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  • John Hamby avatar

    Reactions To The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,291 views

    In the Christmas story as it is told in Matthew 12, we will see three general reactions to the birth of Jesus.

    Reactions to the Birth of Christ Matthew 2:1-12 This morning I want to begin by reading a letter written to Santa; that may help you think about how we view Christmas. This letter vividly points out that we live in a part of the world that places more emphasis on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Show Me A Sign!

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 15,538 views

    It talks about three reasons why asking God for a sign is not pleasing to Him.

    Whenever I am driving to a place that I’m not familiar with I am a person who needs signs. I can follow good directions with anyone. But even with directions in hand I get uncomfortable if I don’t see a sign for where I’m going. My wife can always tell when I’m a little concerned or nervous ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Angels: God's Heavenly Warriors, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 30, 2006
    based on 124 ratings
     | 23,959 views

    ANGELS: They don’t play harps and they don’t play outfield. They are God’s army, and we can learn much about ourselves from their warfare. Link included to entire series in formatted text, w/ handouts, and PowerPoints.

    God’s Heavenly Warriors, pt. 1 Colossians 2:18 With 273 verses in scripture dealing with angels, you have to wonder why most preachers don’t deal with the subject anymore. 3 reasons many churches don’t talk about angels: 1. Reaction against speculation. Theologians are often guilty of dealing w/ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To You This Day Is Born A Saviour

    Contributed by Michael Uebergang on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,562 views

    Our text tells of a great story and what a friendly coming by a friendly God who is full of goodwill toward mankind.

    To You This Day is Born A Saviour Luke 2: 8 – 15 My guess is that all of you here know the Christmas story… What makes this story so great? What makes this story so great is that it is the story of how God comes to us in the friendliest of ways. Think about it: God who is so great comes to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Gospel Of Jesus: When God Shows Thru Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2006
    based on 264 ratings
     | 88,833 views

    The beatitudes--The opening lines of ’the greatest sermon ever preached by the greatest preacher Who ever lived!’ Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    When God Shows Thru [The Beatitudes] The Gospel of Jesus Matthew 5:1-5 One Sunday as they drove home from church, a little girl turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, there’s something about the preacher’s message this morning that I don’t understand." The mother said, "Oh? What is it?" The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Famous Last Words

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,577 views

    A person’s last words are significant. They can be a window, allowing us to look into a person’s heart. They can also be a measure that helps us evaluate their life. I want us to consider some famous last words. Not mine, but the last words of the

    FAMOUS LAST WORDS "I think there is a world market for maybe five computers." --Thomas Watson, chairman of IBM, 1943. "This ’telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us." --Western Union internal memo, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preaching Jesus Everywhere

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,674 views

    When the church functions as the body of Christ, members can count on these three: power, persecution and a pathway

    THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Acts 5:16-42 November 28, 2004 god’s family, the church, is certainly not one-dimensional. A great many folks outside the church would look at the church and say ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Holy Hurricane

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,016 views

    On a "windy" day in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit blew through the lives of the apostles and "electrified" them for Christian Service.

    Holy Hurricane May 15, 2005 Acts 2:1-6 2382 words 1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 Divided tongues, as of fire, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Beginnings And Endings

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,819 views

    As we’ve begun well, we need to be sure we end equally well.

    Beginning and Ending Cornwall/Montreal May 28, 2005 The wise Solomon declared that the end of a matter is better than the beginning (Eccl.7.8). We might agree, we might disagree. Solomon’s statements are general statements expressing what he considered to be true, or are about the way things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What God Expects Of Leaders

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,990 views

    I believe that this passage also shows us what God expects of His leaders.

    WHAT GOD EXPECTS OF LEADERS GALATIANS 2:1-21 INTRODUCTION Today is Ordination Sunday in our church when we install new leaders and reaffirm our trust in those that lead our congregation. It is an important day. I wanted us to look at a passage this morning that would encourage, inform, and help ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abram's Vision

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,742 views

    Abraham responds to God’s vision

    Abram’s Vision Genesis 12:1-7 This morning we continue with part 2 of a series, where we are looking at the vision held by some of the OT fathers. Today’s man of vision is Abram. In Abram’s story there are so many places where Abram looses sight of the vision and God gets him back on ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Beast: False Prophet Series

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,351 views

    This is a message and also a chapter from the author’s book on Revelation.

    THE SECOND BEAST : the false prophet Revelation 13:11-18 The first beast has the primary role of serving as the political leader, whereas this second beast is the False Prophet. He is the very deceptive counterpart of the first beast. All that he does is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Lover Of The Unlovable

    Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,008 views

    A lenten reflection on the dangers and implications of predjudices in our faith communities.

    Today’s gospel proclamation reminds us that Jesus of Nazareth is the consistent lover of the unlovable The Saviors persistently disregards all socio- cultural norms and stereotypes of his day that differentiated between us and them. There was much about this itinerant Nazarene that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Guy Caley avatar

    God Came Near Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,910 views

    1st in the series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Gives the reasons that the Incarnation was necessary.

    Text: John 1:1-18 We’ve got ourselves a problem, you and I, and I can tell you, it’s not just a little problem. We’ve got ourselves a whopper of a problem. It’s not a new problem, and we’re certainly not the first ones to ever have it. As a matter of fact the problem dates clear back to Adam & Eve, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Secret To True Contentment Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,300 views

    What is true contentment? Is it gaining security by gaining possessions? Learn the mistakes of loving things - even if you don’t have any.

    When is enough enough? Each day we Americans are bombarded with thousands of messages - many telling us that we aren’t complete until we buy the latest and greatest product. Whether its cars or houses or boats or computers - what you have is no good anymore. It has bred a society founded on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel