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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Church

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 25, 2009
     | 5,870 views

    A Wednesday evening devotion which teaches us from the 1st Century church in Jerusalem, we can discern some of what it means to be a Spiritual Congregation.

    The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 5:12-16 * One of the most sobering passages in all of New Testament scripture (at least for me) is found in Acts 5:1-11. To remind you, this is the story of Ananias and Sapphira. When they lied about their gifts to the church, they were struck down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Master Design Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 15, 2016
     | 6,756 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Apostle". God has a master design for each of our lives- Will you let Him build it?

    Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Apostle [#1] THE MASTER DESIGN Hebrews 3:1-6 Introduction: Our text begins the 2nd section of Hebrews- Jesus is the better Apostle. This morning, we are going to see that Jesus is greater than Moses. As I preach my last Graduation sermon for one of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Governor Decrees Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 14, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,848 views

    This is the 1st of 3 sermons in "A COVID Christmas". This shows the correlations between the days of Jesus' birth and today's environment.

    Series: A COVID Christmas [#1] GOVERNOR DECREES Luke 2:1-7 Introduction: Here we are in the Christmas Season; and I’m agitated. It is supposed to be a time of joy and celebration; and instead, it is a time of corrupt politics and virus lockdowns. Political, Governmental, and Religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Over Fear Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,573 views

    This message will help the listener to discover four truths from 1st John that will help us overcome fear. It is written to help the listener understand the realationship between love and fear.

    "Getting Over Fear" 1st John 4:11-18 A young five-year-old was in the kitchen as his mother was making supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. He said, it’s dark in there and I’m scared. So she asked him again but he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Question About Heaven #2 Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 10, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,399 views

    QUESTION: I have heard Heaven mentioned as having different levels (i.e. 1st Heaven, 2nd Heaven, 3rd Heaven). Are there levels of Heaven?

    Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #3 “Question about Heaven #2” Text: I Corinthians 3:9-15 OPENING JOKE: “The Pastor and the Bus Driver” After the preacher died and went to heaven, he noticed that the church bus driver had been given a higher place than he had. “I don’t understand,” he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Peace--2nd Gift Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,224 views

    2nd in Advent Series on Christmas Gifts

    A little boy and a little girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded “Silent Night” with the words, “sleep in heavenly beans.” His sister elbowed him, and said, “No. Not beans, peas!” The way many of us feel by the time we are ready ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Characters Of Christmas: The Angels Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017
     | 11,235 views

    A look at the angels around the manger.

    Let’s talk about angels. The prominence of angels in the Christmas story is obvious, from the Christmas card we send, to the decorations on our trees, to the adornment of our yards, we’re surrounded by angels. We even have an angel hanging in our front yard here at FUMC in the Nativity scene. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Martin Holland avatar

    The Glamour Of Christmas

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Dec 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,963 views

    The excitement of Christmas is still a wonderful thing today. I would like to express some things we should reflect upon this time of the year.

    The Glamour of Christmas Luke 2:1-20 I remember growing up as a young child the excitement surrounding Christmas Day. There was flashing of lights all over the city, the erecting and decorating of trees and the anticipation of the receiving of gifts. Today these things surrounds perhaps the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Magi Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,523 views

    This is the fourth in a series of messages looking at the Advent/Christmas Season. This is a first person sermon looking at Advent through the eyes of the Magi.

    I Magi Matthew 2:1-12 Good Morning. Your pastor tells me that he has been sharing a series of messages called Through the Eyes of Christmas. Well he asked me here today to tell you first hand what the Advent was like through the eyes of a Magi. First let me dispel some of the rumors that have ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Song Of Mary

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 6, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,475 views

    Mary magnifies the Lord.

    THE SONG OF MARY. Luke 1:46-55. I) CONTEXT A young woman, betrothed but not married, had a visitation from an angel and was pronounced “blessed amongst women” (Luke 1:28). In what way was Mary blessed? Well, she had “found favour with God” (Luke 1:30): Mary was going to be the mother of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    23rd Sunday After Pentecost. November 16th, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 6, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,557 views

    Year C, Proper 28.

    Isaiah 65:17-25, Isaiah 12:1-6, Malachi 4:1-2, Psalm 98, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-19 A). NEW HEAVENS AND A NEW EARTH. Isaiah 65:17-25. “Behold,” says the LORD, “I create new heavens and a new earth” (Isaiah 65:17). The word for “create” is the same as in Genesis 1-2. But this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    27th Sunday After Pentecost. November 24th, 2024. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 9, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,167 views

    Year B, Proper 29.

    2 Samuel 23:1-7, Psalm 132:1-18, Daniel 7:9-10, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 93:1-5, Revelation 1:4-8, John 18:33-37. A). FAMOUS LAST WORDS. 2 Samuel 23:1-7. The Bible sometimes permits us to listen in on the death-bed words of a dying saint. We hear Jacob blessing his sons. We hear Moses blessing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Babies, Fields, And Buildings Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 31, 2023
     | 1,531 views

    The fifth in our study through the book of 1st Corinthians. In this sermon we examine the metaphors Paul uses to describe the Church in Corinth, and the lessons we can learn from them.

    Corinthians Series (Part Five) Text: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Well good morning to you. It’s good to see you all here with us this morning. It is good to gather with the Church on the Lord’s Day right! We are in 1st Corinthians chapter 3 this morning, and we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do Not Be Afraid

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 15, 2021
     | 2,791 views

    Mary accepts her bearing the Son of God without fear

    “DO NOT BE AFRAID” This is the fourth Sunday of Advent, and we just heard a gospel reading foretelling the conception of Jesus – just two days before we celebrate His birth. The timing of this gospel reading often confuses people – why do we hear about Mary being called to be the mother of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    What Church, Sunday School, And Vbs Is All About

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 12,360 views

    The purpose of church, Sunday School, and VBS.

    INTRO.- What is church, Sunday School and VBS all about? One thing for sure, it’s the place to learn about God and His Word. ILL.- A Sunday School teacher asked her students, “Do you believe that story about Lot’s wife looking back and turning into a pillar of salt?” One little boy said, “Sure I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ