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  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    The Fourth Sunday In Advent: Love Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 23, 2022
     | 4,831 views

    We sometimes hear a lot about love during Advent and the Christmas season. May we never forget the incredible love God has for us. John 3 isn't usually a Christmas text but what Jesus said there is good for Christmas, too.

    (Based on and edited from a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on 12-18-22. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: There is no greater expression of love, anywhere, when we think about how Jesus left Heaven to come to this earth, to be born like us, live with us, die ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unexpected Jesus - Intro Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,017 views

    This is an introductory lesson for this series designed for Bible Class use.

    THE UNEXPECTED JESUS - INTRO Luke 4:16-21 INTRODUCTION: Maybe some of you have heard of Norm Evans. He was an all-pro lineman for the Miami Dolphins. Several years ago he wrote a book titled On God’s Squad, in which he discusses his faith, his conversion and his view of football as a result. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unexpected Jesus - Intro Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,487 views

    This is an introductory lesson for this series designed for Bible Class use.

    THE UNEXPECTED JESUS - INTRO Luke 4:16-21 INTRODUCTION: Maybe some of you have heard of Norm Evans. He was an all-pro lineman for the Miami Dolphins. Several years ago he wrote a book titled On God’s Squad, in which he discusses his faith, his conversion and his view of football as a result. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Would Have Ever Guessed Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 230 ratings
     | 7,352 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the "Christmas Surprises" series. This sermon looks at the earliest Biblical account of the promised Messiah.

    Sunday Morning December 9, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Christmas Surprises [#4] WHO WOULD HAVE EVER GUESSED? Genesis 3:15 Introduction: 1. As most children, I enjoyed the Christmas game of trying to figure out what gifts I was getting. I would shake them. I would look at the size ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abba

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,233 views

    Jesus taught us to call God "Daddy"! - A Sermon for Lent on "The Lord’s Prayer"

    "ABBA - FATHER" Before the coming of Jesus the Jews saw God only as a figure of majesty and awe. Their normal reaction towards Him was an attitude of fear and trembling. But, when Jesus came, He brought a totally NEW concept - a QUITE STARTLING ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Streams In The Desert Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 16,687 views

    God touches our lives with refreshing streams in the midst of our difficult times.

    GOD, WATER AND LIFE SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 Isaiah 35:1-7 “Streams in the Desert” INTRODUCTION One of the harshest truths that we ever learn is that suffering and difficult times is a part of life. No one can go through life without experiencing suffering in some shape or form. The once popular ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Is A Saint?

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,300 views

    This sermon is one that describes what a saint is; not an extraordinary man/woman of God, but all those who trust and follow Jesus as their Savior and Lord.

    Whose a Saint? Ephesians 1:1-14 Intro.: A. This past week we celebrated a Christian holiday that most people don’t have a clue about. It has been part of the Christian church for centuries – first recorded by Ephrem Syrus in about 373AD and by writings of ST. Chrysostom of Constantinople in ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    R.e.a.l. Important Things

    Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,852 views

    The important stuff are Relationships, understanding that Jesus is for Everyone, accepting that with Jesus we are able to stand through anything and that this relationship with Christi is truly Livable.

    Let me share a little story with you… It was the day after Christmas at a church in San Francisco. Pastor Mike was looking at the nativity scene outside when he noticed the baby Jesus was missing from the figures. Immediately, Pastor Mike turned towards the church to call the police. But as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Great Is Your Faith

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,210 views

    Having faith even in times of difficulty

    "How Great is Your Faith?" Matthew 14 9/7/97 Intro: This week one of the topics of most conversations has been death and dying. The world mourned at the passing of Princess Diana and Mother Theresa. All the world seemed to stand still in a matter of speaking to grieve for these two notable ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Builds His Body 12 Ways Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 31, 2007
     | 2,886 views

    Are you looking for short term fixes to your life or long term solutions? Are you looking for a leader to get you out of a jam or a savior to bring you into peace?

    Years ago there was an ad campaign by a certain maker of bread: "Wonder, it builds a body 12 ways" or something like that. I sort of pictured this incredibly wonder-ful food that after you ate it you turned into Superman or something. In reality it was bread made of white flour. The problem with ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Jesus Who?

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jan 14, 2007
     | 2,522 views

    There are many ideas about who Jesus was and Who Jesus is. But who is He realy? And what does that mean to those who believe and those who dont believe

    Jesus who? Matthew 16:13-20 (NIV) 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 "But what about you?" he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Mystery

    Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,746 views

    Everybody loves a good mystery. The Bible speaks of a mystery that will bring joy and excitement to your life. In fact if you grasp this mystery, your life will change from glory to glory/

    The Mystery Ephesians 3:2 – 5 The word "MYSTERY" is used 27 times in the New Testament. It come from the Greek word "musterion" and means "a hidden secret". I do love a mystery story. It would seem that every mystery story that I have ever read has certain elements which are true of all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,582 views

    A look at the fact that christians want Jesus only for themselves.

    Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Subject: The Great Commission Theme: Responsibility of Christians regarding... "Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine!" Introduction: There is a story told of a man who was awakened one night by the sound of a gunshot in his room. On inquiring the cause, his servant ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Easter On The Front Lines

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2013
     | 2,724 views

    What are our "front lines"? Jesus faced death, and His resurrection empowers us to face life.

    Army Chaplain Edward Rogers, a Lutheran minister, served with the soldiers of the “Big Red One”, the First Infantry Division, in WWII. Like most chaplains, he saw a lot of troops come to him with complaints about the Army. Some chaplains hand out cards, “authorizing” 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Saved From What?

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,564 views

    Paul gives us a couple of shocking truths that greatly impact our lives. He tells us from what we are saved and what to do when we are suffering. Absolutely shocking but totally life-changing!

    -We talk in the Christian church, especially the protestant church, about salvation -However, I don’t think that we really know what we are talking about sometimes -Salvation means that we were in danger -What was the cause of our danger? -Or maybe better yet, from what did Jesus save us? -Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran