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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Are You Prepared For Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 37,555 views

    How did Joseph and Mary prepare for their 1st Christmas? And what does this say about how we can prepare for pleasing God this season?

    OPEN: A new Christmas movie has just come out starring Matthew Broderick and Danny Devito. Does anybody know the name this movie? That’s right “Deck The Halls”. It’s a comedy about two neighbors who engage in a cutthroat competition to have the most decorated home in the neighborhood. Devito’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Social Ethics: Drinking Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,040 views

    There is great debate on whether Christians should consume alcohol. Here is why I choose not to drink, even though this is a matter of Christian liberty.

    “Drinking” Introduction: In the Bible there is much ambiguity involved with the topic of drinking. In fact it is so ambiguous that it falls under realm of a matter of opinion. However, I think it is important for us to determine whether a Christian should drink. Before I begin it is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Price Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 6, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,548 views

    How temptation cost a believer

    The Price of Temptation Victory Temple A/G Po box 911 Waco Tx, 76703 Pastor Danny Williams James 1:13-18 Last week we discovered that whenever you encounter a trial, you are to count it all joy. Not because of what is happening, but because you know why it is happening…. Amen And that is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paths That Lead To Pits Series

    Contributed by Greg Powell on Mar 5, 2013
     | 7,194 views

    Usually, we are in pits of our own making. We find ourselves in a hole that we have fashioned for ourselves. What are the paths that lead to pits?

    INTRO: At the end of this chapter, Joseph is going to find himself in a pit. A literal, dark and lonely pit. At the same time, the brothers are going to find themselves in a pit as well. But theirs will be a pit of their own making – a spiritual pit, one that is brought on by their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Prescription For A Worry-Free Life Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 334 ratings
     | 18,331 views

    Jesus provides prescriptions for worry.

    JESUS’ PRESCRIPTION FOR A WORRY-FREE LIFE Sermon Passage: Matthew 6:25-34 Jesus forbids worry. Three times he commands his followers to not worry. For those who are already living in worry, he commands, “Stop the worrying.” For those who are about to start worry, he declares, “Don’t make that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Defining Moments

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,188 views

    We have moments that define our lives and our walk with God

    Defining Moments Romans 8:28-30 August 24, 2014 Morning Service Life is made up of a series of moments. Some good, some bad and some we rarely think about. Life is simply a series of the daily random events that take place. It seems like most of those moments slip into the void of history and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Practice What You Preach

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 24, 2019
     | 6,720 views

    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 19: 1 – 11

    2 Chronicles 19: 1 – 11 Practice what you preach 19 Then Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned safely to his house in Jerusalem. 2 And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Therefore, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Power Of The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 14, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,743 views

    “The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken” (Mat 12:35,36).

    The power of the tongue Prov. 10:11-22 The mouths of those who do right are a fountain of life. But the trouble caused by what sinners say destroys them. Prov. 10:11. Later on in Proverbs Solomon said, “The tongue has the power of life and death” (18:21). The old adage, “Sticks and stone may ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Choice(S)

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,532 views

    A perspective on choices we make

    INTRODUCTION 1. The Old Testament provides valuable lessons for the Christian - 1Co 10:11 2. One such lesson is the importance of "Making Wise Choices" in our lives... a. Lot made a choice as to where to live, and as a result he experienced: 1) War and kidnapping - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Gates: Narrow And Wide" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,002 views

    Sermon 18 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 14 “For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.” With verse 13 Jesus is beginning His conclusion to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Using Faith

    Contributed by Matthew Bullen on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,465 views

    Use your faith to help your relationship grow deeper with God

    Some people seem to be blessed, while others seem to struggle all of the time. Why is this? Do bad things not happen to them? They just learn how to handle the things and overcome them. Psalm 1:1-3 -There are 4 types of people, but only one can be blessed 1.) Walk in the counsel of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Should I Respond To This Jesus?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,798 views

    A challenging sermon asking all of the congregation to consider their personal and corporate response to Jesus. Have you repented and believed? Have you been baptised? What about the Church?

    “The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off – for all whom the Lord our God will call” (2:39). Whether you realise it or not, and whether you believe or not, you are all here for a reason this morning! It’s just possible that some of you may be thinking, “What am I doing? ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When Life Gets Hot!

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,082 views

    Today I want us to learn five things we can do to get through those times when life gets hot.

    When Life gets Hot! Am Service October 18th 2009 Daniel 3: 10-18 Introduction There was a Pastor, who after the usual song service, stood up, walked over to the pulpit and, before he began to preach, he briefly introduced a guest minister who was in service that day. In the introduction, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is Repentance Essential To Living Fully For God?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 19, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,896 views

    A look at what repentace is and why it's so necessary.

    Basic outline: “It’s His Job, Right?”: We expect God to be merciful, but we forget that repentance is required. - Jeremiah 3:12b (merciful/angry forever). What’s It Look Like? Repentance is less a charge of emotion and more a change of direction. - Jeremiah 3:13b ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dangers Of Laziness Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 869 views

    This is the 10th Sermon from the Book of Proverbs Series, "Wisdom For Life".

    Series: Wisdom For Life [#10] THE DANGERS OF LAZINESS Proverbs 6:1-19 Introduction: Laziness is a silent thief that can quietly steal away our potential, blessings, and purpose in life. In Proverbs 6:1-19, God warns us about the destructive nature of laziness and the importance of diligence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist