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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Reason For The Season

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 23,712 views

    What is the "real" reason for the Christmas season. Presents, family, Jesus or sin?

    INTRODUCTION  Why do we take time to celebrate the Christmas holiday? Why does a nation of people take time out of their busy schedules to celebrate this national holiday? Are you all busy? How much time have you taken out of your busy schedule to decorate (how much have you taken out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Fruit For The New Year

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 30,609 views

    Great Sermon for the New Year.

    New Fruit for the New Year Subject: Fruit Text: Ezekiel 47:1-12 Theme: Introduction: As we find ourselves in the early days of another New Year many of us have been thinking for several days now about the concept of “New.” Yet on the other hand we can be reminded of King Solomon’s pessimistic ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dry Bones Breathe

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 8, 2005
    based on 161 ratings
     | 23,897 views

    Life can come to dead people, dead churches, and dead places through the power of God.

    "Dry Bones Breathe!" (Or, Dead Men Live!) Ez. 37:1-14 Intro: Don’t give in to the temptation to yawn and think, "oh, just the vision of the valley of dry bones." One of the hardest things we have to combat in our reading of the Scriptures is the bland monotony of reading and re-reading a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Laying The Foundation In Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Hughes on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,074 views

    How should we respond to the knocks we receive in life? What is the key to building the Church and Christian character? Answer: prayer! We look at the Nehemiah approach.

    "Building the church, building Christian character" - Nehemiah 1 [Minister stands right up front with ’lollipop’ microphone in news reporter style] "It has been described as one of the great tragedies and scandals of our time. The once proud city of Jerusalem still lies in ruins more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Your Passion Christs Passion

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,036 views

    It is an exhortation to seize the opportunity that the Lord has given us in the making of the Passion of the Christ.

    Is your Passion Christs Passion The Passion of Christ is the buzz of our time. Nearly a year ago - When I first heard about the film / Before I understood anything about it. Something deep inside of me knew it was different. As the weeks have passed my spirit has soared within me. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Out Of The Ashes, New Life

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 20,005 views

    In the midst of his exile, Ezekiel saw a vision of God. In the midst of our own troubles, God is still there if we will only look up.

    Out of Ashes, New Life Ezekiel 1:1-3 September 11, 2005 Things sometimes happen in life that are so dramatic or stressful or incomprehensible or life altering, that it changes the way we tell time. I have had a friend for about 20 years who I met while he was recovering from a nine month ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Harvey avatar

    Who Are You? Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,133 views

    We need to understand who we are in Christ to help us fulfill the plan God has laid out for us.

    C.S.I.: CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL IDENTITY “Who are you?” June 26, 2005 Intro: One of the greatest issues in life is determining who we really are in our attitudes, actions and character. We are often swayed by the crowd, influenced by society and pressured by the media to fit into the “social norm.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Peace Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,310 views

    Everyone can find peace in the midst of anxiety.

    Becoming a Joy-FULL Person 6. Finding Peace Philippians 4:4-9 June 5/6, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: Everyone can find peace in the midst of anxiety. INTRO: There once was a king who announced a painting contest. He was building a new palace, and he wanted the main entrance hall to be decorated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    3 Voices Of Isaiah 40

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Dec 4, 2003
    based on 164 ratings
     | 21,119 views

    There are many voices clammoring for our attention during the holidays. It is so loud that we might miss the important voices of Isaiah 40. 1. Repent & Prepare 2. "Cry Out" 3. "here is your God"

    November 30, 2003 Title: 3 Voices of Isaiah 40 Text: Isaiah 40:1-9 Introduction 1. There are many voices clamoring for our attention this holiday season! I have already been receiving many donation requests in the mail Many that I’m sure are important and legitimate. different ministries and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dennis Fakes avatar

    The Advent Adventure

    Contributed by Dennis Fakes on Dec 6, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,699 views

    Repentance leads to an adventure with Christ.

    The ADVENT ADVENT-ure 1In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, 2during the high priesthood of Annas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 120 ratings
     | 13,475 views

    Examine the scriptual definition of Spiritual gifts, where they come from, why we have them, and what we should do with them.

    Spiritual Gifts Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org What are Spiritual Gifts? To understand what Spiritual Gifts are and where they come from, and what they are for, we must examine the scriptures which answers all of these questions. Psalms 127:1 “Except the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Everlasting Father Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,443 views

    This is the fourth message of five from the text in Isaiah 9:6 for Advent, Christmas, and Ephiphany on the Names of Jesus. As our Everlasting Father, Jesus is always faithful to us.

    WHAT’S IN A NAME?: HE IS THE EVERLASTING FATHER! --Isaiah 9:6 The highest honour a nation can bestow upon one of her sons is to name him “The Father of his country.” This is a title given to heroes as far back in history as the Roman Empire. “When a Roman citizen had done some brave, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Gift Giver

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,140 views

    The church needs to understand what are the gifts, who is the Giver, and how the church fits into this

    Gift Giver Ephesians 4:7-12 "No local congregation will be what it should be, what Jesus prayed that it would be, what the Holy Spirit gifted it and empowered it to be, until it understands spiritual gifts." John Mac Arthur Contributed by: Brian La Croix 1. The giving of spiritual gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Called To A Rewardless Mission

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,280 views

    God’s call to service may not bring what the world calls success. Remaining faithful to God’s call and to His Word is true success.

    ISAIAH 6:8-13 CALLED TO A REWARDLESS MISSION [John 12:37-43] The prophet knew that the entire nation needed the same kind of awareness of God and cleansing of sin he had just received. So he responded that he would willingly serve the Lord. Isaiah the prophet volunteered himself to be God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting God's Work Done Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,057 views

    Don’t underestimate what God can do through one man who is willing to serve Him. Don’t procrastinate when God speaks to you. When He speaks, He is addressing a need He sees in you.

    When Solomon was king of Israel he built a beautiful temple in Jerusalem. • People from all over the world came and saw this wonder and the Jewish people treasured the Temple because it was the place where God dwelled with man, the place where they worshipped Him. • But as time went by, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible