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  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Falling Asleep At The Wheel

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 6, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,646 views

    To encourage the listener to stay alert and focused serving Jesus at all times.

    Over this Christmas break I did a good amount of traveling. I went to a small town called Arriba, CO. I went there to pick-up and drop off two of our sons for Christmas. From Leon to Arriba is 436.43 Miles and it takes about 6 hours and 37 minutes one way. So just driving time alone, not including ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Why The Christ Child

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
     | 4,362 views

    WE CAN CELEBRATE THE FACT THAT GOD’S PRESENCE WITH US IS A CONSTANT SOURCE OF INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR GOD’S CHILDREN. WE CAN GAIN COMFORT IN THE REALIZATION THAT BECAUSE GOD IS WITH US, WE CAN FACE LIFE'S SITUATIONS, KNOWING WE ARE NOT ALONE.

    WHY THE CHRIST CHILD ISAIAH 53:1-12 LAST WEEK WE BEGAN OUR ADVENT CELEBRATION LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS BY LOOKING AT THE NAME “IMMANUEL – GOD WITH US.” THIS BLEST PROMISE ALLOWS US TO REALIZE THAT GOD IS WITH US EACH DAY OF OUR LIVES, NOT JUEST AT CHRISTMAS. WHEN WE CELEBRATE “IMMANUEL” WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Master's Touch Series

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 17,338 views

    This message uses a video presentation of the poem "Touch of the Master’s Hand" as a lead in to encourage believers to "Reach Out And Touch" others during the Advent Season

    The Master’s Touch [Note: This message began with a video illustration of the poem "Touch of the Master’s Hand" available through Mainstay Church Resources’ "The Christmas Touch" Advent 2001 material.] Don’t you hate it when you see a sign that says “don’t touch”? Aren’t you glad that God never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Around The Crib Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 28, 2007
     | 4,934 views

    This sermon looks at the charecters around the nativity play and how each of them responded to the Good News. It encourages us to self evaluate our responses to Christ

    People Around the Crib This is the Christmas Season and the most familiar scene in any Christian gathering or Christian celebrations is the Nativity Scene. Those of us who have seen many Christmas seasons will well remember the nativity players very well. Today, let us take a look at some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heads Held High And Disciplined In Prayer

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,502 views

    Encouraging believers to be disciplined in prayer and to keep their heads lifted up, because the words of Jesus will never pass away and he will indeed return with great power.

    Luke 21: 25 to 36 Elvis Presley once sang, “You can burn my house, steal my car, drink my liquor from an old fruit jar; do anything that you wanna do, but uh oh honey stay off my shoes”! Elvis, of course, is dead. Jesus said (Luke 21:33), “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Right Pace Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 10, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,038 views

    To have a right Christmas we must slow down and enjoy Chrismtas. Paul reminds us Jesus came to earth when the time was right (Galatians 4:4) This message encourages all of us not to "DO CHRISTMAS", but to "CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS" This is #2 of a 4 part seri

    Introduction: On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. On their 5th attempt, the plane under the control of Orville, embarked on a 12 second flight. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message – WE HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Let The Grinch Steal Christmas

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 8,350 views

    Adapted from another sermoncentral sermon, this reinterpretation of "The Grinch who stole Christmas" Movie and Dr Seuss book encourages us to look for the real meaning of Christmas. Given at Midnight Mass 2000

    In the name of the living, incarnate God, +Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Everyone down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot… But the Grinch, did not! The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason. It could be his head ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Christmas X-Files- Christmas Just Ain’t Christmas Without The Son Of God

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 8, 2020
     | 2,780 views

    Jesus is hard to find today because He is systematically being "X'd" out of Christmas.

    The Christmas X-Files Today we find ourselves looking into a time in the life of Jesus that He is missing. (Luke 2:40 NKJV) And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him. (Luke 2:41 NKJV) His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wheat Or Weeds

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Sep 29, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,518 views

    Sermon encourages children to remain the good plant that God intended.

    Title: “Wheat or Weed?” Matthew 13:24-30 October 11, 2009 Materials: Flowers or pictures of flowers, weed or grass, 2 types of seeds, soil, pots, paper, and markers Have children identify various seeds that you have for them (for the most part this will be impossible- only the person who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    It Aint Over Until God Says It's Over

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,779 views

    You might think it's over, but it is not over until God says it's over.

    1 It’s Aint Over Until God’s Over 1/15/2012 Sports Illustrated did an article on the 10 greatest comebacks of all time. 10 Elvis Presley, 1968 Following years of making schlocky movies, the King wows fans and critics with an electrifying live 1968 TV special, Elvis on NBC 9 Ludwig ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    For One Another

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
     | 5,284 views

    To show that we are existing for one another to encourage them and build them up.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you for one another? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are existing for one another to encourage them and build them up. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (Amplified Bible) Therefore encourage (admonish, exhort) one another and edify (strengthen ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Cup Of Cold Water

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 10, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,746 views

    A message encouraging the saints to refresh others.

    “John said to him, ‘Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.’ But Jesus said, ‘Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. For the one who is not against us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Need A Boost?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,610 views

    We could all use a little boost every now and then. Some synonyms for “boost” are: improve, make better, advance. Sound refreshing? Sound invigorating?

    NEED A BOOST? INTRODUCTION: We could all use a little more encouragement in our lives, don’t you think? We get run-down, we get disheartened. We wonder if what we’re doing really matters to anyone. We could all use a little boost every now and then. No, not the energy drink, although ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • J. Darren Duncan avatar

    Something We Need To See

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 16, 2014
     | 5,463 views

    ENCOURAGEMENT FROM GOD'S WORD

    SOMETHING WE NEED TO SEE--John 4:35 Introduction: The Lord is sharing with His disciples the need to harvest at the right time. When wheat is ready to be harvested, the tops of the grain will turn white. If it is not harvested at that time, it will rot and be of no use. The Lord encourages us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Navigator Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 28, 2016
     | 10,413 views

    A sermon about letting God navigate your life

    Top Gear The best navigator John 16:12-15New International Version (NIV) 12 “I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. 13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed