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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Protection Of Immanuel Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 11, 2015
     | 13,046 views

    When adversity comes in like a flood, don't fear the flood; fear the Lord and keep His Word.

    Alan Wright, in his book God Moments, talks about an old-time preacher who once experienced a bad, bumpy flight. So for the rest of his life, he hated airplanes. On one occasion, he sat down next to a calm passenger who noticed the preacher's nerves. “Why are you afraid, Preacher?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Christmas Focus In Matthew: Herod Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 12, 2015
     | 6,486 views

    We have also talked about the real historical King Herod who tried to kill the baby Jesus when He was born. Some people hate Jesus. Some people hate Christmas. Are there people today who hate Christmas? Are there people today who hate Jesus? As we mo

    CHRISTMAS FOCUS IN MATTHEW: HEROD MATTHEW 2:1-18 INTRODUCTION… “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” [video clip] [2:03] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27I3AN0XwP8 I. THE GRINCH WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS The song you just heard is based on Dr Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Significance Of The Timing Of Jesus’ Birth Series

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Dec 14, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,700 views

    What significance can we deduce from the timing of the birth of Jesus Christ. Are there any lessons that we can learn from it? Is it relevant to us today? And the big question: "Why did Jesus come to earth at the time He came to earth?

    INTRODUCTION OPENING I want you to imagine the following: And please, this is only hypothetical. Suppose you have been in heaven from the very beginning. At one stage God summoned you and requested you to be on the committee whose job it was to decide what the right time should be for Jesus to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sold Out For Christ..."A Scandalous Resolution"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 21, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,894 views

    A big percentage of the population calls themselves Christians... And we have no right to believe that they are not Christians if they say their christians. However...where's the fruit??

    Sold out for Christ..."A Scandalous Resolution" Illus. By Paul Decker A small storeowner was being pressured to sell his store to the owners of a large department store who had bought every building on the block, except his. Frustrated by the man’s refusal to sell, they eventually opened ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 25, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,441 views

    At the cradle we see that Jesus is with us. At the cross we see that He is for us.

    The Virgin Birth Rev. Brian Bill December 24, 2015 The website Statistic Brain has tracked each year’s “must-have Christmas gift” for the past few decades. Here are a few highlights, or lowlights: • 1983 – Cabbage Patch Kids • 1985 – Pound ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Covenant Of God Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Dec 29, 2015
     | 8,892 views

    The word “Covenant” appears specifically 313 times in the Word of God. This word is defined as an agreement between God and man. It is often referred to as a contract a covenant is much more than a contract.

    Sermon Title: The Covenant of God Big Idea: The word “Covenant” appears specifically 313 times in the Word of God. This word is defined as an agreement between God and man. It is often referred to as a contract a covenant is much more than a contract. A contract is an agreement between ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dare To Believe...

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 29, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,035 views

    No matter what your need is... there's no length that God is not willing to go to...to not only meet, but exceed far beyond your wildest expectations if you are willing to dare to believe He can do what He says He can do....

    Dare to Believe Illus. By John Raulerson A guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking Dog for Sale." He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a black mutt just sitting there. "You talk?" he asks. "Yep," the mutt replies. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is Coming Soon! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 5, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 42,665 views

    Jesus is coming soon, so keep His Word. Proclaim it, practice it, and preserve it just as it is. Then you will be ready when He comes.

    A man once asked the Lord what a million years was like to Him. The Lord responded, “It is just a minute in my sight.” “How about a million dollars?” the man asked. “It can’t mean more than a penny to you.” “That’s right,” the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Savior Worth Waiting For

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 9, 2016
     | 3,468 views

    Joseph wasn’t so thrilled with the whole idea presented to him at first, but eventually accepted the present as God presented it to him. Joseph is really the forgotten figure of Christmas.

    A Savior Worth Waiting For ~ Luke 2:8-20 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    About The Sovereign Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,499 views

    A sermon series on the major theological beliefs in Christianity.

    Series – “Does It Matter What You Believe?” Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, KJV “About the Sovereign” Deuteronomy 6:4-15 4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Tim Zoltowski on Jan 24, 2016
     | 9,312 views

    This message discusses the purpose of the gifts of the Spirit and the plan that God has for His people to use them to serve others. In 2 Peter 4, each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace

    I would like to talk to you today about the Gifts of the Spirit. If the last three sermons have hit home with you then you are likely encouraged, even excited, to serve the Lord as Christ's ambassadors. You realize that you are a new creation and cannot live the way you used to. Not that you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Securing The Success Of Jesus’ Mission-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 17, 2013
     | 2,742 views

    1 of 6. Thru prayer, Jesus sought to secure the success of His mission. But How? 20 measures securing the success of Jesus’ mission. Securing the Success of Jesus’ mission involves...

    Background: This chapter is the last bit of teaching from Jesus’ mouth. It is a prayer which appears to have been prayed just before Jesus & His disciples left Jerusalem for the Garden of Gethsemane. The high Priestly Prayer took place on Thursday evening during the Passover Meal. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Securing The Success Of Jesus’ Mission-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 17, 2013
     | 1,935 views

    2 of 6. Thru prayer, Jesus sought to secure the success of His mission. But How? 20 measures securing the success of Jesus’ mission. Securing the Success of Jesus’ mission involves...

    SECURING THE SUCCESS OF JESUS’ MISSION-II—John 17:1-26 Attention: Need: Jesus’ prayer in the Upper Room reflected the means to securing the success of His mission. The success of Jesus’ mission is secured. How is the success of Jesus’ mission secured? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Beginning God

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 16, 2013
     | 7,803 views

    Genesis 1:1 is the foundation of our faith and understanding of God. Here's why...

    “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 ESV[i] is a straightforward account of the origins of the universe. This verse is so simple, a child can understand it. Yet in all its simplicity and clarity, men in recent centuries have struggled to accept this ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Blessed Is The Man

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 19, 2013
    based on 87 ratings
     | 38,832 views

    1- His children will be mighty 2- His life will be blessed with good 3- His spirit will never be shaken

    INTRO.- Blessed is the man. Don’t you want to be blessed in life? Don’t you want to be blessed by God? Psalm 1:1 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.” It is God’s wish to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ