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  • Donald Macon avatar

    Christmas Candlelight Service

    Contributed by Donald Macon on Dec 10, 2003
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    Simple candlelight service for incorporating the Advent Wreath for non-liturgical/non-traditional denominations. This version targets single adults in the area of Hope but can be modified for the best use of your particular congregation.

    Prelude "O Come All Ye Faithful" - vv 1, 2, & 3 Invocation The Advent Wreath The use of the advent wreath goes back many generations. The term is derived from the Latin word ad ventum, meaning "to come". Though different worship traditions give different symbolic meaning to the candles, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Jesus Greater Than Moses Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 25, 2008
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    For the writer of Hebrews is was important to get across the point to his Jewish brethren that Jesus was greater than Moses. The people were stuck on the past and their traditions, and had missed the Messiah who was right there in their midst.

    Jesus Greater than Moses Hebrews 3:1-16 Intro Up to this point the writer of Hebrews has been doing his best to convince the non-believing in the area of the necessity of receiving Christ. The people are still stuck on their traditions and some see Jesus as equal to, or less than Moses. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Tidings Of Great Joy

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
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    The traditional theme for the Third Sunday of Advent is Joy. This sermon, originally prepared for that Sunday, is based on the Angel’s message to the Shepherds in Luke 2, "I Bring You Good Tidings of Great Joy."

    Good Tidings of great Joy --Luke 2:8-14 What would be your response if you suddenly had an encounter with one of heaven’s angels? Angels are super beings; they are more powerful and intelligent that we are, but they are not omnipotent and omniscient like God. Therefore, it is only natural for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Righteousness Is Apart From Works Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 6, 2011
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    Abraham was righteous before God. But what was the grounds of Abraham's righteousness, faith or works? The answer of Jewish tradition was works, but Scripture says Abraham's righteousness was by faith. Paul proves that the doctrine of justification by fai

    ROMANS 4: 1-8 RIGHTEOUSNESS IS APART FROM WORKS In the preceding paragraph (3:21-31) Paul has been proclaiming a righteousness from God, and therefore valid before God, because it does not in any way depend on human merit. He stated that the Law and the Prophets, or Holy Scripture, had already ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Martyr’s Cry Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 22, 2010
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    Anything old is seen as negative, traditions that once served as a backbone of stability are discarded as hindrances, leadership positions are going to innovators and rebels and the voice of time tested truth is exchanged for the noise of cultural demand.

    Dakota Community Church Church History Sunday - 1 August 22, 2010 The Martyrs Cry Introduction Today we will start the first of a series of messages that will be spaced out, Lord willing, over the next few years approximately once every three to four months. My goal in creating “Church History ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Paul On The Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2011
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     | 5,053 views

    Christians have a long-standing tradition of being confused about church leadership and the identity of the Christian lay person. The Corinthian church experienced this problem even in the middle of the first century! Who are we?

    [Note: this sermon was so long -- or my preaching of it -- that I was only to cover my first point in 1/2 hour] Paul on the Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro (2 Corinthians 1:1-2, textual) 1. Paul plants the church in Corinth (about 51 A.D.) 2. Paul writes I Corinthians (about 54 A.D.) 3. Timothy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Plan On It

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 24, 2019
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    Generally, we hunger to know God. Sometimes we settle for knowing things about Him, but the power of the Christian walk is not in head knowledge or traditions but in the intimate relationship with God as we walk with Him

    1. I am more and more aware that God is often quiet in our day to day lives a. I would love to have a special revelation and words from God like the prophets have had. b. Elijah’s still small voice may have been mere “baby talk” and not discernible to Him. 2. It is important to remember that God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Romans, Part 6 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 24, 2011
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     | 3,559 views

    Paul continues to address the church by dismissing the very traditional of circumcision; stating the importance coming from Deut 30:6 that declares it is our hearts that must be changed, not just our physical bodies!

    Romans, Part 6 Romans 2:17-29 Introduction - This letter is given to the believer who is interested in growing in Christ - It is not a rebuke, but an education from Paul who is living in Christ - He is encouraging the church to grow; to seek; and to obey God’s will - Religion is not about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pointing To The Horizon Of Beauty; Inviting Others To The Banquet Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 24, 2019
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    The following sermon was preached at Mass at the end of a Society of Catholic Priests Training Day, "Catholic Evangelism for All Christians: Resources from the Anglo-Catholic Tradition for sharing our faith".

    The mass this sermon was preached in the middle of was the experimental children's liturgy "The Nursery Rhyme Mass" though the sermon itself is an adult sermon ................................ Mother Sandra Millar in her talk earlier said “Sometimes we act as if the good news of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Surprising The World Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 361 views

    Understand that not all Christians are called to be evangelists in the traditional sense, but all are called to live lives that provoke questions about their faith. This can be done through acts of kindness, words of affirmation, and giving gifts.

    Have you ever felt a bit freaked out when you hear the word 'evangelism'? Like, does it make you think of knocking on strangers' doors or trying to convince your friends at school to come to church? It can feel a bit like you're being asked to sell something, right? Well, let's take a chill pill ...read more

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  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Who Is That Baby In A Manger?

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 24, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,123 views

    By looking at Isaiah's ancient prophecy, we get to know better who Jesus is: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Each title reveals more of Christ and how he can change our lives.

    Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Who is That Baby in a Manger? Did you know that, in the midst of the destruction of Hurricane Irma, babies were born? A woman in Coral Springs gave birth to a daughter on her bathroom floor, assisted by her mother until emergency workers arrived. A Miami woman gave birth just hours ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Origin Of The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 27, 2018
     | 4,683 views

    Now we are given the details concerning the creation of man and woman and their place in God’s plan.

    June, 14 2013 Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson: The Origin of the Sabbath Gen. 2.1-3 (KJV) 1 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    When You Feel Like Your Faith Has Been Shortchanged

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2014
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    Sometimes circumstances seem to contradict the fact that God is watching over our lives and guiding its events for our good. How can you respond to the forces of doubt that gather to smother the flame of your faith? Learn from a lady who had 2 crises.

    WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR FAITH HAS BEEN SHORTCHANGED 2 Kgs. 4:8-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A district attorney in a rural court appeared before the judge with accusations against the prisoner. "Your Honor, I intend to show that this man is guilty of bigotry." 2. "Why do you say that?" the judge ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Gaston avatar

    “take Him To His Mother.”

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,370 views

    This is the story of a mother who couldn’t have a child, then had a miracle birth, followed by the child’s death, and a mother’s grim determination to hold onto God until God should bring her child through. She got in the vortex of the supernatural.

    “TAKE HIM TO HIS MOTHER” 2 Kgs. 4:8-37 INTRODUCTION A. MOTHER HUMOR: What Mom’s Say 1. “Keep making that face and it’s going to freeze that way,” Moms used to say to kids. I knew times had changed when I heard one Mom warn her scowling daughter, “Keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Are God’s Temple

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 5, 2015
     | 5,464 views

    The key to God’s temple is our faith. It keeps us close to God because the Holy Spirit will live in us just like God lived in the temple in ancient Israel. The Holy Spirit assures us that in our relationship with Jesus we can do what he did.

    The passage from 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 is a continuation of Paul’s discussion with the church at Corinth, but the focus is now on the necessity of unity among believers. When Paul refers to the body as a temple, he was referring to the Corinthian church as a whole, and as the temple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican