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  • Jerry Neill avatar

    Narnia: What If There Was No Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jerry Neill on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,200 views

    First in three sermons to coordinate with Narnia film and Christmas season- to embrace the life changing power of Jesus

    What if there was no Christmas? Luke 1.67-79 December 4, 2005 C.S. Lewis’ penetrable understanding of scripture serves to instruct us in a wonderful way this Christmas. One of the Christ-honoring highlights of the season this year will be the release of the film, The Lion, the Witch, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Will You Do When The Lights Go Out?

    Contributed by James Turner on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 136 ratings
     | 8,923 views

    How to weather the storm, coming out of darkness into his light.

    Title: What Do You Do When the Lights Go Out? Text: John 1:1-5 & 9 Matthew 5:14-16 -I want to talk to you about this simple question - What do you do when the lights go out? Pray Light the candle Turn lights out (Stats by George Barna) I. Los Angeles School District A. They practice five ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Joseph Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,850 views

    This is part one of a 4 part advent series. These are stand alone sermons that are tied in to the 4 weeks of advent. This second message is a first person narrative message considering the angels message to Joseph.

    I Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 One of the greatest jobs in scripture for angels is as heralds of God to man- bringing news and help from on high. Angels were the messengers- the Heralds of Messiahs coming The Angel Gabriel brought the message to Mary - telling her “you will conceive in your womb, and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Shine Like The Stars...forever

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,229 views

    End Time 2 / Last Judgment(B) - Shine like the stars forever. I. During times of distress. II. At God’s last judgment III. As witnesses of wisdom.

    SHINE LIKE THE STARS…FOREVER (Outline) November 9, 2008 -- END TIME 2 / LAST JUDGMENT -- Daniel 12:1-3 INTRO: Scripture defines Christians as people of faith who lead humble, loving lives. Jesus reminded his disciples that humility was important in their lives. “The first will be last ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Don't Let It Go Out! Series

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Nov 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,540 views

    Jesus warns us to be ready for His return. He warns us because the danger and threat is real. To do so, He tells us story about 10 virgins who are waiting for the return of the Bridegroom. The parable is explained and applied to the hearer.

    In Annie Dillard’s Teaching a Stone to Talk, she talks about a British Artic expedition which set sail in 1845 to chart the Northwest Passage around the Canadian Artic to the Pacific ocean. Neither of the two ships and 138 men on board returned. Why? They packed their ship like they were going ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Children’s Sermon: Snowflakes

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,742 views

    This is a childrens sermon to show that even though we are all made differently, we belong to one God.

    Snowflakes 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Theme: We are all made differently yet we belong to one God. Object: Paper, scissors, trash can. Today I brought some paper and scissors to illustrate the word “different.” Have you ever cut paper into snowflakes? (Demonstrate by cutting a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Son Burnt

    Contributed by David Dalton on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,368 views

    This sermon deals with the difference being in the presence of the Lord makes. Our look, our love, and our life.

    “SON BURNT” QUESTION: HAVE YOU EVER BEEN SUN BURNT? ILLUSTRATION: Have you ever noticed how some people get burnt easier then others? I usually get burnt pretty good at the beginning of the Summer. Eventually my burnt skin turns into a nice tan and then I don’t get burnt as easily. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ Lives In Me Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 19, 2021
     | 1,778 views

    What’s the most miraculous event in your life? Has your life ever been completely changed and turned upside down?

    The Revolutionary Gospel Christ Lives in Me August 22, 2021 What’s the most miraculous event in your life? Has your life ever been completely changed and turned upside down? Acts 9 tells us the story of Paul’s radical conversion on the road to Damascus. He was baptized by Ananias and began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Madness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Sep 9, 2024
     | 343 views

    Since America and the world have continued to reject the true and living God and His Word—the Holy Bible—God’s protective presence is being withdrawn.

    WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PEOPLE REJECT GOD - Since America and the world have continued to reject the true and living God and His Word—the Holy Bible—God’s protective presence is being withdrawn. Just as the Lord’s protective presence withdrew from the nation of Israel as described in the book of Ezekiel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not Called To Just Cloister Or Cluster

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 5, 2022
     | 1,002 views

    We have been obsessed with ourselves too long and we wonder why the world is so dark.

    If the only ministry you do is in church, then you missed most of what ministry is about. True, we are to attend church consistently to learn how to do ministry and exhort one another. Still, our ministry is to be community and world focused. We come in to prepare and grow to go out. Indeed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thriving In Babylon Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,458 views

    How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church.

    Thriving in Babylon Daniel 1:1-1:21 Fearless Pt 1- Thriving in Babylon Introduction New Series- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne from North Coast Church). Many things to worry about and be afraid of today. What is it that causes you to toss/turn at night -economy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "Why Are You Standing Here?"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 29,285 views

    EASTER 7(A) - God’s angels ask the disciples why they are still standing at the place of Jesus’ ascension. We are to go to share God’s kingdom of grace. We are to watch for God’s kingdom of glory.

    “WHY ARE YOU STANDING HERE…?” (Outline) May 16, 2010 - Easter 7 - ACTS 1:8-14 INTRO: At different times in our lives we are faced with various senses of duty. In college we have a sense of duty to our studies. In marriage we have a sense of duty for our family. In our calling in life ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Will He Find Faith?

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 53 ratings
     | 14,930 views

    A devotional for growing believers

    “And the Lord said, ‘Hear what the unrighteous judge said; now shall not God bring about justice for His elect, who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them? I tell you that He will bring about justice for them speedily. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Seven Saying From The Cross-Number 4 (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,860 views

    Jesus has been hanging now six hours upon the tree, and He has not once so much as thought about Himself, He has interceded for His tortures. He has comforted the thief in his agony, and promised him a reward for his faith. He has looked with lovin

    Matthew 27:45-46-Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Verse 45-The significance of the darkness: To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Friends And Family Of God

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 21, 2023
     | 3,368 views

    Crucifixion Friday was the darkest day in history. Resurrection Sunday was the brightest. Between the two, the friends and family of Jesus waited.

    THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF JESUS Introduction A. “You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family.” B. That is not true of one family—God’s family (Matt 12:46-50). C. But we can choose God’s family only because of his previous choice (Matt 12:17-19; 2 Thess 2:13-14; Gal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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