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  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    What Jesus Wants For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 11, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,098 views

    This is a sermon on What does Jesus want for Christmas.

    Sermon series: It’s All about Jesus! Text: Micah 5:2-5 Title: What Jesus wants for Christmas Introduction Today in our series “It’s all about Jesus,” we are going to look at a portion of scripture in the OT. Micah 5:2-5. Micah 5:2-5 has a special place in the Christmas story because when the Wise ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Difference Makers Are Different Series

    Contributed by David Swanger on Mar 6, 2013
     | 7,133 views

    To make a difference, one must be different. Such is a real possibility as we become salt and light before a decaying and dark world.

    You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do Not

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
     | 3,690 views

    To enumerate two do nots: (1) Do not quench the HOLY SPIRIT's fire, (2) Do not treat prophecies with contempt.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you interested in the do not's of the Bible? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate two do nots: (1) Do not quench the HOLY SPIRIT's fire, (2) Do not treat prophecies with contempt. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-20 (Amplified Bible) Do not quench ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    My 3 Fold Ambition

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
     | 3,088 views

    To show that even our ambition must be Word-based.

    I. EXORDIUM: What is your ambition in life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that even our ambition must be Word-based. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (Amplified Bible) To make it your ambition and definitely endeavor to live quietly and peacefully, to mind your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Servant Who Should Be Respected Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 6, 2012
     | 5,179 views

    We are to respect those in spiritual authority, and we are to respect those who pour themselves out for the Gospel. Paul deserved respect on both counts.

    A Servant Who Should Be Respected 2 Corinthians 12: 11-18 1. With the disaster of Hurricane Sandy and the misery and grief it brought, we are reminded about how vulnerable we all are. 2. This life is filled with twists, turns, and uncertainties. The only real insurance is the assurance of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    #1 Dig Your Own Well? Codependence.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 17, 2021
     | 2,018 views

    This is part 1 of a 2 part lesson on the imbalance of a codependent attitude. Several Bible characters never had a personal experience with Jesus. They depended on others.

    #1 DIG MY OWN WELL? BEING CODEPENDENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (#1 OF 2 PARTS) ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of A True Love!

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 405 ratings
     | 124,881 views

    IN OUR TEXT TODAY, WE WILL DISCUSS 3 THINGS ABOUT LOVE: 1. THE VALUE OF LOVE, 2. THE TEST OF LOVE, AND 3. THE PERMANENCY OF LOVE!

    The Power of a True Love 1 Corithians 13:1-13 Illustrations Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,452 views

    So why do bad things happen to good people? They don’t; it’s as simple as that. Good things (eternal life) happen only to good people (born-again believers); and bad things (eternal punishment) only happen to bad people (sinners).

    Do we have the right to complain? I. One of the main everyday sins we all commit is addressed in Philippians 2:14 “Do all things without grumbling and complaining.” A. This is based on the assumption that we deserve more than we are getting; that this bad thing shouldn’t be happening to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Your "Shibboleth”?

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 23,639 views

    If the Ephraimites had known in advance what the password was, they would have rehearsed it until they could pronounce it correctly.

    WHAT IS YOUR “SHIBBOLETH”? “The Gileadites seized the fords of the Jordan before the Ephraimites arrived. And when any Ephraimite who escaped said, "Let me cross over," the men of Gilead would say to him, "Are you an Ephraimite?" If he said, "No," then they would say to him, "Then say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas: Happy Are The Humble Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,543 views

    Christmas is about many things, but one strong virtue that Christmas brings to mind is humility.

    Happy Are the Humble (Luke 1:39-56) 1. Sherlock Holmes is quoted as saying, "I am not among those who count humility among the virtues." 2. We tend to think of humility and not dwelling on oneself or comparing oneself to others. Wikipedia adds this insight: "Humility, or being humble, is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Time To Get Training

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,683 views

    As christians we need to train for godliness.

    Time to get training 1 Timothy 4:1-10 (NIV) 1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. 3 They forbid ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    New Hope

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 22, 2010
     | 4,167 views

    This message was delivered at the kick-off of New Hope Christian Church but the principles apply to the starting of any new church work.

    “New Hope” Six reasons why to start this congregation “Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread together in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I'll Grow Into It Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,281 views

    Part 5 of series Every Thought Captive. Here Dave takes on the lie, "I’ll Grow Into It." This is when people assume they’ll grow spiritually as they age physically. Contains an explanation of where the lie comes from, the problems it causes, and what t

    “I’ll Grow Into It” Every Thought Captive, part 5 Wildwind Community Church February 18, 2007 David Flowers 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV) 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Quiet Confidence Of The Godly Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 43 ratings
     | 6,884 views

    UNJUSTIFIED REPROACH AND REJECTION SHOULD NOT DISTURB THE QUIET CONFIDENCE OF THE GODLY LEADER

    BIG IDEA: UNJUSTIFIED REPROACH AND REJECTION SHOULD NOT DISTURB THE QUIET CONFIDENCE OF THE GODLY LEADER I. (:1) PRESENT PETITION FOR HELP INSPIRED BY PAST RELIEF A. Answered Prayer is the Goal for Petition for Help "Answer me when I call" "hear my prayer" B. Righteousness and Grace is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Says: You Are Priceless

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 7, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,719 views

    This is a sermon sharing the Good News that God says that we are priceless. It is a sermon dedicating to helping people realize their worth so that they can be uplifted and in response uplift others.

    Scripture: Luke 6:17-26; Genesis 39:1-23; (Call to worship - Psalm 8) Theme: Recognizing Your Worth Title: God Says: You Are Priceless! INTRO: Grace and peace to everyone in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I want to talk to you this morning about recognizing your true ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene