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  • William D. Brown avatar

    Luke 2:8-20 What Did The Shepherds See And Hear?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 23, 2010
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    Today we’ll read about the shepherds receiving the most wonderful news that’s ever been told. Most people are not really aware of their lost condition, and when they hear about a Savior coming into the world to make away for man kind to do something

    # 3~ LUKE 2:8-20 WHAT DID THE SHEPHERDS SEE AND HEAR? 12-25-10 Today we’ll read about the shepherds receiving the most wonderful news that’s ever been told. Most people are not really aware of their lost condition, and when they hear about a Savior coming into the world to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Patience, The Why And The How Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2010
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    This message from chapter 5 deals with patience.

    Patience – the Why and the How James 5 CHCC: November 28, 2010 INTRODUCTION: When my wife heard I was preaching about patience today, she started laughing … for some reason … It made me think of an old saying: "Patience is a virtue; attain it if you can; seldom in a woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hark The Herald-Angels Sing Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 30, 2010
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     | 6,868 views

    God promises and provides great encouragements to keep hope in times of trouble.

    Scripture Introduction Charles Wesley’s hymn, Hark! The Herald-Angels Sing is a favorite Christmas song, though it required some tinkering to get there. Over Wesley’s objections, his friend, George Whitefield, changed some of the words, most noticeably the first line, which Wesley wrote as, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Life Is So Tough

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Bob Aquino on Apr 6, 2011
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     | 7,643 views

    Many of us would like a personal ministry, but we don’t know where to begin. This passage suggests that our personal ministry begins as we share with others what God has shared with us.

    INTRO: In May 2008 Christian musician Steven Curtis Chapman's five year old daughter Maria was run over and killed on the family property. Her teen-aged brother did not see her playing in the driveway before she was struck. It was a tragedy of unspeakable sadness. I remember that my first thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trials---What Are They Good For?

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011
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    Trials teach us patience, test our faith, train for service, testify to others and help us to triumph through Christ

    Trials---What Are They Good For? Chuck Sligh I. THEY TEACH US PATIENCE. A. James 5:10-11 – “Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience. 11 Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Rejoice In The Lord Always"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011
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    Pentecost 21(A) - Believers are able to rejoice in the Lord always for a number of reasons. God's peace guards our hearts and minds. God's word guides our lives into truth. God's strength gives us eternal life.

    “REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS” (Outline) October 17, 2010 - Pentecost 21 - PHILIPPIANS 4:4-13 INTRO: Are you happy all of the time? Today’s text says: “Rejoice always!” God would have all be-lievers be happy all of the time. In this sinful world there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "We Always Thank God..."

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011
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    Reformation - We always thank God for every faithful believer and for God's powerful word.

    “WE ALWAYS THANK GOD…” (Outline) October 31, 2010 - Reformation - 1 THESSALONIANS 1:1-5a INTRO: “Always” is one of God’s strong words of encouragement. Two weeks ago God reminded us to “rejoice always”. Only with the strength God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Sickness For God's Glory"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010
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     | 6,571 views

    Suffering always precedes glory

    “Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 It was the Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. 3 So the sisters sent word to Him, saying, “Lord, behold, he whom You ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    A Dynamic Church Worships Joyfully Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,305 views

    God renews our hearts so we feel what is true.

    Scripture Introduction If you hang around churches for awhile, you will likely find that our emotions do not always match our profession. Creeds containing truths which thrilled a previous generation are mumbled like a 9-year old boy explaining why he was playing baseball inside the house. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Is The Truth About Trials And Temptations? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,856 views

    Today from this passage the Apostle Peter is going to tell us the truth about trials and temptations.

    What is the Truth about Trials and Temptations? Am service July 13th 2008 1 Peter 1:6-9 Introduction As I began preparing this message I began to really think deep into the thought the “Truth about Trials and Temptations”, and I thought this about life. Life should come with a list of side ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Keys To Giving Thanks Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 330 ratings
     | 297,744 views

    This is a sermon of Thanksgiving. My prayer is that God is thanked – with joy and gladness – with thankfulness and gratitude – and with a heart dependent on Him.

    Five Keys To Giving Thanks What Do You Think of When You Think of Thanksgiving? Eating, Football, Long Weekend, Shopping, History, or Family? Thanksgiving is much more than any of this. True thanksgiving is not just a day for food, football, and family. It’s not just a holiday every fourth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Disappointment Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 18, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,131 views

    In spite of what seems to be insurmountable problems, we find strength by clinging to God.

    Dealing With Disappointment 2 Chronicles 36, Daniel 1 (First in the series Dare to be a Daniel) Introduction: He lived a life of dashed hopes and shattered dreams. His mother died when just a boy. He had to work in the fields to help his family. He only attended school sporadically, but read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rejoice In Your Suffering

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 2, 2012
     | 6,242 views

    The positive production of suffering in life.

    March 3, 2011 Romans 5:3-5 We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Fruits Of Gods Spirit

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 17, 2012
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     | 15,829 views

    The fruit of our Lord will grow in us as we grow in him.

    FRUITS OF GODS SPIRIT Galatians 5: 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. (1) Love is the source of obedience To his word To his spirit To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believers Still See Jesus

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 19, 2011
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     | 6,422 views

    EASTER 3 - Believers still see Jesus today. As believers we see Jesus because we know, believe, and confess what Jesus does. Jesus removes the sorrow of sin. Jesus restores the joy of salvation.

    BELIEVERS STILL SEE JESUS (Outline) May 8, 2011 - Easter 3 - JOHN 16:16-23a INTRO: The resurrection of Jesus from the dead on third day is only one miracle that we celebrate at Easter (and every day). Another miracle we may not always consciously think of is the miracle of faith. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran