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  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Do You See What I See?

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 8, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 35,980 views

    I begin this Advent Season in full and great expectation that God will meet us right where we are. I want to challenge us this Holy Season to not become Complacent but look with Great Anticipation. Let’s remember what this season and what Christmas is all about.

    TITLE: DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 2:1-3 Here we are once again ready to begin our Advent Preaching. I look forward to this time of year. I must admit, the older I become the faster time seem to move. I begin this Advent Season in full and great expectation that God will meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery Of Divine Silent Years Series

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 8, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,786 views

    If you have prayed, fasted and still your life is not making the kind of progress you had anticipated, it could be that you are in God's season of waiting or experiencing a time of silent years, in other to enable God to release you into the breakthrough or success that He has ordained for you.

    THE MYSTERY OF DIVINE SILENT YEARS “Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim Zophim, of the mountains of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. 2 And he had two wives: the name of one was Hannah, and the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    See What You Believe Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,877 views

    Following Christ is a life of faith lived in holy anticipation. If that’s the kind of life you want, then start where you need to. Believe what you see or believe hoping to see. Then believe before you see until you see what you believe.

    Sales were stagnant at the insurance company where Daniel P. Amos worked as the chief executive. So, he decided to take a huge risk with a novel ad campaign that poked fun at the company’s name. Take a look (show Aflac—Barra at the Barber, www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS83HdpzxDU). This was one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Trust And Obey

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 16,272 views

    The people just couldn’t wait to hear what Jesus had to say. I think there are many times in our lives that we wait with great anticipation for our Lord’s direction. Let’s think of a time that was perhaps in the not too distant past and perhaps we can f

    Sermon Title: Trust and Obey Sermon Text: Luke 5:1-11 Sunday Evening, August 6, 2000 Scripture Introduction: In this particular section of Scripture, we read about a particularly important aspect of Jesus’ journey to the cross. In this section of Scripture we read about the selection of some ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Mystery Of The Manna

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,128 views

    Jesus often broke bread with His disciples, the early church broke bread from house to house, the Lord’s Supper He took bread and said, “This is my body” believe Jesus waited with baited breath in great anticipation of when the time would be right for Hi

    Introduction: A The first shadow we see of Communion is found in Genesis 14.18, Melchizedek (King of Salem) offering Abraham And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; now he was a priest of God Most High. Gen 14:18 (NASB) 1 Jesus was declared to be in the order of Melchizedek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time To Mourn, A Time To Hope (Funeral Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 6, 2025
     | 563 views

    Though we mourn the loss of a loved one, we do so with the promise of hope in our hearts. God has already made a way for us to overcome the sting of death through the resurrection power of Jesus Christ.

    A TIME TO MOURN, A TIME TO HOPE (Funeral Sermon) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 (KJV) To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Do Everything In The Name Of The Lord Jesus”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 1, 2024
     | 1,402 views

    It’s that time of year once again. December 31st brings reflections on a year that is ending. There may be anticipation mixed with some anxiety for a new year that is just beginning. If we really want to keep our New Year’s resolutions we need to learn God’s way of making changes in our lives.

    It’s that time of year once again. December 31st brings reflections on a year that is ending. There may be anticipation mixed with some anxiety for a new year that is just beginning. Whether you have plans for a “count-down” party with corks popping or flipflops dropping (Folley Beach) at ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Conclusion Of The Battle Of Armageddon Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 26, 2024
     | 471 views

    The focus for some time now has been Satan’s army. Satan’s has used the deception and coercion to gain control of his vast 200-million-man army..... How can God’s little army stand? They are weak and oppressed and hunted – All who have waited in faithful anticipation turn their eyes heavenward:

    July 27, 2024 There is an interlude between the description of Babylon’s judgment in chapter 18 and the conclusion of the Battle of Armageddon in chapter 19:11-21. Revelation 19 begins with another Sanctuary Scene and the jubilant celebration over the downfall of Satan’s end-time religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Resurrection Of Deliverance-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 22, 2025
     | 114 views

    1 of? Mark records some of the historical events that surround the actual resurrection of Jesus Christ. True Deliverance is found in the resurrected Jesus....He IS our Deliverance! ?How” or “Why? is true deliverance found in Jesus’ resurrection? The Resurrection of Deliverance informs your...

    The RESURRECTION Of DELIVERANCE-I—Mark 16:1-14(:1-20) Sunday & Wednesday the week before last, we looked at: ‘The DEATH Of DELIVERANCE’—Mk. 15:1-47 Today, we’ll delve into: The RESURRECTION Of DELIVERANCE—Mark 16:1-14(:1-20) Need: People struggle with various means of so-called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    You Are Allmost There Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 17, 2017
     | 8,924 views

    We are almost there - to experiencing the heart of Christmas – to experiencing a miracle laying in a manger, to being touched by the Spirit of Christmas so don’t give up, don’t try to speed it up the miracle, instead cherish the moments that lead up to th

    Opening Video Illustration: Christmas gifts Series: Simply Christmas Our goal in this series is to challenge all of us to simplify Christmas and get back to what makes Christmas a matter of the heart – which simply is experiencing Jesus the one born in a stable, laid in a manger, and wrapped in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Christmas Lessons

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,257 views

    While the Christmas story gives us the events of the birth of Jesus, it also gives us lessons to learn which can be beneficial for all of us.

    LUKE 2:1-7 CHRISTMAS’ LESSONS I. ANTICIPATIONS: * A. Aliens. B. Adolescents. C. Aged. III. ANGELS: ** A. Adaptability. B. Amount. C. A cappella. III. APPRENTICESHIPS : *** A. Acceptance. B. Adversity. C. Attainment. Besides the birth of the Baby Jesus, what other things does the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Advent Week 1 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,063 views

    Invites us to embrace the Advent season as a time to slow down, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united in our love for Christ and our shared hunger for His Word? As we come together, let's take a moment to pause, to breathe, to center our hearts and minds on the divine truth that awaits us in the ...read more

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  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Waiting On Monday

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 22, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,747 views

    Consider the reasons why a person prioritizes weekly activities more than the Lord’s day.

    Have you ever been guilty of anticipating Monday more than enjoying worship and service to God on Sunday? What causes a person to anticipate Monday to the exclusion of the Lord’s day? In the book of Amos we find this subject addressed. The Israelite people said "When will the New Moon be past, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Owens avatar

    Joy ... A Short Christmas Vignette

    Contributed by Justin Owens on Dec 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,204 views

    A brief vignette about joy as part of a jointly held Christmas service in which four different pastors each spoke of either the Joy, Hope, Peace, or Love of Christmas

    Joy – a Christmas Vignette I. Introduction A couple of weeks ago Pastor Gary asked me if I would be willing to speak on one of the “four themes of Christmas.” I was lucky enough to be the first to be asked that, so I was able to pick my topic. I chose “Joy.” To illustrate this, I want to jump ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mike Gay avatar

    Signs Of Life

    Contributed by Mike Gay on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,668 views

    I hope that this sermon will help believers life a life that is a testimony for the power of Jesus.

    SIGNS OF LIFE Luke 8:40-56 40 So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him. 41 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to his house, 42 for he had an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist