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  • John Scoggins avatar

    The Shepherds' Story

    Contributed by John Scoggins on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,735 views

    Basing it on God’s choice of the shepherds as the first audience the birth announcement of Christ, the sermon teaches us that God cares about every detail about us.

    THE SHEPHERDS’ STORY (Luke 2:8-14) "And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Sharing Christmas Greetings Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,423 views

    Vital ways God taught us to share Christmas greetings.

    Ever wondered where the idea of Christmas greetings came from? Why do we greet others with “Merry Christmas” and send Christmas cards, letters and emails? The idea comes from God. God was the first Christmas greeter and He didn’t send a card or even an email to say, “Merry Christmas” to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Dad

    Contributed by John Moyer on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,543 views

    I want to look at Christmas from the perspective of Jesus’ father, Joseph – not his real father but His borrowed father – His earthly father. Five things we can appreciate and apply to our lives as we look at Joseph.

    Title: Jesus’ Dad Introduction: Last week we talked about Mary. This week I want to look at Christmas from the perspective of Jesus’ father, Joseph – not his real father but His borrowed father – His earthly father. And His own hometown folks didn’t understand this son of Joseph. You know, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Genealogy Of Grace

    Contributed by John Moyer on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,518 views

    One of major purposes of Matthew’s Gospel is to establish Jesus’ right to Israel’s kingship. this genealogy is not just showing the royalty of Christ but the Grace of God. Four ways Matthew shows us the grace of God.

    Title: The Genealogy of Grace Introduction: Most of you know I like to do a little woodworking. Have you ever been sawing a board and run into a knot. The saw blade just grinds its way through and slows it down. Well, Jesus’ family tree has some knots in it. Usually when we read the Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Being Spirit Filled

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 19, 2008
     | 3,413 views

    What does the Bible say about getting your fill of the Holy Spirit? He yearns to live within us - do we yearn to be his host?

    Understanding the Spirit – Being Filled October 26, 2008 Text for today is Ephesians 5:15-21 Part of a much larger context – open your Bibles to see Pew Bibles p. 828 – the context goes back to 4:17 Paul is addressing Christians expressing the need to walk in the light, goodness, as opposed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Son To Light The Darkness

    Contributed by John Harper on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,734 views

    God chose a child to bring light in the midst of utter darkness.

    “A Son to Light the Darkness” Isaiah 9:1-7 December 14, 2008 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper Introduction: “Unca Frank’s Christmas!” Isaiah 9: 6-7 Key verse(s): 6a: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given.” Franklin Chaney was by all accounts what you would call a crank. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Deal Part 2: How To Deal With Depression Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Sep 5, 2009
     | 8,717 views

    Ever wish life came with an instruction manual? We’ve all come to those points in life when we wonder where we can turn for answers to life’s tough problems. Fortunately, God has given us the roadmap for making the right choices in life.

    How to Deal Part 2: How to Deal with Depression Key Scriptures: Jeremiah 20:7-18 Icebreaker: Intro: Did you know that even Christians get depressed? The prophet Jeremiah can share with us tremendous insights about depression in the Christian’s life. The other day, I saw the comic strip, “Hagar ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Deal Part 3: How To Deal With Broken Dreams Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Sep 5, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,604 views

    Ever wish life came with an instruction manual? We’ve all come to those points in life when we wonder where we can turn for answers to life’s tough problems. Fortunately, God has given us the roadmap for making the right choices in life.

    How to Deal Part 3: How to Deal with Broken Dreams Key Scriptures: Genesis 50:15-21 Icebreaker: We are born dreamers. We all have heroes – people that we look up to and want to be like. As a kid, I especially loved to dream of being a sports hero. Out in our driveway, I’d dream out having 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,267 views

    Amos’ fifth vision encourages us to be prepared for the "Day of the Lord" by being saturated with God’s Word

    Be Prepared. That’s the motto of the Boy Scouts. "Be prepared for what?" someone once asked Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, "Why, for any old thing." said Baden-Powell. Perhaps Amos would have adopted the same motto – be prepared. But not just be prepared for any old thing, as we’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Experience With Anger

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,778 views

    Pastor shares his own struggles with anger and how some inappropriate behavior spilled out because of not handling the anger well. Then a discussion follows concerning how we should managage our anger.

    An Experience with Anger Eph. 4:26-27 3-8-09 INTRO Hillbilly Revenge video from Sermon Spice Granny & I have a lot in common. We both get angry. I was angry all last week. Do you want to hear about it? I can’t give you all the details because that wouldn’t be fair to the other party. I need you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Catering To The Rich And Influencial Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,753 views

    Problem of catering to rich and showing respect of persons is addressed.

    Catering to the Rich & Influential James 2:1-13 6-1-08 Intro Have you ever been in a church that catered to the rich? There was a mega church back west where a pastor was leading a corporate prayer meeting. His prayer went something like this, “Lord, send us successful people. Send us the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Religiously Transmitted Diseases

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,050 views

    Did you know that there are spiritual diseases you can catch from practicing your religion? Jesus shows us two of them in Luke 15:11-32. Let’s explore them together.

    RELIGIOUSLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES 2 RELIGIOUSLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES IN LUKE 15:11-31 September 20, 2009 ________________________________________ (I credit Ed Gungor for the title of this message. His book entitled "Religously Transmitted Diseases" served as a jumping off point for me to write ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Being Lost

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
     | 3,286 views

    In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday Scho

    In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday School. And As adults, we have heard this text ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Believing The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 19,891 views

    Looks at the Thessalonians belief in the Word of God and why we too can believe it along with some of the effects of believing and unbelief.

    Believing the Word of God The Message of the Apostles is the Word of God The Word of God is Reliable Because the Apostles are Reliable The Word of God is Powerful It transforms us as we Receive God’s word in our minds AND Accept God’s word in our hearts The Word of God is Dangerous … for those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Is So Important For A Church

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,107 views

    A church must remember that prayer is so important in preparing His people to live for Christ and to share His love with others as we carry out His Great Commission.

    PRAYER IS SO IMPORTANT FOR A CHURCH Colossians 4:1-18 Proposition: A church must remember that prayer is so important in preparing His people to live for Christ and to share His love with others as we carry out His Great Commission. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist