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  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    The Angel's Message To Mary: Promise Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,181 views

    We can count on God to keep his promises. He gave Mary the promise, "I will be with you." And he gives the same promise to us.

    The Christmas Angels – Part 2 CCCH 12-12-99 INTRODUCTION Growing up as a Gen X’er wasn’t always easy for me. But as a boy living at the end of the 1970’s there were still a few things I could count on to bring order to my life: 1. That the Cowboys or the Steelers would be in the Super ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Search For The Messiah

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,728 views

    Jesus ONLY reveals Himself to people who seek for Him earnestly.(This sermon is prepared by Pastor Joe Balaan, my student in Central Bible College, as part of his course requirement in Bible Exposition).

    (This sermon is prepared by Pastor Joe Balaan, my student in Central Bible College, as part of his course requirement in Bible Exposition) Main Idea : Jesus reveals Himself to people who seek for Him earnestly. Historical background The Magi were men who were skilled in philosophy, medicine ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Touching Jesus

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,130 views

    You can reach out to any number of things, but none of them will touch you like the touch of the Master!

    I. TOUCHING JESUS IN SPITE OF THE PRESS A. JUDAS WAS MOST LIKELY IN THAT CROWD 1. There are times when people allow a Judas to keep them from receiving God’s best. 2. They get their eyes focused on some hypocrite rather than focusing on Jesus. 3. There are a lot of Judases in the crowd that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Thomas Black avatar

    Blessings So Big The Neighbors Notice Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,484 views

    God often works in our lives to separate us from the culture so that the people will seek him out in us.

    I’d like to give you a scenario. Say you’ve moved into an average neighborhood – neither a rich nor poor one and over time you begin to become quite wealthy. So one day you head out to the car lot and you bring home a new Volvo C70 (completely loaded), and it’s parked in the driveway when you go ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Sword Of The Lord" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 28, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,046 views

    God frequently trims our resources to get us to depend entirely on Him. When we’re serving in God’s army we become part of the “overwhelming minority.”

    “The Sword of the Lord" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Many of us are familiar with the management concept of downsizing—we’re told to “do more with less”. However, nations don’t usually downsize when preparing for war! They mobilize their reserves ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    And Then On Monday Morning The Work Began Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 13, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,493 views

    A wedding sermon for 2 members of our church (1 about to be ordained), based on Tobit 8:1-8

    According to the internet, the top ten worries for couples on their wedding day include - - worries about whether the bride/groom will show up (yup they’re both here) - worries about whether the wedding dress will fit (yup she looks fabulous) - worries about what the best man will say in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Richard Sharp avatar

    Peter The Man Series

    Contributed by Richard Sharp on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,539 views

    This is a brief outline of Peter’s life that I used to Introduce our Sun. nite study Series on I Peter

    A Brief Sketch of Peter’s Life Four main area’s of Peter’s life: A. His calling Mark 1:16-18 (also Luke 5:3-11) * fishing in Sea of Galilee with his brother Andrew. * they are partners with James and John in a lucrative fishing business * ALL This changes when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Griffith avatar

    Hearing God

    Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,796 views

    The effects of hearing God speak to the believer.

    Hearing God Joshua 8:1-13 Offers: vv.1-2  The Pleasure of Encouragement  The Promise of Victory – John 14:1“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2“In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guardian Angels; Does Everybody Have One?

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,850 views

    It is often said that everyone has a guardian angel but the Bible teaches otherwise.

    GUARDIANS ANGELS: DOES EVERYBODY HAVE ONE? "But to which of the angels has He ever said: ’Sit at My right hand, until I make Thine enemies a footstool for Thy feet?’ Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?" Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth Or Consequences

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,094 views

    Our society has developed the mind-set that we can live above the Law.

    Scripture: Galatians 6:1 – 10 Title: “Truth or Consequences!” (The Laws of The Harvest) Introduction: Our society has developed the mind-set that we can live above the Law. 1. LAW NUMBER ONE: “We Reap Much We Did Not Sow” o Mankind spends a lot of his time trying to defy the Laws of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Will Fight This Philistine ? Series

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,001 views

    God is looking for a few good men to fight against the Philistine’s of our day. Someone who will trust God, stad firm and throw The Rock at the enemy. Who Will Fight this Philistine ? What about you ?

    WHO WILL FIGHT THIS PHILISTINE #2 Philistines? Text: 1 Sam. 17: 10-11 I. Where are the Philistines? A. originally Aegean sea people (between Greece & Turkey) ie. Thessalonica, Smyrna, Ephesus B. Over 600 mi they came and settled in Cannan C. When they came they brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Bold Prayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 18, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 476 views

    Shaping our prayers in accordance with what we know about the character of God.

    A BOLD PRAYER. Genesis 18:23-32. The conversation between the LORD and Abraham suggests a relationship. God shares His Word with His covenant children, and prompts us to respond. If we are made privy to the purposes of the LORD then we may, without presumptuousness, speak our mind about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From A Cowardly Dog

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,528 views

    In this message featuring "Courage the Cowardly Dog," learn a few things about how to conquer fear.

    Lessons from a Cowardly Dog How To Get Courage 6/2/04 I. Introduction Show “got fear?” video. Black Bart was a professional thief whose very name struck fear as he terrorized the Wells Fargo stage line. From San Francisco to New York, his name became synonymous with the danger of the frontier. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayers Of An Honest Pastor

    Contributed by Chip Kelly on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,482 views

    Straight talk from a pastor to congregation

    Prayers of an Honest Pastor I love teaching the Bible. It’s what I feel called to and it’s probably the most rewarding thing I do. I hope and pray that I’m allowed to do it until I’m really old and just drop dead doing it one day. I love teaching the Bible. But there are times that I look out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying Against Your Enemies

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,891 views

    Praying for those who persecute you.

    PRAYING AGAINST YOUR ENEMIES BY JERRY FALWELL I have never preached a sermon on praying against your enemies or praying about your enemies. As a matter of fact, I have never heard anyone preach this kind of sermon about enemies. Last Sunday I said in jest, “I pray that they (the terrorists) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist