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    Occupying Bethlehem (With Love)

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011
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     | 3,373 views

    A sermon about the significance of simple occupation by Jesus into our world.

    OCCUPYING BETHLEHEM (WITH LOVE) Matthew 1:22-23 One of the things for which this year will be remembered is the power of occupation. The power of letting your presence be known and your existence be felt. Beginning last January, Time magazine details 27 different points of occupation around ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t You Love A Good Storm?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 1, 2012
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     | 4,309 views

    Don’t You Love A Good Storm? 1) It destroys our sense of self-importance. 2) It heightens our sense of God’s providence.

    Lord of the winds! I feel thee nigh, I know thy breath in the burning sky! And I wait, with a thrill in every vein, For the coming of the hurricane! William Cullen Bryant (1854) Do you get as excited about storms as the poet Bryant did? I don’t think little children especially enjoy storms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do You Have Those Post Christmas Blues?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 5, 2016
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     | 11,106 views

    The excitement of Christmas is over. Life has almost gotten back to normal. And many people suffer from the Post-Christmas blahs a kind of depression in fact here is a song for this season titled "The Post-Christmas Blues".

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned Scriptures are: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 84; Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19 and Matthew 2:13-23. Christmas day 2015 ....is over! .... The tree may still be up, .... but it looks mighty ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Isaiah 10 Responding To God's Correction Series

    Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016
     | 8,530 views

    Exposition of Isaiah 10

    Isaiah 10 Responding to God’s Correction Self Examination vs. 9:8-10:4 God’s Retribution vs. 10:5-19 Restoring What’s Right vs. 10:20-34 Intro: The Hand of God Pray for Matt & Crystal Brown (2nd Service) Introduce Ethan & Angelica Isaiah 1–5 describes the spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Has A Plan Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 6, 2019
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     | 12,150 views

    We see the remarkable providence of God in this chapter. Everything happens according to God's way and time to accomplish His purpose. No one can plan for this. It is humanly impossible to plan for it. Only God could have done it.

    We are going to see the remarkable work of God’s providence today. • In chapter 6 the tables are turned and evil is overcome by good. • And it happened almost imperceptibly, without us noticing it was coming or expecting it to turn out this way. • Let’s read the entire chapter – Esther ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Spirit Of Anti-Christ Revealed.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 21, 2021
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    Rebellion is always corrected by the law. When the law finds you guilty, you become sentenced, or in-prisoned. However, Hear this, Repenting always leads to Mercy, refreshing, and spiritual cleansing.

    The Spirit Of Anti-Christ Revealed. 1 John 4:1-6NASB In his book The Gospel According to Starbucks, Leonard Sweet tells the story of Ed Faubert. Faubert is what you call a cupper—in layman’s terms, he’s a coffee-taster. His sensitive taste buds are actually certified by the state of New York. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Earth Is The Lord's: An Exposition Of The 24th Psalm

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 10, 2021
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    The 24th Psalm was probably written for the occasion of the Ark being carried to Jerusalem in the Day of King David. But it also speaks about a better King.

    The Earth is the LORD’s: An Exposition of the 24th Psalm Introduction When I think of Handel’s Messiah, without doubt one of the greatest of all sacred music ever composed, I think of the chorus “Lift up your heads; O ye gates” which is taken from the 24th Psalm which we will be looking at today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pity Party

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 16, 2022
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    How to stop the pity party from Psalm 77; Psalm 77 invites us to look, learn and love Adapted from Eugene Peterson's book, "Where Your Treasure Is"

    HoHum: Back in the 60’s there was a singer named Lesley Gore who recorded, “It’s My Party.” The lyrics were written by Seymour Gottlieb, a freelance songwriter. The song lyrically portrays the discomfort of a teenage girl at her birthday party when her boyfriend Johnny disappears, only to return ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Living Hope

    Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Dec 7, 2020
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    Biblical hope is a sure thing, not a maybe thing.

    In his book, "Come Thirsty (pages 47-48)," Max Lucado tells a story of a little Haitian Orphan by the name of Carinette. He says that she lived in a different world, a world called, “home-to-be.” "See the slender girl wearing the pink shirt? The girl with the long nose and bushy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cross Of The World

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 26, 2021
     | 2,061 views

    The cross of Christ is a sign to His then followers and us today to take the message of the Gospel out to the world. Jesus' ministry was mainly to the Hebrew people who the LORD sent Him to first. Through the power of the cross and the Pentecost the world of the Gospel must be taken to the world

    The Cross of the World John 12:31-36 Rev. Dr. Michel H. Koplitz Today we need to start or chat at the beginning of Jesus' ministry. We can read in the Gospels that Jesus was first sent to the lost sheep of Israel. Jesus Himself tells us this in several different places in the Gospels. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Live Like There’s No Tomorrow.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 21, 2021
     | 2,757 views

    No one in all of Israel wanted to contend with Goliath. His reputation went before him. He’d never lost one battle, because losing meant death. He’d won every time!

    Live Like There’s No Tomorrow. 1 Samuel 17:45-47NKJV On May 25, 1979, Denis Waitly was desperately trying to catch a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles for a speaking engagement. There are easier airports to run through than O'Hara! When he arrived at his gate, they had just closed the jetway. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Only Takes A Little

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 17, 2023
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    When it comes to the Christian life, it doesn't take much. God can make a little go a long way.

    I think it’s happened to all of us; we lay down intending to take a short nap, but we end up sleeping for hours. It only takes a little slumber for it to turn into a long sleep. 1. IT ONLY TAKES A LITTLE SIN (I Corinthians 5:1-6) Illustration: a student at a college who was allergic to peanut oil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contentment- Three Keys To Unlocking Contentment In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 11, 2022
     | 3,534 views

    Joy and contentment are found in knowing God.

    INTRODUCTION • What comes to mind when you think of words such as joy, contentment, and inner peace? • Do you think of a walk on the beach? • Maybe you think about cuddling up next to the fireplace with a good book? • Maybe for you, it is having a fat bank account, or if we could obtain a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All You Need Is Love, The Love Of God And He Will Do Wonders Through You.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,743 views

    The disciples were focused on their status and not upon the love of God. What were the disciples missing, what should they have known?

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland on the 26th September 2021; a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Psalm 12 James 5:13-20 Main Reading: Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Providence And Prayerful Courage PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 25, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,114 views

    The sermon explores God's divine providence, emphasizing that like Esther, everyone is purposefully positioned for His divine plan, requiring faith and courage to fulfill.

    Good morning, dear friends. Isn't it a blessing that we are gathered here today, in the shared spirit of fellowship and faith, to dive into the depths of God's Word? And today, we find ourselves drawn to the book of Esther, a tale of courage, faith, and divine providence. But before we begin, let's ...read more

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