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  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    The Christmas Tree, Isaiah 9:6 12/2014

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 9, 2014
     | 3,911 views

    If we plant God's word into the hearts of our children and grandchildren, place the real Christmas story into their hearts at a young age it will take root and never leave them.

    Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Around 10 years ago I began to tell my Grandson Ryan, who then was 5 years old about how when I was his age we always had a cedar for a Christmas tree and how to this day the smell of a cedar tree reminded me of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Man Up

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,807 views

    The sermon is how Joshua man-ed up when he had to become the leader after Moses died. On this fathers day men need to man up.

    Joshua 1:1-8 "ManUp" It doesn't matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was. -- Anne Sexton When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Advent Comfort

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 16, 2017
     | 12,457 views

    God has forgiven their sins and has reclaimed them as His own people. What good news that was for them and what good news for all those who seek to be God’s today.

    Advent2B A story came across my desk recently about a man who worked for the Post Office. This man’s job was to process all the mail that had illegible addresses that that computer scanning system could not decipher. One day, a letter came to his desk addressed in shaky handwriting to God. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Our Marching Orders

    Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018
     | 13,932 views

    This message encourages the believer to move forward in the direction God is leading!

    I. "AND THE LORD SAID UNTO MOSES, WHEREFORE CRIEST THOU UNTO ME? SPEAK UNTO THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL, THAT THEY GO FORWARD" A. The message of our text is contained in the simplest word - "Go forward" 1. This command came at a time when Israel was hemmed in from all sides making any movement ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Closing The Gates To Heaven

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016
     | 5,197 views

    One of Christ's most scathing sermons.

    CLOSING THE GATES TO HEAVEN Text: Matthew 23:13 INTRODUCTION: This chapter contains the most scathing sermon Christ ever gave. Eight times he calls them hypocrites. By their lives they were shutting up the Gates of Heaven against men. They closed the gate to heaven . . . I. BY LIP SERVICE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,458 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in "The Armor Of God" series.

    Series: The Armor Of God [#2] THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS Ephesians 6:14 Introduction: Over the last several weeks, the subject of Spiritual Warfare has been a focus. We know that we are not supposed to take the fight to the Devil. We know that we are to put on the full armor of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025
     | 81 views

    Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus

    Galatians 5 v 1 - 12 Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus The Stand A Stand in Liberty - 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty A Stand in Loyalty - wherewith Christ hath made us free, and A Stand in Legacy - be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Horatius Bonar On merit not my own I stand; ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    More Than A Prayer (5) - "thy Will Be Done"

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 31, 2021
     | 1,258 views

    The Lord's prayer is much more than a prayer. It is tells us about who God is.

    TEXT: Matthew 6:10 "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." INTRODUCTION The Lord's prayer is more than a prayer guide. It tells us who God is. It shows us that God is our father. He lives in heaven and his presence fills the universe. His name - Yahweh, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021
     | 2,105 views

    We must band together as an army to fight the evil of Satan. Satan is roaming free in part because the church is so fractured that it cannot come together for this cause.

    The church interpretation of the feeding of the 5,000 in Mark 6:33-44 has always been about the miracle that only Jesus could take five loaves of bread and two fish and make it feed all those people. Unfortunately, this methodology of telling people the meaning of Scripture as black and white does ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Hard Hearts Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 15, 2021
     | 2,411 views

    A hard heart prevents us from understanding spiritual truths. What causes it, and what’s the antidote? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/xfdCdhRhS3I]

    Scripture Reading: Mark 8:14-21 The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat. “Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” They discussed this with one another and said, “It is because we have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fifth Sunday Of Lent Year B; Grain Of Wheat

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,269 views

    We need the ground for all those negatives things to die.

    And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself.” John 12:32 He draws us, not forces us. Jeremiah 31:3 “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.’” Song of Songs 1:3, “Draw me after you.” He draws us by his suffering for ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How To Possess Peace

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 29, 2021
     | 1,617 views

    Trust, rest, and depend on the power of God for peace.

    I. Trust in the Presence of God 1. It makes a great difference in our lives as to who is in our presence. Depending on what stage of life we are in determines what people we need. a. As a young child we need our parents. Our mother, she is the one who can make all things right when we're ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John And Jesus

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 21, 2021
     | 1,764 views

    Both John and Jesus were obedient to the calling God gave them.

    John and Jesus Mark 1: 4 - 11 Intro: A young American engineer was sent to Ireland for 2 years by his company. He and his fiancé vowed that upon his return they would be married. As time drug on, the girl became worried that her fiancé would not be able to resist the beautiful Irish ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Need Joy? Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,674 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the Advent Series "A COVID Christmas 2.0".

    Series: A COVID Christmas 2.0 [#3] NEED JOY? Luke 2:8-12 Introduction: Today is the 3rd week of the Advent Season. We have studied hope and peace so far. As we look back to Christ’s 1st arrival and look forward to His 2nd and final arrival; we are going to look at joy. Webster’s defines joy as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Quit- Never Lose Heart Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,777 views

    This is the 107th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 9th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

    Series: Action [#107] DON’T QUIT- NEVER LOSE HEART 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Introduction: Life is difficult. We all experience many days that we just want to give up- Maybe it is your health or a relationship that you are in; but it causes you to lose heart. I am here to tell you, (just as Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist