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  • David Hill avatar

    Tithing, A Clue, A Choice, A Command? Series

    Contributed by David Hill on Aug 10, 2004
    based on 172 ratings
     | 19,581 views

    What the Bible has to say about thithing.

    Tithing! A Clue, A Choice, or A Command? Malachi 3:6-10 Introduction: Army firing range in basic training. One thing I quickly learned, if you want to get off the firing range unharmed you listen carefully to the instructions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Is Coming

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Dec 1, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,928 views

    Have you ever wondered why God placed perhaps the most important prophecy about His coming Messiah in Micah 5:2? This sermon explores that thought, and along the way sees both how contemporary Micah’s message was, and how wise and awesome in His planning

    We are not very patient people + Esp. when we want something done = Out of our control + "It’s coming..." = "So is Christmas" + Anxious anticipation for the something we want = Can’t hardly wait for it + As with Christmas = Christmas is coming = Can’t hardly wait for it + Sights, sounds, smells, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When, Where And Who? Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,338 views

    The God of time, place and person has come here for you and me. Are you ready?

    Look Who’s Worshipping Jesus? Matthew 2:1-12 This week I was doing some research on the star of Bethlehem. It is amazing how many theories there are for what happened and when. My personal favorite is in: The Star of Bethlehem: The Legacy of the Magi is published by Rutgers University Press. By ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Self-Righteousness Leads To Disillusionment

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,109 views

    SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADS TO DISILLUSIONMENT BECAUSE IT BLURS THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED TOO GOOD TO SEE STRAIGHT 1.

    SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADS TO DISILLUSIONMENT BECAUSE IT BLURS THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED TOO GOOD TO SEE STRAIGHT 1. THE CAUSE OF DISILLUSIONMENT = SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS (3:13-15) the people were blind to their own sin -- they were too good to see straight Context: You ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Vantage Point: God The Father Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,686 views

    Discusses Christmas from the vantage point of God the Father.

    VANTAGE POINT: GOD, THE FATHER Vantage Point Christmas—Part 1 Introduction to the sermon series. Introduction to today’s sermon. OUR FATHER LONGED TO PLAN THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, Galatians 4:4 (NAB) ...read more

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    What Gifts Do You Bring (Epiphany)

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 15,259 views

    It is in loving others – it is in sharing our gifts – that we become free to receive the most precious gift of all – the grace, love, and mercy of Christ in our own lives.

    What Gifts Do You Bring? Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction One of the most appealing Christmas stories is that of Amal and the Night Visitors. The three wise men are on the way to Bethlehem, and they come to the home of a poor woman who has a little boy named Amal. Amal is crippled; he could not walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Putting God First

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 22,345 views

    We face many different dilemmas because our prorities are mixed up.

    Putting God First (See also "Love grown Cold") Hag 1:5-6,9 Hag 1:9-10 Overview Haggai was a prophet who spoke to the tiny Jewish community, which had settled again in the Promised Land after the Babylonian Captivity. His message was a reminder of the importance to; Put God First God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Power Of Yielded Gifted People

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,253 views

    This is a deep teaching, but one that will provoke believers to go farther.

    The Power of Yielded Gifted People Text: Daniel 2:31-49 31 “You, O king, were watching; and behold, a great image! This great image, whose splendor was excellent, stood before you; and its form was awesome. 32 This image’s head was of fine gold, its chest and arms of silver, its belly and thighs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Memories And The Marriage Vows"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,074 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate Married Couples to remember their Wedding Day, and their Marriage Vows by reawakening thier Flames of Love.

    Proverbs 5:18 (KJV); 26 March 2006 by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: Christian husbands should live under the assumption that the wife of their youth, will also be the wife of their Middle Age, and the wife of their Old Age too. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Troubled Waters

    Contributed by Joseph Comage on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,057 views

    THIS SERMON WAS WRITTEN TO HELP BRING SOMEONE THROUGH A TOUGH TIME IN THEIR LIFE.

    Rev. Joseph M. Comage Word of Life Ministry 22 October 2006 Bethel AME Zion Church SONG: We’ve Come This Far By Faith TROUBLED WATERS Psalms 46:1-11 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gifts Of The Wise People

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,271 views

    This sermon challenges us to bring our gifts to the King of Kings.

    Epiphany 2011 Matthew 2:1-12 Gifts of the wise people. Today’s Gospel reading is where the story of the wise men coming to worship at the feet of Jesus is told. It is during this time of year, immediately following Christmas, that we commemorate this event; and this week is widely ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    It Is Time To Build

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,520 views

    “Go up to the mountains and bring wood and build the temple that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified” Haggai 1:8.

    Haggai 1:1-11 Theme: It is time to build Text: Haggai 1:1-11 Today’s harvest is not only a call to remember the abundant blessings of God but also a call to take advantage of the unique opportunity to invest in the Kingdom of God. He has blessed us with everything we have that to please and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Lowe avatar

    His Law Cannot Make Him Righteous Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 15, 2018
     | 4,535 views

    The Jew trusted his law to be all that he needed and the best education he could get. Thus he boasted in the God who gave that law. There is no doubt that many Jews felt they were immune from God’s judgment.

    (8) HIS LAW CANNOT MAKE HIM RIGHTEOUS Romans 2:17-24 17 Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law, and make your boast in God, Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law. Israelites who remained in Palestine, or who returned to it after the Babylonian captivity, were designated as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Ezra Priest Scribe Law Expert Teacher

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 24, 2013
     | 3,162 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Is the hand of the LORD on you because of your own good works? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD's hands is on us because of His own decision, plan and will not of our own choosing therefore we

    I. EXORDIUM: Is the hand of the LORD on you because of your own good works? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD's hands is on us because of His own decision, plan and will not of our own choosing therefore we don't deserve it. IV. TEXT: Ezra 7:6 (New Living ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ezra Priest Scribe Law Expert Teacher

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 31, 2013
     | 3,276 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Is the hand of the LORD on you because of your own good works? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD's hands is on us because of His own decision, plan and will not of our own choosing therefore we

    I. EXORDIUM: Is the hand of the LORD on you because of your own good works? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD's hands is on us because of His own decision, plan and will not of our own choosing therefore we don't deserve it. IV. TEXT: Ezra 7:6 (New Living ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal