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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    The Meaning Of Advent

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 17,566 views

    This sermon focuses on the Gospel being "good news." Advent is about the "coming" and "arrival" of Jesus, the Messiah - anointed one.

    “The Meaning of Advent” Luke 2:10-11 The Christian world celebrates the season of Advent on the four Sundays prior to Christmas. Today is the second Sunday of Advent. The dictionary gives two descriptions for Advent “Coming” and “Arrival.” The message of Advent is about the coming and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Our Fleshly Desires And The Law Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,474 views

    Our fleshly desires and the law are at contrasts. Let’s look at what God directs our lives to be.

    Our Fleshly Desires and the Law Our Battle Our Victory When lost recently… Mayday… SOS… We all become lost and confused occasionally and God gives us some great advise through confessions of Paul that we must readily confess to be right with God… Our Battle Confession 1: We are carnal, sold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I've Got To Keep On Movin'

    Contributed by The Most Rev. Kelvin C. Brooks on Jun 8, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 16,978 views

    This message takes a look at being positioned for a blessing, and the roles of DESTINY, DELIVERANCE, and DECISION in recieving a blessing from the Lord.

    "I’ve Got To Keep On Movin’" Genesis 19:1-29 NIV I recall when I was younger, my best friend Daniel introduced me to a song that we would often break out into, whose words were a bold resolution of resistance to failure and an affinity for pressing on. Though it’s lyrics weren’t proper grammar ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The "Lost' Parables

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,703 views

    Why did the Pharisees receive these parables from Jesus? Because they did not rejoice over the lost being found.

    THE “LOST” PARABLES Luke 15:1-32 Key Verse and Theme: “But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” (Luke 15:32) 1. Who was Jesus addressing? A. The tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do These Stones Have To Shout?

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,904 views

    This sermon is about being willing to shout out theglory of God! If we don’t witness, the stones will!

    I have recorded in my journal an event that took place in early October 1990 at the Port of Dammam, Saudi Arabia, while preparing for Operation Desert Storm. A central ammunition depot was established in an open sided warehouse at the Port, and worship had been scheduled by a Chaplain with the 1st ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Don't Die On Third!

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,857 views

    To “die on third” in baseball lingo equates to being “almost persuaded” in matters pertaining to one’s spiritual life.

    DON’T DIE ON THIRD! 27 "King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you do believe." 28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You almost persuade me to become a Christian." 29 And Paul said, "I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become both almost and altogether ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • G. D. Helton avatar

    Why Jesus Came Only He Could

    Contributed by G. D. Helton on Dec 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,140 views

    To let us see the true necessity of Jesus being the only one who could come and save mankind.

    Why Jesus Came, Only He Could Sunday, Morning 12-16-12 Text: Luke 2:11 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Intro: Christmas is almost upon us, only 9 days away from the day we as Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus and the rest of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Responding To The Word

    Contributed by Paul Sandford on Jul 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,260 views

    A sermon about response preached at an infant Baptism, where the parents were committed, though the family might not be.

    Text: Matthew 13:1-23 - The Parable of the Sower Introduction 1 The Parable Let me begin by retelling the parable in a different context. The football manager went into the youth team dressing room and sat down to teach. "Once there was a scout who brought in four talented players. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Jesus: Rule-Giver Or Life-Giver?

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 15, 2011
     | 4,417 views

    Being a follower of Jesus is not about adhering to a set of rules which makes your life dull, boring, and lifeless.

    Jesus: Rule-giver or Life-giver? July 10, 2011 John 2:1-11 Intro: I sat down this past week with my Bible, and decided to read the Gospel of John – I planned to read the whole thing and see if I noticed any of our popular conceptions about Jesus being dumped on their heads by the actual, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Met Your Lion And Bear As Yet?

    Contributed by Bishop Perry Newton Sr on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,038 views

    A story which seeks to challenge the believers to be prepared for huge temtations as they are being prepared for greater work in the Lord's Service

    Have you met your Lion, Bear and uncircumcised Philistines? This morning, I want to share with you a truth which, you may or may not have considered. This truth is that God has a special assignment for you and he has a purpose for your life. Oh that word Purpose; I heard that word somewhere before. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Busted Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 28, 2011
     | 4,918 views

    The Church at Thyatira gave the illusion of being something they were not...Jesus "busted" them and brought them to reality.

    The Busted Church Revelation 2:18-29 * When someone commits a crime, generally, they try to hide that crime & inevitably, the truth comes out so in the vernacular we say, “They got busted.” This means they were forced to face the truth. * In simplistic terms, today I call Thyatira the ‘busted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Brock avatar

    How Does The Holy Spirit Free Me From Sin? Series

    Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,027 views

    Holy Spirit convicts us of the precise sin(s) that may be keeping us from being intimate with God.

    My parents home in East Tennessee sits atop a beautiful hill that overlooks hay-fields & an old cattle barn. At the base of our driveway use to stand an Old White Oak Tree that dated back to the late 1800s. It had stood there long before my grandparents ever settled on the property. We never gave a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Healthy Living

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,844 views

    There are two keys to healthy spiritual life according to Paul's prayer: being filled with the knowledge of God's will and then walking in that knowledge.

    Living healthy – what does it mean? Keeping the weight off, not smoking, not drinking, eating lots of fruit and vegetables, exercising every day, plenty of rest, plenty of fluids. All these are good ways to keep our God-given body in good condition. But how do you keep your spiritual health ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Paul's Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,548 views

    Paul understood the difficulties being experienced at the church in Colossae, but his letter begins with a word of encouragement and edification for the fellowship.

    Colossians 1:3-8 September 26, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Colossians 1:3-8 [HCSB] 3We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankful Living Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 6,970 views

    #11 in series. Thanksgiving message. How being thankful and drawing strength from Jesus go hand in hand.

    Colossians 3:15-17 – Thankful Living Today we are continuing our journey through Colossians: Putting Christ First. We have been talking about living Christocentric lives, that is, putting Jesus at the centre of all we do, living for Him, working for Him, enjoying our family for Him, going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist