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  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Manage God's Gifts Wisely

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,950 views

    Pentcost 18(C) - Believers manage God’s gifts wisely not as slaves to greed but in service to the truth.

    MANAGE GOD’S GIFTS WISELY (Outline) October 4, 2009 -- PENTECOST 18 -- Luke 16:1-13 INTRO: The Lord God Almighty lovingly lavishes blessing after blessing upon mankind. It is only the believer who recognizes that every good and perfect gift comes from above, from God. The unbeliever ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christian Identification

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 14, 2009
     | 6,114 views

    We are identified as being Christians, which makes us a unique people filled with the love of Jesus.

    CHRISTIAN IDENTIFICATION ILLUSTRATION I remember the time when my wife’s brothers and other relatives were very busy certifying their Native American linage. There was a flurry of activity as relatives and ancestor were identified and traced back to their Indian roots. Then, there was a period ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus: The Living Word Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 18, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,666 views

    This message examines the implications of Jesus’ incarnation.

    Each of the Gospel writers chooses a different starting point from which they begin their account of Jesus’ life. John reaches beyond the boundaries of time and into eternity before the world ever existed. John starts his Gospel much like Moses started the book of Genesis, “in the beginning.” Wait ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good Tidings Of Great Joy

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,177 views

    The traditional theme for the Third Sunday of Advent is Joy. This sermon, originally prepared for that Sunday, is based on the Angel’s message to the Shepherds in Luke 2, "I Bring You Good Tidings of Great Joy."

    Good Tidings of great Joy --Luke 2:8-14 What would be your response if you suddenly had an encounter with one of heaven’s angels? Angels are super beings; they are more powerful and intelligent that we are, but they are not omnipotent and omniscient like God. Therefore, it is only natural for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Advent Readings 2008

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,696 views

    Print and use. Five advent readings based upon five favorite Christmas hymns: O Come O Come Emmanuel; O Little Town Of Bethlehem; O Come All Ye Faithful; Angels From The Realms of Glory; Silent Night, Holy Night.

    These advent readings are for the four Sunday’s of advent and then for Christmas Eve. The instructions we give each family is: first the scripture is read, then as the interpretation is read light the candle, or candles, and then they close with the prayer. We number the candles with a print out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Agent Micaiah And The Itching Ears Series

    Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Apr 11, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,547 views

    It’s been said, "If I want your opinion, I’ll give it to you." We tend to listen to those who tell us what we want to hear. Itching Ear Syndrome is dangerous. This message asks the question: Does it Really Matter Who I Listen To?

    Last Sunday we looked at Agent Elijah and considered the question; “Does It Really Matter What I Believe?” · This morning, we’re going to look at another one of God’s prophets, Agent Micaiah, and consider the question; “Does it Really Matter Who I Listen To?” · You’ve probably heard the statement; ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Thanksgiving Struggle

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,317 views

    One of the reasons we have a hard time being thankful is that we are focused on our own needs.

    “The Thanksgiving Struggle” November 18, 2007 Me: I have begun reading a book called, “The Royal Way of the Cross” by Francois Fenelon. Fenelon is best known for writing about how we love ourselves more than we love God and how we need to learn selfless love and not selfish love. Out of some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Who Is Jesus Christ To You? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 135 ratings
     | 54,476 views

    It’s the PERENNIAL question, a PERSONAL question, & a PROVIDENTIAL question. A Legend? A Liar? A Lunatic? Or is He LORD?! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Who is Jesus Christ to You? Matthew 16:13-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhoJesusChrist.html Jesus and the disciples are about 120 miles from Jerusalem in northern Palestine. We’re closing in on the time when He will go to the Holy City and the cross upon which He will die. But before He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Disappointment

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,392 views

    A look at Elijah’s struggle with disappoinment and the reasons for the struggle, as a means for us to gain heavenly perspective and emotional deliverance/stability.

    Text: I Kings 19:1-18 Introduction: Sir Alexander Mackenzie, an early fur trader and explorer, accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His incredible journey was completed in 1793, 11 years before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons From A Blind Man

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 162 ratings
     | 36,200 views

    The actions of Bartimaeus provide wonderful examples of how God would have us live.

    In our text today, we read of an individual who, by our standards, was encumbered with serious limitations. Bartimaeus, as Scripture teaches, was physically blind and financially strapped. But he did not allow his limitations to conquer his ambition. Likewise, we all suffer from various ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Better Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 114 ratings
     | 48,199 views

    Introduction to series on Hebrews entitled "Jesus is Better" this first sermon gives seven reasons that Jesus is better than every other religious system.

    A Study of the Book of Hebrews Sermon # 1 Jesus is Better Hebrews 1:1-3 The writer of the book of Hebrews returns again and again to the word “better” which is found some thirteen times in this book to show the superiority of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confess Like King David

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,077 views

    Confess Like King David 1) “I am the problem, Lord.” 2) “You, Lord, are the solution.”

    He, a married man with children, seduced and slept with another man’s wife and then arranged to have him murdered. Can you imagine what the headlines would read if the current Prime Minister of Canada was guilty of these sins? He isn’t, as far as I know, but the leader of another ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Prophet Without Honor Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,628 views

    Part 5:The Great Commission - Unbelief in your hometown...what can one do?

    The Great Commission Part 5 – A Prophet without Honor Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org : www.TruthDigest.org WELCOME † The Sermon on the Mount. † He and his Disciples and Apostles begin to travel from Galilee to Capernaum. † Jesus heals the Centurion’s servant. † He ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Steve Ely avatar

    You & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day - Pt. 1 - Mondays Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 23, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,476 views

    It has been one of those days! You have had one, right? Things just can't seem to get any worse and then . . . they do! It feels like every day is a Monday. So what do you do?

    You & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Pt. 1 - Mondays I. Introduction In the 60's the Mamas and Papas may have most accurately captured the sentiment of the concept of getting a "Case of the Mondays". Monday, Monday, can't trust that day Monday, Monday, sometimes it just turns out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power That Raises The Dead

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,458 views

    “Then he came up and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, Young man, I say to you, arise. And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother”. (Luke 7:14-15)

    ! Theme: The power that raises the dead Text: 1 Kings 17:17-24; Gal. 1:11-24; Lk. 7:11-17 Introduction: God revealed His name to Moses at the burning bush when He commissioned him to free His people. God’s revealed name is “I Am who I Am”. God’s name was only fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed