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  • Chip Monck avatar

    The Paradox Of Our Time

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,684 views

    This is a 15-20 minute devotional designed to help people transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas with the proper heart. A good Christmas message for early in the season.

    (opened this message with a video clip entitled ’The Paradox of our Time’ downloaded from Sermonspice.com. The first paragraph ’show pics’ included pictures of dogs with cats, and other comical unexpected partnerships.) We live in a world of paradox. At a time of great paradox. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Seize The Opportunity!

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 16,184 views

    Each season brings about unique opportunities that we should take advantage of corporately and individually for our embitterment in every area of our life.

    Each season brings about unique opportunities that we should take advantage of corporately and individually for our embitterment in every area of our life. For if, we remain idle, indifferent, illogical, and illusive to divine opportunities that occasionally become afforded to us from God, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Happy Birthday Jesus!

    Contributed by Jorge Alvarez on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,744 views

    Christmas season is a celebration of the birth of Christ. What a great opportunity this is to praise our Lord and gather with family members for a reason. !!!GREAT SERMON STARTER!!!

    Happy Birthday Jesus! INTRODUCTION: December 24, 2000 morning service PIB San Diego, TX; December 2001 at Ebenezer, Union City, CA It is said that the most important date in the life of a person is it’s birthday. You can forget everything else about that person, and most of all if its your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Facing Frustration" Series

    Contributed by Nick Panico on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,333 views

    This sermon deals with the 2nd temptation you face when walking through a wilderness season of life; facing frustration. Part #2 in the series.

    “Facing Frustration” Wilderness Pt. 2 – by Pastor Nick S. Panico (Rom 8:28-29 NKJV) And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. {29} For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Fixation - Looking In All The Wrong Places" Series

    Contributed by Nick Panico on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,599 views

    This is the 3rd message in the four part series on walking through the wilderness. This message deals with keeping our perspective during difficult seasons in life.

    Wilderness– Pt.3 “Fixation – Looking In All The Wrong Places” Ex.16:1-3 – Pastor Nick S. Panico (Exo 16:1-3 NKJV) And they journeyed from Elim, and all the congregation of the children of Israel came to the Wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beating The Summertime Blahs!

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,462 views

    Summer takes it toll on church attendance. The truth is that we still need one another even when the world is calling you to a season of recreation.

    June 6, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 Subject: Perseverance Title: Beating the Summertime Church Blahs! – A Sermon for Your Pastor Summer is officially here - not according to the calendar but according to the annual exodus from church to the Lake, vacation, pool, golf course etc… ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Joyful Christ (Or Christian)

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 5, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,996 views

    Why do we complain? Because it’s easier than dealing, and solving a real problem. A great word for the beginning of the holiday season.

    The Happy Christian Luke 1:5-20 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Get Your Weather Report Here

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 96 ratings
     | 27,663 views

    1- We must interpret the times, not the seasons 2- We must beware of the yeast, not the bread 3- We must cling to the rock, not the sand

    INTRO.- ILL.- It was autumn, and the Indians on the remote reservation asked their new Chief if the winter was going to be cold or mild. Since he was a new Indian Chief in a modern society, he had never been taught the old secrets, and when he looked at the sky, he couldn’t tell what the weather ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Melancholy Christmas

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,490 views

    The Christmas season is a difficult time for some to celebrate when they have suffered tragedy during the year. That first Christmas also had their share of tragedies.

    Matthew 2:13-23 The First Melancholy Christmas Introduction – I Heard the Bells Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was filled with sorrow at the tragic death of his wife in a fire in 1861. The Civil War broke out that same year and it seemed this was an additional punishment. Two years later, Longfellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Feed Me, I’m Hungry

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 6, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,310 views

    In the Eucharist, bread and wine are the elements that provide our spiritual nourishment and nurture our faith in God. Is Jesus our daily bread or a seasonal dish?

    An atheist was swimming in the ocean one day. Suddenly he saw a shark in the water, so he started swimming furiously toward his boat. He looked back and saw the shark turn and head towards him. He was scared to death, and as he saw the jaws of the great white beast open, revealing its horrific ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christmas Prayer Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,758 views

    A face-book page posted a picture of a painting The Truth of the Season (painted by Gaye Frances Willard) showing Santa kneeling by baby Jesus in a manger.

    Christmas Prayer Santa Keeping Christ in Christmas A face-book page posted a picture of a painting The Truth of the Season (painted by Gaye Frances Willard) showing Santa kneeling by baby Jesus in a manger. Along with that post: "My dear precious Jesus, I did not mean to take your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Is A Combination Of Contrasts

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on Jan 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,575 views

    The author, believed to be Solomon, illustrates this truth by comparing the opposites —fourteen pairs of contrasting activities as examples of how life is comprised of contrasting events and seasons.

    A new employee had been caught coming in late for work three times and the fourth time the manager decided to discipline him. He said, “Look here! Don’t you know what time we start to work around here? He replied, “No, sir. They’re always working when I get here.” Knowing the time and keeping the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Home For Christmas - Pt. 1 - Code #1 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 16, 2020
     | 2,702 views

    Christmas is a special time of year! But do we know the code that could make Christmas feel like home rather than just a season?

    Home For Christmas Pt. 1 - Code #1 VIDEO I. Introduction In case you are unfamiliar with Buddy's story. Buddy, as an unwanted infant, was left in an orphanage. However, on a Christmas Eve night, Santa shows up to deliver presents in the orphanage and unnoticed by Santa, Buddy climbs out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Home For Christmas - Code #2 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 16, 2020
     | 2,976 views

    Christmas is a special time of year! But do we know the code that could make Christmas feel like home rather than just a season?

    Home For Christmas Pt. 2 - Code #2 I. Introduction A human baby mistaking taken to the North Pole by Santa is raised by elves and learns the elf code by which he lives his life. Then after being informed by Santa that he has a human father in New York, Buddy the Elf travels to find him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Home For Christmas - Pt. 3 - Code #3 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 16, 2020
     | 1,828 views

    Christmas is a special time of year! But do we know the code that could make Christmas feel like home rather than just a season?

    Home For Christmas Pt. 3 - Code #3 I. Introduction We are glad to have Buddy with us today. Buddy was raised by elves and so he thought he was an elf until Santa tells him his is a human with a human father. So, Buddy goes to NY to find his dad and in the process, he saves Christmas because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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