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  • Chris Tiller avatar

    To Each One Grace Has Been Given

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005
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    If Christ brought you to this congregation, then Christ has given you a special grace to serve in a way that is needed within this congregation.

    Early on in my seminary career, I was asked by a committee charged with my nurture as a fledgling pastor-wannabe about my role models for ministry. “Who,” the committee asked, “did I consider to be an example to follow?” “Who was my role model for ministry?” I guess it was a reasonable question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Visions And Messages Given To Zechariah

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002
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    This sermon is about the visions and messages given to Zechariah and how God brought hope and promise in a desolate situation.

    THE VISIONS AND MESSAGES GIVEN TO ZECHARIAH OUTLINE 1. PROMISE 2. PROTECTION 3. PURIFICATION 4. POWER 5. PUNISHMENT THE MESSAGE THE VISIONS AND MESSAGES GIVEN TO ZECHARIAH 1. PROMISE: Zechariah.1:13,14,16,17. Here the Lord promises to rebuild the cities ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    They Presented Gifts To Him

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 4, 2002
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    The visit of the Magi to Bethlehem, the star that guided them, and the gifts they brought to the Christ Child testified to His Messiahship.

    THEY PRESENTED GIFTS TO HIM "When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they had come into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Smith avatar

    The Home That Was Cursed By The Bg

    Contributed by Eric Smith on May 14, 2005
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    The very thing that Achan brought into his home was symbolic of what Christians struggle with today...tithing and separation.

    The Home That Was Cursed By The B.G. By Rev. Eric D. Smith Josh 6:16-19 16 And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the LORD hath given you the city. 17 And the city shall be accursed, even it, and all that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    That Divine Light Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 2, 2008
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    John the Baptist came to herald the light of the world that brought salvation to those who believe, receive, and become.

    John 1:6-13 “That Divine Light” I. The Witness (6-8) • Vs. 6 • Background -- *Luke 1:5-17; 36-41; Matthew 11:7-11 • Jesus called him the greatest of all God’s prophets o John was both a prophet and a priest; a prophet represented God to the people, while a priest represented the people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Has A Plan

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Oct 16, 2009
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    How to discover the God given purpose for your life. We were brought into this world for a purpose and a plan.

    God’s Has A Plan by Pastor Donny Granberry Good morning and thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central. It is our desire that you enjoy the warmth and fellowship of the people of God, that you have a life changing experience with God, and that you discover the plan He has for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Easter Sermon: From A Crown Of Thorns To A Kingly Crown

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 16, 2017
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    A message for Resurrection Sunday about the change that God brought about through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ

    Easter Sermon: From a Crown of Thorns to a Kingly Crown A lot can happen in three days. A LOT can happen in 3 days. Many of us in this room could speak of a time in our lives when a great shift occurred, a great change that forever altered their entire lives. Sometimes that change included a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    A New And Improved Peter Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 3, 2018
     | 8,903 views

    When Pentecost arrived, Peter was a changed man. In this sermon, we explore what brought about the transformation.

    Introduction: A. One day an Amish family visited a mall in the big city, something they had never done before. 1. The family split up into smaller groups and moved about the mall, being amazed by almost everything they saw. 2. The father and one of his sons were especially amazed by the two shiny, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Frankincense For A Holy Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 22, 2016
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    Uses the frankincense that the wise men brought to point out some of the sacrifices that Jesus made in coming to earth.

    WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM, PART 2 FRANKINCENSE FOR A HOLY SACRIFICE MATTHEW 2:1-12 DECEMBER 4, 2016 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Dave Barry, the well-known humorist, has this take on the wise men and Christmas: “Although this is a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Kevin Barron avatar

    Myrrh For A Wonderful Savior Series

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 22, 2016
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     | 4,246 views

    Looks at the gift of myrrh the wise men brought in order to understand the power of what Jesus did for us.

    WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM, PART 3 MYRRH FOR A WONDERFUL SAVIOR MATTHEW 2:1-12 DECEMBER 11, 2016 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Myrrh was the gift of Balthazar of Arabia. But I just don’t get this gift. It had some medical uses. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Shine Thomas avatar

    Jesus Reassures Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jun 3, 2015
     | 8,486 views

    How Jesus reassured his disciples and brought them from hopelessness to joy. Encouragement in times of failure.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured INTRODUCTION: Is there something troubling you lately? Are you anxious, afraid, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Nothing

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2013
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     | 3,805 views

    To prove that we have brought nothing into this world, obviously we can take nothing out of it.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you owe GOD nothing? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we have brought nothing into this world, obviously we can take nothing out of it. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:7 (Amplified Bible) 6:7 For we brought nothing into the world, and obviously we cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard L. Brown avatar

    Light Of The World

    Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Dec 23, 2024
     | 396 views

    This is a Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service. It details how Christ has brought light into our lives.

    “Light of the World” Candle Lighting Service Sermon Isaiah 9: 2-7 This is the season of Light! Light is a wonderful gift to us. The light on our Christmas trees represent God giving us the perfect light, Jesus Christ. Just think how our lives would change without it. Light drives out ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Jones avatar

    What Makes Jesus Angry? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025
     | 72 views

    Main thought: we will look at the things that brought Jesus to a righteous anger and another demonstration of his messiahship.

    Background to passage, Matthew 21:12-17: The day following the triumphal entry. Passover. Last week of his life. Began to open the can on Sunday. Full on charge today against the establishment. He said early in his ministry that he was Lord of the Sabbath, take he says he is Lord of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    The Effects Of Sin And Forgiveness

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Sep 11, 2003
    based on 224 ratings
     | 65,061 views

    David’s sin and cover up of his sin devastated him, but God’s forgiveness brought amazing healing.

    THE EFFECTS OF SIN AND FORGIVENESS (Inspired by a sermon by Jeff Walling of the Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC) A. Psalm 32:1-2 (READ) ILLUSTRATION: Some years ago, two TEENAGERS with a long history of CRIME and DELINQUENCY robbed a YMCA on the lowest East Side of New York ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ