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What Have You Learned From The Wise Men?

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Nov 30, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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We sing about these wise men, and then rarely act like wise men ourselves? What can we learn from them?

IN MANY NATIVITY SCENES COMMEMORATING THE BIRTH OF JESUS ONE CAN ALWAYS CATCH A GLIMPSE OF “THE WISE MEN”. WE SEE THEM REPRESENTED ON CHRISTMAS CARDS, WE HEAR AND SING SONGS SUNG ABOUT THEM AND THEIR COURAGEOUS JOURNEY. MOST HOLIDAY SCENARIOS SUGGEST THAT THESE MEN (WHO TRADITION SAYS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Your Bible Come Alive Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Feb 7, 2008

based on 29 ratings

| 13,083 views

Here is a simple bible study method that anyone can use to understand any passage of scripture. This seromn will teach you step by step how to study your Bible.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR BIBLE COME ALIVE The Bible is the most wonderful and most important book ever written. It contains the most important message ever written – the Gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, it is also the most taken for granted and ignored book of history. Even those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hindrances To Our Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

based on 7 ratings

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Discusses the things that hinder our faith.

Faith Part 7: Hindrances To Your Faith Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12; Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:6, 12; Galatians 6:5 Introduction As we have begun our bible study lesson series on faith, this will be the final sermon on faith in this series at this time – more could come later. During the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preaching Your Sermon - True Ministers Regurgitate, Or Do They – Should They Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 19, 2024

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Here, we are sharing some thoughts about church ministry especially the tendency to preach on what someone else has done because one has not bothered to study for oneself. Every situation is specific to its own church but here are general principles.

PREACHING YOUR SERMON - TRUE MINISTERS REGURGITATE, OR DO THEY – SHOULD THEY? I keep some finches and just recently one pair had babies. It is interesting the way the Lord has arranged for the babies to be fed. I think most people have noticed the method used by birds as the young are fed. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15, John 21:17, 2 Timothy 2:1-2, Acts 20:28-29, Ecclesiastes 12:8-12, Ephesians 4:11-12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Christmas Gifts

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

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WHAT CHRISTMAS GIVES US

3 Christmas Gifts Matt 2:1-23 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rewards Of Serving God With Excellence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025

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Serving God with excellence attracts divine blessings on earth and eternal rewards in heaven.

REWARDS OF SERVING GOD WITH EXCELLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:23-24 Key Verse: “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” (Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Will Your Life Look Like When He Returns Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 19, 2023

based on 1 rating

| 4,435 views

Jesus is coming back. The Bible promises it. What will your life look like when He returns?

Introduction One of the greatest promises found in the Bible is the return of Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us no man will know that day or time of His return. He will come like a thief in the night- unexpectedly. And it will be so sudden that no one will have time to prepare. If you are not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Aleph Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

| 619 views

Aleph

Psalm 119:1-8 ? Aleph 1. The Saint's Happiness - 1-2 Their Prosperity - 1 Blessed - They are Saved Their Purity - are the undefiled in the way - They are Separated Their Pathway - who walk in the law of the Lord - are Saturated Their Pursuit - They are Subjugated Their Light ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Sep 15, 2006

based on 19 ratings

| 14,964 views

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to be proactive in what they allow to enter their heart through their eyes and ears.

TEXT: (NKJV) Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. INTRODUCTION: To help us better understand what the writer is tell us, let us look at the definitions of some of the key words in this passage. KEEP [HB naòtsar naw-tsar’] A primitive root; to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Dangers Of Gambling And Lotto Addiction Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 29, 2025

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Gambling, lotto, and betting may look harmless at first, but they carry hidden dangers that destroy lives and destinies.

THE DANGERS OF GAMBLING AND LOTTO ADDICTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 13:11, 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 28:20, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Isaiah 55:2, Matthew 6:24, Hebrews 13:5 INTRODUCTION: Gambling and lottery addiction have silently crept into many homes, affecting ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:11, 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parable Of The Lost Coin Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 14, 2015

based on 4 ratings

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The parable of the lost coin teaches us that there is joy in heaven over every sinner who repents.

Scripture We are studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. It is a marvelous chapter as Jesus explains the good news of salvation in the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son. Kenneth E. Bailey notes, “For hundreds of years the Latin tradition has called this parable Evangelium ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trusting God To Provide

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Jun 11, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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If God tells you to do something unusual or even illogical in order to meet a need you have...obey Him anyway!

Trusting God to Provide Introduction Today’s sermon is called “Trusting God to Provide.” Our reading tells a story about God’s provision, a poor widow and a prophet called Elijah. Elijah, you will remember, is the one who appears at Jesus’ transfiguration Elijah represented all the Prophets of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Possessed And Growing Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

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Hebrews 10:36 teaches that obedience is a key to obtaining God’s promise: “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”

Possessed and Growing Be Certain of God’s Promises, Part 10 100409 PM Text--2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction This lesson concludes a series focused on the promises of God and our part in receiving what has been promised. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary a promise is a legally binding ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practical Areas Of Serving God With Excellence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025

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Description: Serving God with excellence means offering Him our very best in devotion, service, and commitment, as a reflection of His glory.

PRACTICAL AREAS OF SERVING GOD WITH EXCELLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:23-24 Key Verse: “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Pictures Of Faithful Service

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

based on 16 ratings

| 10,165 views

1. As Paul sought to encourage Timothy in his work as an evangelist... a. He made allusions to three secular occupations: soldier, athlete, farmer - 2 Tim 2:3-7 b. Here we find "Three Pictures Of Faithful Service" 2. The lessons to be gl

Three Pictures Of Faithful Service 2 Timothy 2:3-7 INTRODUCTION 1. As Paul sought to encourage Timothy in his work as an evangelist... a. He made allusions to three secular occupations: soldier, athlete, farmer - 2 Tim 2:3-7 b. Here we find "Three Pictures Of Faithful Service" 2. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

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