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  • Kristopher Morris avatar

    The Holy Innocents

    Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,859 views

    This soon after celebrating Christmas we read the account of Herod’s slaughter of Bethlehem’s baby boys. What does this tragic story mean for us today?

    The Holy Innocents Matthew 2: 1-18 December 28, 2003 Two weeks ago on my drive to church, the radio broadcast some spectacular news. I had to double check the dial to make sure this wasn’t some early morning comedian telling a joke. Nope, it was NPR, and yes it seemed what they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who May Ascend The Hill Of The Lord?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 32,083 views

    Palm SUnday sermon on how Jesus ascends into God’s presence and takes us with him

    March 24, 2002 Psalm 24 The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; 2 for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters. 3 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Surviving Loss Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,877 views

    We can survive loss by allowing ourselves to grieve, by receiving God’s comfort and strength, and by trusting in God’s sovereign purposes.

    As your pastor, I try to be as open and transparent as possible. I want you to know me well enough to see that the faith I talk about every week is real. And one of the ways you get to know someone is by asking what they like. Favorite food, favorite hobby. Favorite movie. So, in case any of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Your Focus

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 30, 2002
    based on 174 ratings
     | 18,890 views

    The storms of life distract us from focusing on God – learn what Jesus focused on in times of trouble.

    Most of the time in our lives we focus on what to do if things go wrong. We come up with contingency plans in case we are late for a flight. We sometimes even have redundant systems in place in case of failure. In fact, on the space shuttle, most of its systems are backed up by quadruple ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Finding Your Passion Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 14,956 views

    Part of a series on the keys to joyful service in the church

    Service with a Smile: Finding Your Passion Scripture Reading: Gal. 1:11-24 [Tigger video depicting a cartoon character who displays passion] I don’t care who you are, I don’t care how smart you are, whether you’re young or old, whether you’re tall or short, as beautiful as Robin or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reaping A Bountiful Harvest

    Contributed by James May on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 30,511 views

    God’s Laws of Sowing and Reaping will ever be the same. We will reap what we sow, both in the natural and in the spiritual.

    Reaping a Bountiful Harvest by Pastor Jim May We are well into the Fall season of the year right now. The harvest of fall crops is in full swing. I was talking to my friend who is a sugar cane planter a short time ago and learned that his crops were doing very well. Unless the weather was to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Wisdom Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,048 views

    The wisdom of Christmas is following Christ.

    The Wisdom of Christmas Text: Matt. 2:1-12 Introduction 1. SUPPOSE IT HAD BEEN WISE WOMEN INSTEAD OF WISE MEN? I read this humors account of the Wise Men (obviously written by a woman): If it had been ‘Wise Women’ instead of ‘Wise Men’, they would have asked directions, arrived on time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Gift Goes On

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
     | 3,075 views

    Paul, Pt. 11

    THE GIFT GOES ON (2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-11) Billy Graham told the story of a strong man who was traveling with a circus. One of his most impressive stunts was to take an orange and squeeze every last drop of juice out of it. Then he would offer one thousand dollars to anyone who could manage to squeeze ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Josiah Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 6, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,298 views

    Our last hero, Josiah, shows us what it means to be a breakthrough hero. What Josiah is able to accomplish sets the stage for the renewal of a pivotal worship practice that prepares the way for Jesus’ new covenant.

    Heroes of the OT: Josiah 2 Kings 23:19-25 March 29, 2009 Our last hero is Josiah. He is what I’m calling a breakthrough hero. I’ll be talking about what that means for the people of the OT and for us. What I believe this hero will address is the social area of our lives with a strong emphasis on ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Resurrection

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 19, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,332 views

    Once the disciples had met the risen Christ, nothing could stop them preaching their message ... The resurrection was the fundamental premise of what they believed and preached. Such is the power of the gospel to change, challenge, and charge men and wome

    Opening illustration: Joyce Hollyday tells the story of a school teacher who was assigned to visit children in a large city hospital who received a routine call requesting that she visit a particular child. The teacher took the boy’s name and room number, and was told by the teacher on the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ultimate Melting Pot Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 25, 2011
     | 5,328 views

    That crowd gathered around the throne is made up of African saints drumming and dancing, Lutherans singing Bach and Handel, medieval monks chanting plainsong, Latin American Pentecostals with shouts of triumph, messianic Jews dancing the hora, Southern Ba

    There’s been some great stuff in the news over the last couple of weeks... We’ve seen our POW’s coming home and being greeted with almost hysterical adulation... many of our troops are on the way home as well. The bloodbath that many feared didn’t happen, and much though we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prayer Keys - Boldness Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,563 views

    BOLDNESS, not arrogance, is blessed. God gives bold access to the throne of grace and welcomes bold prayers from humble Christians.

    Prayer Keys - Boldness Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence [boldness], so that we may receive mercy & find grace to help us in our time of need. Heb. 4:16 This is another verse where I prefer the King James Bible language that says, “boldness.” Boldness is a biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Jones avatar

    Consider Him

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 21, 2011
     | 3,325 views

    EOLS: Jesus’ example of suffering and exaltation gives us courage and endurance against trials and tribulations of life.

    Consider Him I owe a debt of gratitude to my good friend singer/songwriter Steve Rogers for inspiring me with his song “Consider Him.” Where indicated * the line comes from this song. Heb 12:1-3 (1) Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Happy Places

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 14, 2013
     | 4,659 views

    Happy Christians make for happy places.

    Title: Happy Places Text: Acts 16:16-34 Thesis: Happy Christians make for happy places. Introduction It was on one of those old school, whirlwind, whistle-stop political campaigns. A well known politician was riding that train as it passed through a major eastern city. He suddenly produced a $5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Times Like These (A Message Of Encouragement)

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 34,934 views

    Paul had set the example of joyfulness in difficult times. In prison, after beatings, Paul and Silas had sung praises. Now, in the difficult times of their life, Paul gives advice for believers in difficult times.

    In Times Like These: A Message of Encouragement Philippians 4:1-8 Calvary Baptist Church October 19, 2008 INTRODUCTION • The church at Philippi had fallen on difficult times. APPLY! – We are in difficult times! (The economy, the election) • The story of the founding of this church may be read in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist