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  • Bernard Dawson avatar

    Missing Christmas

    Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,017 views

    An effort to draw attention to the risk of missing the real meaning of Christmas.

    MISSING CHRISTMAS Luke 2:1-7 George Mason was an astute businessman. He was also unsocial, single and against Christmas. He was a modern day Ebenezer Scrooge who wished for Christmas to move along so business and profits could resume. On Christmas eve as his workers were leaving he accidentally ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    From Wee Little To Great Big Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,122 views

    In order to draw nearer to Jesus we need to make the effort.

    From Wee Little to Great Big Text: Lk. 19:1-10 Introduction 1. Read Lk. 19:1-10 2. Illustration: A certain man was troubled with dizzy spells. He went from one doctor to another and none could tell him what the problem was. He tried everything, it seemed. Finally, it was bothering him so ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Breaking The Yoke Of Lukewarmness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025
     | 299 views

    Lukewarmness is a spiritual disease that renders believers ineffective in their walk with God. It is a passive state of heart that neither completely rejects nor passionately pursues the things of God.

    BREAKING THE YOKE OF LUKEWARMNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:15-16 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:11, Matthew 24:12, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Hebrews 12:29 INTRODUCTION: Lukewarmness is a spiritual disease that renders believers ineffective in their walk with God. It is a passive state ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Short Challenge: Living Water Series

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,106 views

    This is a short challenge on living daily satisfied with Jesus, true living water.

    Short Challenge: Living Water Drawing near to Him - that’s the point. Sometimes our walk begins to feel dry. Jesus promised living water to the point of overflowing. James 4:8 - Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. That’s the key to that vibrant relationship with Him. Wherever you are, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    "Why Did You Come To Church This Morning?”

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 33,016 views

    Why did you come to church this morning? Perhaps you came here because that’s the thing to do on Sunday morning. Perhaps you came because you really like the music. Perhaps you came because you knew that a certain attractive someone of the opposi

    “Why Did You Come to Church this Morning?” Hebrews 10:19-25 Why did you come to church this morning? · Perhaps you came here because that’s the thing to do on Sunday morning. · Perhaps you came because you really like the music. · Perhaps you came because you knew that a certain attractive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Following Jesus –the Hardest Thing To Do

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 21, 2015
     | 4,852 views

    Jesus claimed that his death would draw people to God because he made the ultimate sacrifice. He gave his life for us, and that’s a powerful truth.

    Good morning boys and girls! How many of you have had to do something that wasn’t easy to do? What do you think is the hardest thing we would ever have to do? Well, one of the hardest things we have to do is to be a follower of Jesus. Following him is one of the best things we can do ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Lord Is It I

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,286 views

    This sermon will explore the evidence of salvation.

    Introduction: Matthew 26:21 Now as they were eating, He said, "Assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me." Christ had just given a prophecy concerning His betrayal. One of His disciples would betray Him, so the question was asked: "Lord is it I?" With this thought in mind, I would ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Drew Mills avatar

    You Know What Your Problem Is? Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,525 views

    Crushing the criticism that divides the family

    Theme: Family Busters Purpose: Crushing the criticism that divides the family We have all heard, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old saying? James had his own ideas on the cause of a critical spirit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Reversal Of Fortunes Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,618 views

    These words of Jesus were caring words of understanding. He was saying to these people, “I know your struggles. I understand what you are going through and I care.” The beatitudes may be prescriptive, but on one level may be descriptive. We will see both.

    Reversal of Fortunes Matthew 5:1-12 1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Frank Lay avatar

    Found Faithful Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,935 views

    The first readers of the book of Hebrews were Jewish believers, in danger of deserting their faith and reverting to the old system of law. The author was challenging them to be faithful to their faith in Jesus Christ. That challenge is now given to us as

    FOUND FAITHFUL Hebrews 10:19-25 The book of Hebrews teaches us about the supremacy of the Lord Jesus Christ as the only way to God. God spoke in the past many different times and in many different ways. God’s final revelation was through His Son, Jesus Christ. The gospel of Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Campbell avatar

    That's Perfect Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016
     | 6,957 views

    Through His blood, we are made perfect.

    Title: The Bloodline of a Champion – 8 “That’s Perfect!” Text: Hebrews 10:14 Let’s read this same text from a couple different translations: The Laubach Version: “So with that one sacrifice He made us holy and brought us into perfect union with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Archie Norman avatar

    The War Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Jan 22, 2015
     | 4,749 views

    book of James

    The War James 4:1-10 1. The War Within a. Their afflictions - lust b. Their anger - cannot obtain c. Their attack - they kill d. Their asking - absent or selfish 2. The War Without a. The World b. Satan *The Answer 1) submit to God 2) draw near to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Stand Firm - Part 5

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 13, 2019
     | 6,824 views

    A final look at standing firm in faith as we look at Peter and what it means to fail or not to fail. A new definition of failure.

    Father’s Day June 16, 2019 Failures Video compilation of fails . . . Youtube. How do we define failure. It seems that when we don’t succeed at something, we say we’ve failed. We didn’t win the championship, so we failed to win the championship. I didn’t get the job I wanted, I failed to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Connecting To God Through Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 24, 2025
     | 16 views

    Have you ever thought about what it would be like to see and talk to the President of the United States? This would be a great honor but could prove to be a very difficult assignment, if not impossible!’

    • You would have to first get through some of the tightest security in the U.S. • Even if you did get past them you would have to get past a professional staff that is trained to keep people like you and I from invading the White House • If you made it to the White House you would have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Know The Goal Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,449 views

    The true disciple seeks to produce in the church that which God requires, love toward Him and those who are His.

    Know The Goal 01/24/10 PM Text: 1 Timothy 1:5 Introduction To protect Timothy (and the saints) from the error of the false teachers, Paul contrasts the goal of his instruction with that of the false teachers. The false teachers were motivated by mere curiosity and a desire to gain prestige as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ