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  • Arlen Payne avatar

    A Holy Family - Joseph Series

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,399 views

    This is the first in a series on the Birth of Christ. Joseph was a man who was chosen of God to be a part of the Holy Family. I also have this in Powerpoint aviailable upon request.

    A Holy Family Joseph Mathew 1:18-25 Over the next couple of weeks we will be talking about A Holy Family. As the Christmas story unfolds in the Gospel of Matthew, we begin with Joseph. I. He was a man of Prophecy. Vs 18 A. Jesus would be born of the house of David. Isaiah 9:7 B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fixing Your Kingdom Focus Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,492 views

    This is the first in a series of two sermons on “Fixing Your Focus” from Hebrews 12 which has to do with the Kingdom of God from The Exchanged Life perspective.

    How is your focus this morning? Can you focus your sight on what this crocheted sign says? Can you see what it says? What does it read? JESUS ! You’re right. Now, how many of you cannot focus on that & don’t see the letters JESUS? Well, to see it you simply need to fix your focus. The truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Like-Minded

    Contributed by Robert Castile on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,909 views

    The ONLY way we can be persons of compassion is to first become Disciples, true followers of Jesus Christ. That is, to be Christ-like in both heart and mind.

    BEING LIKE MINDED Scripture: Luke 22:39-46 Big Idea: The ONLY way we can be persons of compassion is to first become Disciples, true followers of Jesus Christ. That is, to be Christ-like in both heart and mind. I. Introduction: QUESTION: DO YOU EVER WONDER WHAT LIFE WOULD BE LIKE IF YOU HAD THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Part 4 - What Gifts Has He Given? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,705 views

    Part 4 of our Week of Renewal series takes a look at the gifts given to us by the Holy Spirit so that we can fulfill the First Will of God.

    4th Annual Week of Renewal 2007 “Being Doers of His Word” January 22: What Gifts has He Given? Pastor Bruce Shields Guest Speaker: WELCOME Format † Open with Prayer † Sermon † Guest Speaker † Prayer / Response Time WHAT GIFTS HAS HE GIVEN? Friday – Are you in a relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Waiting For God Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 30,723 views

    This message first looks at the frustration and responses Christians have when God does not act according to our plan and then the need for our response to trust Him.

    Waiting For God Genesis 16 1 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. And she had an Egyptian maidservant whose name was Hagar. 2 So Sarai said to Abram, "See now, the LORD has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps I shall obtain children by her." And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Omission

    Contributed by Michael Stover on May 4, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,187 views

    When we take word "commission" and drop off the first letter, we have the word "omission." A slight change in spelling, but a serious change in meaning.

    Evangelism is not a side line! It is the LIFELINE of the church. When we take the word “commission” and drop off the first letter, we have the word, “omission.” A slight change in spelling, but a serious change in meaning. What does the letter “C” stand for in the word COMMISSION? I. “C” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devoted Became The Devotees Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,859 views

    This sermon explains that if we want to experience the abundant blessings that the first church received, we must devote ourselves to the same things they devoted themselves to.

    The Devoted Became the Devotees Acts 2:42-27 February 3, 2002 Intro: A. [Church Growth, Church Depth, Citation: Vance Havner in On This Rock I Stand. Christianity Today, Vol. 30, no. 13.] I heard of a preacher the other day who was asked, "What’s the size of your pastorate?" he said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ministry And Message Of The Two Witnesses

    Contributed by Mark Bouman on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 3,211 views

    This is an outline of Revelation 11:1-18. It gives a breakdown of the ministry and message of God’s Two Witnesses in the first half of the coming seven-year tribulation.

    The ministry and message of the Two Witnesses consists of these points: #1 Redemption & Remission - vss. 1, 2 #2 Repentance & Restitution - vss. 3, 4 #3 Retribution & Restraint - vss. 5, 6 #4 Rescue & Restoration - vs. 8 <- To the Jews #5 Resurrection & Rapture - vss. 11, 12 #6 Reward & Rest - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Which Jesus Do You Follow?

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Nov 17, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 2,836 views

    First we must be following the right Jesus, and then we must ask ourselves if Jesus has authorized what we are doing for Him and in His name.

    Jesus preached the greatest sermon ever preached. We know it as the Sermon on the Mount. And towards the end of this sermon we find this morning’s scriptures. It has caused me to examine my actions as it relates to discipleship. Jesus starts off by telling us that not all people who sound ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy Day Inn Keeper Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,009 views

    Christmas Eve parable/sermon featuring the first ever Christmas letter written by an ancient inn keeper, and recently rediscovered in the Stockholm University Library archives.

    "She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger because there was no room in the village inn." (Luke 2:7, NLT)" Over the years various traditions have developed around the innkeeper and we’ve imagined quite a bit about him. Often we’ve thought of him as a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Anticipated Reign Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,018 views

    Using Isaiah’s prophecy we can anticipate Christ’s millennial rule on earth by first allowing Christ to rule our hearts and lives.

    EDEN. THE GARDEN. PARADISE. THE PLACE CREATED BY GOD IN WHICH HE SAID "IT IS GOOD!" A PLACE THAT DEFINED PERFECTION AND HOLINESS. A PLACE WHERE GOD COULD DWELL AND COMMUNE WITH HIS CREATION. A PLACE OF PEACE THAT HAS BEEN BROKEN AND IS NO LONGER ACCESSIBLE DUE TO HUMANITIES DESTRUCTIVE CHOICE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    God's Priorities For The Church Series

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 8,689 views

    In the first church God laid down 4 priorities for the 3,000 new believers. Any successful church will devote themselves to these priorities in all that they do.

    Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Think about this for one second. What are the priorities for the church. When we do that we can’t help but have a long list of things the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    God Knows Orangejello, Nosmo, And Maynard

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 13, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,794 views

    Dr. Pittendreigh’s first sermon at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church. The theme is the importance of names, and how God knows each of us by name, and by heart.

    Philippians 4:1-9 1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche (Sin te chee) to agree with each other in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    Somebody Call 911

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,097 views

    An outline from the text. The point coming from the chapter and the first verse to give us the point of "911". All the rescuse that I need is found in this chapter.

    Somebody Call 911 Psalms 91:1-16 Key verses 1-4 Introduction is from the web site (911 Center ) An important consideration when accessing Public Safety Services is understanding when to use 9-1-1. If you are unsure as to the immediacy of the need, dial 9-1-1 and let the responder decide. Example: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Wiley avatar

    I Am The Living Bread Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,778 views

    This is the first message in the series, "It Can Get Personal - The I Am's of Jesus." Whatever you think of God, Jesus is God in the Flesh, the Living Bread

    It Can Get Personal Message one of five I Am the Living Bread March 04, 2012 Michael Wiley Introduction: Fill in the blank on the top of your note sheet: God is ________________ --- what ever you’re thinking right now. When many people in the world think of God, they think of an impersonal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ