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  • Don Schultz avatar

    Expectations And Let-Downs At Christmas Time

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,464 views

    John the Baptist wasn’t sure if Jesus was the one he was to be expecting. Sometimes, our expectations don’t come true either, especially at Christmas.

    Matthew 11:1-11: GREAT EXPECTATIONS, AND RECOGNIZING THE MIRACULOUS “Why do I feel depressed right now, when I’m supposed to feel happy?” “Why do I feel frustrated right now, when I’m supposed to feel joyful?” “This isn’t the way it was supposed to be. This isn’t what I was expecting.” What ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Clash Of Cultures Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,468 views

    God wants us to hold one another accountable to His truth, but He wants us to tolerate our cultural differences; He wants us to make every effort to do what leads to peace and mutual edification among believers.

    A Clash of Cultures (Romans 14:1-23) A. Many churches are held hostage by SPIRITUAL terrorists who hold the church back in the name of being OFFENDED or claiming to be WEAKER BROTHERS. 1. If a vegetarian joins our church, should we forbid all meat at a church dinner? 2. If one person finds our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where Is Your Heart?

    Contributed by Bo Lane on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,019 views

    Many people get distracted when they are in the presence of God. This sermon shows simple steps in getting rid of these distractions and putting our focus on Jesus.

    Where Is Your Heart? Basketball - The audience participates in distracting the opposing team by banging annoying cylinder things together. - When I played basketball in school, our girls volleyball team would always be there, acting as our cheerleaders. Now, we had a really good team, pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    No Neutrality

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,564 views

    There are no spiritual mugwumps. You are one one side or the other. Do you know which one?

    No Neutrality As a retired soldier and a bit of a history buff I know a little about warfare. I also know that in every war there are people who do not want to get involved for various reasons. They may be theological or political pacifists or just folks too young or too old to participate. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Positions Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,443 views

    Christmas: Jesus, our first Christmas gift is viewed from his seven unique positions as he seeks to rescue us from ourselves and place us in the position God created for us--a blessed member of his family forever.

    CHRISTMAS: 7 POSITIONS OF CHRIST The Eternal Gift of God John 1:1-13 + Today, we continue to unwrap our first Christmas present. JESUS—whether the baby in the manger or the man on the cross—he is the same God… totally revealed and absolutely expressed in the same person. However, he is viewed from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Lion And The Lamb

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 17, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,571 views

    Isaiah 9:6 talks about two aspects of Christ in one verse and appears to blend them into one event while in reality the verse combines elements of both the first advent and the second advent of Jesus Christ. It speaks of His birth and earthly ministry as

    THE LION AND THE LAMB ISAIAH 9:6 Introduction: Isaiah 9:6 talks about two aspects of Christ in one verse and appears to blend them into one event while in reality the verse combines elements of both the first advent and the second advent of Jesus Christ. It speaks of His birth and earthly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Was God Thinking?

    Contributed by Scott Miller on Dec 21, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,649 views

    Why did Jesus come to earth the way he did?

    Have you ever heard stories on the news that made you go huh? Stories of people doing strange and somewhat peculiar, if not downright stupid, things? Those things that make you think maybe Darwin wasn’t totally wrong, but that there are members of society evolving in the opposite direction? People ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Return Of The King Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 18,023 views

    Revelation 19 tells us how Jesus will fulfill His promise: "I am coming soon." But there is more to this passage than meets the eye.

    OPEN: At the beginning of WWII, the Philippines were about to fall to the Japanese, and General Douglas MacArthur was ordered by President Roosevelt to evacuate his staff immediately. Before he left, MacArthur made a promise to the Philippine people: “I shall return!” Because of the complexity ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Guideline #4: Do Everything With Excellence Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 180 ratings
     | 26,265 views

    Excellence honors God and is a reflection of our relationship with Him.

    SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” (Idea and some material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) TEXT: MALACHI 1:6-14 (announce but don’t read) TITLE: Guideline #4: “DO EVERYTHING WITH EXCELLENCE” INTRODUCTION: A. On October 13, 1962, a little boy was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gift Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,713 views

    This is a contrast between the gift we received from Adam and the gift we received from Jesus

    INTRODUCTION • It will not be long before we get to Christmas. During the Christmas season, we receive and give gifts. • I am the type who has always appreciated any gifts I have received from people. I am touched that someone would consider me worthy of their time and efforts. • Throughout our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Four Steps To Jesus

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,914 views

    The saddest thing that can happen to a Church member is to go to the grave without receiving Christ into their life. You’ve heard the invitation over and over again but here are four practical steps that might be helpful.

    One bright and beautiful Sunday morning, people gathered in the church and listened to the organ play. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone started screaming and running for the door, trampling each other in a frantic effort to get away from him. Everyone left except ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    C. A. R. E.

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,956 views

    What do we have to do to be known as a caring church? What all is involved?

    C. A. R. E. 1 CORINTHIANS 12:25-27 (MKJV) That there not be division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is glorified, all the members rejoice with it. And you are the body of Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Ruin To Redemption

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 125 ratings
     | 10,701 views

    Christ’s power over evil is seen in (1) The Depths Of Satan’s Control, (2) The Deliverance Wrought By Christ, and (3) The Difference In This Man’s Conduct.

    From Ruin To Redemption Text: Mark 5: 1-6, 15 Intro: Today’s text vividly portrays the depths to which a person under Satan’s control can sink. But that’s not all that is in view here. We also see in sharp contrast to this former destructive condition the power of God to deliver one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Generous Spirit

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,258 views

    REPENTANCE IS THE KEY TO THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN.

    DEVELOPING A GENEROUS SPIRIT: THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN MALACHI 3: 6-18 OCTOBER 12, 2003 INTRODUCTION: A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church "Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself," ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    I Am A C?

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 29, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,785 views

    If being a Christian is about BEING CHANGED and BEARING CHALLENGES, how well do we line up?

    Acts 11:19-26; 1 Peter 4:12-16 – I Am a C? There were two evil brothers. They were rich and used their money to keep their ways from the public eye. They even attended the same church and looked to be perfect Christians. Then, their pastor retired and a new one was hired. Not only could he see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist