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  • David Owens avatar

    Bear With One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,565 views

    It takes a lot of humility, patience and forgiveness to tolerate each other’s idiosyncrasies and faults, but it is vital for the health and unity of the body of Christ.

    Introduction: A. Praise God for the great Friend Day we had last Sunday. 1. I was so encouraged by the number of friends that we had with us. 2. We need to keep in mind that friends are welcome among us every Sunday, so let’s keep inviting and bringing our friends and family with us. B. Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul And Anania: From Goodness To Going

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    God’s call is for those of us who think that looking good is sufficient to go share the Gospel; and to those who are discipled to be alert to the potential in those whom God has placed in our paths.

    I heard this week about a very, very special automobile. It was built in the 1920’s by the Italian manufacturer Bugatti, and it was designed to be sold to the outrageously wealthy. This car was equipped with 450 horses under the hood; it was some 22 feet long and weighed about 6000 pounds. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving The Unlovable Series

    Contributed by Paul Green on Nov 28, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 54,061 views

    It’s easy to love those who love us, but what about those we find it difficult to love? What about those who don’t like us? How do we still love and respect them as God’s people?

    I want us to pay particular attention this morning to verse 6 and 7 – ‘You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ever Ready Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,075 views

    How do we live ever ready fo the advent of Jesus in the 21st century? Today’s text guides us in recalibrating our lives in light of Jesus’ priorities.

    Scripture In many churches, the several weeks prior to Christmas are known as Advent, from the Latin word meaning, “coming.” This preparatory season always begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Thus, today is the First Sunday of Advent. The observance of the season of Advent can be traced ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    M’s Of Evangelism

    Contributed by Adam Cain on Dec 4, 2009
     | 5,769 views

    A breakdown of teh Great Commission

    M’s of Evangelism (12/9/2001) It’s jokingly said that the average man’s idea of a good sermon is one that goes over his head and hits his neighbor. By that standard I don’t want to deliver a good sermon. If I do I have failed God and wasted all of our time. I want to speak in the spirit with my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Touching You Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 4, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,551 views

    This the second part of the series.Not oly does God wantto touch others thru you this Christmas, e desire to give you a fresh touch

    A FRESH TOUCH FOR YOU Luke 1:5-25 INTRODUCTION: Christmas remains one of the most significant seasons of the year for reaching our neighbors and friends with the love of Jesus. Last week we began a new series, The CHRISTMAS TOUCH.’ In our first message we considered the topic, TOUCHING OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Setting The Stage For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,356 views

    Luke sets the stage for the coming ministry of Jesus in this passage on the start of the ministry of John the Baptist.

    Scripture Today is the Second Sunday of Advent. We are focusing our attention during this Advent Season on one of the Scripture Readings read during Advent. And so today’s text is Luke 3:1-6. I have spent many wonderful hours studying this remarkable passage. I wish we could spend the rest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Many Are Scared- The Innkeeper’s Apathy Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,535 views

    This sermons looks at 3 different vantage points of the same story and how these people acted towards Jesus. The message begs us to ask, "Who am I in this story?"

    Jesus. What Child is This? Part 2- Many Don’t Care- The Innkeeper’s Apathy Luke 2:1-20 This in a nutshell is the Christmas story. Often read at church during the holiday season or at home on Christmas eve or maybe even on Christmas morning before the presents are opened. It is the story of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Elizabeth’s Song Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,825 views

    The central characters in the Christmas story almost instantly responded to the events surrounding the birth of Jesus with songs.

    The Songs of Christmas Sermon # 1 “Elizabeth’s Song” Luke 1:39-45 This morning we very deliberately began to sing the songs of Christmas. For many it doesn’t seem like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bear One Another’s Burdens Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 64,319 views

    Bearing each other’s burdens is a genuine expression of love and therefore fulfills the law of Christ.

    Introduction: A. I want to begin with a story I used several years ago from Max Lucado’s book, In The Eye Of The Storm (published in 1991). It is a story about a parakeet named Chippie. 1. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage, and the next he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Goal 3: To Know The Fellowship Of His Sufferings Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,796 views

    We get so busy doing other things that we forget the main things. But God has great goals for our lives. Today we will focus on the fellowship of His sufferings.

    God’s Greatest Goals for Your Life Part 3: To Know the Fellowship of His Sufferings 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 8, 2009 *Last week I mentioned The Beverly Hillbillies to you. But when it comes to goals, Eric Thomas makes a good point from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching Our World Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,622 views

    God invites us to join Him in His passion to reach this world. He wants us in the game, and He promises to give us everything we need to succeed.

    Reaching Our World Text: Acts 18:22-28 Intro: [Play Evan Almighty clip- Change the world- don’t know where to start] Have you ever been in a situation where you just didn’t quite have what it took to do what needed to be done? I usually think of examples from sports. I think back to times when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Joy In Knowing The Shepherd

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,305 views

    There is only one way to acquire real lasting joy and that is personally knowing the Good Shepherd.

    Text: “Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation” (Habakkuk 3:18). There were problems in the world when Habakkuk wrote these words. At the time, the Babylonians were very strong and Judah (the southern kingdom) would soon feel the pressure and destruction of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Christ Who Cares

    Contributed by Dr. Travis Campbell on Dec 12, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,143 views

    No matter the problem we are facing, no matter how helpless or hopeless we feel, there is a Christ that cares for us.

    A faithful study of this, the third of the four Gospels, the book of Luke, will reveal that it was written by the beloved physician, Luke. This is one of two books that Luke penned, the other being the Book of Acts. Luke was greatly influenced by the Apostle Paul. It is even suggested that Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Answering Questions Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 26,566 views

    Have you ever asked a question and not gotten the answer you were looking for? I think we all have. The fact is, that just because a person is asking a question, doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re looking for an answer. Especially if the answer goes ag

    Have you ever asked a question and not gotten the answer you were looking for? I think we all have. Many times we will even ask a question with an answer already in our heads that we are looking for. Sometimes, we will even frame the question in such a way that even the way we ask it is designed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist