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  • John Harvey avatar

    The Hope Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,980 views

    Jesus is the Hope that arrived for our lives.

    “The Hope of Christmas” November 27, 2005 Theme: Hope gives us an eternal perspective on life. Intro: Hope is a great encourager in our day to day lives. It gives us the ability to understand that our life can have a future of promise and a clearer path. We hold on to hope to see us through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birthright Of The Christian…

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,776 views

    The Birthright of the Christian…

    The Birthright of the Christian… "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."— 2 Corinthians 3:17. Through Jesus Christ / LIBERTY is the birthright of every man We the sons and daughters of Adam. You may be born a pauper; you may be an orphan; your family may be altogether unknown; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Creative Word And Spiritual Formation

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008
     | 2,668 views

    God has purpose for us.

    The Creative Word and Spiritual Formation Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the Heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. Form - tohuw (to’-hoo); from an unused root ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Well Known, Or Totally Forgotten

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,381 views

    You are well-known. God knows you, the angels know you - even the devil knows you - because you know Jesus. Unfortunately - the only alternative to such fame is to be utterly forgotten.

    I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. Gen 12:2 (NLT) In our text, the Lord promise to make Abraham famous (KJV – make his name great). Do you think is it is a good thing to be famous? Yes (but not infamous). If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Answering Why

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jan 27, 2013
     | 4,912 views

    In tragic times, we are tempted to ask why. The question itself is not wrong-after all Jesus asked it of his Father while on the cross, but it may not be the most appropriate question or lead to the best end.

    Introduction: A. When tragedy strikes, we either grow bitter toward God or draw closer to him. B. Can God prevent tragedy? Yes. Why doesn’t he always? We can’t answer that. C. God is imminent and transcendent, but he’s not always imminent when we want him to be. D. As the writer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace Regardless...

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 12, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,895 views

    The word, ‘tribulation’ often refers to eschatological woes spoken of through out end times. However the same word, ‘tribulation’ is used to mean persecution of Christians for their faith and testimony in the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Peace Regardless... John 16:33 Catherine Marshall writes "A king once offered a prize to the artist who could paint the best picture of peace. Many tried, but there were only two the king really liked. One was of a calm lake. It was a perfect mirror for the peaceful towering ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tax Collector And The Pharisee: Very Concise

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,751 views

    Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 30th Sunday, Cycle C

    Narada, the Indian sage, was a devotee of God, and thought that no one loved God more than he. His self-righteousness began to lead him towards pride and arrogance. The Lord read his heart and said, “Narada, go to this town on the banks of the Ganges for a devotee of mine dwells there. Living ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Incomparable Christ

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013
     | 4,923 views

    Jesus completely fulfilled his role as the Incomparable Christ because of his identity with God, and his role with man.

    THE INCOMPARABLE CHRIST John 1:1-5;10-14 Dorn Ridge September 19, 2010 I. JESUS IS THE INCOMPARABLE CHRIST BECAUSE OF HIS IDENTITY WITH GOD. 1.) In the beginning was the Word. (John 1:1a.) A.) To see Jesus as there when this world began puts him in an entire different light..j 2.) He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praise The Trinity! Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 14, 2024
     | 710 views

    Understanding three ways and reasons for us to keep reverent praise to God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

    WE HAVE THE POWERFUL MESSAGE OF JOHN 3:16 AND THE COMFORTING WORDS OF 23RD PSALM, BUT THERE ARE ALSO THE WORDS OF PAUL IN HIS SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS WITH SOME OF THE MOST QUOATED WORDS IN ALL OF SCRIPTURE. THESE BELOVED WORDS ARE WHERE GOD THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT ARE CLEARLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,108 views

    Embody and reflect Christ's Divine Light, guiding others towards His love and grace amidst life's darkness. Key

    Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united in our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a family, bound together by the unbreakable bonds of faith, hope, and love. Today, we set our ...read more

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    Peace

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,843 views

    Christmas Series part 2

    Peace The Cantata will be performing here at Bethel at 3 o’clock today. We’ve been working on the songs we will be singing for about 2 months now. At the beginning of every practice we warm up our voices because talking all day is different than singing. (give example) I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Overcoming Worry With Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,410 views

    A thankful heart experiences the peace of God.

    Overcoming Worry With Thanksgiving Philippians 4:4-7 Introduction Worry is the absence of peace in the life of a believer. God desires that we trust Him, not worry. And I have found that when I trust Him, there’s no need to worry. I experience His peace, the peace that passes all understanding. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery Of Peace

    Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,181 views

    Complete peace; inward peace and the fullness of peace is in fellowship with God. Total freedom at all times from any form of physical and spiritual harassment can only come from God.

    Complete peace; inward peace and the fullness of peace is in fellowship with God. Total freedom at all times from any form of physical and spiritual harassment can only come from God. It can be argued a lot of marriages and certainly, the work environment have become battle grounds for many ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Extraordinary Passion Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,394 views

    About the courage and passion of Paul.

    My experience two weeks ago… car breaks down… towing… Michael… conversation about his life… filled the day with meaning. Then the next morning… Sandra’s experience… excited me…. But bumped into executive class with champagne hardly felt just…. Is she really God’s favorite? > Faced with issue… ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being The Hands Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,129 views

    A message about impacting the world like Jesus did.

    Being The Hands of Christ Romans 12:9-21 * There is a story told about this picture on the screen. During World War II when the Nazis were bombing London, there was an Anglican Church that had a statue of Jesus on their lawn with his arms outstretched. The caption below the statue read, “Come unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist