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  • John Hamby avatar

    Celebrating Christmas As A Christian

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,519 views

    Addresses some issues of whether Christian should or should not celebrate Christmas.

    Celebrating Christmas As A Christian ¡§A little girl came home from Sunday School triumphantly waving a paper, ¡¥Mommy!¡¦ she said, ¡¥My teacher says I drew the most unusual Christmas picture she has ever seen!¡¦ The mother studied the picture for a moment and concluded it was indeed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Self Examination Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,275 views

    If only we’d recognize when we have strayed, get godly counsel, then seek for the unity of the body of Christ – that’s when we will see God’s love and peace flourish in our lives and in the church.

    For more Bible studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Self Examination 2 Corinthians 13:1-14 Pastor Tom Fuller There comes a time in every child’s life when patience on the parent’s part ends, and accountability on the child’s part begins. As we begin this morning I want to share a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Troubled But Not Distressed

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,659 views

    Too many people fall in to the trap of feeling like they are a victim of their circumstances. John Leo, in the Dec. 8th, 2003 edition of US News and World Report writes: "Expert victimologists estimate that 91.2% of people in North America and Europe now

    Troubled but Not Distressed (2 Cor. 4:8-18) Paul reminds us that even though we may think we are at the end of our rope, we are never without hope. Paul faced all kinds of troubles, hardships and adversity for the sake of the Lord Jesus and His kingdom’s ministries. Regardless of the risks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turning Points

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 128 ratings
     | 8,412 views

    Patience is needed to accomplish great things.

    Turning Points Phil 3:5-6 In his 84 years, Thomas Edison patented over a thousand inventions. He is most famous for inventing the light bulb, but made more money off the alkaline battery. Edison was a bulldog, unwilling to accept failure as a final outcome to his efforts. Before he successfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Risen Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,431 views

    Mary and the disciples discover true belief in Jesus and are sent out to proclaim his resurrection

    It’s early Sunday morning, and she can’t wait any longer. Jesus had been taken down from the cross late on the Friday and buried in Joseph’s tomb, but the Jewish law prohibited them from travelling as far as the tomb on the Sabbath, particularly this Sabbath, being Passover. So they’d had to wait a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Family Tree Of Jesus Part 1 Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,803 views

    · Tamar represents those who are forsaken and lonely · Rahab represents those who are fearful of the future

    The Family Tree of Jesus Tamar and Rahab Matthew 1:1-17 INTRODUCTION: The Christmas season is upon us. For most of us that means Christmas cards, Christmas shopping, Christmas cooking, and, of course, Christmas trees. You might be surprised to discover that there was a Christmas tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual View Of The 911 Attacking Of America

    Contributed by Jason Lancaster on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 15,155 views

    A spiritual view of the attack on America and how we should respond.

    A Spiritual View of the 911 Attacking of America All week we have been bombarded with the tragedy of the Attacking of America. The news networks are filled with so much information on this horrible tragedy. The secular world has been telling you how to think about this tragedy from a worldly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Saddest Word

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,693 views

    TELLS US HOW TO OVERCOME THE REPROACH OF SIN

    The Saddest Word TEXT: Genesis 4:7 “Sin Croucheth at the door” What is the saddest word in the Bible and in human speech? Some thought that it was death; others, Hell; others, Depart; and many voted for Lost. But what is the saddest word? What is the word that is the fountain of woe, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Prince Of Peace" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,359 views

    Last in a series on Isaiah 9:6.

    Today we conclude our series based on Isaiah 9:6. In this verse, the prophet Isaiah was inspired by the Holy Spirit to speak about the Messiah -the Lord Jesus Christ, In so doing, Isaiah spoke of His coming, mentioning our Lord’s first coming ("For to us a child is born, to us a son is given") and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Total Healing : The Lord Wants To Make Us Whole

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 22,196 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT TOTAL HEALING AND HOW THE LORD WANTS TO MAKE US WHOLE 1. SPIRITUAL HEALING 2. PHYSICAL HEALING 3. EMOTIONAL HEALING 4. RELATIONAL HEALING 5. VOCATIONAL HEALING 6. SOCIAL HEALING 7. NATIONAL HEALING

    TOTAL HEALING : THE LORD WANTS TO MAKE US WHOLE ******************************************************** OUTLINE 1. SPIRITUAL HEALING 2. PHYSICAL HEALING 3. EMOTIONAL HEALING 4. RELATIONAL HEALING 5. VOCATIONAL HEALING 6. SOCIAL HEALING 7. NATIONAL HEALING THE MESSAGE TOTAL HEALING : THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Rogers avatar

    Life's Not Fair

    Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Jul 23, 2008
     | 7,305 views

    Looking at the suffering of job,and asking why bad things happen to good people

    LIFE’S NOT FAIR THE BOOK OF JOB WEEK 2 2008 INTRODUCTION 1. Good Morning. Week #2. By a raise of hands I’m curious who has been following along in the reading plan. I’m sure many of you got through the first 11 chapters of Genesis with not much problem, but now you are wading through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Come Home

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,765 views

    Family reunions and other special occasions serve to focus on where we have been, where we are now, and where we want to go in the future. They help us to have a sense of belonging. We need this sense of belonging in the Christian family as well.

    April, 2007 Reunion Sermon Come Home Mark 6:30-44 INTRODUCTION: You have probably gone to many family reunions, homecoming, summer picnics, high school class reunions or other gatherings where you “come home” once again to some part of your past. You look forward to it, but there is also a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Being A Christian--What Would It Mean? What Would It Cost? Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,798 views

    Before becoming a Chrstian we need to count the cost. What would it mean once we make the decision and how would our lives change?

    April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #3 Being a Christian--What Would it Mean? What Would it Cost? Luke 14:25-33 INTRODUCTION: It is said that “the entrance fee to the Christian life is nothing at all, but the annual subscription is everything you have.” In this scripture large crowds ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Building On The Rock Series

    Contributed by Ohm Kevaley on Apr 6, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,403 views

    how to build your spiritual life

    Building on the Rock by pastor ohm Prakash Matthew 7:24-27 Because you see life is like a voyage we are sailing between two eternities. Sometime things are good and sometime things are real bad. Some time the sea is calm, some time the wind blows softly, some time the sun is shining (thank God for ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Detestable Incense, Meaningless Offerings Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,802 views

    Human religion is at war with God’s revelation.

    Introduction Having lived in several years in cold northern climates in my life, but having grown up in California, I am amazed at the difference between winter and spring as it relates to the appearance of a snowy place. In the height of winter in Northern Michigan, for example, snow covers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church