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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound, That Saved A Wretch Like Me Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,073 views

    FOR THE FOREMOST OF SINNERS, THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVICE AND THE PARADOX OF SALVATION MAGNIFY THE GRACE OF GOD

    BIG IDEA: FOR THE FOREMOST OF SINNERS, THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVICE AND THE PARADOX OF SALVATION MAGNIFY THE GRACE OF GOD Def. of Paradox: "a statement or proposition seemingly self-contradictory or absurd, and yet explicable as expressing a truth"; How could Christ Jesus choose to save someone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pass The Baton

    Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,971 views

    Running the race of faith

    Illustration: Children’s Talk: Running a race. Share what you have in life with others. Pass the baton to the next person. God started this race and was at the beginning, He will be at the end also to give you a trophy Heb 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do Not Look Any Further...

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 19, 2011
     | 3,254 views

    On how , we ought not to miss out on the OBVIOUS during Christmas Season

    Do not look any further… I agree it is time Christmas “message” time folks! But firstly how about having a round of Quiz? Which is your favorite Tintin comic? Do I hear the answers…Tintin in Tibet, Crab with the Golden claws etc etc. Some would even ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Of Tintin And Christmas!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 6, 2012
     | 2,533 views

    What has Tintin to do with Christmas....all this and more in the sermon below, which goes on the assumption that readers (atleast most of them) are familiar with the universally popular Tintin comics.

    Of Tintin and Christmas!!! I agree it is time Christmas "message" time folks! But firstly how about having a round of Quiz? Which is your favorite Tintin comic? Do I hear the answers...Tintin in Tibet, Crab with the Golden claws etc etc. Some would ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Father Figure Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 55 ratings
     | 44,552 views

    First Person presentation of Joshua describing his relationship with Moses. This was a powerful message that spoke of the lessons Joshua may have learned from his father figure - Moses.

    (I entered stage left, dressed as Joshua, the son of Nun, and carrying a Ram’s horn – or Shofar. There are several websites that will allow you to hear the sound of the Shofar, but I found that I was able to make a reasonable sound from the horn with very little effort. I used the musical ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Gift Of Humility"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,531 views

    An Advent/Christmas sermon about the humility of Mary and our need to be humble.

    "The Gift of Humility" Luke 1:26-55 Have you ever felt as if your life doesn't amount to much? Have you ever looked at the lives of your neighbors or relatives and thought: "I feel so small compared to you"? Or have you ever taken a ride through a really ritzy neighborhood and wondered, "What ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    His Plans Not Our Plans

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,636 views

    The Temple of the LORD and the dynasty of David.

    HIS PLANS, NOT OUR PLANS. 2 Samuel 7:1-16. (The title of this Sermon is based upon Isaiah 55:8-9.) There are three main thrusts in our reading in 2 Samuel today: 1. There is a subtle difference between a good idea and God’s will (2 Samuel 7:1-4); 2. God’s presence cannot be contained in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Draws Near

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,144 views

    Final sermon in the Advent Series focusing on the Shepherds and their role in the Christmas Event.

    In just under two days we celebrate the arrival of Christ in our world. It is certainly more than merely the birth of a great man. Certainly more than the beginning of the Christian faith... What we celebrate on Christmas is the fact that Love has drawn near to us... Love was made flesh and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning Around

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,707 views

    A sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent A sermon about John the Baptist and Repentance

    Second Sunday in Advent Mark 1:1-8 ’Turning Around"   1:1 ¶ The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way; 3 the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Come, Lord Jesus! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 2, 2024
     | 1,799 views

    Based on Revelation 22:20-21 - Challenges hearers to consider how to live their lives in light of the imminent return of Christ.

    “COME, LORD JESUS!” Revelation 22:20-21 FBCF – 12/31/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – God has always had a plan. - Plan for Creation - Plan to deal w/ Satan’s accusations - Plan for the liberation of His chosen people - Plan for our consolation when we are hurting - Plan for preparation of Jesus’ coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gaudete Sunday: The Third Sunday Of Advent--J.o.y. Is Jesus, Others, You.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 12, 2023
     | 1,785 views

    If someone suffers from depression, hearing to “rejoice always,” may spur the reaction: “I don't like being told what to feel.

    Today is Gaudete Sunday. “Rejoice (Gaudete) in the Lord always,” we hear in our Second Reading. The United States was founded to give people the right to pursue happiness; the Gospel invites people to receive the gift of joy. J.O.Y. is Jesus, Others, You. In Philippians 4, St. Paul says ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    Let Us Celebrate Our Savior's Coming With Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,746 views

    Series of 9 sermons for advent on the fruits of the spirit. Sermon 8 of 9

    Christmas Eve Service December 24, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Let Us Celebrate Our Savior’s Coming with Gentleness I. Christ came as our gentle Savior II. Let us live as gentle ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Let Us Celebrate Of Saviors Coming With Self Control Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,860 views

    Series of Sermons for the Advent season on the fruits of the spirit. Sermon 9 of 9

    Christmas Day Service December 25, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Fellow worshipers of the Christ child: The last fruit of the Spirit isn’t an easy one to display at this time of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You've Going On A Date

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 2, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,143 views

    This is a sermon on the rapture and the judgment seat of Christ preached as the start of the Advent Season.

    You’ve Got A Date NLF 12/2/2001 Eccl. 11-9-12:14 2 Corinthians 5:8-12 When someone asks you for a date, there are usually three things you have to consider. First, do I want to be with this person. Second, do I want to do what this person wants to do. Third can I get prepared in time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,597 views

    Series of 9 Sermons for Advent on the fruits of the spirit. Sermon 7 of 9

    4th Sunday in Advent Service December 22, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming with Faithfulness I. Remember God’s faithfulness to us II. Reflect God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran