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  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Distress Delayed Delight Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Dec 2, 2007
     | 3,661 views

    Joseph, of the New Testament, encountered a new life when he and Mary became engaged. Little did he realize just what lay ahead for him when he started out on a "simple" journey of marriage.

    MATTHEW 1:18-25 DISTRESS DELAYED DELIGHT I. DREAD: A. Disappointing. B. Delays. C. Damages. II. DREAMS: A. Disturbing. B. Dignified. C. Detailed. III. DELIGHTS: A. Dutiful. B. Danced. C. Designated. This is the first of five special Christmas sermons dealing specifically with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Crucifixion Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,015 views

    In this sermon I review the events leading up to the crucifixion, talk about the significance of Jesus’ death, and then talk about our response.

    Introduction: A. It was a day when the world seemed to stand still. 1. The date was November 22, 1963. 2. President John F. Kennedy sat in the rear seat of an open limousine as it traveled down the streets of Dallas, Texas. 3. At 12:30 p.m., the cars approached an expressway for the last leg of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are Your Commitments?

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,027 views

    A look at the extreme commitment of Ruth, and how we should do likewise.

    I have had the privilege of officiated two weddings this summer. Since being ordained last May, I have officiated a total of four weddings, and two of the four have been relatives of my wife. Jen has a big family, and by family I am not referring to brothers and sisters. She only has one ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Kevin McCarthy avatar

    Growing Generosity Series

    Contributed by Kevin Mccarthy on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,772 views

    Open your heart and grow greater generosity.

    Giving the gift of “me:” Growing Generosity, Open Before Christmas series, Message #1, December 2, 2007. Did you shop on black Friday? Over 130 million of us hit the stores on the day after thanksgiving (dubbed “Black Friday”). Would you rate your experience a “thumbs up” or a “thumbs down?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christian Work Ethic Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,911 views

    38th in a series from Ephesians. Paul describes how the Christian work ethic is different than that of the world.

    A webmaster name Paul Kinsella recently performed a test in the mid-sized town of Belleville, Illinois. He dropped 100 identical wallets which each contained $2.10 in cash, a fake $50 gift certificate, ID containing the name, address and phone number of the owner, and few miscellaneous items in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Make Me A Blessing Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,544 views

    Abraham, Pt. 7

    MAKE ME A BLESSING (GENESIS 20) Several years ago, USA Today published the results of a survey on how people feel about their neighbors and their relationship with them. The interview with 1,002 adults revealed that people consider their neighbors as valuable friends, and not as nameless, faceless ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Come And See Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,288 views

    Apostles, Pt. 2

    COME AND SEE (JOHN 1:43-51) Christianity is many things to many people. To some, Christianity is a religion no different from Islam, Hinduism or Buddhism. The purpose is to give hope, teach morals and to do good. Some identify Christianity with the liberation theology and the social gospel of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,916 views

    Apostles, Pt. 19

    SAY WHAT YOU MEAN, MEAN WHAT YOU SAY (LUKE 22:54-62) What would it take for you to change or switch your long-distance telephone company service? Several years ago, telephone companies battle one another for the lucrative long-distance market, offers included 20% discount on calls to your 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • J JOHN avatar

    It's What You Are On The Inside: Shrek Series

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,878 views

    Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and is based on the children’s book by William Steig. This is an astonishing, delightful computer animation, and it’s no surprise that the film took five years to make.

    --note-- 2001, PDI/Dreamwork Director: Andrew Adamson & Vicky Jenson Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow - - - - - Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and is based on the children’s book by William Steig. This is an astonishing, delightful computer ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Life Is A Test Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,652 views

    Saul, Pt. 3

    LIFE IS A TEST (1 SAMUEL 13:5-15) There are many tests in life: death of loved ones, getting the pink slip and struggles in the family, to name the most stressful. One of the most stressful periods of my life was when I returned to full-time continuing theological education. My savings dried up ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Is Jesus To You?

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,257 views

    Is Jesus just a baby in a manger scene that’s taken out once a year? Is He there to give you health, wealth and prosperity? Is He some type of fire insurance? This passage answers those questions about who Jesus really is.

    1. Jesus’ relationship to His creation (15-17) 2. Jesus’ relationship to His church (18-19) 3. Jesus’ relationship to His children (20-23) I’m sure many of us have heard the story about the little girl who was coloring a picture in her Sunday School class. It was a pretty picture, but the teacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Obedient Observer Observes Orthodoxy Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,680 views

    The Holy Family goes to the Temple for the presentation of Jesus and finds two saints who preach two powerful messages concerning the Baby and the family.

    LUKE 2:21-40 OBEDIENT OBSERVER OBSERVES ORTHODOXY I. HIS OBEDIENCE: A. Obligatory. B. Offering. C. Optimism. II. HIS OBSERVATIONS: A. Obsequious B. Occupant. C. Orations. III. HIS ONUSES: A. Obfuscating. B. Ominous. C. Optimistic. I come now to my third sermon in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who's Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,195 views

    Like father, like son. Yes it is true; however, we know that God supplies grace to break generational curses. Jesus desires us to be God’s children.

    Who’s Your Daddy? Three of every 10 births in the U. S. were to unwed mothers, according to a new report to Congress commissioned by the Department of Health and Human Services. Out-of-wedlock childbearing is on the rise for adults as well as teenagers, and for women of all races. One social ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Our God Reigns Supreme! Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 51 ratings
     | 26,335 views

    A new awareness of what God is going to do bursts upon God’s people. Those who understand it as good news will celebrate in its glory & joy. Such news would be cause for the greatest joy & the greatest glory is for who causes it to become reality.

    ISAIAH 52: 7-12 OUR GOD REIGNS SUPREME! [Romans 10: 11- 17] A new awareness of what God is going to do bursts upon God’s people. Those who understand it as good news will celebrate in its glory and joy. As marvelous as this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chosen For God's Glory

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,631 views

    Sermon Objective: Teach how those called by God can honor/glorify God through the rest of their lives and ministries.

    Good evening, I want to honor God tonight for the privilege He has given me to open the Scriptures and to declare to you how every follower of Jesus Christ, especially those of you who are participating in this Commencement Exercise, honor, glorify, and please God with your lives and ministries – ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God