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Christmas "P's"

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Dec 12, 2008

based on 21 ratings

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The are five powerful words that all begin with the letter "P" that can help us better understand the story of Christmas.

Christmas P’s Luke 2:1-20 Introduction: Last week we looked Christmas from somewhat of a non-traditional viewpoint by seeing the Christmas isn’t “A” word it is “THE WORD” Jesus Christ. Today I want us to look at the Christmas story as told in the Gospel of Luke, and after we read it together I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Furnace Of Your Choice!

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Apr 30, 2009

based on 10 ratings

| 5,281 views

Trials and troubles! Everybody has them! Better to suffer the furnace of trial now, than the furnace of hell later!

The Furnace of your Choice Dr. Russell K. Tardo 12Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Youth Of Power And Promise Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 19, 2009

based on 41 ratings

| 92,695 views

Youth have both the power and promise to play an integral role in the betterment of our society, community and our church.

Sunday, June 3, 2007 “Youth of Power and Promise” Text: I Samuel 17: 12 - 26 As we begin to recognize our youth during this youth month, I’m proud to announce that in our midst are youth of power and promise. In some instances we see the promise, but do not acknowledge their power. We act as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Complete In Christ (Part One) Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 13, 2009

| 4,744 views

1)Secret knowledge, 2)rule-keeping, and 3)mystical experiences do not make us better Christians

COMPLETE IN CHRIST (PART ONE) COLOSSIANS 2:10 1. Illus. of filling one gallon jug • Half full- how much more can it hold? • Three quarters full- how much more can it hold? • One gallon full- how much more can it hold? (None) 2. In this chapter, Paul is going to tell us that Christ supplies ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Inconceivable Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 6, 2009

based on 8 ratings

| 6,421 views

How powerful is your faith? A better question: How powerful is WHO you place your faith in?

Is this logic true…. I believe I am successful – therefore I am successful. I believe I will prevail – therefore I prevail. I believe in God – therefore there is a God. If I believe in something strong enough, does my belief somehow shape the resulting situation, reality, event? We have all seen ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tragic Beginning, A Tragic End

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

based on 41 ratings

| 4,816 views

Some stories start out good in life and get better, some start out bad and get worse.

Tonight I want to share an unusual message with you, a message that is pointed out of Matthew Chapter 27. Lets read from verse 3-5 (READ). The message is titled, a tragic beginning, and a tragic ending. Some stories start out bad and end good, some start out good and end good, and some start out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Simple New Year’s Resolution

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

based on 1,289 ratings

| 151,335 views

In this new year, let’s make this one simple resolution -we’re going to make a change for the better.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) ILL. Have you heard about the man who moved into a retirement community to spend the rest of his life there? It wasn't long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Divine Prescription

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2004

based on 259 ratings

| 15,996 views

The divine prescription of God for a better life. 1- Trust in the Lord 2- Delight in the Lord 3- Commit to the Lord

INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy went into a grocery store and asked the clerk for a box of Duz detergent. The clerk said, “What do you need the detergent for?” The little boy replied, “I want to wash my dog.” The clerk said, “Well, son, that Duz detergent is pretty strong for washing a little ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shining Light

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Jan 7, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 5,397 views

People need to have a better knowledge of what God will do for them when they believe in and accept Him into their lives.

It is so amazing to me to see different people in the world reject the needs they have. People come into the Salvation Army for financial support because they have lost their jobs, but when we give them a couple of employers that are hiring, they seem to back away. When we get into some sort of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Looking For A New Home

Contributed by James May on Oct 9, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 8,595 views

While many are looking for newer, better, nicer homes in this world, Christians should be looking for a new home in the Heavens.

LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME By Pastor Jim May Right now the real estate market in our area is really booming. It’s a seller’s market because there are thousands of people who don’t have a home and are looking for just about anything that will put a roof over their heads and give them a place that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Old Man - The Remainder Of Iniquity

Contributed by Oneal Stover on Feb 26, 2004

based on 7 ratings

| 4,078 views

Gain a better understanding of the "remainder of iniquity" that is left within in us after justification, prior to complete sanctification by Christ.

The Old Man - The Remainder Of Iniquity by Rev. Oneal Stover SCRIPTURE: I Corinthians 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: There is a universal consciousness of something of a troublesome and afflicting nature left in a regenerated heart. This is something many have agreed to call "inbred" or "in-being" sin. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Freedom From Discouragement 1 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 22, 2003

based on 27 ratings

| 4,557 views

Since we have better things waiting for us, we can have freedom from discouragement in Christ

INTRODUCTION • How many of you have been discouraged about something in the last week? • How many of you loved to be discouraged? • Discouragement can be something that can stop us in our tracks. Many of us have experienced the pits of discouragement from broken dreams, unfulfilled promises, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope Beyond The Grave

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 20,059 views

In spite of death, the eleventh chapter of John gives us a better hope. This hope is found in no one else but Jesus.

February 19, 1999 I. Introduction: How do we cope when a loved one is suddenly taken from us? How do we react when a young mother with two young children is suddenly overtaken by death? How do we take the sad news that Sister Marva Farrel is no longer with us? No longer with us to share ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-26

Denomination: Adventist

Judging The Will Of God For Your Life

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 2,044 views

We can be preoccupied with thoughts of how our life was different at a different time and How it could be better IF ONLY...

Title: Judging the will of God for your life Matthew 7:7-8 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. [8] For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. The other day I had a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Real Courage Series

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jul 3, 2001

based on 119 ratings

| 16,475 views

Better understand how David was able to not be afraid, and how we might grow more courage in our life.

There is a new television show called Fear Factor. Some critics suggest it is a new low on TV. This "reality show" pays people money to face their biggest fears. So, for example, you have a man staked to the ground with 200 rats crawling over him for ten minutes and getting paid $10,000 for doing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

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