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  • Michael Stark avatar

    The First Person To Doubt The Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,542 views

    The impact of God’s entrance onto the human scene was difficult for many, though it held the promise of life.

    LUKE 1:26 34 THE FIRST PERSON TO DOUBT THE VIRGIN BIRTH “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'twas The Prayer Before Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,947 views

    The prayer that changed the world.

    LUKE 1:5-25 ‘TWAS THE PRAYER BEFORE CHRISTMAS In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Jesus The Only Way Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,450 views

    This sermon examines the question of whether or not Jesus claimed to be the only way, and if so, what evidence is there to prove that.

    March 14, 2004 John 14:6 “Is Jesus the only way?” INTRODUCTION The election for a new president is about 8 months away, but already, things in the political world are heating up. All week long, President Bush and John Kerry have been taking jabs at each other. They have been making ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parenting That Works

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,729 views

    Parenting that works and transforms their immature children into mature Christian adults teach the three nonnegotiable laws of maturity. The three laws are the law of sowing and reaping, the law of respect, and the law of responsibility.

    Parenting that Works! Thesis: Parenting that works and transforms their immature children into mature Christian adults teach the three nonnegotiable laws of maturity. The three laws are the law of sowing and reaping, the law of respect, and the law of responsibility. Introduction: Parenting is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Revelation Chapter 6 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 30, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,390 views

    A study of Revelation Step by Step

    REVELATION 6: The dramatic moment has now come. The seals that bind God’s book are now to be broken. One by one they shall be broken. Amazingly, as the seals are broken, the most astounding thing happens. What is written under the seals of the book leaps off its pages and acts out the events of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Dream Or A Vision

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 10, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,773 views

    This sermon deals with the difference between a dream of what you would like, and a vision, what you intend God to do through you.

    A Dream Or A Vision Nehemiah 1:1-11 I want you to meet Jay. From the time he was 9, Jay wanted to be a record producer. He even had the other kids start calling him Jay X. Jay X did not see ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What On Earth Am I Here For Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,569 views

    This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren’s series, "40 Days of Purpose." Pastors all across this country will be preaching the same messages simultaneously. Each pastor will adapt the message according to the needs of his congregation.

    This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren’s series, "40 Days of Purpose." Pastors all across this country will be preaching the same messages simultaneously. Each pastor will adapt the message according to the needs of his congregation Take out your outlines. Welcome to 40 Days of Purpose. We’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Lee Strobel on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 237 ratings
     | 90,507 views

    “Why is there suffering in the world?" is the #1 question people would like to ask God. There are some answers we can give to that question.

    Faith Under Fire Part I Why Does God Allow Suffering? Lee Strobel Life ought to come with a list of side effects. There should be a tag on every newborn baby saying life can be full of fun and adventure and excitement and joy, but there are side effects. There’s illness . . abuse . . . broken ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Our Instruction Manual To Eternal Life

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,502 views

    As we start this mornings sermon we are not going to have just one main text but we are going to read several scriptures and talk about all of them as we go.

    Our Instruction Manual to Eternal Life July 16, 2000 As we start this mornings sermon we are not going to have just one main text but we are going to read several scriptures and talk about all of them as we go. I know that you have all heard me use a lot of these scriptures and we will be using ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Problems That We As Parents Are Facing In This Modern Day.

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,734 views

    Now we see here that Paul is trying to tell us to wake up and realize what the condition of the world is and not just set there and let evil take over!

    Problems That We As Parents Are Facing In This Modern Day. Sunday June 18, 2000 A.M. We take our text this morning from Ephesians 5:14-33 14 Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.” Now we see here that Paul is trying to tell us to wake up ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Major Adjustments (Conversion Of Paul)

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,471 views

    The conversion of Paul demonstrates the adjustments, or changes, that God wants to make in our lives.

    Major Adjustments (Paul’s Conversion) Acts 9:1-9 If you have your bibles, turn to Acts chapter 9. We’re continuing in our series on the top ten bible stories, which you all selected a few weeks ago, and today we’re looking at our first story from the new testament, the story of the Apostle Pauls ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Temptations Men Face Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,565 views

    Temptations common to men

    (adapted from messages from Dan Webb, Bob Russell, and Mark Jones) SERIES: ¡§FATAL TEMPTATIONS¡¨ TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; SELECTED TITLE: ¡§TEMPTATIONS MEN FACE¡¨ OPEN: A. The Father¡¦s Day ¡§Top Ten¡¨ List of Things Men Have Been Itching to Say for Years¡K --I wouldn¡¦t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lies We Believe About Our Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Bob Higgins on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,343 views

    Unmask the lies that your life is built upon and discover the freedom that only the Truth can bring.

    The Lies We Believe About Our Circumstances 1. Prayer 2. Opening Story a. In the children’s book by Judith Viorst called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day the young boy at the center of the story is having a bad day. i. “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Gifts Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 4, 2009
     | 4,107 views

    1) The Proverb 2) The Word 3) The Provision& 4) The Harvest of giving

    What do Bill Gates & Mother Teresa have in common? Generosity. Being generous is a godly motive for ministry. In Corinth, False teachers were questioning Paul’s motives for ministry. Evidently they were suggesting that Paul was pocketing contributions earmarked for the poor believers in Jerusalem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Falling Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,314 views

    A fall of God’s power over a church/believer is a game changer (encouragement) It is the outpouring of His Spirit that makes us keep going when the well gets dry, waters have grown stagnant, burned out & ready to quit. For those who are spiritually thirst

    June 6, 2012 Holy Spirit Part 1 A A fall of God’s power over a church/believer is a game changer (encouragement) 1 Acts 3.19, describes these times as “times of refreshing.” 19 "Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist