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  • Christopher Martin avatar

    The Nativity Scene And Peace

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 29, 2008
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     | 5,319 views

    A Christmas Eve sermon preached Christmas Eve, 2008 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran CHurch, Audubon, IA. It looks at the nativity scene.

    While the birth of our Savior took place over 2000 years ago, I want to begin our Christmas sermon a little more recently. It’s the fall of 1944. Eduard Kaib, an architecht who was serving as a non-commissioned officer in the German army, had been captured by American forces in combat. Kaib ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Cross Blessing

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 22, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,165 views

    Today we enjoy the CROSS blessing as we don’t have to make daily burnt offerings for our sins and have been given the Holy Spirit to stay permanently till Christ returns. Let us not hesitate to pass on the CROSS blessing to others who still haven’t receiv

    Opening illustration: A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer’s showroom, and knowing that his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    For Better Or Worse

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,222 views

    We vneed to be reminded that we are to worship God during all times, not just when things are tough.

    For Better or Worse Scripture: Psalm 34:1 Date: 25 April 2010 Purpose: Worship God during all times, not just when things are tough. “For better or worse, for richer or for poorer in sickness and in health, forsaking all ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Success In Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,644 views

    So what does it mean to be successful as a disciple of Jesus Christ?

    “SUCCESS IN DISCIPLESHIP” 6th in Series: Searching For Success Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, February 14, 2010 AM (Note: This message greatly inspired by and partly modeled after a message by Dr. Tony Evans titled “The Great Commission”and delivered at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Great Rewards For Faithful Christians Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 5, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,474 views

    God answers prayer and gives spiritual fruit to those who remain in the Son.

    Scripture Introduction Jesus often began particularly memorable and poignant explanations about himself and our relationship with God with the phrase, “I am….” Seven are recorded in John: • “I am the bread of life.” • “I am the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rampant Acts Of Kindness

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,191 views

    Three ways that Jesus showed kindness.

    If you were describing our world, would you describe it as a kind place? If so, just what “kind of place” are you thinking of? For instance, have you tried recently to get service in a crowded store? Were you shocked recently by something on the news? Doesn’t it seem like ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Prophet And The People

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 18, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,843 views

    God calls his people to return and reward through prophetic preaching.

    Scripture Introduction Throughout the story of redemption, one of the key characters is the prophet—one who tells God’s people who God is, and what he expects from them. That reminds me: did you know that Atheism is a non-prophet religion? I have one more: who was the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Does Everything Happen The Way God Says? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 31, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,856 views

    God determined the death of Jesus to rescue his people from death and hell.

    Scripture Introduction Genesis 3.15 first mentions the sacrificial death of the Messiah: "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel." The promises continue through the Old Testament, often ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    If Money Could Talk… Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,727 views

    Selfish and dishonest gain invites God’s judgment and leaves a person in ultimate poverty.

    If Money Could Talk… James 5:1-6 -Most of us have probably heard the saying, “Money talks.” Words are one thing, but when someone slaps down their money or writes the check, their words take on new meaning. Sometimes money produces results that seemed slow in coming with any ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Cannot Know Another’s Story Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,666 views

    God must be loved greatly for us to live the life (and die the death) he calls us to.

    Scripture Introduction Near the end of the Chronicles of Narnia book, The Horse and His Boy, C. S. Lewis describes Shasta feeling sorry for himself because life is hard. While he cries, the Lion draws near, and Shasta is frightened when he realizes this is a very large creature. He cannot see ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why All The Fuss? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,698 views

    There is a need for law and order so God has given His law with specific purposes and powers.

    “Law & Order: SPU – Why All the Fuss?” 2 Kings 17:1-23; Romans 1:18-32 It hits the news on a fairly regular basis. Someone, somewhere, is upset because the 10 commandments are posted in public view in a public place – and they want them taken down. Meanwhile, another party, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faced With The Impossible, Entrust It To Jesus -- John 6:1-15

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 34,089 views

    How often life can seem impossible! What hardships we face! What good comes from it? Let’s see, as Jesus tells his disciples to do the impossible: Feed 5000+ people. Parts: A. He places the impossible in front of us. B. He works it out his way, not ours.

    Text: John 6:1-15 Theme: Faced with the Impossible, Entrust It to Jesus A. He places the impossible in front of us B. He works it out his way, not mine Season: Pentecost 10b Date: August 9, 2009 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,944 views

    Grace required, grace recieved and grace returned as seen in from the life of Mephibosheth.

    AMAZING GRACE I remember Tony Campolo telling the story of a time he was travelling and saw a little girl all dressed up at the airport who kept saying “I’m going to see my daddy”. She was so happy until motion sickness caught up with her and she got sick all over herself. Campolo waited around ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Serve Like A Girl! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 19, 2009
     | 6,680 views

    It is an insult that is still used today on playgrounds across the globe. Little boys testing their strength and dexterity against one another revert back to this proverbial slap in the face by throwing down the gauntlet of this time proven stab. However

    “Like a Girl” Part 3 – Serve Like A Girl I. Introduction You may have missed the start of this series called “Like a Girl!” I reminded you that most of us of have heard or used the phrase “like a girl” as an insult. I have been reevaluating this phrase as a challenge. So, I have challenged you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Turtle Top Theology Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 51 ratings
     | 28,871 views

    Is there anything wrong with wanting to be great?

    OPEN: One of Dr. Seuss’s more famous poem is called “Yertle the Turtle” “ On a far away island of Salamasond, Yertle the turtle was king of the pond. A nice little pond. It was clean. It was neat. The water was warm, there was plenty to eat. Until - one day - the king of them all decided the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ