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  • Andrew Chan avatar

    When The Excitement Of Christmas Is Over What's There To Do?

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,113 views

    Contrast the magi and Herod’s response to Christmas and rate our response to theirs.

    When the excitement of Christmas is over what’s there to do? by Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Text: Matt.2:1-12 overheard: I love Christmas, I receive a lot of presents I just can’t wait to exchange. Yes, Dec.25th 1999, a memory now. Had a great two days, choir was great, music ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Biblical Optimism

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,601 views

    This sermon contrasts biblical optimism with worldly optimism. Foundations for Christian optimism are explored.

    Biblical Optimism Rom. 5:8-11 7-26-09 My purpose this morning is to stir up holy optimism. There is a strange contradictions going on in the world. Unbelievers who have the most horrible future in store are filled with a vain optimism; and Christians who have every reason to be the most optimistic ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Healthy Independence-11

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 9, 2021
     | 1,995 views

    11 of 12. The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

    HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-XI—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Wants & Needs: The President visits a remote western Native-American reservation. A cameraman documents the trip. The President asks the Chief if there was anything that they need. "Well," says the Chief, "We have three very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Free Indeed!

    Contributed by Don Spooner on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 8,312 views

    A contrast between the Savior and the thief who would kill and destroy us.

    John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. I remembered the Sunday morning I first preached this sermon at a P.A.W. church in Las Vegas. I had spent the night preparing to preach about the thief. Just before church time, we were called to the home of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    No Double Standards

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2016
     | 7,679 views

    To show that GOD does not want us carrying in ourselves two standards, that we are half-hearted, but dedicate and commit our whole heart, body and soul in serving one GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you following double standards? No. Only 1, standards of truth. John 8:32 John 8:32 (Amplified Bible) And you will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD does not want us carrying in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A New Beginning

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,884 views

    A challenge contrasting the new life in Christ with the religious life that satisfy the most of mankind.

    JOHN 3:1-16 A NEW BEGINNING “Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.’ Jesus answered him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Competing Calls Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,411 views

    #4 in Proverbs & Parables Series The call of the wise is contrasted with the call of the wild in Proverbs 9

    Competing Calls Proverbs 8-9 SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 9:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever gone shopping across the border in Mexico? I remember one particular time. I was walking through the “tiendas” (shopping district) in Monterrey, Mexico. On every side “hawkers” were standing at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Saint Patrick's Day: The Trinity

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,414 views

    This is a sermon on the Trinity in honor of Saint Patrick who made famous the illustration of the shamrock. It is topical and alliterated with Power Point available, just email me.

    If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 SAINT PATRICK’S DAY: THE TRINITY Scott ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Seeing Clearly Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 5, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,643 views

    The message of the gospel always remains the same but God uses different methods to reach different people.

    Seeing Clearly Mark 8:22-26 Rev. Brian Bill September 3-4, 2016 I love hearing how people come to Christ, don’t you? Here’s the main point of our passage today: The message of the gospel always remains the same but God uses different methods to reach different people. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Difference

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,500 views

    3rd Sunday after Epiphany What a contrast between the story of Jonah and the Gospel

    3rd Sunday after Epiphany, January 22, 2006 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we have gathered here this morning, because you have called us through your Son to worship and praise you for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hey! A Christian Can’t Do That! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 26,432 views

    There are things we face in life that do not fall neatly into the right or wrong categories. There are some things we’re faced with, some areas of conduct that the Bible really doesn’t address. That’s what Paul is addressing.

    INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles, please, to Romans 14. Today I want to talk about, “Hey! A Christian Can’t Do THAT!” I heard about a guy who crossed the street in front of his house to go to the mailbox and get the mail. And after he got the mail he was walking back across the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Years Resolution... "Live Life Like You Were Dying"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 22, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,865 views

    It's not enough for us to get the realization..to live like we were dying We need to come to the realization… To live like those around us were dying... And that they don't have to die without the opportunity of knowing Jesus..cause we know the way.

    New Years Resolution... "Live life like You Were Dying" 2 Peter 3:10-11 MSG But when the Day of God’s Judgment does come, it will be unannounced, like a thief. The sky will collapse with a thunderous bang, everything disintegrating in a huge conflagration, earth and all its works exposed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Listening Eyes

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 13, 2017
     | 17,603 views

    1. An invitation to follow Jesus is always personal in nature 2. An invitation to Jesus is a "COME AND SEE" (Experiential) Invitation and 3. An Invitation to Jesus is an invitation to experience a Supernatural Connection

    Scripture: John 1:43-51; 1 Samuel 3:1-10 and Call to Worship (Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18) Theme: Epiphany Title: Listening Eyes In this sermon we examine what it means to be invited to follow Jesus - 1. An invitation to follow Jesus is always personal in nature 2. An invitation to Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "A World Shaking Experience"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,773 views

    The contrast of God’s Holiness with our sinfulness brings us to the place of forgiveness.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 8, 2004 A World Shaking Experience Isaiah 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture describes a world shaking experience for the prophet, Isaiah, that he never forgot. (See Isaiah 2:10-22; 37:16, 40:12-26; 57:15). The vision that made such an impact on him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Fragrance Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 20, 2015
     | 9,134 views

    Jesus shows us clearly the result of forgiveness is love and worship. The woman who anointed Him anointed him with her future and her singleness. Ask yourself what is your fragrant oil.

    Intro: If you remember from last week Jesus went to place He shouldn’t be to talk to a woman He shouldn’t talk to. He used that woman to teach us what true worship is. Here we go again! It seems like Jesus is completely happy to tear down our ideas and presumptions about who should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist