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  • Monty Newton avatar

    No Naps!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 15, 2008
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     | 3,662 views

    It is imperative that we wake up to the reality of the imminence of Christ’s return.

    Title: No Naps! Text: I Thessalonians 5:1-11 The Big Idea: It is imperative that we wake up to the imminence if Christ’s return. Introduction The talk today is a continuation of our discussion last week from I Thessalonians 4:13-18. The purpose of that text was to comfort and encourage those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Everything Give Thanks

    Contributed by James May on Nov 16, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,321 views

    The people of God so very blessed. We need to have an attitude of gratitude all the time.

    In Everything Give Thanks Sunday, November 16, 2008 – AM By Pastor Jim May On December 21, 1620, 102 men, women and children, sailed out of their homes and into the pages of history and dropped anchor on the shores of a New World. They came seeking deliverance from tryranny, religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "We Have An Advocate With The Father" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 21,542 views

    John wants his readers to understand that the work of Christ is the basis upon which the Christian may approach God for full forgiveness and cleansing.

    A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 3 “We Have An Advocate With The Father” 1 John 2:1-2 In verse nine of chapter one, we were told, “If we confess our sins, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Thanks – The Thanksgiving Way Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 21, 2008
    based on 55 ratings
     | 22,726 views

    This sermon could be preached at any time of the year but was written for Thanksgiving 2008. It uses 7 verbs from Psalm 100 as an outline.

    Giving Thanks – The Thanksgiving Way Today as we approach Thanksgiving I want us to look at: A Psalm for Thanksgiving It is Psalm One Hundred in your Bibles. I will be using the New American Standard Translation of the Scriptures today – because I like the way it reads and my outline will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is Jesus

    Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,572 views

    Who do people say that Jesus is? Who do you say that Jesus is?

    There are two questions I want to point us in the direction of from this passage of scripture; Mathew ch 16 v 13 Jesus asks, “Who do people say that the son of man is?” And Mathew ch 16 v 15 where Jesus asks “But who do you say that I am?” We start the narrative with this discourse between Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Joy No Matter What Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,482 views

    Sermon #1 in a 4 sermon series on Philippians. This message from chapter 1 deals with the joy we can have "no matter what".

    JOY No Matter What CHCC: November 2, 2008 Philippians 1 INTRODUCTION: This week we’re starting a new series in our sermons and Pueblo groups. I’m pretty enthused about it --- because we’re going to study a book of the Bible that is often called the LETTER OF JOY. Paul uses the word JOY 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Season Is It?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008
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     | 4,964 views

    The third sermon of a 4 part series, ‘Overload: Saying ‘No’ So We Can Say ‘Yes.’

    Title – What Season Is It? Scripture Passage – Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 Description – The third sermon of a 4 part series, ‘Overload: Saying ‘No’ So We Can Say ‘Yes.’ This morning we begin with the reading of our main text and following the reading of it, we will watch a video clip. As you watch the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Can You See The Manger?"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,700 views

    This is a sermon for Christmas Eve. (includes quotes from "God Came Near" & "The Purpose of Christmas" Art work can be emailed (a manger set, under a Christmas tree hidden by Christmas gifts)

    In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2008 Christmas Eve– Luke 2:8-12 Redeemer “Can You See The Manger?” The Christmas event that we celebrate this evening is God’s love story, visible and recorded in human history. The message of Christmas is simple. “You matter to God.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Thomas Donelan avatar

    The Holy Spirit & The Non-Belliever Series

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Sep 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,164 views

    Is the Holy Spirit some sort of supernatural force in the universe? No, He is more than that, He is as much God as the Father and the Son and He has a ministry in the New Testament. Today we look at the ministry of the Holy Spirit to the non-believer.

    Introduction The Trinity, the Great Three in One, as we look at these three we can understand the thought process somewhat of a father, we all have had fathers here on earth, some good, some not so good. I was blessed to have a good father and he taught me a lot. We are all sons, so we can is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Power To Face Your Giants

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,948 views

    The story of David & Goliath shows how we should face the giants in our lives.

    POWER TO FACE YOUR GIANTS 1Sa 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their armies for battle and were assembled at Socoh, which belongs to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim. 1Sa 17:2 Saul and the men of Israel were encamped in the Valley of Elah and drew up in battle array ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Back To The Future

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,390 views

    Jacob

    BACK TO THE FUTURE (GENESIS 35:1-7) In the movie "Back to the Future," Marty McFly, the character played by Michael J. Fox, paid a visit to his mad scientist friend Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown, who revealed to him that he had built a car powered by plutonium that could act as a time-machine upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Knowing Jesus Moves Us To Love

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,714 views

    Our relationship with Jesus changes our relationship with one another. Parts: A. His word of truth calls for a response. B. His love shines out from us onto one another.

    Text: 1 John 2:3-11 Theme: Knowing Jesus Moves Us to Love A. His word of truth calls for a response B. His love shines from out us onto one another Season: Epiphany 3a Date: January 23, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Knowing-Jesus-Moves-Us-to-Love-1John2_3-11.html ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    A Time To Be Rescued Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011
     | 3,359 views

    This series is modified from Rick Warren's The Purpose of Christmas

    A TIME TO BE RESCUED. LK 2:11 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    The Real Deal

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 4, 2011
    based on 318 ratings
     | 86,377 views

    Far to many times I have heard someone share that they know someone who says they are a Christian, but their life is impure. It literally destroys the witness of Christ when believers do not live out their faith. So, are you the real deal? Updated February 2023.

    Dr. Evan Kane ... was the chief surgeon ... of Kane Summit Hospital ... in New York City. He had practiced his specialty ... for 37 years. Over the course of time, ... he came to question the wisdom of using general anesthesia ... for every surgery. He believed people would recover quicker ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    It Just So Happened? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 8, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,182 views

    God provides wonderfully for those who place their hope in his unfailing love.

    Scripture Introduction We meet Boaz in our study today. Do you know what kind of man Boaz was before he got married? Answer: he was Ruth-less. The book of Ruth teaches us to look for God’s blessings even in our bitterness. Naomi, just like you and me, had hopes for her life: a husband, happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed