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  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    How To Keep Christmas From Becoming A Mess

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,908 views

    Message dealing with helping people to stay focused on the real reason for Christmas.

    For Powerpoint, send a blank e-mail christmassermon@aweber.com HOW TO KEEP CHRISTMAS FROM BECOMING A MESS Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith At Work (At Work)

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 7, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,707 views

    This is a sermon encouraging everybody in a ’secular’ job to realise that they are full time ministers, and to unlock their potential.

    Faith at Work The subject that I am going to speak on this morning is one that I have wanted to speak on for some time. Somehow I feel that it is appropriate that I should be speaking on it now, just as I come to the end of my career in the police force and before we begin our work as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Omnipotent Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 14, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,026 views

    When we think of God, what comes into our mind? For many, our view of God is shaped by our upbringing and view of our parents or others who were authority figures in our lives. We tend to combine that with what the Bible says to come up with our view of

    Who is God? God is Omnipotent! Jeremiah 32:17 17 "Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you. NIV Series introduction Slide Good morning. Who is God? I know that each of us have conceptions about God, but have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Change Your Condition, Not Your Position

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Jan 25, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 43,660 views

    No matter what happens in your life. No matter what probles you have to face on your path. As long as you do not change your postition, which is in Christ, you will be able to face it by changing your condition. Your condition should constantly change.

    INTRODUCTION Last week we spoke about leaving the past in the past. We said that past obstacles, past sins and even past successes can keep us in the past and keep us from completing our journey and receiving our crown. It can keep us from reaching the goal God has set for us to obtain. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul And Barnabas Disagree On John Mark Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 27, 2017
     | 12,881 views

    A difference of opinion between them lead to each going his separate way. Barnabas went to Cyprus, and we hear no more of him in Acts. Paul remains the focus of attention as he returns to Galatia and then embarks on a new enterprise.

    January 6, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.C.1: Paul and Barnabas Disagree on John Mark (15:36-41) Scripture (Acts 15:36-41; KJV) 36 And some days after Paul said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daily Bread Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020
     | 5,632 views

    All over the world, humans eat bread. In nearly every culture on earth, bread is a basic part of life. This morning, we have come to the part of the Lord’s Prayer that focuses on bread.

    Daily Bread Matthew 6:11 Pastor Jefferson Williams First Baptist Church of Chenoa 3-17-19 Roti In America, we like bread. We use it in sandwiches and dinner rolls. We flock to Panera Bread Company and gobble up breadsticks at Pizza Ranch. And there is nothing as wonderful as the smell of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intoxicated? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 11, 2020
     | 3,161 views

    1) The Prohibition (Ephesians 5:18a), 2) The Product (Ephesians 5:18b), 3) The Principle (Ephesians 5:18c) to avoid intoxication as a believer in Christ.

    Ephesians 5:18a [18] And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, (but be filled with the Spirit), (ESV) If you have been following what has been deemed essential and non-essential by government officials during this COVID season, there has been some surprising designations. Corporate ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Hope Has Come

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,421 views

    This sermon deals with the hope we find in Christ when we lose some of the things we treasure the most. It looks at the Shunnamite woman and her relationship to Elisha.

    Hope Has Come Glenville 3/15/2013 2 Kings 4:8-17 1 Peter 1:3-9 Each week it seems as though somebody has taken another person’s life in an argument, a drug deal, or a robbery. We have the debate going on in Congress over gun control on who should have background checks and what ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Beauty For Ashes

    Contributed by Val Black on Oct 4, 2022
     | 3,247 views

    If your church is experiencing division or has gone through a difficult split, this message offers hope and encouragement.

    Sunday a.m. - January 20, 2008 “Beauty For Ashes” (NOTE: This message was the first one I gave to a church that had just gone through a split and the congregation was hurting and confused how such a thing could happen) I. Background: The church in Antioch has gathered together. A word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    2 Corinthians Series: Paul Was An Ugly Duck Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 7, 2025
     | 283 views

    Our identity and worth must come from God and no other source.

    2 CORINTHIANS SERIES Paul was an Ugly Duck 2 CORINTHIANS 10:1-18 2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 10:1-18 I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!— 2 I beg of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "disturbing Dreams"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 10, 2025
     | 116 views

    Series on Daniel

    Title: “Disturbing Dreams” Script: Daniel 2:1-24 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 10-12-25 Intro: Have you ever had a disturbing dream? I mean a really disturbing dream? I can still remember a portion of a disturbing dream that I had when I was less than 6 yrs old. Most people have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Worry Free

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,171 views

    God is always near! He is always present.

    INTRODUCTION Rejoice! The LORD is near! I. THERE ARE NO REASONS TO BE ANXIOUS, 6a A. Stand firm in the Lord, 4:1 (James 1:2) B. You are love forever, 4:3 C. Show gentleness in everything, 4:5 II. THERE ARE NO PRAYERS TO BE UNANSWERED, 6b A. Do not entertain any doubt in your mind, 4:8-9 B. Learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Strong, Godly Faith

    Contributed by Mark Flurry on Jul 28, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,657 views

    How does one strengthen and grow in faith?Expository sermon based on Psalm 131 with a backup application passage from Luke 18:9-17

    1. It begins when I recognize my weakness and humble myself before God. (vs. 1a) a. God is more interested in my availability than my abilities. b. There is no place in God’s kingdom for my pride. 2. My faith will work best when I allow God to be God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Root Of All Kinds Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 10, 2014
     | 5,594 views

    A stern warning against the pursuit of money from the pend of the Apostle.

    1 TIMOTHY 6:10 A ROOT OF ALL KINDS OF EVIL “The love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.” [1] We’ve all heard the saying, “Money is the root of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bi-Vocational Time Management

    Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 20,300 views

    In this teaching I’m going to give you 10 key principles of bi-vocational time management. These principles will help you make it through what might otherwise seem like an overwhelming situation.

    In this teaching I’m going to give you 10 key principles of bi-vocational time management. These principles will help you make it through what might otherwise seem like an overwhelming situation. When I started ministry I graduated from a place called Eugene Bible College in Oregon, and I was on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational