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A Christmas Plan

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2001

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God had a divine plan for the world and that plan became a reality with Christ and the first Christmas

A Christmas Plan Luke 1:35-38 Perry County Home Devotional December 2001 Introduction A striking Christmas card was once published with the title "If Christ Had Not Come". It was founded upon our Savior’s words "If I had not come." The card represented a pastor’s falling into a short sleep in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Hearing Problems

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 19, 2023

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Are we afraid to ask what Jesus has in store for us, of what our future following him might look like?

This was a very difficult sermon to prepare because this passage doesn’t really apply to you, at least not the way most preachers spin it. I can just hear the disciples arguing over who’s the greatest, can’t you? like a bunch of little boys bragging in the playground at recess, or kids ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deacons? Who Needs Them:

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 14, 2013

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Discovering the process for appointing deacons through reviewing the account of the appointment of the seven in the first congregation.

“Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, ‘It is not right that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Work/Faith--Labor/Love-Endurance/Hope

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Mar 2, 2003

based on 135 ratings

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My first sermon as the new Pastor of an older church that has struggled for several years.

"WORK/FAITH--LABOR/LOVE—ENDURANCE/HOPE" INTRODUCTION First Thessalonians is the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the church at Thessalonica. Thessalonica was a Greek city in a land filled with false gods; and even though Paul met strong opposition he dared to preach the gospel. Even though many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Nazarene

We Cannot Live Without Faith

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

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The first sermon of a three part series, ‘Three Things That We Cannot Live Without.’

(Slide 1) James Choung tells of a conversation he recently had with a friend that came around to the topic of spirituality and faith and as they began to discuss that topic, Choung discovered that his friend had attended church at one time. When he discovered this, he asked his friend why he had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Church Of God

Pursuit Of Holiness

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 3, 2007

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One of the first sermons i preached at a church i served in seminary on the topic of integrity.

Pursuit of Holiness: Integrity TURN TO PROVERBS 10 Last week when Tim and i met to discuss a game plan for when we were done with the Hunting series, one of the issues that came up was doing a series on Holiness. So, in preparation for this, i decided to search the internet for what it really ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Stewardship - Part One Series

Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004

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First of four messages in a series on stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

Christian Stewardship - Part 1 Romans 12:1-8 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-- this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Few Words Sometimes Speak Volumes

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Feb 13, 2012

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This sermon is the first in a series that look at the individual judges from the book of Judges, character sketches

How many of you remember the old record players? You remember when a record would get a scratch in it how it would repeat over and over and over again, it would always jump on the scratch and you would either have to physically move the needle up a bit so the song would continue or toss out the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-11

Denomination: Nazarene

I Am Gabriel

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 28, 2018

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The Christmas story told from the perspective of the angel Gabriel. First person narrative sermon.

“I am Gabriel - I stand in the presence of God.” Move #1 – read text – Luke 2:1-14 Introduction: Allow me to introduce myself. I am Gabriel. I’m an angel. Now I don’t wish to boast but some people even consider me angelic. Where I come from, “Star Wars” is small potatoes… I find those movies it a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer For Understanding Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 4, 2006

based on 3 ratings

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To fully experience the Riches of Christ, we must first understand who we are in Christ.

Series: Experiencing the Riches of God A PRAYER FOR UNDERSTANDING Ephesians 1:15-23 Ignorance is a terrible thing. It can be very costly...... Paul did not want his readers to be ignorant of who they were in Christ and what God had for them... 1) Prerequisite of our Understanding (1:15) 15 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is God?

Contributed by John Newbaker on May 15, 2016

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Have you ever gone through a time in your life when you asked yourself “where is God?”

Where is God? Psalm 13:1 A couple 5th grade boys known for getting in trouble at school was accused of stealing the teacher’s cell phone she left on her desk. The principle called the boys to his office. Wanting to question them separately he brought them one at a time. Without coming ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Is...a Resurrection!

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jun 8, 2008

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Christianity is not merely a religion, not just a "crutch" for the weak, not merely an organization asking for money, it is a resurrection! Life from the dead! New Life!

Let’s open our Bibles this morning to John chapter 5. I want to tell you of a wonderful thing that Jody and I watched on YouTube the other day. A middle aged man had died, probably from a heart attack, and medical personnel were working on him, all of this was being videotaped, they were literally ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are We Getting Close Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 14, 2002

based on 185 ratings

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This is the 1st sermon in the series "The End". This sermon ask the age-old question, "when is Jesus Christ coming back?"

Sunday Evening March 17, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: The End [#1] ARE WE GETTING CLOSE? Matthew 24 Introduction: 1. A question that has been asked over and over again by Christians is, “When is Jesus coming back?” Even the disciples asked Jesus this question. 2. Although we need to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Elementary??? Well, Mostly !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 24, 2015

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Gleaning some obvious and some "not-so-obvious" lessons from the First Christmas!!!

IT’S ELEMENTARY??? WELL, MOSTLY !!! Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson went on a camping trip. After sharing a good meal and a bottle of Petrie wine, they retire to their tent for the night. At about 3 AM, Holmes nudges Watson and asks, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9

Denomination: *other

Selflessness: Fundamentals

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 14, 2010

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As we look at what it means to be a Christian the first fundamental issue we will look at is selflessness.

Selflessness: Fundamentals July 11, 2010 Luke 9:23-27 Intro: One of the purposes of a sabbatical is to get some space from the day-to-day demands, to “step back” and gain some different perspectives, and to return with something new to offer. First I want to say “thank ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

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