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    "My Own Worst Enemy”

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Dec 1, 2018
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    Let us hear from the mouth of our most reliable Friend, Jesus.... On HOW TO MAKE AN OPEN WAR WITH WORRY and come out of that battle victorious. It all starts in the mind. The battleground is on the mind.

    We are tested by major changes, delayed promises, impossible problems, unanswered prayers, undeserved criticism, and even senseless tragedies. Human reasoning produces doubt, doubt produces fear, and fear produces anxiety.... That is why we worry a lot! The good news is that God wants us to pass ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thankful For The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 2, 2018
     | 7,959 views

    Of the many blessings we enjoy through our relationship with Christ, I am especially thankful for the fellowship with those of like faith. I am blessed to be part of the church, the body of Christ.

    Thankful for the Church 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-4 Over the past few weeks, we have been discussing particular blessings received through our relationship with Christ, and the thankfulness we should possess for those blessings. As I pondered all I have received in Christ, one of the greatest blessings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Leaving Heaven”

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Dec 8, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,861 views

    God in all of His wisdom hid the real date of His Son’s birthday and even His physical attributes...

    “LEAVING HEAVEN” Matthew 1:21-23 “She will bring a Son to birth, and when she does, you, Joseph, will name Him Jesus--'God saves'--because He will save His people from their sins." (Msg.) v.22-23 “All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord’s message through His prophet: “Look! The virgin ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does It Mean That Christ "reconciled" Us? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 9, 2018
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    Paul here uses an interesting and unusual phrase: "reconciled." What exactly does it mean that Christ has reconciled us?

    WHAT DOES "RECONCILE" MEAN? It is bringing two things into agreement. - 2 Corinthians 5:18-21. - The key word in this passage is “reconcile.” This is not a word that we use much in sermons or Bible study, but it’s a good Bible word and it has an important truth to teach us. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Things And The Revealed Things

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 12, 2018
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    A sermon for a NEW YEAR, based on a striking text from Dt. 29:29. As we enter a new year, we cannot know the SECRET (unknown) THINGS that the year will bring, but God has REVEALED to us his commandments, his priorities, and how to enter into a relationship with him through Jesus Christ.

    THE SECRET THINGS AND THE REVEALED THINGS—Dt. 29:29 If you could know the future, would you do things differently? ***I was playing basketball with my brother, and I noticed an older guy who seemed to play every day. I asked my brother what he did for a living, and my brother informed me that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Greatest Story Never Gets Old

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 16, 2018
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     | 10,947 views

    A sermon examining the birth and life of Jesus Christ.

    The Greatest Story Never Gets Old Luke 2:8-14 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, December 24th. 2025) In our home, there are certain Christmas songs that we love to hear. If we are honest, it just isn't Christmas until we hear them. In most cases we will listen to these songs multiple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "getting Ready For Christmas: Whose Child Is This?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 18, 2018
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    A sermon for Advent with a focus on the mercy shown by Joseph.

    “Getting Ready for Christmas: Whose Child is This?” Matthew 1:18-19 There can be no doubt that the story of Jesus’ birth begins with a Scandal. Matthew is straight and to the point: while Joseph and Mary were engaged to be married, Mary became pregnant and Joseph was not the father! Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    An Israelite In Whom Is No Guile: An Exposition Of John 1:43-51

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 31, 2018
     | 7,007 views

    What is behind Jesus' s strange statement about Nathaniel? For the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B

    An Israelite in Whom is no Guile John 1:43-51 In the last passage which is presented as the second of a three-day sequence following John the Baptist’s declaration that Jesus is the Lamb of God. On the first day, John stood alone in his witness to Jesus. On the second day, he repeats his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "christ Is Coming!" The Call Continues! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jan 3, 2019
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     | 4,445 views

    How is the first coming of Christ at Christmas connected to the coming of Christ at the end of time? See the connections and how the same preparation makes us ready to celebrate and anticipate the coming of Christ.

    When you look at that picture of a mountain range, can you tell me which mountain is closest or where one begins and the other ends? It’s kind of hard to tell from a distance, isn’t it? Only when you get closer, into the mountain range itself will you be able to tell which comes first and where ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Church As A Kingdom Revealing Church Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 4, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,266 views

    Jesus said "The Kingdom of God is at hand". What does that mean? To have a Kingdom you must have a King! This sermon shows Elijah, living in faith of that Kingdom, and in recognizing that trusting in the supernatural rather than the natural.

    THE ELIJAH CHURCH IS A KINGDOM REVEALING CHURCH INTRO: This is part of a series using the life of Elijah as a picture of the last day Church. It is also a stand alone sermon. 1 Kings 17:7-24 Some time later the brook dried up because there had been no rain in the land. Then the word of the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Full Life Vs. Empty Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019
     | 7,837 views

    Looking at a full Life vs. an empty one

    Full Life vs. Empty Life--1 1-3.docx Ecclesiastes 1:1-3 In this book, the Preacher (Solomon), the wisest, richest most influential king in Israel’s history. He looks at life “under the sun” from the human perspective and declares it all to be empty. Power, popularity, prestige, pleasure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Section 4) More Elements That Contribute To Guidance

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019
     | 2,578 views

    If we are honest, we shall never be certain that our motives are absolutely pure.

    (Section 4 His Will) IV. MORE ELEMENTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO GUIDANCE A. INTRODUCTION If we are honest, we shall never be certain that our motives are absolutely pure. We know our own hearts too well. In such a decision we must pray for a true objectivity and ask God to give us such an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer 101 Series

    Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Mar 21, 2019
     | 6,573 views

    Prayer is the fruit of a man or woman who understands their humanity and the sovereignty of an almighty God in other words you are God and I am human You are almighty and I am weak

    PRAYER 101 Luke 18:1-14.....Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. 2 He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought. 3 And there was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Mar 28, 2019
     | 5,504 views

    Struggling temptation is not uncommon to us nor was it uncommon to Jesus. See how Jesus' struggle against temptation helps us as we daily face temptation.

    Do you ever feel like you’re wearing one of these (a target)? Maybe it’s that you feel like you’re being blamed for everything that is going wrong in other people’s lives, even when it’s not your fault. Maybe it’s more of the personal attacks that are being fired in your direction because of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Get A Glimpse Of Jesus' Glory

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Mar 28, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,563 views

    On Transfiguration Jesus gave his disciples a glorious experience that would help them get through some pretty hard things until finally arriving at Easter Sunday morning. Jesus continues to show his glory to us today, a glory that helps us through the hard times of our lives.

    Supper is still about an hour and a half away. Lunch seems like an eternity ago. Your stomach is calling, “Feed me!” What do you do? If you’re like me, you grab a snack. Something that will help hold you over until the next of the three major meals of the day. Maybe it’s a cookie or some ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran