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  • Aaron Bryan avatar

    Have A Mary Christmas Series

    Contributed by Aaron Bryan on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,347 views

    Like Christmas, Jesus was to the house of Martha. This contrasts our worship and works for the Lord in our service this time of year.

    “Have A More Mary Christmas” Luke 10:38-42 1Co 7:35 And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction. In the holiday season our problem in America is we have too much. Too much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What I Want For Christmas

    Contributed by James Tetley on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,585 views

    Joy at Christmas is the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus, this joy should be the thing we most desire at Christmas

    What I want for Christmas – Matthew 2:1-12 Big Idea: Joy at Christmas in the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus Big response: When reflecting on Jesus to know joy and share that with others If I am going to answer this question of “What I want for Christmas” – we first need to think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Life Returns Series

    Contributed by Glen Schlecht on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,438 views

    Explore how life returns in Narnia, including Aslan, statues, and creation, and make a direct connection to how Jesus brings us back to life today.

    ¡§Life Returns¡¨ Eph2:1-10, Matt.11:1-6, 12-18-05, Advent 4, Narnia 4 Children¡¦s message: Well kids, we¡¦re almost there ¡V Christmas is coming next weekend! That also means that we¡¦re on the last part of our story, ¡§The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.¡¨ Watch the screen for the pictures as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Man Who Missed His Cross

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,572 views

    He walks up on the hill with his son. He is old. He has traveled a long distance to see this hill. He wanted to return to show his son the spot where he was meant to die. He had to leave Jerusalem many years ago because of his reputation. He was a wa

    THE MAN WHO MISSED HIS CROSS Text: Mark 15:6-15 Theme: Jesus replaces us on the cross so that we can take up the cross. He walks up on the hill with his son in toe. He is old. He has traveled a long distance to see this hill. He wanted to return to show his son the spot where he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying For The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,784 views

    #10 in my Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Loads of quotes, statistics and stories.

    Romans 8:35-37 – Praying for the Persecuted (This was a sermon for the International day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, November 14, 2004. I got most of the source material from the book Jesus Freaks, by DC Talk. I found other stuff from the websites like Open Doors and The Voice of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do Our Children Interpret Our Faith?

    Contributed by Daniel Massey on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,227 views

    Why do we take our children to church and what do they see when they get there?

    How Do Our Children Interpret Our Faith? Introduction On November 11, 2003 I had the esteemed privilege of addressing our community in the presence of hundreds of our residence. It isn’t very often that we can make a statement to so may in our community and be uninterrupted having such a captive ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of Life Series

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,542 views

    All power in Heaven and on earth has been given to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

    The Power of Life (Mt.28:1-7;16-20) Each Easter we celebrate the victory of Jesus Christ rising from the dead: “up from the grave He arose (we sing) with a mighty triumph oer His foes; He arose a victor from the dark domain, and He lives forever with His saints to reign…Hallelujah! ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Esperanza En Medio De La Injusticia Social

    Contributed by Dimas E. Castillo on Sep 13, 2013
     | 2,578 views

    •Nuestra esperanza como creyentes debe elevarse por encima del tratamiento que recibimos de aquellos que no están de acuerdo con nuestras creencias o estilo de vida. Nosotros debemos depender del Señor y sus promesas seguras.

    Esperanza mas allá de la injusticia 1 Pedro 2:13-17 Serie: La Razón de mi Esperanza I. Introducción • Nuestra esperanza como creyentes debe elevarse por encima del tratamiento que recibimos de aquellos que no están de acuerdo con nuestras creencias o estilo de vida. Nosotros debemos depender ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Table Manners Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,664 views

    The Table . . . A common everyday item. Every house has one. A simple table or a meeting place. Perhaps a classroom. Could it be that a  simple table is really a blank canvas?

    The Table Pt. 2 - Table Manners I. Introduction I don't know what your home was like growing up, but in my house we were taught table manners. In fact, you need to pray for me as I try to find something to do while I am grounded this week for even playing that video. We had some very specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Inexcusable Indifference

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,717 views

    A sermon loosely based on Proverbs 24:11-12 (Title, outline and some material taken from The Pulpit Commentary Homilies by Various Authors under Hebrews 4)

    Introduction: In his book, The Yoke of Christ, Elton Trueblood quotes a letter from a school girl who probes the depth of her soul. She writes, "I’ve been thinking much this year about the importance of caring, of the passion of life. I’ve often realized that it takes courage to care. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Facts About Forming Friendships

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,579 views

    This message seeks to advise the Church of the nature of friendship and what is involved, so that the Church can not only form new friendship, but learn to be friendly to visitors.

    Facts About Forming Friendships Text: Prov. 18:24 Intro: You may wonder why this preacher would choose a topic like friendship. “What does friendship have to do with the church, and following the Lord?” you might ask. Well, quite truthfully, the Bible has quite a lot to say about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Actions Speak Louder Than Words Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,136 views

    Jesus was silent before Herod Antipas and His accusers because He understood that His words would not sway them, but His actions have changed the hearts of millions...

    Luke 23:6-12 [ESV] 6When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. 7And when he learned that he belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him over to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. 8When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Colin Bain avatar

    The History Of The Nativity Series

    Contributed by Colin Bain on Dec 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,018 views

    A concise exposition of Jesus in history and what that means to us

    Matthew 1:1-19. Part one of a series History Mystery Majesty (not my invention for the series) History Mention history to most people and immediately what comes to mind is a list of dates. Dates of battles, kings, presidents, and events. Or, what comes to my mind, is a kind of fuzzy impression that ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    How To Deal With Difficult People, Pt. 2

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 14, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,359 views

    This is so contrary to our nature, that not many practice it. Just make sure you do!

    How to Deal with Difficult People, pt. 2 Romans 12:14-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120815pm.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html vv. 1-2 Relationship w/ God vv. 3-13 Relationship w/ believers vv. 14-21 Relationship w/ unbelievers in general, and difficult people in particular...when they’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Clark avatar

    Provoke One Another

    Contributed by Dave Clark on Dec 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,955 views

    Hebrews turns the notion of provocation upside-down by imploring us to provoke one another to love and good deeds.

    Provoke One Another Hebrews 10:23-25 Rev. David J. Clark While reading the scripture lesson, I stumbled across this phrase that just seemed odd. “Beloved, let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds.” Provoke to love and good deeds? I always associated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ