cost of following Jesus.

    In the Gospels, we find various conversations and interactions that Jesus had with people during His earthly ministry. These exchanges are of great importance to us, as they teach us valuable lessons. One such encounter is with the rich young ruler, whose story ends tragically. Let us delve into ...read more

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    The Day Jesus Wept Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 22, 2012
    based on 207 ratings
     | 67,802 views

    Odd things about this story: Why does the Bible tells us "Jesus wept"? And why didn’t Jesus "show up" a few days earlier and make sure Lazarus didn’t die? Why allow this close personal friend to die, and allow his friends and family to mourn?

    OPEN: Back in March of 2008, the mayor of a city in SW France had a problem. It seems his village was running out of space. Not in housing, nor in the retail district, nor even at City Hall. It seems they were running out of space… in the cemetery. There was no room for any more graves. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Do You Stand Looking Into The Sky? Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 12, 2015
     | 7,688 views

    The Ascension of Jesus - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON BODY: (1). Jesus continues to work after the ascension. (2). The ascended Lord Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to his people. (3). Jesus’s ascension is his heavenly enthronement as King. (4). Jesus’s ascension is his return to his Father. (5). The ascended Lord Jesus is our heavenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Why The Wisemen Were Wise

    Contributed by Michael Lobrutto on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 4,357 views

    A look at the Wisemen who sought Jesus.

    WHY THE WISE-MEN WERE WISE TEXT: Matthew 2 4 Reasons I They were wise men because of the person they sought. vs 2 Saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him. A) They were looking for a Man. B) They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Legalism Stinks Series

    Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,000 views

    Having a clear understanding of God’s law can help us avoid the trap of legalism. King David, the apostle Paul and Jesus can each give us a healthy perspective on God’s law.

    1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #5 August 12-13, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne Why Legalism Stinks 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why Remember Communion?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 22, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,105 views

    At man’s best, all he can offer isn’t enough. However, what Christ Jesus offered once, brought an eternal remedy. The proof, He sat down at the right hand of God.

    Why Remember Communion? Hebrews 10:11-12, Ephesians 2:4-6 11 And every priest stands ministering daily and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, 4 But God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Have You Seen God Series

    Contributed by Robert Braden on Apr 6, 2024
     | 777 views

    To understand our relationship with God and Jesus, we need to also understand who the Devil is and how he works,

    People question every day about what God is doing Some even say that God is no longer alive for lack of words But let me tell you this one thing that I am sure of and that Not only is God alive he is also real but so is the Devil. So to understand the importance of this day we have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Christ Is The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 12 ratings
     | 14,090 views

    Why was he born blind? Why can we see? This sermon celebrates the gifts of physical and spiritual sight.

    John 9:1-7,13-17,34-39 (NIV) As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Nicodemus Visits Jesus By Night

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 14, 2025
     | 524 views

    Why did Nicodemus visit Jesus by night and why did Jesus throw him an intellectual hand grenade

    John 3:13-17: You must be born again A report in the newspaper CoventryLive on 19th Dec 2020 ran this article Che Williams was using his magnetic fishing rod in an attempt to find an old rod he had once lost in that area of the river. Instead, he ended up pulling up a hand grenade. He pulled ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 13, 2024
     | 1,953 views

    Jesus Christ is the messiah. No one is going to come after him. Why are you waiting. Look at him. He is the source of all blessings.

    Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Theme: Jesus the Messiah   Greetings: I wish you all a Merry Christmas.   Joke: Two men were discussing after their Christmas gift to their wives: First Man: ‘My wife warned me that if I got her another senseless gift this Christmas, she would burn it.’ I brought a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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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
     | 13,116 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 Jesus Knew That Beliefs Shape Our Perceptions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,787 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

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    Why Jesus Taught That Everyone Reaps What They Sow

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,389 views

    1. Jesus taught the laws of sowing and reaping through the parable of the sower and the seed (Mark 4:1-20).

    1. Jesus taught the laws of sowing and reaping through the parable of the sower and the seed (Mark 4:1-20). The Lord asserted that what we sow will proportionately be credited to our account in its quantity and quality. Sowing involves what we give out in terms of our faith, obedience, and service. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Urged Everyone To Live By The Golden Rule

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,526 views

    1. Jesus knew that the golden rule benefits everyone, especially the first one to apply it.

    1. Jesus knew that the golden rule benefits everyone, especially the first one to apply it. The Lord Jesus said, "Do to others as you would have them do to you." (Luke 6:31) We are always guaranteed a blessing when we choose to give goodness instead of refusing to love until we have been loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Wants Us To Leave Judging To God

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,996 views

    Judge not lest you be judged. For in the way you criticize others you will be criticized.

    Why Jesus wants us to leave the Judging to God ILlustration:It was F.B. Meyer, I believe, who once said that when we see a brother or sister in sin, there are two things we do not know: First, we do not know how hard he or she tried not to sin. And second, we do not know the power of the forces ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational