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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Christmas Song For All Year Round

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 17, 2008
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     | 6,035 views

    A Christmas song for all year round reminds us the real reason that Jesus came, and that is to save us from our sins.

    A Christmas Song For All Year ’Round Text: Lk. 1:67-80 Introduction 1. Everyone loves Christmas songs, but what we need is a Christmas Song For All Year ’Round. 2. A Christmas song for all year round is a: a. Song of Redemption b. Song of Promise c. Song of Hope 3. Read Lk. 1:67-80 Proposition: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Joseph's Promotion

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 31, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,580 views

    Joseph’s relationship with God took him from shepherd to slave to prisoner to govenor of Egypt.

    Text: “He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his possessions” (Psalm 105:21). Have you ever received a promotion? All of us have gone to school during our lifetime. At the end of each school year we looked forward to moving to the next class in the fall. In other words, we looked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Even Great Faith Struggles With Hard Truths

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,964 views

    Job illustrates the answer to, "what is reality".

    Even Great Faith Struggles with Hard Truths! Job 14 Scripture Introduction: Please turn with me to Job 14. Have you ever experienced a run in with reality? The reality that life is tough and no matter what you do it remains tough… Have you noticed that your body is decaying and you can’t stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living And Loving The Good Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,077 views

    Peter gives us some simple commands to help us to love life and see good days.

    Introduction: A. What do you think of when I say “The Good Life?” 1. Did you know that "The Good Life" is a state slogan for the state of Nebraska? 2. “The Good Life” is a philosophical phrase for the life that one would like to live. 3. You might be surprised to know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shepherding God's Flock Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,933 views

    In the first four verses of 1 Peter 5, Peter discusses the ministry, motives and manner of leading of elders.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher who quit the ministry after 20 years and became a funeral director. 1. When asked why he changed occupations, he said: “I spent 3 years trying to straighten out John, but John is still an alcoholic. Then I spent 6 months trying to straighten ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Debatable Matters - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 5, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,707 views

    In our sermon today we will examine Part 3 of Paul's method of dealing with debatable matters.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of debatable matters. Let’s continue to learn about this in a message I am calling, “Dealing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Doubting God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,769 views

    When we doubt God we can so easily get sucked into focusing on ourselves; badmouthing God; make believe that God has a hidden evil agenda for us which is completely false and start polluting the minds of others thus bringing depravity not only on ourselve

    Opening illustration: G. Campbell Morgan had already enjoyed some success as a preacher by the time he was 19 years old. But then he was attacked by doubts about the Bible. The writings of various scientists and agnostics disturbed him (e.g., Charles Darwin, John Tyndall, Thomas Huxley, and Herbert ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Counting Change Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,758 views

    Newton’s First Law of Motion states: Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it. Do the forces of sin around you compel you to change?

    Turn with me to Ezra 9. EZRA 9:3-5 After putting it off for a long time, a man finally went to the doctor. After the examination and all of the tests and blood work, the doctor just shook his head. He told the man, “You are in terrible shape. In order to pull out of this, you’re going to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    ’tis The Season Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,423 views

    Let me suggest some seasonal things for us to do. 1- ‘Tis the season for singing 2- ‘Tis the season for sharing 3- ‘Tis the season for serving

    INTRO.- ILL.- Frank in Dallas calls his son Eddie in New York just before Thanksgiving and tells him, “I am sorry to tell you but your mother and I are going to divorce. I just cannot take any more of her complaining. We can’t stand the sight of each other any more. I am telling you first, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Walk By Faith Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,458 views

    Part two of the series focuses on how we develop a belief that leads to faith.

    We Walk By Faith ¡V Part 2 Developing A Belief Scriptures: John 20:24-29; Matthew 24:23-25 Introduction: In the introduction to this series last week I shared with you that faith is an unquestioning belief; complete trust or confidence. By definition faith can only exist where there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    The Folly Of Incomplete Obedience Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 25, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,763 views

    In sermon 3 of the What am I missing here series, we look at another important reason that our joy may have departed. Could it be that we do not find joy and fulfillment because we have not fully obeyed the Lord?

    What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy August 22, 2010 Calvary Baptist Church Ephesians 5:14 SERMON 3: The Folly of Incomplete Obedience NOTE: This sermon is based in part on a sermon by F.B. Meyer entitled, “Where am I Wrong?” This sermon appears as chapter 2 in two of his books, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Stagnant Bottoms And Puzzle Pieces

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,170 views

    paul at corinth

    Bishop Lindsey Davis, our bishop of the North Georgia Conference, is an avid golfer, so much so that when we went to Augusta for the North Ga Conference they gave him a green jacket – I’m not sure why – I’m kidding I do know the significance of a green jacket in Augusta. Anyway, Bishop Davis likes ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    By Submitting

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,092 views

    Surviving the Drought by Being Submissive

    Sermon: Surviving the Drought by Being Submissive I Peter 3:8-12 September 22, 2002 I. Introduction A. Weather Report B. But it takes more to survive a drought then a few days of rain. It takes perseverance and change, lifestyle changes. We don’t know how long this drought is going to last. But ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Doctrine Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Sep 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,913 views

    Genesis 3:15. The first glimpse of the gospel is explained from the account of the fall of man.

    IN THE BEGINNING GENESIS PART 1 – ANTEDILUVIAN HISTORY THE DOCTRINE OF REDEMPTION GENESIS 3:15 INTRODUCTION - Any good author knows the end of the story before he begins writing the beginning of it. It makes it easier to fill in the details of the storyline if you know where everything is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ideal Father

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,348 views

    Father’s Day message focusing on the characteristics of our perfect heavenly father with applicaton to our earthly fathers. It was actually a summation of a serious on the Fatherhood of God.

    “The Ideal Father” Father’s Day 2008 Introduction A year ago we took the time to look at the characteristics of a perfect father and then discovered that our Heavenly Father exhibits all of them. I saved the summarizations of that series for today’s message in hopes of seeing the whole picture and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance