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  • Ryan Loyd avatar

    Mary's Story Series

    Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 25, 2014
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    Character Series designed to look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior.

    Christmas Stories: All of these people played a part in the larger story... I want to play a part in what God is doing These stories were given to us for an example... Take a look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior... Introduction: Luke 1:30 And the angel said unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ Is Coming: Do Not Be Afraid

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 15, 2011
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    Mary was troubled by the angel's greeting, but Gabriel calmed her fears.

    December 18, 2011 Luke 1:26-38 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ponder This In Your Heart

    Contributed by Mark Bauer on Dec 16, 2014
     | 5,736 views

    Mary pondered - using four gifts to explore meaning of Christmas as we ponder it's meaning in our lives

    Mary pondered all these words in her heart. That’s what I want to focus on tonight Ponder That’s what Christmas is about reflecting, thinking, contemplating the wonder of Christmas’ past and present and future Birth of Baby Jesus, Christmas programs, Christmas worship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Are: The Children Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 10, 2015
     | 3,846 views

    Understanding our Identity

    [We Are the Children of God] Welcome to the mission of God. You are a part of his family and a part of his kingdom. He has designed you, created you and called you to advance his kingdom on earth. You are, above all else, his child. This is the part where you put this book down and just think ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 31, 2023
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    Prophecy is God’s birth announcement.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not of months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures. 3. The Dead Sea Scrolls are the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Okay, She Had A Baby - What’s So Special About That?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 7, 2019
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    Here's a Christmas sermon that will preach! We look at His virgin birth, at His being foretold thousands of years in advance, at His mission to save the world, and at His second coming.

    OKAY, SHE HAD A BABY - WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT THAT? Matt. 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR A Dallas Newspaper printed these responses of children who answered the question, “Where do babies come from?” 1. Linda Staley, 5; “Mommies go and buy them at stores. Girls cost $5 and boys cost 50 cents.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Glory To God In The Highest Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 21, 2019
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    Silence to praise. That’s not a habit this world often engages in.

    Christmas Eve 2019 Glory to God in the Highest The words to the hymn have been silent now for near four weeks, but as in the profound stillness of that first Christmas Eve, the very Word of God, the Son of God was made manifest, so the loud anthem will resound this evening from every tongue: ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Not Now Perhaps But You Will! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 543 views

    Emphasize the urgency and importance of confessing Jesus as Lord in our lives, not as a one-time event, but as a daily surrender and process of growth into Christ-likeness.

    Good morning, church family. Today we're going to dive into a topic that is both urgent and timeless - the confession of our faith. Our focus scripture for today's sermon is Philippians 2:10-11, which says, "that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the ...read more

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    Here Comes The Groom

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 14,800 views

    This is a sermon to Christians and Non-Christians alike, for preparing for Jesus’s return.

    Here Comes the Groom Matthew 25:1-13 We’ve all been to the weddings and saw the wedding parties come out and then the music gets loud and the wedding march starts playing to announce the coming of the bride. The groom has kind of slipped to the front of the church with the pastor and best man, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Keeping The Light On

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 7, 2017
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    Staying prepared for the Second Coming

    Keeping the Light On Matthew 25:1-13 According to Bible Gateway, oil is mentioned 207 times in the bible. In biblical times, oil was derived from various sources and used for many different purposes. Oils were used for fragrances in days before air conditioning and air fresheners. In nomadic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "What It Takes T Be Ready For The Parousia"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 11, 2014
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    The sermon shares the necessity of being prepared by waiting, by walking with the Holy Spirit, by willingness, and if we do these we will have no worries.

    What it takes to be ready for the Coming of the lord? Matthew 25: 1-13 The term "Parousia" refers to 2 coming of Jesus Christ. 1. Note these 10 Virgins are Bridesmaids • They are five wise and five foolish. These are compared to Matthew 7: 24-27 like a wise man who built his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Midnight Cry PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
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    Emphasizes the importance of spiritual preparedness, perseverance, and wisdom in anticipation of the Lord's return.

    Beloved friends, it is with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with anticipation that I welcome you all to this blessed gathering today. We are here, not by mere chance, but by divine appointment. We are here, not just to listen, but to lean in, to learn, and to live out the truths that God ...read more

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    Heavenly Minded Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 16, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,628 views

    Why would the angels prompt the followers of Jesus to stop watching the sky for Jesus? Was it wrong for them to want Jesus to return? Or is there something else we need to see here?

    Years ago, a famous Supreme Court Justice named Oliver Wendall Holmes said: “Some people are so heavenly minded, that they are no earthly good.” Now, I’m not exactly sure why he said that, but it has been true in the past. ILLUS: In 1823, there was a Baptist minister by the name of William ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Danger Of Good Intentions

    Contributed by Rex Deckard on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
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    We live in a world where we have placed a higher premium on sincerity, than on truth. The attitude of the world is that, if our intentions are right, if we have a good motive, then our actions- no matter how awful are justified. But the ends never justi

    The Danger of Good Intentions 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. Proverbs 16:2 Introduction We live in a world where we have placed a higher premium on sincerity, than on truth. The attitude of the world is that, if our intentions are right, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Don’t Be Late For The Wedding Banquet”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 4, 2020
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    "I'm late, I'm late for a very important date" No don't be late the door will be closed. Jesus has promised to return. When? Still a question but answered by Jesus in Matthew 24:34 & 36

    In Jesus Holy Name November 8, 2020 Text: Matthew 25:1-2 “Don’t Be Late for the Wedding Banquet” In the Walt Disney movie ‘Snow White” The rabbit looks at his clock and says: “I’m late, I’m late, I’m late for a very important date, no time to say hello, no time to say good ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran