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  • David Fox avatar

    Ancient Wisdom Of Wise Men

    Contributed by David Fox on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 8,501 views

    Wisdom from the wise men for the wise men who still seek Him.

    Ancient wisdom of Wise Men Matthew 2:1-12 “1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi[1] from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east[2] and have come to worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Handle Holiday Stress

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 469 ratings
     | 95,466 views

    By looking at the story of Jesus in the home of Mary and Martha we find what is really "needed" during the Christmas holiday season.

    December 6, 1998 INTRODUCTION A little boy and a little girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded “Silent Night” with the words, “sleep in heavenly beans.” His sister elbowed him, and said, “No. Not beans, peas!” The way many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Encouraging News From Yourself

    Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 151 ratings
     | 24,882 views

    A review of David’s personal encouragement

    There are times in life when the news just isn’t good. In this present age it would be easy to assume the seat of the scornful for on every television, in each telephone call, every piece of mail, every newspaper, on every radio - the news isn’t good. Our nation is in the throes of a war unlike ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 Ways To Serve One Another Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 23,523 views

    So how do we rightly relate to one another in our small groups? I have found there is no reason to "reinvent the wheel" in responding to this question. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, in his classic work, Life Together, explains 7 ways to serve your small group.

    Last week, I used an illustration to show that Jesus should be the center of our small group meetings. He is the real leader of the small group. He is alive. He comes to us in the person of the Holy Spirit. And he is Lord. But lying underneath this goal of our gathering is the reality that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    the Challenge Of Patience Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,285 views

    Our assignment as followers of Jesus is to wait patiently for the Lord’s coming.

     One of my favorite places for Mexican food in town in La Perla, Tapatia. La Perla is a grocery store on Lander Ave that specializes in Mexican – and in the back of the store is the fast-food line where we go for burritos. Now, I’m probably not doing myself a great favor by telling you ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Look Who's Comming To Town

    Contributed by David Whitten on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,481 views

    A chilly Thanksgiving morning, floats rolled by the Macy’s Department store in New York City. Big balloons follow. Resonant bands and peppy pompom girls. The Rockettes dance to the tune of New York, New York. Then through all the glitter and dance a hush

    Triumphal Entry Luke 19:28-44 A chilly Thanksgiving morning, floats rolled by the Macy’s Department store in New York City. Big balloons follow. Resonant bands and peppy pompom Girls. The Rockettes dance to the tune of New York, New York. Then through all the glitter and dance a hush comes upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Survivor - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,113 views

    A series examining the life of Joseph (OT)

    The sojourn of Joseph is about to reach it’s apex. He has had a remarkable life of just 30 years. He has spent his entire adult life in the hands of and living in the land of the Egyptians. The first thirteen years of his Egyptian captivity are spent in various motions. First, he is brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neal Gray avatar

    The Father Has A Son!

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,497 views

    The Father allowed His precious Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to take birth in this human race. Imagine how the Father must have felt as Jesus was being born!

    "The Father Has a Son!" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Matthew 1:18-25 Purpose: The Father allowed His precious Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to take birth in this human race. Imagine how the Father must have felt as Jesus was being born! INTRODUCTION Opening We have a tradition in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael Blankenship avatar

    The Problem Of A Basin Theology

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 6,573 views

    Do we worship with a Basin theology or A TUB?

    BASIN THEOLOGY Matthew 20:20-28 Bruce Thielemann, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Pittsburg, tells of a conversation he had with a member of his congregation who said, "You preachers talk a lot about ‘do unto others,’ but when you get right down to it, it comes down to basin theology." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Would Do Anything Series

    Contributed by Christopher Perry on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 4,775 views

    At Christmas God showed He was willing to reach us by any means necessary. This is about God’s Extreme Christmas.

    I Would Do Anything (By Any Means Necessary, part 1) - December 24, 2000 {Using the song "Love Song" by Third Day is an excellent lead in to this sermon} Introduction At Christmas there is a lot of talk about the Incarnation, which has been described in many ways. J. Robert Oppenheimer, inventor ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Andy Atkins avatar

    On Being Filled With The Spirit

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 7,978 views

    Having the Holy Spirit is not the same as being FILLED with the Holy Spirit.

    On Being Filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:18-21 It is safe to assume that everyone here today has indoor plumbing. If we want a glass of water, it is simply a matter of taking a glass, placing it under the faucet, and turning on the water. The water is available for us. It is simply a matter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Love Is Kind

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 225 ratings
     | 24,894 views

    The apostle Paul comes close to being the composer of a great love song in 1 Corinthians 13. Here are three very important things about kindness.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a ILL. A movie shows 2 people in a canoe in the middle of a lake, with a beautiful moon shining above. The sky is filled with twinkling ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Faithfulness - Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 806 ratings
     | 104,717 views

    As we are filled with His Spirit, others will find in us a reliability, a trustworthiness, a staying power, a faithfulness that the world doesn’t understand.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In his letter to the Galatians, chapter 5, vs. 22, the Apostle Paul writes, "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness & self-control." And this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Has Been Passed On To Us!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 11,634 views

    I wonder how we would feel if we were standing in the shoes of those exiles, those ancient Jews? What do you think God would have told us to do, if we had been His people taken by force to live in a pagan society?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) ILL. In 597 B.C., Nebuchadnezzar's Babylonian army attacked Jerusalem. The invaders took the King prisoner, plundered the temple, & carried off 10,000 captives to spend the rest of their lives in a foreign land along ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Survivor: When Life Is Full Of Rats Series

    Contributed by Mark Milioni on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
     | 6,478 views

    Sometimes the world is full of rats. Full of people that want what you have and will hurt and climb all over you to get it.

    Have you ever felt like it was a really bad day? You know it’s a bad day when you turn on the morning news and they’re displaying emergency routes out of your city. You know it’s a bad day when the sun comes up in the west. You know it’s a bad day when your boss tells you not to bother to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist