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  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    For God Took Him

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 18, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 11,703 views

    This sermon is dedicated in memory of Mrs. Annie Pierre. It reminds every believer that at the end of his earthly pilgrimage, God will take him home.

    In our text today, we are introduced to a man who’s unique-ness was unrivaled. He was not Moses, the lawgiver. He was not Elijah, the King of the prophets. He was not David, the most notorious of the Kings. He was not Abraham, the Father of the Jewish nation. He was not Nimrod, the father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    The Mystery Of History

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,165 views

    A brief devotional (about 10 minutes) great for a Christmas program where only a short, targeted thought about the Incanation is needed. This is part of another of my sermons, Do You See What I See.

    The Mystery of History (Devotional) Chuck Sligh December 24, 2011 A 3-slide PowerPoint presentation of this short message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. ` TEXT: Matthew 1:23 – “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Miracle Of Christmas Is...

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 13, 2013
     | 4,556 views

    not the prophecies of the OT, nor the angels announcing Jesus birth to the Shepeherds, nor the Wise Men follwing a start but the Incarnation

    Sermon: The Incarnation TSJ, TSL, WSG and WSMM 2013 The greatest miracle of the Christmas story is NOT the prophecies foretelling Jesus’ birth, wonderful though they are. The greatest miracle of the Christmas story is NOT the angels telling the Shepherds of Jesus’ birth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Jesus: Exclusive And Complete Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 30, 2013
     | 3,757 views

    Jesus has a lot of competition out there, so true believers must chose to focus on Jesus, not additons or alternatives.

    Jesus: Exclusive and Complete (Colossians 2:8-10) 1. Let me tell you about our Christmas experiences.... 2. Great to be back home in Kokomo, Indiana! 3. That first Christmas, Joseph and Mary had to be away from home, and would not return for probably two or three years... 4. Yet fewer Americans ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kevin Hall avatar

    A Prayer Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Kevin Hall on Nov 19, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,082 views

    Thanksgiving Sermon

    “A Prayer of Thanksgiving” Sunday November 23rd, 2014 Thanksgiving…what does that word bring to mind? For many it is turkey and Mom’s dressing, cranberry sauce and all the fixins. We enjoyed a good Commucnity Thanksgiving Dinner this past Friday. We can all name things we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Funeral For A Faithful Farmer

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,100 views

    Richard had a 40 year perfect attendance pin... but that wouldn't get him into heaven. But his faith in Christ would.

    READING OF SCRIPTURE PRAYER Richard and Sarah Jane (his wife) were farmers. Almost everything they touched had to do with farming. They were involved with Farm Bureau and 4H, and the only vacation they took every year was to the State Fair. And at 4H – Richard did farmer stuff. He was in charge ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    How Are We To Be Servant Leaders?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 21, 2023
     | 867 views

    Jesus teaches about serving others. We are not to think too highly of ourselves in the service of the Lord.

    In this passage of Scripture, Mark is telling us what Jesus teaches about serving others. This concurs with the story in Matthew 20:20-28. Mark records that John and James went to Jesus with their appeal; in Matthew, their mother likewise made the petition. There is no logical inconsistency in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Christmas 2015: Where Do You Get Your News?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2015
     | 2,894 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve.

    "Christmas 2015: Where Do You Get Your News?" Luke 2:1-20 Where do you get your news? If you are tuned into one of the 24 hour Cable News Outlets chances are you hear a lot of politicians beating up on one another. Talking heads scream over one another. T-V Hosts try to get the guests and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Surprise! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 17, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,783 views

    That first Resurrection Sunday consisted of surprise after surprise. Let’s look at 4 of many surprises.

    Surprise! (Mark 16:1-8) 1. Last month the elders board decided to get the most handsome preacher in the State of Indiana to speak for Easter. He said no. 2. Then they thought they would get the most intelligent preacher in Indiana to speak. He said no.. Then they decided to get the pastor with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Lorraine Greeff avatar

    Time Is Ticking

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jan 27, 2016
     | 7,730 views

    time is up, it is now time to stop playing and choose.

    TIME IS TICKING COUNT DOWN (CLOCK COUNTING DOWN WITH A BIG TIME’S UP, OR EXPLOSION) TIME’S UP, EYES FORWARD, PENS DOWN, PAPERS CLOSED YOU HAVE NOT FINISHED, STILL QUESTIONS TO ANSWER, OH NO YOU WASTED TIME. IT IS AN ODD FEELING, YOU ARE EXHAUSTED, DARKNESS IS DESCENDING, AND TEARS ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Christian Fatigue

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 6, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,884 views

    Paul writes that we should guard ourselves from growing weary of doing God's work. He reminds that we will reap what we sow.

    God’s Truth Stays the Same, Our Understanding Changes (Isaiah 45:22-25) 1. The English language began as Anglo Saxon, a Germanic language similar to Friesen. When the Vikings conquered England, they brought in their words and grammar. Then the French Normans conquered England and mixed in French. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Proven Love Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 21, 2019
     | 2,731 views

    Peace with God is nothing to be taken lightly; it took God’s immense sacrificial love to attain, and its effects in our life can be surprising, it includes walking through difficult times.

    Proven Love (Romans 5:1-11) 1. We Vasiceks are in the midst of living out the implications of the verses we are about to study this week.I can’t say what God is teaching others, but it has been an intensive therapy for my patience and hope muscles. 2, You know the rough experiences we had this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Patient Faith Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 4, 2018
     | 4,151 views

    God’s kingdom advances by faith and recedes by unbelief. The kind of faith that proves itself best is a patient faith.

    A Patient Faith (Hebrews 11:23-31) 1. Some people hold faith in contempt or treat it lightly. Some churches also cheapen the faith, treating it as a business. 2. Two old Jewish men are strolling down the street one day when they pass by a church in a very affluent neighborhood. They see a big ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    It’s A Jungle Out There Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 5, 2018
     | 3,690 views

    No man is an island. We all have families, friends, communities, organizations, or places of employment. We run into all kinds of people, and Proverbs helps prepare us to deal with the more challenging ones ("works of art").

    It’s A Jungle Out There (Proverbs 26:2, 13-16, 18-19, 27) 1. Maybe you have heard this one before. A couple were going on a vacation to Florida together, but the wife had an emergency at work. So they agreed the husband would go as planned and his wife would meet him at the hotel the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Weber avatar

    Be Wise Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 17,108 views

    Part of a series on Matthew 24 & 25 - Because Jesus is returning, and we do not know when, how should we be living. "Be wise" is the focus of this message.

    Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Be Wise - Matthew 24:43-51" We have been studying through Matthew 24,25 - with this overall theme . . . Because Jesus is returning and we don’t know when, how should we be living? I remember reading a story a few years ago about a man who was visiting South ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ