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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Solution For The Stable Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 25, 2011
    based on 35 ratings
     | 18,576 views

    One of the most puzzling facts of Christmas is that God, when He came to earth & took upon Himself human form, was born in a stable. Why? Were there not more appropriate places for the Son of God?

    THE MYSTERY OF THE MANGER A SOLUTION FOR THE STABLE LUKE 2: 1-7 Seven year old Johnny yelled “Daddy, guess what’s missing?” The front lawn rang with excitement as the family put the life-size manger scene in place. “What?” his father asked while he finished fastening Joseph to a stake for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Shield

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 5, 2012
     | 5,810 views

    As a born again believer filled with God’s Spirit you are a foreigner in this present world. We are in the world but not of the world. The only way to survive, therefore, is to have the shield of God from which all the supernatural supply is provided. No

    GOD’S SHIELD MAN’S WAYS ARE NOT GOD’S WAYS The Bible teaches us that man’s ways seem right, but they actually lead to failure and disappointment. However, God’s ways lead us to success and blessings. God’s ways and man’s ways are poles apart. If we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Heart Transplant

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,354 views

    What indicates the need for a new heart? As sinners, all of us need a new heart. Have you had a spiritual heart transplant? God’s Spirit will circumcise unbelieving hearts and give a heart that loves God, desires to obey Him and has the power to obey Him.

    Opening illustration: A friend who is a heart transplant cardiologist has an appreciation of Ezekiel 36: 26 that not many of us can understand. Dr. Mohan was one of the top Christian heart-transplant surgeons. He’s often in the operating room as he removes diseased, discolored hearts and replaced ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Avoiding Dead Faith Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012
     | 5,981 views

    James continues to remind us that faith is active. It is not mere mental assent but obediently imitating God by loving our neighbors.

    1. Secret Service A man was coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. (You know. The preacher’s job is to: shake them in, shake them up, and shake them out!) Well, he grabbed the guy by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Priesthood And Law

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 6, 2014
     | 2,313 views

    To show that we are now under Grace and not under Law.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you under grace and not under law? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are now under Grace and not under Law. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:12 (Amplified Bible) 7:12 For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is of necessity an alteration of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Purging The Dross Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 26, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,310 views

    In light of God’s Word, we need to examine how well we are doing in the area not only of providing care for the needy, but of defending their cause and seeing that their voice is heard.

    Isaiah 1:21-26 Purging the Dross 7/9/00 D. Marion Clark Introduction What we come to the Bible for is content. We value the Bible for what it has to reveal to us from God. But then there are times when you just can help but admire the way it is written. Isaiah is the acclaimed writer among ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Gift Of Freedom

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 4, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,002 views

    Only God can give us the gift of freedom 1 Peter 1:17-21

    Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21 BACKGROUND: A. We can define freedom in many ways. 1. A phrase like "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness" covers a wide range of ideas. 2. "I want to do what I want, whenever" often begins at the age of 2 years, and extends well into adulthood. 3. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christian Is... A Living Stone Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
     | 9,091 views

    Let's talk about the builder, the work that has been done and the work that is being done (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 10, pgs. 145- 157; Outline from David Taylor, a college classmate)

    HoHum: Clinker bricks are bricks that didn’t make it. For some reason or another, they come out of the kiln misshapen or deformed. There is a church building in New York State that is intentionally built of clinker bricks. Apparently, the congregation wanted to send a message, so they build ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Practice Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 14, 2015
     | 14,531 views

    Gratitude brings God's blessings into life's struggles. Gratitude magnifies God's goodness in the midst of life's pain.

    Why do you really want to remember something? Why make the effort to recall? • If you are studying, your answer may be: I want to pass the exam. I need to remember what the teacher says and what the right answer is. • After that, it doesn’t matter that much. Most of us forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Loving God Through Worship Series

    Contributed by John Dixon on Jan 24, 2016
     | 7,095 views

    To Love God Is To Love To Worship Him

    Psalms 95:1-95:11 1 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. 3 For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods. 4 In his hand are the depths of the earth, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Pergamum: The Dangers Of Apathy And Accommodation Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,583 views

    This is the fourth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Pergamum examining the dangers of apathy and accommodation.

    We cannot see Satan, but his presence brings with it the unmistakable marks of human suffering and moral perversion. The evidence of his presence is clearly visible: the presence of cults, radical Islamists, terrorism, the persecution of Christians in Iran and China. In fact we can trace it right ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Romeo Verastigue Etis avatar

    Perfect Redeemer: Jesus As The Lamb In The Passover (Week 1) Series

    Contributed by John Romeo Verastigue Etis on Aug 11, 2015
     | 6,723 views

    The significance of God’s sovereign plan of salvation as revealed in the Old Testament, which is fulfilled by Jesus Christ in the New Testament. In this lesson, we will learn who Jesus is, as a Perfect Redeemer who became a Passover lamb.

    Read: EXODUS 12:11-13 (English Standard Version) We will kick off our brand new series, “Past Perfect”! For the next four weeks, we will discover the significance of God’s sovereign plan of salvation as revealed in the Old Testament. We’ll also be able to learn how this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Memorial Day

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,466 views

    Memorial Day is about remembering the dead Memorial Day is about remembering the living So I encourage you to take time and reflect

    Starting in 1970 Thomas Monaghan had a vision • And that was to grow his small pizza chain in MI into one of largest • And in 1985, that pizza company “Domino’s” was the 2nd largest pizza company in America. • When he was asked how he accomplished ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Finding God In The Mess Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 29, 2015
     | 7,547 views

    God always responds. God always delivers. God always wins.

    Last week we looked at a judge called Shamgar, whom the Lord used to save Israel. He was the 3rd of the twelve judges (some says 13) mentioned in this book. • Author Samuel recounted the acts of these judges, from Judges 3 to 16. • They are not written entirely chronologically, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Am Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2018
     | 8,204 views

    Holiness, God's Presence, Our Words & Witness

    I AM May 6, 2018 Exodus 3:13-15 (p. 40) Introduction: I spent 5 days in Central Baptist Hospital when I was born without a name. I was baby boy Burdette. It wasn’t that there was anything wrong with me…It was simply that my mom and dad couldn’t agree on what to name ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ