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A Place Of Beginning

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 10, 2005

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Beginnings are very important. However, they usually start very, very small.

A Place of Beginning Micah 5:2 -- “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” Matthew 2:1 -- “Now when Jesus was born in ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Loves To Work In Your World

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

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Jesus is not ’out there’ but he’s right where you are, in your world.

Jesus Loves to Work in Your Life and World Cornwall September 18, 2005 Do you live expecting Jesus to work in your life and in the world in which you live? Or do you believe that Jesus has stopped that kind of work, and leaves things pretty much to you to figure out, with just a promise for future ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Will Be Great

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 7, 2005

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Jesus is great because of Who He is, what He has done, and the Kingdom He rules.

"He Will Be Great" Luke 1:32 Scripture reading Luke 1:26-32 INTRO.: Tell story of annunciation to Mary. John 1 speaks of the preexistence of Christ and tells us He was with the Father in the beginning and that He was the Word by which the universe was created. We are told the Word became flesh and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Round Yon Virgin Mother And Child Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 11, 2005

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Part 2 of 2 in series "Why a Virgin?" This involves theological and practical reasons why Jesus had to be born of a virgin.

Matthew 1:18-25 – Round Yon Virgin Mother and Child Pastor Ben Patterson tells the following story: My 5-year-old niece, Olivia, and her best friend, Claire, were participating in a nativity play at school. Claire was playing Mary, and Olivia was an angel. Before the show, a young boy was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Eternal Word

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Dec 26, 2004

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The Eternal Word, Jesus Christ, who was there at the beginning of things; who was God; and who was with God became flesh and dwelt with man

Sunday Morning, November 28th, 2004 Let us Pray Welcome........ I want to thank everyone who came out to our Thanks-giving Service last Thursday, and we did have a wonderful time giving thanks to God............. Thanks to Sister Barbara Johnson for standing in the gap, for our speakers who ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

One Blessing After Another

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 28, 2004

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Looking back on 2004, have you received one blessing after another? God would say, "yes!"

John 1:16: WE HAVE ALL RECEIVED ONE BLESSING AFTER ANOTHER. Can you imagine, going on vacation in the middle of winter, and you’re sitting on the beach somewhere warm, relaxing, enjoying the sun, and suddenly, out of nowhere, a massive tidal wave comes crashing down on top of you and everyone else ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Once Jesus Finds Us

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 7, 2005

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We don’t find Jesus He finds us!

ONCE JESUS FINDS US!! TITUS 3:3-8 At the beginning of our lives we were all disobedient to God!! We knew how God wanted us to live didn’t we? We knew his commandments, and we knew his laws. But we rejected all the above, AMEN And all sin is against God. We disobeyed God!!!! But we have the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What If You Looked Up And Saw Jesus Coming Back?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 8, 2005

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The Return of Jesus Christ

WHAT IF YOU LOOKED UP AND SAW JESUS COMING BACK?? 1st Thess 4:13-18 1st John 2:28 One beautiful Sunday Morning, as people were filling up the church to its fullest capacity. they entered into the church, and they were each given a bulletin filled with today’s announcements, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Deity And Incarnation Of Christ

Contributed by James Vilgos on Jan 10, 2005

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Christ is as fully God as if he had never been man and as fully man as if he had never been God. Because of this we can approach Him with the assurance that He understands and can identify with us.

I Topic: The Deity and Incarnation of Christ A Scripture Readings: Philippians 2:5-11 And John 1:14-18 B If you study the religions of the world, most emphasize our need to reach out to God or to become a god ourselves. Christianity is unique in that it believes that God reached out to us when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Orthodox

The Benefits Of Presence Not Presents

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 14, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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I talk about the benefits of Jesus presence in our lives during the Christmas season. Everyone loves to get presents during the holidays, but we should all love the abiding presence that Christ provides, I show why and how this can be accomplished.

Title: The Benefits Of Presence Not Presents Text: Matt 1:18-23 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: An American Express survey about Christmas gifts found that the fruitcake was chosen most often (31%) from a list of "worst" holiday gifts. It even finished ahead of "no gift at all." When asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Meaning Of Suffering

Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 1, 2005

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We will never be tried beyond our strength.Jesus Christ our Lord shows us that suffering and death have meaning and helps us to carriy our burdens cheerfully.

SUFFERING There is a natural revulsion to suffering in us all. No one likes pain or irritation. Our natural inclination is to avoid suffering at all costs. What a lot of weeping there is in the world! If we could gather it in one place it would fill a sea, a great ocean. We are not free from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Catholic

Emanuel-Dios Con Nosotros

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Apr 9, 2006

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Emanuel - Dios con nosotros - Es el secreto de la victoria de todos los grandes hombres de Dios:

EMANUEL-DIOS CON NOSOTROS S. MATEO 1:18 A. EL HIJO DE DIOS TIENE UN GRAN NUMERO DE TITULO QUE LO IDENTIFICAN EN – 1. Su relación con Dios el Padre: a. Dios - Juan 1:1-3; Isaías 9:6; 1 Juan 5:20; Romanos 9:5 b. La Palabra - Logos - 1 Juan 1:1; Apocalipsis 19:13 2. Su relación con la seres ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Heart Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 10, 2006

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Today is Palm Sunday, the day when Jesus opened his heart for all to see. In his heart, we see where his true treasure was.

The Heart of Christ Luke 19:29-40. Palm Sunday, April 9, 2006 Back in February, Tony Campolo addressed the National Pastor’s Convention in San Diego, California. He told a story about the pastor in his church (he attends an African American Church in Philadelphia) speaking to the graduating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-40

Denomination: Methodist

Second Person Of The Trinity

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 12, 2005

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What does it mean to say that Jesus is the Second Person of the Trinity? What are some of the errors of understanding that have sometimes confused or deceived people?

In the midst of his earthly ministry, Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Jesus then asked them, “What about you? Who do you say that I am?” The gospels ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Came To Do His Father's Will

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 20, 2005

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Advent 4(C) - When Jesus came to do his Father’s will his obedience was faithful so that our obedience may also be faith-full.

HEBREWS 10:5-10 – ADVENT 4 – December 18, 2005 Dear Fellow-Redeemed & Saints in the Lord: Today as you listened to our text, you may have already noticed the underlying thought and theme of obedience. Jesus came to this world and obeyed perfectly his Father’s will. He did this because you ...read more

Scripture: James 10:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

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