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Christmas Is About Our Reaction Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 19, 2015

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This message looks at how various folks in the Christmas Story responded to what was happening.

Last week we celebrated Christmas with our children’s presentation, which I’m sure Marilyn and her crew would testify is kind of like herding cats. And that was part of the process that led Charlie Brown to ask in frustration, “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus In The Temple - Laying Foundations For A Successful Faith Walk

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 21, 2015

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Luke shares in this passage the need for us to provide ourselves and our loved ones with a 1. Strong foundation in the faith 2. A strong foundation in the Word 3. A strong foundation that can then be lived out in everyday practice

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52; Col. 3:1-17 and Psalms 148 Theme: Jesus in the Temple - Laying foundations for a Successful Faith Walk Proposition: Luke shares in this passage the need for us to provide ourselves and our loved ones with a 1. Strong foundation in the faith 2. A strong ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Nazarene

Finding The King[2015]-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 22, 2015

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4 of 5. Magi traveled from the east to pay homage to the newborn King of Israel. The King of Israel is worthy of your careful searching. Those who find the King, perceive His....

FINDING The KING-IV—Matthew 2:1-12 Attention: Summarize with quotes from Kirsten Powers’ testimony: ’Becoming a Christian Ruined My Love of Christmas’ Published Dec. 17, 2015 @ ChristianityToday.com God doesn’t want you to miss the King. Magi traveled from the east ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing, Nada Thing, Is Impossible With God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 30, 2015

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Advent 1 Sermon - Mary responds to the promise of God through the Angel Gabriel.

Sermon for Followers Mission and Church at the Mission - Nothing is Impossible With God Luke 1:26-38 It’s a beautiful thing to join together today in worship and in the presence of Jesus, who is the centre of our praise and adoration. Who we worship today is the exalted King, the Risen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word Stands Forever Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 13, 2016

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We are to challenge ourselves in holy living because this cares for our souls. We are to challenge ourselves in loving one another because that cares for the souls of others. We are to challenge ourselves to live imperishable because this is the right per

GOD’S WORD STANDS FOREVER 1 PETER 1:14-25 INTRODUCTION… Inspirational Nature of Scripture (www.carm.org) This morning as we begin, I want to share some interesting truths found in the pages of the Bible. They are interesting in that they describe things that human beings have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle Discouragement Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 23, 2016

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This sermon looks at 4 reasons for discouragement and 4 ways to handle it: 1. FATIGUE 2. FRUSTRATION 3. FAILURE MENTALITY 4. FEAR 1. RE-EVALUATE Your Goals 2. REALIZE You’re Not Alone 3. Be READY to Fight 4. REMEMBER The Lord

How To Handle Discouragement A few weeks ago I spoke about depression – today I want to speak about discouragement. When I think about depression – I would view it as a great pit – one that would take a massive amount of energy to escape. When I think about discouragement ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Legacy In Stones Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 28, 2016

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Does your life reflect what God has done for you? Do you sacrifice for God in your life promoting purpose, holiness, worship, praise, and mercy? Are you honestly carving your life on the inside and the outside to look like Jesus Christ?

LEGACY IN STONES 1 PETER 2:4-10 STONE CARVER PARABLE 1 Once upon a time there was a master stone carver who had a large seven foot square piece of stone outside of his shop. It was a perfect square block of marble that the stone carver always said would be his master work. He always said that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I’ve Had Enough! Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 28, 2016

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A study of the book of Job 6: 1 – 13

Job 6: 1 – 13 I’ve Had Enough! 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “Oh, that my grief were fully weighed, and my calamity laid with it on the scales! 3 For then it would be heavier than the sand of the sea—therefore my words have been rash. 4 For the arrows of the Almighty are ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Grow Deep At Gbc Through Fellowship Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 31, 2016

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A sermon examining home groups and small groups, answering the questions: Are they biblical? Are they historical? Are they baptistic? And, Are they needful? (for our church members and for the church)

Grow Deep at GBC Through Fellowship Series: Get on the Ship Chuck Sligh January 31, 2016 TEXT: Acts 2:46-47 – “And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Days Of Awe

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016

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In this message Pastor Richard prepares the congregation for Ten Days of prayer and fasting. He uses the story of Esther and the story of King Jehoshaphat to illustrate the value of seeking the Lord in this way, especially in times of crisis.

Ten Days of Awe  (09-13-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) We have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Mountain Top Truths

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 3, 2016

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Theme: Christ's Transfiguration Proposition: Luke shares with us the importance of 1. Prayer (individual and corporate) 2. Christ's True Mission of Salvation 3. True Discipleship - LISTEN TO HIM!

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36; Exodus 34:29-35 and Ps. 99 Theme: Christ's Transfiguration Proposition: Luke shares with us the importance of 1. Prayer 2. Christ's Mission and 3. Our Call to Discipleship INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father and Jesus Christ His Son who came to take away ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Nazarene

Eulogy Douglas Thomas

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 6, 2016

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This is a eulogy for a Christian who loved his family, served his church, and invested himself in the lives of others. Doug was an African American, born in 1943 in a small town in West Va.

In May of 1943, the world was at war and freedom and justice was at stake. In Poland the Germans had crushed the last of the Resistance in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising killing thousands of Jews and sending the rest to the Triblinka concentration camp to die. Meanwhile in Alaska, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Victory In The Wilderness

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 8, 2016

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This sermon shows us how Jesus won the Victory over the Devil. In this passage Jesus shows us that: 1. The Devil is real. 2. The Holy Spirit is our Helper and 3. God's Word holds the key to victory.

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13; Dt. 26:1-11 and Ps. 91:1-2 Theme: Jesus' Victory in the Wilderness Proposition: Luke shares with us 1. The Devil is Real 2. The Holy Spirit is our Helper 3. Scripture holds the key to victory INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and form Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Exodus- Part 1" Bondage" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Feb 21, 2016

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Part i of a several week study of Exodus

Exodus Part 1 “Bondage” Exodus 1:1-17 Genesis 15: Psalm 105 This morning with your blessing I would like to begin a sermon series and bible study plan on the 2nd book of the bible Exodus It once again is my desire to show you not only the relevance of the Old Testament But to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking Like A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2016

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I have borrowed a lot of this sermon from Rick Warren's book The Purpose Driven Life, chapter 34, "Thinking Like a Servant." In that chapter, Warren suggests that there are five attitudes that servants need to have.

Introduction: A. Someone has said, “Some minds are like concrete; thoroughly mixed and permanently set.” 1. How about you? How is your thinking? 2. Are you spiritually minded? Do you have the mind of a servant? 3. Or is your mind like concrete, all mixed up and permanently set in a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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