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  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Life Without Christmas

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,931 views

    Christians are experiencing "Christmas" in a pluralistic culture. The secular culture and marketplace want to keep the profits but do not want to acknowledge the "Incarnation" which does not sell computer games. M.Luther sought to explain the mystery..."

    In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2005 Christmas Eve Redeemer Lutheran “Life Without Christmas” How did Christmas become so complicated? Some stores won’t allow the Salvation Army to collect donations to help them meet the minimal needs of the poor and down ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Jewishness Of Jesus

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,133 views

    The Bible was written by Jews for Jews thousands of years ago, in ancient languages and cultures that are vastly different from ours today. Making it all the more important to understand as much of those cultures as we can.

    Quotes: “I am more than ever certain that a great place belongs to him in Israel's history of faith and that this place cannot be described by any of the usual categories.” -Martin Buber, leading Jewish writer, thinker, philosopher, and theologian (1878-1965). “No one can read the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Day They Cancelled Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2021
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,216 views

    The cancel culture has swept our nation... and destroyed lives, careers and futures. But the actions of those of the cancel culture are as old as history. They cancelled Abel, and the prophets... and they even cancelled Jesus. Or at least they thought they had.

    OPEN: There is a phenomenon that is quickly sweeping through our country that’s called the “Cancel Culture.” It’s a mindset that demands that if anyone says or does something that someone else finds offensive, THAT PERSON must be silenced and destroyed. As a result people have lost their jobs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living For Maximum Gain

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Sep 15, 2006
     | 3,022 views

    Western culture is obsessed with achieving maximum gain. The Bible shows the Christian the true way to achieve maximum gain

    200642.ser “Living For Maximum Gain” CLBC September 10, 2006 a.m. Subject: Godliness Theme: The Supreme Value of Godliness Passage: 1 Timothy 6: 1 - 10 How are your investments doing? If you are fortunate enough to have some investments, it is likely that you also have a financial advisor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    Identity Crisis

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 24, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 7,487 views

    Year C. 1st Sunday of Lent March 4th, 2001

    Year C. 1st Sunday of Lent March 4th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father empower each of us here at Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church to know our identity as your children ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Goodness - Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 444 ratings
     | 104,095 views

    I’m afraid that people just don’t seem to be very committed to the idea of goodness anymore, but goodness is a valuable & important fruit of the Spirit.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX What determines the value of something? A child may think that a quarter is worth more than a dollar bill because the quarter is shiny & pretty, or that a candy bar is worth more than a handful of dollar bills because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Humor Is Good For Relationships Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 11, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,861 views

    Three biblical strategies to inject humor into your relationships so they will experience greater consistency and joy.

    How Humor is Good For Relationships Part 5 of 6 in the series, “When Relationships Disappoint You, How to Find God’s Peace in the Pain.” We’re in this series on relationships and the title of today’s message is “How Humor is Good for Relationships.” I really ought to have entitled this message, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Goodness Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,429 views

    GOODNESS IS DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR THE RIGHT REASON

    What determines the value of something? A child may think that a quarter is worth more than a dollar bill because the quarter is shiny & pretty, or that a candy bar is worth more than a handful of dollar bills because the child wants the candy more. So what really determines value? Again, we all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speaking Of Sex. . . Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on May 24, 2022
     | 1,377 views

    A biblical look at marriage, singleness, and sex. Paul answers the question asked of him by the Corinthians about sex outside of marriage. His answer is straightforward and instructive.

    NOTES THE LANGUAGE OF MARRIAGE SERIES – Part 2 Dr. Tom Bartlett May 22, 2022 Speaking of sex . . . 1 Thessalonians 4:3–8 (NLT) God’s will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin. 4Then each of you will control his own body and live in holiness and honor—5not in lustful passion ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    5 Ways To Stay Encouraged In A Lonely World

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 24, 2023
     | 1,280 views

    Hope is the secret weapon of the Christian. Hope is the weapon of our mind to defeat any discouraging thought. Use this powerful weapon, by training your mind to counter any pessimistic thought with the truth of the scriptures.

    According to a study by Harvard, 36% of Americans, so more than one in three, described their level of loneliness as "serious." In a lonely world, how can we find encouragement? How can we find a mindset that leads to stability and peace? That is the challenge in this world. The battle ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Love Minus Zero No Limit

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,792 views

    A. Introduction 1.

    A. Introduction 1. Lying at the very heart of the Christian faith is the Great Commandment, Matthew 22:37-40: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Learning To Be A Disciple

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,257 views

    We learn to be a disciple when we make a commitment to learn, to grow and to be in relationship.

    As we have thought together about what it means to be the church, we have considered what it means to worship, what it means to have a relationship with God, and what it means for us to be in relationship with each other. This morning we consider what it means to truly be a disciple of Christ. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Becoming Debt Free Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,063 views

    One of the disciplines critical for us to practice in order to live debt free is to look beyond the immediate. You have to stay focused on God’s promised future. Debt is always about the immediate; it’s always seeking relief or immediate gratification

    Debt Free II Kings 4:2-7 Have you ever made a purchase and then felt bad or depressed afterwards? Have you ever bought anything that you ended up never using? I just found one of the greatest pullover sweaters in my closet and said, "Where did this come from?" It still had the tags on it! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Have You Got To Lose?

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,291 views

    Allegiance to God means something

    Title: What have you got to lose? Text: FCF: SO: Intro: When you were in school, I suspect you had to learn the Pledge of Allegiance. You probably also had to recite it most mornings, and if you were like me, you probably did so without realizing how offensive it really was. There is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rest-Less Or Rest-Full? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,567 views

    When we observe God’s prescribed Sabbath we are led into at least the types of rest.

    “Law & Order: SPU – Rest-less or Rest-full?” Ex. 20:8-11; Heb. 3:7-411 Has anyone ever said to you something like “You know, you wouldn’t be so tired if…?” or “You’d have more energy if…?” How did they fill in the blank? How is your life? Are you rest-less or rest-full? God has told us that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed