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Christmas Treasures Worth Pondering Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 22, 2005

based on 29 ratings

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There is much in “Grasping the Truths of Christmas” that is worthy of pondering, worth meditating on, and holding within the child of God’s heart. There are three truths that the Holy Spirit of God wants you to ponder on in this message.

Our key text today is Luke 2:19 Title: Christmas Treasures Worth Pondering Theme: What is so Special about Christmas Series: Grasping the Truths of Christmas Introduction: On the twenty-fifth of this month much of the United States will close their stores, business offices will be closed and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Dreaming Of A Wise Christmas

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 23, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 2,782 views

Christmas 2005

I’M DREAMING OF A WISE CHRISTMAS (MATTHEW 2:1-18) I look with amusement once at Christmas e-cards prominently displayed on websites. The most frequent themes and images on the cards are Santa Claus, Snowmen, Christmas trees, stockings, reindeers, penguins, polar bears, candles, angels, tree ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Presence

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 23, 2005

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The presents we ofter to Christ fall short of what he wants, our presence. This sermon addresses his desire for our hearts versus our meager attempts to please him.

Scripture: Matthew 1:23 & Various Other Texts Theme: More than duty or sacrifice or religion, more than the things we can do for God, he wants our presence, a relationship with us. celebrate the birth of Christ we must let our hearts be changed by Him. Seed: Personal Study Purpose: To invite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

All Fear Is Gone Facing Death With Confidence

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 30, 2004

based on 130 ratings

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In 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 Paul gives us 4 principles that TELL how we can face death with confidence. We too can stare at the bony fingers of death without fear and with confidence:

"ALL FEAR IS GONE, FACING DEATH WITH CONFIDENCE" TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-10 INTRODUCTION He was a brave man and he loved Jesus. And it did not matter to him who was around, no one would intimidate Him, because he just had to talk about Jesus. And as he was talking about Jesus this day it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everyday Conversations Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 1, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 3,367 views

3 of 4 on Friendship with God. We can and must learn to pray to God with everyday conversations. Our model is the Lord’s Prayer

Every Day Conversations "The moment you wake up each morning, all your wishes and hopes for the day rush at you like wild animals. And the first job each morning consists in shoving it all back; in listening to that other voice, taking that other point of view, letting that other, larger, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Light Of Eternity

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005

based on 38 ratings

| 10,473 views

When a person embraces the reality of the world to come it radically changes how the peson view this world. A person’s priorities change concerning money, things, time, friends, family, and life itself.

Living in the Light of Eternity Ephesians 1:15-23 (Message) When waiting in slow traffic on a hot day with 100-degree heat do you wonder why you do what you do? Do you wonder what’s the point of your daily activity? What gives you sense of purpose? Events can happen in your life that helps ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Remaining Hopeful About The Future Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 30, 2005

based on 21 ratings

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Prescriptions for keeping your hope alive as seen in Christ’s miracle of raising Lazarus.

One of life’s toughest challenges is staying optimistic about the future. Adverse circumstances can cloud your vision of tomorrow and make it tough to maintain a positive attitude. You can be tempted to lose hope. The good news is - and we’ve been reaffirming this throughout this current series ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdoms Of The Heart

Contributed by James May on Sep 28, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 7,978 views

This sermon compares the Statue of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, not with the normal prophetic interpretations of world kingdoms, but with the condition of the hearts of men. The answer is still the same. The samr Stone, not cut out by human hands, that destr

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:10-35, Matthew 21:44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Man's Control Dissipates Power Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 29, 2003

based on 27 ratings

| 5,142 views

Man’s effort to control and secure the forces of life generates greed and idolatry. The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Man’s system simply does not work – if the goal is a good, Godly life of abundance and peace.

Man’s Failing Control Dissipates Man’s effort to control and secure the forces of life generates greed and idolatry. The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Man’s system simply does not work – if the goal is a good, Godly life of abundance and peace. Some things just don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Woman Taken In Adultery Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 14, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 16,177 views

Three things true of every encounter with Christ

John 8:1-11 The Woman Taken in Adultery Introduction In one of our favorite passages in the Bible, John 3, Jesus made a statement that you’re all familiar with. He said, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting Fair Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 13, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 6,497 views

3 of 5 on Home and Family. This message focuses on fighting fair. Eph 4 is the main text. Bill Brian was the source of several points.

Heaven Help the Home Marathon Marriage – Oct 2 Security & Significance – Oct 9 Fighting Fair – Oct 16 Taming the Tongue – Oct 23 Leading & Loving – Oct 30 Marathon Marriage – Oct 2 Romance Reality Regret Renewal Security and Significance – Oct 9 Proposition 1: Our two most basic human needs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Tiger Newkirt on Dec 20, 2002

based on 14 ratings

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Our heavenly Father has given us the ultimate present – The greatest gift of all.

Christmas is an exciting time and little Sammy was excited. He was 15 years old and Christmas was still to him a time of wonder. He was a happy child despite his handicap. You see Sammy was slightly mentally retarded. He still went to school, though he was 2 years behind. And he did the things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Apostolic

It Will Be Worth It All

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 22, 2002

based on 71 ratings

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The joy of Christmas morning fades, but the joy of Christ’s second Advent will never diminish.

This week, I read an article in USA Today, in which various celebrities were asked to name their most memorable Christmas present. These were A-list celebrities; people with money and fame; people who can have pretty much anything they want. Catherine Zeta-Jones, for example. You may know her as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In The Blessing

Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 17, 2010

based on 3 ratings

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There is a path in life that we may choose where the blessings of God abound freely.

Walk In The Blessing Luke 6:32-38 2Corinthians 5:21 (21) For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Psalm 1:1-3 (1) Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:32-38

Denomination: Methodist

Dry Bones

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 18, 2010

based on 15 ratings

| 27,374 views

Has God's dream died in your life? See the bones, speak to the bones and believe what God says about them.

DRY BONES Walt Disney was a remarkable man of vision. He never gave up. Early in his career a newspaper fired him because they thought he had "no good ideas". That just made Disney try harder. When he was starting out in Kansas City he couldn’t sell his cartoons. Some hinted that he had ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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