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  • John Lowe avatar

    Esau Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2022
     | 3,726 views

    The hated King Herod in the New Testament is an Edomite. He is the one who will try to kill the Messiah (Jesus) while still a baby by decreeing that all Israelite children up to the age of two be murdered.

    Esau As firstborn, Esau is the natural heir and Isaac's successor. Esau is the elder son of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible. The Christian New Testament alludes to him in the Epistle to the Romans and the Hebrews. He is mentioned in the Book of Genesis and Obadiah and Malachi's prophets. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Government Of The Promised Son, Part 2 (Isaiah 11:1-9)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 6, 2024
     | 178 views

    Isaiah presents a series of prophecies that pertain to the person and role of God's Messiah. In Chapter 11:1-9, he describes the character of the future kingdom where the creation will live at peace.

    "THERE shall come forth a Root from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of its roots. The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD. His delight is in the fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Story And The Coming Of Hope

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 30, 2011
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     | 11,930 views

    The world can only offer wishful thinking. Only Christ offers a hope that has substance.The Christmas story may be familiar to us, but how did the ancient prophets envision what the story of the coming Messiah would look like? To understand that we have t

    Purpose: To show how Christ's first coming gives us hope. Aim: I want the listener to embrace and rejoice in the hope Christ brings. INTRODUCTION: For centuries many Christian churches have celebrated the four Sundays before Christmas as the Season of Advent. Advent means "coming" or "arrival." ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Christ Factor Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 60 ratings
     | 22,783 views

    Hebrews 1 tells us that God had a very special message to give us. What was that message, and why do people continually reject it?

    OPEN: A preacher and a member of his congregation stood by the side of the road. They were taking turns holding up a sign that said, "The End is Near! Turn around before it’s too late!" It wasn’t too long until a car drove up, the driver saw the sign, rolled down his window and yelled out: "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Son Is Given Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 5, 2010
    based on 45 ratings
     | 22,960 views

    The prophecy of the virgin in Isaiah 7 has been denied by many religious "experts". But what does their denial say about them... and what does it tell us about what the prophecy actually said?

    OPEN: There’s a story told about a man who was a very militant atheist but he sent his son to Trinity School because, despite its Christian roots, it was a great school. After a month, the boy comes home and says casually, "By the way Dad, do you know what Trinity means? It means the Father, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be A Good Baptist Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,443 views

    John the Baptist is the exemplar of the Christian witness which always points away from self and towards Jesus. The Gospel is all about Him, not us.

    How to Be a Good Baptist John 1:19-51 Rev Mark Barber When I first preached this at Mt. Zion UMC, I put the sermon title “How to Be a Good Baptist” out on the sign in front of the church. You would not believe how many comments I received from people in the community, especially since the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lent 2021 - Who Has Believed Our Message Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 20, 2021
     | 3,405 views

    Isaiah 53 is one of the most profound messianic prophecies found in all of the Old Testament and it asks a simple but convicting question, "Who has believed our message?" What message are we declaring? Is it the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?

    Who Has Believed Our Message Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Christmas, The Story Of God

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021
     | 1,324 views

    Christmas is the story of God. It’s the story of God’s praise for His mercy. God Designed Christmas for Fervent Worship Among All Peoples.

    I hope you’ll join me next week (January 2, 2011) for our church’s time of worship. In place of the normal sermon, we’ll mix things up a bit and take questions from you. You can consult this week’s guide for the basic instructions on how things will play out. Let me give you some brief examples of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Worthiness Of The Lamb Of God Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 31, 2023
     | 913 views

    Today, the vision continues in the Throne Room, and introduces Jesus Christ. God is on His throne, and in His hand is the very plan of His for creation - it is the history of the final days of Earth; the end of all things. This is the center piece of all that we are studying!

    Alpha and Omega, Part 29, Revelation Part 6 The Worthiness of the Lamb of God Revelation 5:1-14 Welcome, we are grateful to have you here today – VIP cards in bulletin Introduction - Taking this a part, chapter by chapter, to understand God’s ultimate plan - Last week we were introduced to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Can Run, But You Can't Hide

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,243 views

    In the prophecies of Isaiah are the foretelling of the hope of the future, the birth, the life, the ministry, the death and the resurrection of their awaited Messiah. Just as the people during Isaiah’s time failed to heed the message, so to did many duri

    Sermon Title: You can run but you cannot hide Text: Isaiah 2 Date: August 10, 2003 Context of Scripture: As we have looked at Isaiah the last few weeks we can say that it is a book that deals with choices and the consequences of those choices. It is interesting that if the consequences are in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Fulfillment Of 69 Weeks (4 Of 6) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 2, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,192 views

    All religious books claim to be the word of God, but prophecy sets the Bible apart as having God’s seal of authentication. This section looks at the exact fulfillment of Daniel’s prophecy from the decree to the Messiah.

    (Part 4 of 6) According to the angel of God, once the decree to rebuild Jerusalem went forth, God’s people would know for certain that the Messiah would be in Israel in 483 years. This is a fascinating prophecy that opens up scripture and indisputably points to Jesus Christ as the Messiah. God told ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Authority Thing: Choice Or Coercion? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,005 views

    To the Jewish people, the Greatest men of the Old Testament were Moses, David, and Elijah, and they expected the Messiah to be like all three of these men in some ways. Jesus proved Himself greater than them all.

    The Authority Thing: Choice or Coercion? (Mark 1:21-34) Intro 1. Every quarter in our bulletins we have an insert from Voice of the Martyrs. 2. Today’s insert is about Li Dexian. Let me read part of it: Pastor Li Dexian has been beaten so hard by Chinese government officials that he coughed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Quinn avatar

    What Do I Really Need This Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,862 views

    God knows what we need, at Christmas and throughout the year. The birth of Jesus caught the Hebrew people by surprise. The gift of the Messiah was different than what they expected, but God knew what they really needed.

    What do I really need this Christmas? “A Reel Look At Christmas” Luke 2:1-20 Intro idea: Funny Christmas presents, lots of times people don’t know what we really need. Sometimes we don’t even know… First movie clip of pink outfit… Luke 2:4-17 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Search Of The Magi Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,762 views

    This series looks at the 5 stories after Jesus was born and the one thing whic unites all of them: their search for the Christ. This sermon looks at the search of the Magi for the Messiah from both a historical and theological perspective

    The Search of the Magi Matthew 2:1-12 Advent is the season we prepare for the birth of Jesus and as we look forward to His return and when He calls us by name and welcomes us home. Typically during this time, we look at the stories leading up to Christmas but this year, we looking at the stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Different Expectations Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,448 views

    Jesus didn't fit John's idea of what the Messiah would be like. Jesus stressed love rather than judgment. Jesus moves in surprising ways and communicates God's grace in unexpected situations.

    Matthew 11:2-11 “Different Expectations” INTRODUCTION The family gathers around the newborn’s bassinette. They marvel at this squirming gift of life, and give thanks for health and wholeness. As they gaze upon the baby’s features they wonder what the child will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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