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  • David VanHeuvelen avatar

    The Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by David Vanheuvelen on Dec 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,066 views

    Goal: Changing from feeling that God has forgotten us to knowing that when HE speaks things happen. Main Point: When God speaks, the impossible can happen! Application: Put your faith in the God who speaks and makes things happen.

    Title: The Virgin Birth Text: Matthew 1:18-25 December 9, 2007 New Hope Community Chapel Goal: Changed Lives. Changing from feeling that God has forgotten us to knowing that when HE speaks things happen. Main Point: What is the one thing I want my audience to know? When God speaks, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees & Eagles Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,519 views

    Part 4 focuses on the Eagle

    Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees and Eagles Part 4 Are You Living Like The Eagle? Scriptures: Exo. 19:4; John 13:15; 14:15-17; Rev. 19:16; 2 Tim. 2:11-12; Isa. 46:3-4; 33:16 Psalm 57:1; Matthew 7:22-23 Introduction Previously in this series I discussed the buzzards, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dazzling Mountain, Dying Mountain

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,316 views

    For Transfiguration Sunday. God gives us defining, dazzling moments, perhaps only a few; but they empower us for the self-giving times and never need to be renewed.

    For many people, life peaks early, and then they seem to run downhill all the way thereafter. There are many people who do well early in life -- they have a happy childhood, they do well in school, they launch their careers, all in their early years. But then something goes wrong. Something goes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Word Became Flesh Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 22, 2018
     | 9,064 views

    Pastor John shows how the bible built up to the birth of Jesus, and how it shows that God has always been a loving and forgiving God.

    The Word Made Flesh. Part 1 CCCAG January 28st, 2018 Scripture- John 1:14-18 ILLUSTRATION: When I lived in Kenosha, I volunteered at the county jail as one of the chaplains who would come in and hold services or be on call in case one of the prisoners wanted to talk to a pastor. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It's Hard…to Find Good Help?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 25, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,227 views

    No one wants to do anything anymore… They just want to rely on someone else to do it for them…and still receive the benefits as though they had done it all on their own...

    It's hard…To find good help? Matthew 9:36-38 NKJ 36 But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. 37 Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Back To School 2012

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2013
     | 8,816 views

    This week many of us will be sending kids back to school, or going back to work as teachers. Saul was saved instantly, but his journey to becoming the Apostle Paul took some time.This is a passage about Saul going back to school.

    Back to School August 12, 2012 Introduction: A This week many of us will be sending kids back to school, or going back to work as teachers. a This is a passage about Saul going back to school. b Just like many of us or our kids, grandkids, people we love. B Saul was saved instantly, but his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Merry Christmas! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 24, 2011
     | 6,713 views

    What is Christmas anyway? Jesus!

    What is Christmas? Is it a Christian holiday or a pagan holiday? The answer depends on who you ask. The Bible says nothing about early Christians celebrating Christ’s birth. In fact, it was at least 300 years after Jesus died, rose again and sent the Holy Spirit to initiate the church before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Pastor's Heart Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023
     | 2,821 views

    Pastor John explores the heart of Paul and how it applies to the modern-day pastor, and to the believer.

    Pastor’s Heart CCCAG, March 16th 2023 Scripture: Colossians 2:1-3 Introduction: As we have finished the first chapter of Colossians we learned a lot about Jesus, what He means for you and I, and how He can help us live victorious lives that bring the light of the Gospel to everyone around us. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jehoahaz Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 2, 2022
     | 2,015 views

    Sermon introduces the church to the era covering the last three kings of Judah (minus Zedekiah) and how it closely mirrors American today.

    Three Kings- 1 CCCAG, September 11th, 2001 Scripture: 2 Kings 23:30-35 Today we are going to begin a short series of three messages detailing the lives of the last three kings of Judah that ruled after Josiah died. I say 3 and not 4 because I’m not including Zedekiah as he was not a true king, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Will Give You Rest

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 15, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,884 views

    Where do we find rest from life's challenges and struggles?

    Title: I will give you rest Text: Hebrews 4: 1-16 Subject: How do we enter God’s rest? Complement: by faith, obedience, honoring his word, & leaning on our priest. Preaching idea: I will give you rest. 4:1 Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 6, 2020
     | 5,866 views

    Pray that we would understand our place in God’s order and obediently take our place. Pray for humility to understand our sinfulness and what Jesus has done for us. Pray that we stay in step with the Holy Spirit and ask the Holy Spirit to mold our hearts to understand who we are.

    BEATITUDES SERIES: POOR IN SPIRIT MATTHEW 5:3 #Beatitudes WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO BE “POOR IN SPIRIT?” EXAMPLE IN ISAIAH 6 READ Isaiah 6:1-5 “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above Him were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Whole Armor Of God: An Exposition Of Ephesians 6:10-20

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 17, 2021
     | 13,458 views

    We need to fight the Christian warfare with the armaments God has provided us, to use these skillfully, and to use these as a unit.

    The Whole Armor of God: An Exposition of Ephesians 6:10-20 This morning’s passage has been the source of many a commentary, some of which are very detailed. It has also been part of many Vacation Bible Schools. I can think of children donning plastic suits of armor or coloring the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Psalms Of The Sons Of Korah - Psalm 42 Part 1

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 15, 2022
     | 2,581 views

    The Korahites were the singers and composers in the Tabernacle and Temple. Their Psalms are a rich source of spiritual teaching. Psalm 42 is a Psalm of deep personal feelings where the psalmist has lost his joy and was in a rough patch.

    MESSAGE 1 - PSALMS OF THE SONS OF KORAH. - PSALM 42 Part 1 Ron Ferguson ronaldf@aapt.net.au Psa. 42. For the choir director. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. Psa 42 v 1 As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants for You, O God. Psa 42:2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy For Delois Williams Funeral

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 29, 2024
     | 1,076 views

    Summary: Eulogy for a Christian who loved her family, loved the Lord, and came though several struggles growing up. She was African-American growing up under Jim Crow Laws.

    Eulogy For Delois Williams Funeral Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 John 14:1-6 2 Timothy 4:8-10 9/28/2024 Summary: Eulogy for a Christian who loved her family, loved the Lord, and came though several struggles growing up. She was African-American growing up under Jim Crow Laws. It was the year 1931 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    Rejoice In The Lord

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 106 ratings
     | 32,949 views

    Billy Sunday said, "If your have no joy in your religion, there is a leak in your Christianity.

    Billy Sunday said, "If your have no joy in your religion, there is a leak in your Christianity. The missing thing in a lot of Churches today is real Christian joy. In a lot of Churches it is made up, its a put on. Some Churches look like the house of the dead rather than the house of the living or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist