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  • Charles Scott avatar

    The World Was Dark Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,102 views

    Jesus was born into a sin filled and cruel world. Spiritual warfare was focused on one child born in Bethlehem who gives victory over death to all HIs followers.

    The world was dark Matthew 2_13-23 Sun, Dec 30, 2007 Christmas 1(a) First: Is. 63:7-14Epistle: Gal 4:4-7Gospel: Matt. 2:13-23Psalm: Psalm 111 When we look at the church calendar after Christmas, it almost seems as if the church fathers made it their business to remind us that Jesus was born ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Power Of And The Oppostion To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 15, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,066 views

    the power of the gospel causes opposition

    The Power Of And The Opposition To The Gospel Acts 19:21-41 Our text records the story of a riot in Ephesus instigated against Paul and the new church there. Although Paul was not at the center of the action, it must have been an unforgettably frightening ordeal. Most of us have never had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kwame Kilpatrick And Great Falls In The Bible

    Contributed by David Parks on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,965 views

    Like King Saul, He seemed like a man with an incredible future but in the end he fell

    KWAME KILPATRICK AND GREAT FALLS IN THE BIBLE Text: 2:Samuel 1:27 INTRODUCTION: 1. This was a historic week for the state of Michigan. After months of controversy, the Mayor of Detroit plead guilty to two felony counts of lying under oath and accepted a sentence of 4 months in jail forfeiture of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Song Of Mary - Magnificat Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 17, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,017 views

    Mary’s soul magnified the Lord at the sign of His coming to institute a revolution of love!

    “Mary’s Song” Luke 1:46-55 Introduction “A Call to Revolution: Mary’s hymn of response to the angel is the famous Magnificat, so named by the Roman church for the key word in the Latin translation of the first line of this prayer of praise offered by Mary. Mary, in her naturalness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Who Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 7, 2009
     | 3,615 views

    John pointed out that Jesus is true God as well as true man. His diety as well as his manhood were required for him to assure our salvation.

    Introduction The Gospel of John was the last of the four Gospels written around 85 A.D. by the Apostle called “the disciple Jesus loved.” Where the first three Gospels have many of the same stories, language and events described, the Gospel of John is different. Where the Synoptic Gospels often ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    From Praise To Persecution Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,379 views

    This sermon is to remind us that people can praise our work one moment, then persecute us the next.

    FROM PRAISE TO PERSECUTION Acts 14:8-20 As we looked at these very scriptures on last week, it was moved in my spirit that the Lord was not through with the text. Last week we saw these great men of God taking the gospel message into the cities of Derby and Lystra. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Unspeakable Gift Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,442 views

    Sermon to make us understand better why Jesus is God’s unspeakable gift to mankind.

    Theme: The Unspeakable Gift Text: Matthew 1:21-23 Intro. A. Greetings B. Praise God for this privilege we have this morning to celebrate the birth of our Savior and Lord as a group and a family. Though, by principle of Christian living, everyday is a celebration for the Presence of Christ in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take A Stand For Christ With Your Life! Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,844 views

    Today from this passage Peter will outline five key principles that should characterize our lives as we respond to a hostile world and take a stand for Christ.

    Take a Stand for Christ with your life! 1 Peter 3:13-17 Introduction I read yesterday that there is a theory that has been around for some time now about “How to boil a live frog”. The theory states that you can boil a live frog in a pot of water, if the water is heated slowly enough — according ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Word For The Diligent Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,143 views

    The words diligence and industry do not carry as positive a connotation in our society as they once did. But the Bible exalts those that work over the "leisure-holics," and those who work with diligence over those who work with negligence.

    PROVERBS 10: 1-5 A GOOD WORD FOR THE DILIGENT [Proverbs 6:6-11] The subscription stated as "The Proverbs of Solomon" informs us that we have come to a new portion of the book. The first nine chapters have set forth beautifully in what has been mainly connected discourse concerning the nature ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Violent Take It By Force

    Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Feb 21, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 81,652 views

    Passion For The Word of God

    THE VIOLENT TAKE IT BY FORCE Matt 11:12 INTRO: 1. In this chptr Jn the Baptist’s who is in prison sends a few of his disciples to Jesus to find out whether or not he was the Messiah, the Christ. a.) Jesus is approached by John's disciples & asked if He was "the one who would come" ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Watchman, What Of The Night?"

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
     | 4,205 views

    "Watchman, what of the night?"

    Isaiah 21 chs 13 - 23 God's judgement on Judah's surrounding nations, Assyrians advancing then Babylon would come Woes to the Nations. Babylon (13:1 - 14:23). ,Assyria (14:24-27).,Philistia (14:28-32).,Moab (15-16).,Damascus (17).,Cush (18). Egypt and Cush (19-20).,Babylon (21:1-10).,Edom ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Run The Race Of Faith- Part Ii

    Contributed by Blake Dodd on Feb 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,083 views

    A second sermon on running the race of faith.

    How to Run the Race of Faith- Part II Introduction: • Last week, we looked at the first verse of the 12th chapter of Hebrews. We found that there are some very specific commands that are given for running the race of faith. • We come to this practical chapter in the book of Hebrews, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Stop At Almost Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 14, 2022
     | 3,128 views

    However you read it, in such a short time Agrippa was given opportunity to be a Christian - but he did not.

    Life Lessons From The Chief of Sinners Don’t Stop At Almost Acts 26:1-29 Introduction “The saddest word in the whole wide world is the word, almost.” - Nikita Gill Today’s text has a wealthy ruler saying, “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” (KJV) “Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ahijah Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 5, 2022
     | 2,686 views

    Besides all these, there is still one more Ahijah in the Bible, and his role was more significant. This Ahijah was a prophet from Shiloh during the time of Solomon. Through Ahijah, God had a message that would change the kingdom of Israel forever

    AHIJAH Ahijah is the name of several biblical individuals: 1. Ahijah the Shilonite, the Biblical prophet who divided the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah. 2. One of the sons of Bela (1 Chr. 8:7, RV). In AV (KJV) called "Ahiah." 3. One of the five sons of Jerahmeel, who was the great-grandson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anti-Semitism Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2022
     | 2,322 views

    The British have a condescending saying: “How odd of God to choose the Jews.”

    The British have a condescending saying: “How odd of God to choose the Jews.” They sneeringly look down on God’s chosen people. Yet God’s choice is not odd. The Jews chose God. And through them came our Savior. Some people deny that Jesus was Jewish; the idea that Jesus was a Jew is ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational