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  • Palitha Jayasooriya avatar

    3 Things To Be Thankful For

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Nov 16, 2015
    based on 18 ratings
     | 72,574 views

    This sermon challenges us to have a thankful heart in 3 areas and to learn to live with gratitude.

    3 THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR INTRODUCTION – Recently, my brother Nimal, who was formerly a ship's captain and is now a lay Pastor in our church, shared the Word of God in one of our services. In that sermon he expressed his appreciation and thanks to me for being the first in our family ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Six Thanks-Blessings

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 19, 2015
     | 3,945 views

    God's Word says to thank him for being a slave, being miserable, being dead, being smelly,being loving, and being sensible. Some of these you don't really think about.

    I hope everyone is ready for Thanksgiving this Thursday. I will be deep-fat frying one of the 45 million turkeys that have given their life for this wonderful holiday. One thing I am thankful for is that I can get mine from the frozen food section at the grocery store. I would hate to have to hunt ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Thankful For The Cross

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 25, 2015
     | 19,000 views

    At Thanksgiving, we think of many things we’re thankful for – our families, jobs, health, food, friends, church, being Americans, etc. Darlene Zschech mentioned one more – "Thank You for the cross, Lord." Let's look at that.

    THANKFUL FOR THE CROSS Gal. 6:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. WHAT’S A MOTTO. As a new paratrooper, I was struck by all the T-shirts on base emblazoned with the motto "Death from above!" Later I noticed a submariner with a T-shirt that declared "Death from below!" Then, standing in line for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Christmas Is About Christ

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 30, 2015
     | 9,087 views

    Highlighting the differences you will find when Christmas is about Christ and when it isn't.

    WHEN CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT CHRIST 1) When Christmas is not about Christ it’s… • Materialistic. When Christmas is not about Christ the focus is on my long wish list. The focus is obsessing about what I will get for Christmas. It better be what I want or there’s going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Cause I Showed Everybody How To Find Jesus

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 1, 2015
    based on 47 ratings
     | 19,307 views

    And on the way home Jana said, with great satisfaction "I had the main part in the play!" "You did?"wondering why she thought that. "Yes," she said, "'cause I showed everybody how to find Jesus!" Wouldn't that be a wonderful way to be remembered.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there were three readings assigned for this day: Malachi 3:1-4; Philippians 1:3-11 and Luke 3:1-6 Having overnight guests.... Requires much preparation: ....clean, .....dust ...... vacuum....new sheets on the beds,.....fresh towels in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Deafening Blow

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 5, 2015
     | 7,167 views

    When great men stick to their plan that is not the failure of God to act on behalf of His children against the evildoers to right the wrongs to save them as promised through His mercy and His salvation plan.

    DEAFENING BLOW by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 5, 2015) “Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity...The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way...I have been young, and now am old; yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Sin And Peace Offering

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015
     | 3,021 views

    To show that JESUS is both the sin offering and peace offering and as an added bonus He is also the Prince of Peace.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you need two to save you from sin and acquire peace? No. Only JESUS CHRIST is needed. 2 Peter 3:14 (Amplified Bible) So, beloved, since you are expecting these things, be eager to be found by Him [at His coming] without spot or blemish and at peace [in serene confidence, ree from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Lord's Patience On The Guilty

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015
     | 3,805 views

    To show that the LORD JESUS is slow to anger, forgives the repentant and punishes the guilty.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is the LORD good to you? Yes. Always and forever. Psalms 16:2 (Amplified Bible) I say to the Lord, You are my Lord; I have no good beside or beyond You. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS is slow to anger, forgives the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Jesus That Always Was Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 15, 2015
     | 5,423 views

    Only a Messiah who was truly God could save humanity.

    Harry Reasoner, one Christmas years ago, gave the following closing to 60 minutes [God would become a baby.] It is a startling idea, of course. My guess is that the whole story that a virgin was selected by God to bear His Son ... is not an idea that has been popular with theologians. It's a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding The King[2015]-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,155 views

    1 of 5. Magi traveled from the east to pay homage to the newborn King of Israel. The King of Israel is worthy of your careful searching. Those who find the King, perceive His....

    FINDING The KING-I—Matthew 2:1-12 Attention: Read from ‘Coastal Connection’—the holiday calendar selection regarding local town’s 'Christmas' festivities. Not much to bring the true message of Christ’s birth to others! Mostly about cooler weather & Santa & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    The Greatest Intellect And The Most Influential Life Ever Lived Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 25, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,708 views

    Socrates taught for 40 years, Plato for 50, Aristotle for 40, and Jesus for only 3, Yet the influence of Christ's 3-year teaching infinitely transcends the impact left by the combined 130 years of teaching from these men who were among the greatest philosophers of all ancient times

    Socrates taught for 40 years, Plato for 50, Aristotle for 40, and Jesus for only 3, Yet the influence of Christ's 3-year teaching infinitely transcends the impact left by the combined 130 years of teaching from these men who were among the greatest philosophers of all ancient times. As the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    Jesus The Refugee

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 26, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,488 views

    Christmas message based on Matthew 2 where Herod tries to kill Jesus

    “Jesus The Refugee” Introduction: Washington Post article (Dec 24, 2015) - Infertility, divorce, shame, mass murder, astrologers, injustice and doubt: these are a few of the topics that appear in the birth narratives of Matthew and Luke, but it is unlikely that they will feature in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Horses, Egypt And The King

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016
     | 3,333 views

    To show that JESUS is our riches and wealth and we must delight ourselves before Him, not to our properties, riches or the things He has entrusted unto us. Psalms 37:4 (Amplified Bible) Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you mightier than anyone else? No. but JESUS is Mightier not me 1 John 4:4 (Amplified Bible) Little children, you are of God [you belong to Him] and have [already] defeated and overcome them [the agents of the antichrist], because He Who lives in you is greater (mightier) than ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Daily Tasks Of A King

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016
     | 2,605 views

    To show that GOD requires us kings to read His WORDS on a daily basis so that we can be doers and not hearers only. James 1:22 (Amplified Bible) But be doers of the Word [obey the message], and not merely listeners to it, betraying yourselves [into dece

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you read the WORD of GOD on a daily basis? Yes. day and night we meditate it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD requires us kings to read His WORDS on a daily basis so that we can be doers and not hearers only. James 1:22 (Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The King's Humility And Longevity

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016
     | 3,408 views

    To show that GOD wants us to be humble and to continue long lives here on earth even to our descendant's life, to reign and rule with Him on earth over sickness/disease, poverty, sin, law and death.

    I. EXORDIUM: What prolongs your life and makes you humble? The fear of the LORD Proverbs 10:27 (Amplified Bible) The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord prolongs one’s days, but the years of the wicked shall be made short. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal