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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Presents Or Presence?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,681 views

    This Christmas do you want Presents or Presence? Learning to put our priorites right in a commercialized world.

    The greatest gift-Presents or presence Matthew chapter 2:1-2:11 I want to challenge you a little this last Sunday before Christmas. I want to invite you to join us on Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birth of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Man Who Thought His Prayer Was Not Answered Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 3, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,873 views

    Zechariah prayed, and thought his prayer was not answered. God, however, not only heard his prayer, but answered in a way he could never have imagined.

    “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 commandments and statutes of the Lord. But they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Preparing For Jesus

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Feb 1, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,495 views

    Prepare our hearts to receive Jesus.

    1. The Commander’s Intent – vs 1-2 a. Comfort His people b. Sins have been paid for (cease striving to earn your way to heaven) 2. The Mission – vs 3-5 a. Prepare to receive Christ b. God reveals Himself through us 3. The Current Situation – vs 6-10 a. Man is temporary b. God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Service Of The King Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Mar 4, 2009
     | 2,981 views

    Part 5 of 7 in the teaching series "Storybooks, Fairytales & the Life God Wants You to Have."

    Discussion: On a scale of 1-10, how well do you respond to CHANGE? :: Girl, Interrupted Luke 1:26-29 “God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David. Gabriel appeared to her and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Indications Of His Love For Us" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 18, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,948 views

    How do we really know that God loves us? What are the indications of His love for us?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Fourth Sunday of Advent December 19, 2004 “Indications of His Love for Us” Isaiah 63:7-9 INTRODUCTION: How many have your Christmas shopping all done? How about all wrapped? This morning I want you to think about your Christmas shopping list. Think about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Diack avatar

    A Way In A Manger Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 28, 2012
     | 4,811 views

    What was God really doing in the birth of the Messiah as He entered into a hurting and broken world?

    A Way In A Manger - Matthew 1:18-25 - December 23, 2012 Series: Advent 2012 - #4 Well last Sunday night we enjoyed the Sunday School Christmas Concert – an evening of celebration that we look forward to each and every year. But we’re not the only church to do something like that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    It's Almost Here!!!

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019
     | 2,197 views

    Joseph, the unwilling father of God's child

    Matthew 1:18-25 Here we are, on the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Christmas Eve is tomorrow and we are all waiting wide-eyed for the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. We all know the story of the Nativity, with shepherds and angels and Mary and Joseph and the Baby Jesus. And we can all ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Joseph, The Righteous Man

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019
     | 3,977 views

    disregarding the societal norms, Joseph accepts God's mission

    Matthew 1:18-25 Here we are, on the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Christmas Eve is just two days away and we are all waiting for the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. But waiting for what? • Some are waiting for travel and returning to families, for parties and merrymaking; ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Half Has Not Been Told Of The Cradle (Sermon 1) Series

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,544 views

    The Queen Of Sheba said of Solomon that the half had not been told her of him. Our Lord said, "A Greater Than Solomon is here." In this first of three sermons we look at the cradle of Jesus.

    From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA December 2008 THE HALF HAS NOT BEEN TOLD “The Cradle” I Kings 10:1-10 Intro: This queen of Sheba, or as our Lord called her in Matthew the Queen of the South, who we see called Balkis by the Arabians, heard of the fame of Solomon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Heads Up!"

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 2, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,757 views

    "Heads Up!" 1) Advent warning 2) Advent rejoicing

    “Heads up!” (Toss nerf ball to someone in the congregation.) It’s a good thing NAME took my warning seriously otherwise the ball would have bounced off his bean. Balls flying into crowds are not uncommon at baseball games. At the stadium I frequented as a boy in Japan, the ushers ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 26, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,198 views

    Psalm 46:1-11 shows us God's supremacy over all things.

    Scripture Today is the First Sunday of Advent in 2021. The word “advent” means “coming” in Latin. In Christian theology, it refers to the Coming of Christ. Christ’s First Advent took place almost 2,000 years ago. And he will come again for his Second Advent in the not-too-distant future. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Massey avatar

    Choosing The Best Part: A Mother's Day Message

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Mar 23, 2002
    based on 846 ratings
     | 159,589 views

    Mother’s Day Message for the busy mom.

    CHOOSING THE BEST Luke 10:38-42 I realize that today’s woman has no easy task. I know that more appliances and conveniences are placed within the home with the goal of making the household chores easier. Things have certainly changed from the time that I was a child. There were no micro-wave ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Embracing His Kingdom & Will Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 2, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,879 views

    When we come to Him in prayer, we come acknowledging His Kingship in our lives (posture) and pray for His will to be done on earth (purpose).

    Matt 6:9-10 EMBRACING HIS KINGDOM & HIS WILL 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." 1. Jesus set us an example Heb 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Fifth Commandment

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 63 ratings
     | 2,461 views

    The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS LEFT OUT? “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee” (Ex. 20:12). 1. Love is natural. Why is there no command for parents to love children or respect them? 2. Love is reflected in giving. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Sharing Our Gifts And Talents Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,658 views

    documentary a religious leader was asked what they believed the future of their people would be. This is what she said. “Everyone’s become materialistic, that’s what bothers me most. We do everything for money…if we don’t change what’s on the inside, sp

    We’ve been looking at the concept of “hearing God” and how that happens. We started with a “no brainer” that said we had to take the time to listen to God as we prayed. We took steps to try to change our understanding of prayer from our giving God commands to us hearing Christ’s instructions. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed