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  • Darren Ethier avatar

    One Unusual Message Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,381 views

    Part 1 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. It all began with the unusual message. An angel visited Mary and then an angel visited Joseph. This "unusual message" speaks to us today as well. A message that leads to a journey, and finally, the mom

    ONE UNUSUAL MESSAGE Part 1 of the Christmas Perspectives Series READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: John 1:1-5 (NIV) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Messengers And The Messages Of Christmas! Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 16, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 11,275 views

    Part 3 of MERRY CHRISTMAS SERIES! Perhaps the best known of all Christmas stories is found in our text today. For years, Christmas was not Christmas in our life until this story had been read aloud and savored.

    THE MESSENGERS AND THE MESSAGES OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: Perhaps the best known of all Christmas stories is found in text today. Christmas was not Christmas in our life until this story had been read aloud and savored. We will discuss today the TWO IMPORTANT WORDS related to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Funeral Message / Service

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,442 views

    A well lived life is reflected not by accomplishments, successes or accolades, but by relationship – a relationship not only with others, but a relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.

    NOTE TO READER: First is the message, then the funeral as given. The benediction ties into the body of the message and reasserts the power of the resurrection. We are each entrusted with one life, formed by the hand of the Father in our mother’s womb – surely God has his hand on us from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baptism Message (Adult)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,459 views

    Baptism is an outward act, with visible elements, that is key to the inward attitude and acceptance into God’s kingdom.

    Baptism Before performing a baptism, the pastor approached the young father and said solemnly, "Baptism is a serious step. Are you prepared for it?" "I think so," the man replied. "My wife has made appetizers and we have a caterer coming to provide plenty of cookies and cakes for all of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The First Message Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 1, 2013
     | 7,051 views

    IN THIS PASSAGE WE FIND PAUL AND BARNABAS WITH THEIR FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE COMMUNITY THEIR IN CYPRUS. PAUL AND BARNABAS ENTER THE SYNAGOGUE AND AWAIT THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY. AFTER THE READING OF THE OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES, THEY ARE ASKED IF

    THE FIRST MESSAGE OF PAUL Acts 13:13-43 From Paphos, Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem. 14 From Perga they went on to Pisidian Antioch. On the Sabbath they entered the synagogue and sat down. 15 After the reading from the Law and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adapt The Delivery, Not The Message Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,406 views

    The stark message of the Gospel must be delivered in ways that will be heard by modern humans.

    Monday of 3rd Week in Lent Gaudium et Spes Adapting the Delivery, Not the Message Those commentators who are not very familiar with the documents of Vatican II, but who count themselves experts on the “spirit” of Vatican II frequently see the Council as creating a break with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Larger Message Of Easter

    Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Apr 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,469 views

    Placing the Easter Message in the larger context of the Gospel.

    The Larger Message of Easter I Cor. 15:1-8 The first recorded action of the resurrected Jesus, outside of His appearances and guidance of the early Christian believer, was to a man named Saul. He was a brilliant Jewish scholar and an aggressive authority trying to stamp out this new group of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Not One - A Message For Christmas

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,367 views

    Watching tv christmas story and I was stirred in the 'spirit of Christmas'. But then I realized that this 'spirit of Christmas I was experiencing, which brought all those good feelings of love and friendship and fellowship and the wonder of ... The north

    2010.12.13 No not one William Akehurst HSWC No not one Romans 3 Vs. 10  No, not one.   Vs. 17  The way of peace 23,  all have sinned and come short of the glory of God 24, justified by his grace through the redemption I love the songs of Christmas, although sometimes I think they come out too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Shepherds Message Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 17, 2012
     | 6,329 views

    This message looks at the birth of Jesus through the eyes of the shepherds, and we must not leave Jesus out of our lives.

    The Shepherd’s message of Hope Luke chapter 2:8-20 This message has some thoughts and illustrations from contributors of sermoncentral. Introduction- We have been in a series called Holding onto Christmas. We can get so busy that we could miss Christmas if we are not careful. Last week, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Funeral Message For Frances

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Apr 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,663 views

    A funeral message for an elderly Christian woman.

    FUNERAL MESSAGE FOR FRANCES ____________ TEXT - Deut. 29:29 - "The secret things belong unto the Lord our God but those things which are revealed belong unto us." Death is not an easy thing to accept. Even under the best of circumstances, death is a terrible thing. Nature has its seasons but ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Making The Message Clear Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 13, 2011
     | 3,462 views

    The 8th talk in a series. This talk encourages believers to have some resources to explain the hope we have, and challenges not-yet-Christians to respond to Christ.

    “…in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15). When people know that we’re Christians they will watch us carefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Monday Morning Message

    Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,259 views

    Church members sit and eat like sheep. Every Sunday, back to the dinner table we go. This is a Monday morning message, to inspire the flock to do something with what they just heard.

    “The Monday Morning Message” Matthew 9:35-38 I. There was His Ministry Vs35 1. Method A. went forth 2. Place A. every where 3. Work A. teaching B. preaching C. healing 4. Message A. the gospel of the kingdom II. There was His demonstration of Compassion Vs36 1. He saw Crowds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Message For Palm Sunday

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Apr 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,583 views

    The change in the people between Palm Sunday and Good Friday shows clearly the fickleness of sinful mankind compared to the steadfastness of God, who never lets us down

    Bible: Zechariah 9:9 and Matthew 21:1-11 SERMON – Palm Sunday 2011 The steadfastness of God compared to the fickleness of man What is Palm Sunday all about? First of all about palms – palm branches – big fronds, torn from palm trees to be laid down on the rough surface of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Simple Message Of Salvation

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 23, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 39,983 views

    The message of the gospel is simple. We accept and communicate the Gospel when we take God seriously.

    Intro: The book of Acts is the history book of the church. It was written by a Dr and Historian name Luke. Luke was one of Paul’s many missionary apprentices. This is a record of the early church taking seriously the words of Jesus. You will receive power to become my witnesses in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Gospel Message

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,233 views

    This sermon should challenge each hearer to understand their need for salvation and come to Jesus for redemption.

    Subject: Salvation of Mankind Scripture: Genesis 3.1-19 Sermon: The First Gospel Message Scope: This sermon should challenge each hearer to accept God’s call to salvation. Summary: In this passage we read about the ghoulishness of our depravity and the gloriousness of the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist