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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Surprise In Disguise: Giving

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 27, 2021
     | 1,339 views

    I want my life to an altar. Let's us consider giving. Love loves to give. Giving can be a good measure of spiritual maturity.

    SURPRISE IN DISGUISE… GIVING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Luke 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. I was told that Mary and Joseph had a little trouble ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Defined By Your Job?

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,481 views

    Making work our priority can become a problem in our relationship with God and with our family. It can also develop into an issue with our self-worth should we ever experience problems in the workplace or the loss of a job.

    Today’s sermon is for the men of our congregation; being that we had a Men’s Breakfast this morning. I would like to begin our message with a short sermon illustration. Author John Trent, in an article entitled “A Father’s Heart,” states, “Not long ago, my family and I had the privilege of going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Glory To God In The Highest Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 22 ratings
     | 7,795 views

    Fascinating and rarely heard insights to the details of that first Christmas provoke a spirit of true worship.

    BULLETIN INSERT NOTES: The Date of Christ’s Birth By Ed Vasicek In 525 A.D., Dionysius, a Scythian monk, was asked to determine the year of Jesus’ birth. He did the best job he could. He determined that the Roman year 754 was the Christian year “1 A.D.” Although Dionysius’ effort is to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Narnia: Christmas Despite The White Witch

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,664 views

    Celebrating Jesus Christ, whether His birth or His resurrection, does not depend upon society’s recognition or the binding of Satan, but, rather, our convictions.

    Christmas Despite the White Witch Reception Grade (how my people responded; alertness, compliments, relevance, etc.): c+ 1. Some of you have already seen The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. 2. C.S. Lewis, one of Christendom’s great thinkers, wrote the Chronicles of Narnia for children…but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The World Was Dark Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,011 views

    Jesus was born into a sin filled and cruel world. Spiritual warfare was focused on one child born in Bethlehem who gives victory over death to all HIs followers.

    The world was dark Matthew 2_13-23 Sun, Dec 30, 2007 Christmas 1(a) First: Is. 63:7-14Epistle: Gal 4:4-7Gospel: Matt. 2:13-23Psalm: Psalm 111 When we look at the church calendar after Christmas, it almost seems as if the church fathers made it their business to remind us that Jesus was born ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Walking Billboard

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,344 views

    What message are you sending today on the billboard of your life? Let it be a message of hope and of encouragement!

    Walking Billboard Luke 8:26-39 Scripture Read Luke 8:26-39 Introduction My wife Christina and I came here to visit First Congregational Church in December of 2006 to candidate and interview for the position of Pastor. Some of you may recall what the church sign on the grass in front of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How To Find Jesus In Christmas

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,006 views

    If you look at the letters in the word Christmas, you will find Jesus.

    Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 1:26-38 Isaiah 26:3-4 Topic: How to see Jesus Christ in Christmas During this Christmas season, our Lord Jesus Christ should be the focal point of our Christmas celebration is because during this holiday season and on December 25th is the time that we celebrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When It Comes To My Technique Series

    Contributed by Jeff Davenport on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,330 views

    Some people are too pushy with their faith while others never even share it... where’s the balance!

    It’s Not About Me… When It Comes To: TECHNIQUE Colossians 3:23 - 25 Video Clip: “Evangelism Linebacker” Colossians 3:23 - 25 (KJV) 23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Foundational Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,443 views

    Today, it appears the Thanksgiving season is open season to make merchandise of the Gospel with the purpose of making money. To use the Thanksgiving season as an prelude to touching the Holy things of God with unholy hands is an insult to the Lord who has given us the blessings we enjoy

    Foundational Thanksgiving Understanding Our For Fathers Heart Introduction: The tradition of Thanksgiving in America and it's focus on God and His blessing date way back, such as: "The main thrust of celebrating Thanksgiving here in America, is from the familiar story of the Pilgrim's ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Delwyn Campbell avatar

    In The Beginning Series

    Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Dec 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,966 views

    The prologue of "According to John" is beautiful to hear, in English or in Greek. It is an interesting contrast to what has become a most depressing season.

    In the Beginning... In the Beginning... Rev. Delwyn and Sis. Lenita Campbell / General (Illustrations for Biblical Preaching) Christmas Christmas is a depressing time for most people. An article written by a director of the California Department of Mental Hygiene warns: “The Christmas season is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "The Heart Of Christmas Is Hope, Peace & Joy” Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 14, 2022
     | 1,973 views

    People want “hope”. The “λόγος”, the Intelligent Designer of the Universe pitched His tent in our midst. Christmas is the radical celebration that reminds us that the DNA of the Creator is found in the arms of a teenage girl in the city of Bethlehem. Quote from Max Lucado

    In Jesus Holy Name December 11, 2022 Advent III Philippians 4:4 Redeemer “The Heart of Christmas is Hope, Peace & Joy” Christmas can be a crazy time. People want “hope” for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    What's Wrong With Halloween?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 28, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,936 views

    Have you ever wondered, "What's wrong with Halloween?" This message takes a Biblical examination of this holiday's origins and provides guidance on how Christians should view this "holiday".

    What’s wrong with Halloween? (Ephesians 5:11-17 & Deuteronomy 18:9-12) Introduction Small detour from the current series in Acts for this week only Right up front - this message comes from a friend of mine, Pastor Jimmy Dillon, and is used with his permission. I first heard this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    What A Day

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,047 views

    50 days after Penticost the Holy Spirit poured out upon the church.

    What a day. Acts 2:1 -- 41. 04/21/02 On December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor was bombed and world war 2 begin. That is one of the sad days we remember in American history. You might call December 7,1941 the birthday of World War II. Years before the war, a young maiden gave birth to a baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Defending And Upending Christmas

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 23, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,645 views

    A balance approach to Christmas for the Christian

    Defending and upending Christmas Many overbalanced views of Christmas Easier to talk about it now that’s it’s over I want to do this lesson tonight- so we can get it on C.D. Sell them during the year- and be ready next Christmas 1. Where does the name “Christmas” come from? First half of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    God Has A Clock? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 30, 2013
     | 6,171 views

    Better early for Jesus Christ than late!

    What day is it?? Okay, but this is the only time I’m going to ask you this, take a look at your watches or cellphone; what time is it?? And so, it is Sunday at 11: am and you chose to be at church. We have clocks and calendars to plan our lives! And so next week, which will be a New Year, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible