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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Rejoice Anyway!

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,436 views

    Is your Christmas turning out to be less than ideal? So was the first one. Rejoice anyway!

    The Christmas season is a time of celebration, a time of rejoicing. As the song tells us, "It’s the most wonderful time of the year!" And there are dozens more where that came from, Christmas songs exhorting us to rejoice and be of good cheer; songs like "Good Christian Men, Rejoice!" and, "We Wish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing True Thankfulness

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,107 views

    What were the four desires of the first century church that God would add to their number daily?

    DEVELOPING TRUE THANKFULNESS ACTS 3:44-47 INTRODUCTION: As we come to this time of year there are many celebrations coming up. In just a few days we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. This is usually a time when we gather together with family and friends and reflect on the goodness of God. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Christmas Is Depressing.

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,772 views

    Christmas can be depressing because we include some things that destract from the true meaning. Here are some of those things and what to do about them.

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Luke 2:8 – 20 Why Christmas is depressing. I. Christmas is disruptive. A. It breaks the routine. (v 8) 1. We are conditioned by routine. 2. Routine saves us time and energy because we don’t have to think. B. It reminds us ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Be Careful Of What You Ask For! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 10, 2014
     | 7,165 views

    Are we asking for the same things the rest of the world is asking?

    Before we go to our study of 1 Samuel 8, turn with me briefly to the Book of Revelation Chapter 21 and let’s take a glimpse of what will happen in the future. Read along with me Revelation 21:22-27…. Again, v24 tells us “By its light will the nations walk, and the kings of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When The Church Is Scattered

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,940 views

    Studying the response of the first church when persecuted can encourage a proper response to disruption of services in the modern church in the West.

    “And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.” [1] Fairmeadows Church met at seven o’clock each Wednesday evening for a prayer meeting. One evening, rather than going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Good

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 49 ratings
     | 46,813 views

    All things work together for God’s glory!

    1. The Connection to the Promise, “and” A. It is Not a Conclusion If the first word of this verse was “therefore,” we would look for a conclusion. B. It is Not a Contrast If it were, “but,” we would look for some kind of contrast to what had just been written. C. It is a Connection “And” tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resolved To Know Nothing Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,351 views

    The first in a series from Corinthians challenging the congregation to have the resolve to know Christ and his ways.

    - Have you ever been somewhere and you didn’t know anybody? Not one person. You were a total stranger, and everybody around you was totally strange to you. That’s happened to me a few times. Like my first day at Ozark Christian College. I had decided many months before that I was going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There Is No Other Name Series

    Contributed by Paul Green on Feb 5, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,765 views

    We all have things that we are deeply embarrassed about, perhaps even ashamed of, things that we don’t want anyone else to know about. And sadly that embarrassment can all too often overflow into our spiritual life.

    Embarrassing moments On my book shelf in my office I have a book called ‘Tall Tales of a Big God’ written by a man called Maurice Smith. Maurice is (or at least was) an international Christian Speaker travelling all over the UK, and Europe and particularly the USA. And his book is a compilation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Vcr Faith”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 2,797 views

    To overcome our doubts we must first face them head on and have a bout with doubt.

    I’m so glad our God doesn’t impose a question quota on us. God welcomes our doubts, questions and feelings. Sometimes we all have bouts with doubts. 1. Those who are pre-doubters. 2. Those who are doubters. Every once in a while that doubt drives you crazy. 3. Those who are dead. The only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secrets Of Spiritual Bonding Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on May 1, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,475 views

    First in a series on family. The foundation for building a secure home starts at the bond between husband and wife.

    Family Security: The Secrets Of Spiritual Bonding Genesis 2:20-25 This is the first of a new series on family. The springboard for this series is from something I read in an article by John Maxwell. MAxwell cited a study done that put this ad in a paper: "If you live in a strong family, please ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David's Wives Are Captured Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 15, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,445 views

    First Samuel 30:1-31 shows us how God turns tragedy into triumph.

    Scripture The last few chapters of First Samuel switch between David and Saul. David’s temporary unfaithfulness caused him to go and live in Philistia. Achish, the king of Gath, allocated David and his followers the city of Ziklag. David lived there for sixteen months and carried out raids against ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Narnia: Always Winter Never Christmas

    Contributed by James Byers on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,742 views

    First Sunday of Advent using Narnia Illustration connectin winter to darkness in Isaiah 9 prophecy

    Read (Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:1-10) Winter is about to be here again. This season is the least favorite of most if not all people. It’s colder, days are shorter, more darkness, less activity. The trees and plants show little sign of life. The skies are usually more gray. The brisk air and the cold ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Consider The Claims Of Christ"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010
     | 3,702 views

    Consider carefully the things Jesus said about Himself

    (Various texts) Over the years I have heard many opinions about Jesus expressed by people who, at least in my presence and to my knowledge, have demonstrated no desire to put forth any effort to find out what is said or known – or can be known – about Him in any context outside of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    It's Just A Big Bang Theory Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 3, 2015
     | 5,045 views

    In all things, in everything, Jesus is preeminent - even creation.

    “”Cross Currents: It’s Just A Big Bang Theory” Col. 1:15-17 Advertisers know that we think bigger is better - especially if it’s bigger at a lesser price. So we have 2 for 1 dinner coupons, double discount or double coupon days at the grocery store, and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Is It Wrong Tp Pray Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jul 22, 2025
     | 353 views

    The Bible tells 4 things we should not pray for

    Annual Sermons: Vol. 6 No. 12 Text: Deut. 3:23-26 Concord Baptist Church: 1992 Bob Marcaurelle: Pastor bmarcaurelle@charter.net WHEN IS IT WRONG TO PRAY "Moses, say nothing else to me about this.” (Deut. 3:26). Jesus told us we should always pray (Lk. 18:1) and Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist