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  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    Zechariah's Song

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,954 views

    A Christmas message taught on a Wednesday night this year with parts of the outline influenced by a book called Handfuls of Purpose from 1943.

    Zechariah’s story Luke 1:5-25 Intro: When it comes to the Christmas story, most…if not all of us, probably know the particulars of it by heart. We know about the parents, the manger and the inn keeper. We know all about the shepherds and the heavenly host inviting them to Bethlehem. We even throw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Prepaired

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005
     | 7,648 views

    First Sunday in advent - prepare

    Be Prepared Mark 13:23-37 Sounds like a strange scripture passage for the first Sunday of advent. A discussion of the second coming. But isn’t the celebration of the first coming really only possible because of the expected return of Jesus Christ? I don’t know about all of you and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Honorable Duty Within The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 11, 2020
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    As Peter sought to bring his first letter to a close, he addressed how we are live our Christian lives in regard to the church. By submitting to the will of God, following the spiritual guidance of church leadership, and serving one another, we bring glory to Christ and meet the needs of the church.

    Honorable Duty within the Church 1 Peter 5: 1-5 Peter had shared much with the church regarding their Christian lives among the world. They were challenged to build their lives upon Christ, the Corner Stone. Their lives were to be lived in light of their relationship with Christ, abiding faithful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "When The Manna Ceased” Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 31, 2022
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    Now they have crossed the threshold of the Jordan River into the promised land. They are entering into a new season a new time with God and new experiences. Covid-19 is ending, or at least transitioning and they are moving into a season of blessing. But, the manna has stoped.

    When the manna ceased Joshua 5:9-12 Forty years of wandering behind them. A generation has come and gone. They are now inside — just inside — the promised land. Encamped at Gilgal. With the liberative threshold that was the Red Sea crossing, God brought their parents out of Egypt, out of slavery. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Disputing Disputable Matters

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 6, 2016
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    We are not all at the same level of spiritual maturity, and we do not all walk the exact same path with Jesus; therefore, let us not get disagreeable over opinions.

    Disputable Matters Illustration – The Hatfield and McCoy feud (1863–1891) In most cases, when a dispute ends in violence there is a bit of history behind the dispute. Probably the most famous dispute in America was between two families living in the West Virginia/Kentucky area along ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Praying For Healing

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 13, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,895 views

    This sermon teaches us how someone who is sick is to seek prayer for healing.

    Scripture Shortly before I left South Africa to come and study in the United States I attended a “healing service.” It was held in a very large tent in winter. There were perhaps 1,000 people in attendance. My friend and I sat behind a little 10-year old girl who had the worst case of eczema I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Caleb, The Wholehearted Dreamer

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 6, 2021
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    Wholly following the Lord can be boiled down to three words. Trust and obey. Others in the Bible did that, but only Joshua and Caleb are immortalized for it. They are the example to follow. Any of us can wholly follow the Lord. All of us should.

    Introduction: If you describe someone as a dreamer, you might mean that they spend a lot of time thinking about and planning for things that they would like to happen, but which are improbable or impractical in their own strength. Caleb was dreamer who was connected to a dream making God. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Controls Your World?

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 13, 2024
     | 913 views

    So many things seem to control our lives. So what, or who, controls your world? Are you at the mercy of something that has a grip on you that keeps you from being who you want to be? Or have you found the answer to what will best give you the peace you are looking for? We all have a choice.

    Alba 10-13-2024 WHO CONTROLS YOUR WORLD? I John 5:16-21 Have you ever felt that you were out of control? It seems that is just part of life, doesn't it? A baby will swing its arms and hit its face and not know where it came from. A child wants everything in the store, and the parent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serious About Knowing God? Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 9, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,723 views

    A look at what it means to be serious about knowing God.

    Seriously Knowing God Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2 Galatians 4:9 March 10, 2024 A couple of years ago I received a message on our answering machine which stated I needed to respond immediately to this message because there was a warrant for my arrest. And I needed to resolve it right then or by the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saul's Tragic Downfall

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jun 15, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,108 views

    Saul’s foolishness and indifferent attitude toward God’s Word contributed a great deal to his tragic downfall.

    The rise and downfall of Saul convey both practical and spiritual lesson to every man especially to believers who want to glorify God continually through their God-given lives. King Saul’s spiritual blunder led him to a place he deserved. He pleased other people but overlooked to please God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Its Harvest Time

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,715 views

    ITS HARVEST TIME

    ITS HARVEST TIME JOHN:4:34-38 11/20/00 INTRODUCTION:THE fourth chapter of the gospel of John is a chapter of surprises. In chapter 4:9 a woman was surprised that Jesus spoke to her. In verse 39 she was surprised that Jesus knew all about her. In verse 31-34 the disciples were surprised that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The High Impact Life Series

    Contributed by W F on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,374 views

    What kind of person leads a high impact life?

    INTRODUCTION What kind of person leads a high impact life? 1. THERE ARE FOUR ESSENTIALS OF A HIGH IMPACT LIFE Jesus says that a person who leads a high impact life will be … a. Poor in spirit "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:30 NIV). Poor but not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christian Virtues

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,833 views

    - Even though we are born again in Christ, we are not removed from our human nature. - As Christians we are continually in the process of sanctification, the “work of God,” which we are to participate in. - Those Peter writes to us that we are to be

    I. The Eight Virtues (vv. 5-7) A. Faith i. It is by faith alone that we are saved through grace, but this saving grace doesn’t continue on by itself. ii. Peter calls for us all to add to our faith, which in NT times meant to add the richness of God to your life. B. Goodness i. This is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk In The Light

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012
     | 3,906 views

    Walk in the Light

    Walk in the Light September 2, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Walk in the Light Focus Passage: I John 1:5-10 INTRODUCTION: 1. Four groups of people who will find this sermon helpful: a) Those who are afraid to become Christians because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Having A Clear Conscience

    Contributed by Phillip Frye on Mar 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,234 views

    Do you have a clear conscience concerning your relationship with Christ?

    And Paul looking earnestly at the council, said, "Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day." Acts 23:1 If Paul could say that, can you say the same about yourself? The continuing verses referr to Paul and the division in the Church with the religious leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal