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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Shepherds

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 24, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,048 views

    Conventional wisdom would say that the best way to proclaim the Messiah’s birth would have been at Herod’s Palace and not in the fileds with the Sheperds

    NR 25-12-05 Luke 2:1-20: The Angels appeared to the Shepherds Story: A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road, when suddenly a brand new Porsche screeches to a halt. The driver, a man dressed in an Armani suit, Rockport shoes, Oakleys sunglasses, Rolex ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How We Should Pray

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,876 views

    Example of how the Pray

    W.Maynard Pittendreigh A few years ago I was in a conversation with some folks and we started talking about Sunday morning worship and each of us began sharing what was his or her favorite part. One person said it was the Apostles’ Creed, because it was at that moment that he was able to stand up ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Be Comforted

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,283 views

    This sermon is about how God wants us to empty our cups of the hurts we experience in life. God is the God of all comfort but also has a prescription for us to help each other deal with the hurts.

    How to Find Comfort: Stopping the Overflow of Life’s Hurts 2Corinthains 1:3-7 Pastor Brad Rigney Intro.: A. God created us to be in relationship with People – Gen. 2 – “It is not good that man is alone…” Yet, in relationship with others (Parents, Spouses, Siblings, Friends, Co-workers, children, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Know The 17 Works Of The Flesh?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 88 ratings
     | 86,092 views

    Do we know what causes spiritual internal conflict? There are 17 works of the flesh. 4 sins of lust, 2 sins of superstition and not knowing God, 9 sins of the temper, 2 sins of the appetite.

    DO WE KNOW WHAT THE 17 WORKS OF THE FLESH? OR SPIRITUAL INTERNAL CONFLICT THERE ARE 17 WORKS OF THE FLESH! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I. PLEASE COME AND STUDY WITH ME WHAT IS SIN? WHAT ARE THE WORKS OF THE FLESH? A. FEW ARE EVER TAUGHT HOW DANGEROUS THE WORKS OF THE FLESH ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Set Our Minds On Things Above!

    Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,780 views

    As Christians we are in the world but not of the world.

    Colossians 3: 1-11 Pray. Lord let the words of my mouth and the mediation of all our hearts be acceptable to you Lord our rock and salvation. This morning’s sermon is titled; Set you mind on things above. In the second reading from the book of Colossians Apostle Paul was addressing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mother's Day

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 12, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,843 views

    The virtuous woman.

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT I TELL YOUNG PREACHER BOYS TO LOOK FOR IN A WIFE 1. Godly: you need someone to pray you out of trouble and to pray for your ministry. 2. Work talent: you may need someone to help pay the bills. 3. Good looking: this means he really loves her, for if he loves her, she’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abel's Lamb

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,073 views

    Why Cain's sacrifice was not accepted then, and is still being rejected today.

    ABEL’S LAMB Genesis 4:1-8 Gen. 4:1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. (2) And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. (3 ) And in process of time it came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fall In Love--With Things Above

    Contributed by Robert Joseph on Oct 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,629 views

    If we fill our mind with heavenly things--as Colossians 3:1-2 instructs--we'll gradually become spiritual.

    FALL IN LOVE—WITH THINGS ABOVE By Robert Joseph In January of 1997, astronaut John Blaha returned to earth after spending the previous four months aboard the Russian Space Station, Mir. Besides conducting various experiments, his mission was to help scientists understand the effects of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Into Oblivion

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 27, 2010
     | 2,652 views

    From Nebuchadnezzar's Dream to todays world events

    2 Timothy 3:1KJV This know also, that in the last days perilous (difficult, terrible, dangerous) times shall come. Oblivion – The state of being completely forgotten or unknown – The act or an instance of forgetting; total forgetfulness – Made up of two Latin words ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Be Thankful” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,487 views

    God calls upon His people to have a thankful heart and an "attitude of gratitude."

    Paul mentions three things that are God’s will for each and every one of His children. In this series, we have considered how it is God’s will that we be joyful (v. 16) and prayerful (v. 17). Now, we will turn our attention to verse 18, where we are told that it is God’s will for each of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Early Church: Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,540 views

    Sermon 1 of 6 in our Early Church series. Given at Osage Ridge Baptist Church. The beginning of the Christian Church at Pentecost was very powerful. The power of the church comes from the Holy Spirit.

    The Early Church: Forgiven Acts 2: 37-41 INTRO: NEW SERIES - THE EARLY CHURCH CHURCHES TODAY: WRONG FOCUS LAKEWOOD / OSTEEN: "YOUR BEST LIFE NOW: 7 STEPS TO LIVING AT YOUR FULL POTENTIAL 1. ENLARGE VISION 2. HEALTHY SELF-IMAGE 3. POWER OF THOUGHTS AND WORDS 4. LET GO OF PAST 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Oh No

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,796 views

    When Satan says Come on Down, Say Oh NO You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    “The time is right, the place is right, the price is right. Jesus come on down!” When the people of God faced opposition from their enemies, they either conformed, becoming like them, or they called on God to come down and deliver them. (Ps.144:4-6) Adam and Eve looked at the forbidden fruit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sources Of Division In The Fellowship

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Oct 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,573 views

    One of the root causes of an ineffective fellowship is the spirit of division

    No Division in the Fellowship I Corinthians 1: 10 Perhaps the primary reason the church is ineffective is because we take our cues from some place other that the word of God Most often we look like something other than the church of God We live in a cutthroat environment and it has filtered into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Will You Do For Love?

    Contributed by C Vincent on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,755 views

    The church has become lukewarm, but why should we open the door to the groom?

    What will you do for love? Song of Songs 5 Marriages in the ancient Near East were usually sanctioned through civil contracts rather than through religious ceremonies As Christians we enter a covenant with God to the marriage of the Lamb Love between Israel and God, Jesus and the Church Bride ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Discomfort Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,013 views

    What sort of commitment to Christ do WE have?

    Sermon: The Discomfort of the Christian Life There are really only two types of people who profess to follow Christ 1. The FRINGE BENEFIT FOLLOWERS 2. The FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS 1. FRINGE BENEFITS: We are all acquainted with the term “fringe benefits.” It usually refers to the benefits or ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican