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  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Touch Of God Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 4,575 views

    The Christmas touch is the touch of God that includes touches of many kinds that will help us, and other, experience God¡¦s touch on our lives.

    As I began to write this morning’s message, I became very much aware of the fact that for the first time since Vietnam, we are at war during the Christmas season. I don’t remember having this same kind of awareness as a child and young teenager during that time although as I look out this morning I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tom McCrossan avatar

    Rich - Poor - Rich

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,044 views

    Paul sums up the meaning of the Incarnation in this one sentence: "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that through his poverty you might become rich."

    Rich – Poor – Rich 2 Cor. 8:9 Al Lingren, a professor at Garrett Evangelical Seminary, tells about taking his junior-high-school son fishing years ago. It was one of those days when the fish wouldn’t bite, so the two of them had a lot of time to talk. Out of the blue his junior-high son asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Peace Endures" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 15,213 views

    How do we take back peace that has disappeared from our lives as a part of our stressful lifestyle. We can prepare the way to receive the peace that Jesus came to bring us. Here’s how.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches November 30, 2003 First Sunday of Advent Peace “Peace Endures” Malachi 3:1-4 Philippians 1:3-11 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of Advent. We light the candle of peace today to remind us that Jesus came into an imperfect world to bring peace to individual ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Larry Stockstill avatar

    Family 101 (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Mar 2, 2009
     | 3,276 views

    Family Money Matters

    Family 101 (Part 4) Money Matters There was once a rich man who had a manager. He got reports that the manager had been taking advantage of his position by running up huge personal expenses. —Luke 16:1 Message Running a family is like managing a business. You are managing your own company! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Mary Of Bethany Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
     | 4,676 views

    Mary of Bethany

    A. INTRODUCTION: WORSHIPED AT JESUS’ FEET 1. Mary was sister to Martha, and Lazarus and was called Mary of Bethany. “A man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany with his sisters, Mary and Martha.” 2. Home belonged to Martha, the youngest. “A woman named Martha welcomed Jesus into her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Preparing For Jesus

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Feb 1, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,413 views

    Prepare our hearts to receive Jesus.

    1. The Commander’s Intent – vs 1-2 a. Comfort His people b. Sins have been paid for (cease striving to earn your way to heaven) 2. The Mission – vs 3-5 a. Prepare to receive Christ b. God reveals Himself through us 3. The Current Situation – vs 6-10 a. Man is temporary b. God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Through Prayer Pt. 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2019
     | 3,077 views

    We are instructed to pray to God because this brings great joy – we can do it at any time and at any place – in any and every place, situation or condition and we can be assured that He hears our prayers.

    Series: Find Joy in The Journey Through Prayer Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a door to the presence and guidance of the Lord. Prayer is connected with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    Beauty And The Beast Pt.4 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,855 views

    The myth we are going to look at today is "Giving Means Subtracting".

    INTRO: How many of us liked math when we were growing up? I remember in college, before being called into the ministry, I was going to get a math degree. But I realized I could not make it through Calculus 3. I just could not understand it. It’s like today living in a society that teaches us one ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Nehemiah 4 - Enemies Inside Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,945 views

    Often our greatest challenges are not from outside but inside the church. When problems develop remember that we are family, remember the task and remenber others are watching.

    ENEMIES INSIDE During the Gulf War more people died of friendly fire that from enemy fire. In other words, more people died from the hands of their friends than their foes. Unfortunately the church can sometimes be like that. Very often the greatest resistance we have to building up the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Rev. Saeed Richardson avatar

    Conspiring For Kindness: Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,570 views

    I our final look at kindness, we focus on the issue of revenge and retaliation.

    ____________________________________________ The Ananias Perspective Got to be in conversation with Christ Acts 9:10 There was a disciple in Damascus by the name of Ananias. The Master spoke to him in a vision: "Ananias." "Yes, Master?" he answered.  11-12 "Get up and go over to Straight Avenue. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Worship Is A Verb Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,659 views

    This message focuses on the remaining two hindrances to our worship.

    Worship Is A Verb Part 4 Scripture: Matthew 12:1-7; Revelations 2:1-4 Introduction: This morning I will complete this part of the series that was focusing on the hindrances to our worship. So far we have discussed intellectualism, idealism, imperialism, isolationism and institutionalism. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Cameron Bottema avatar

    Evangelism: 4 Reasons To Do It Series

    Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 24, 2013
     | 4,711 views

    4 Reasons to Evangelize...1. It is commanded. 2. It is connected to our love for God. 3. Connects our love for unbelievers. 4. It is a movement by God.

    Introduction: Last week we began talking about the core values of our church. The “Christian Ministry and Education” committee (CM&E) met a number of times with the specific purpose of determining these values. Today we will be considering the second of those values. It is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Paul Newell avatar

    Un-Tarnished Glory Series

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,596 views

    This is the third an Advent Series. We allow God to touch through us when we see His glory in others and allow His glory to shine through us. The shepherds are the characters addressed

    Untarnished Glory Advent – Week Two (Honoring the Overlooked) Luke 2:8-20 Intro: “Flea market finds”, Terrie and I always get a kick out of watching home improvement shows on TV in the evening – probably because we enjoy watching people take what appears to be ordinary and turn it into something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Prepare The Way For The Lord

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,298 views

    This is an advent sermon.

    I. God’s Comfort. “I think my water broke!” “Your what did what?” I replied. “I think my water broke!” “Not now. We’re at church.” “No, this is it. We gotta go to the hospital.” “Uh, okay. Let me ask mom to take Victoria.” We were off to the hospital. It wasn’t supposed to be for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ron Baker avatar

    Divine Directions Series

    Contributed by Ron Baker on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 13,272 views

    This sermon should motivate people to see that God was directing the events at the incarnation and He has given us directions as well.

    Divine Directions (4 of 4 in the series “Jesus our Messiah” – Matthew 1-2) Text: Matthew 2:12-23 - Date: December 17, 2006 INTRODUCTION We see here in this narrative section of Scripture that there was a lot of Divine Directions taking place. God seemed to be directing all these events ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ