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The Nativity Set:: The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Dec 13, 2011

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The story of the Shepherds reminds us that to find the heart of Christmas we must look beneath the wrapping paper.

The last few embers of the fire are dying out. The air hangs heavy with a silence broken only by the occasional bleat of a lamb. Huddled together for warmth, the shepherds are alone with their thoughts. Each one scanning the horizon. Looking. Perhaps casting a longing eye to the distant lights of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Is Your King Hiding? Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 3, 2013

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Saul's reign will be marked with insecurity and fear. From the begining he was reluctant to rule God's people and his fear defined his reign.

TEXT: I Samuel 10 Review of chapter 9: Saul was out looking for donkeys, not a throne, when he meets Samuel and is overwhelmed by the news that he, himself, is to be the king. He protests that he is unworthy, from an insignificant tribe and family. Samuel and Saul sat up all night talking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Peace, Through The Cross

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

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Christians are united in the peace of Christ so that the church may be effective; we must therefore live in the peace God intended and made possible.

It took 125 years, but the infamous feud between the Hatfields and McCoys finally ended; sixty descendants of the original clans gathered on Saturday, June 14, 2003, in Pikefield, Kentucky, to sign a document declaring an official end to more than a century of hatred and bloodshed. Most think the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Other

Hello, We're Your New Pastor

Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 3, 2019

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New pastorate positions are exciting and nervous times for all involved. This short message is a quick introduction to the new pastor and encouraging message to promote unity and working for the Kingdom.

Hello, we’re Your New Pastor Introduction Today is a day of new beginnings for Grace Baptist Church, and for Stacy, our children and I. For the past several years we were given the privilege to serve in various positions within a few different churches and now God has brought us here to serve Him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-20, Jeremiah 20:9, 2 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Stronger Together

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

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My knowledge is limited in the area of trees, but I did I little bit of reading into the root system of trees. Why the roots? Because I wanted to know how is it that trees grow, how they are fed, and what allows a tree to remain healthy in order to compare it to the Christian life.

My knowledge is limited in the area of trees, but I did I little bit of reading into the root system of trees. Why the roots? Because I wanted to know how is it that trees grow, how they are fed, and what allows a tree to remain healthy in order to compare it to the Christian life. The roots of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Universalism: A History Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 28, 2015

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Where did this pernicious doctrine of universalism originate?

INTRODUCTION 1. When my brother called me vicious. Was I wrong to tell my brother that universalism is a false teaching? He called my comments "vicious." That's a good Bible word, and I guess my warnings to him about his present course were pretty harsh. But hey, I was in shock. This brother ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Be Solicitous!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 28, 2017

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God is more than able and capable of meeting our needs and to empower us to keep our lives focused on eternity.

IT HAS NEVER FAILED! SO, WHAT THAT MEANS IS THAT 100% OF MOST THINGS I HAVE FRETTED, WORRIED ABOUT, OR WAS ANXIOUS AND TROUBLED OVER NEVER HAPPENED OR TURNED OUT THE WAY I HAD THOUGHT IT WOULD. I WASTED A LOT OF TIME ON NOTHING! WHAT SADDENS AND SHAMES ME THE MOST, IS THAT WITH SUCH DEEP SEATED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Find The Right Ministry For You Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 25, 2008

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How God uses spiritual gifts to direct us into the right ministry

Title: How to find the right ministry for you Text: Acts 6:1-7 Review of last week Last week we began a new sermon series “Discovering your shape.” (How God shapes us for ministry) We saw from scripture that we are both saved for service and shaped for service.(Eph. 2:11) “We are God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called Part 3 Series

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014

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As a Christian, You are Called, but Called to do WHAT?

OPEN: Good morning! I’m glad you’re here. New series: Called JOKE: We talked about “Called ”. The first week we talked about “ ” THIS WEEK: I want to challenge all Christians that we are “Called to Make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cup Of Cold Water Christians

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Jul 17, 2012

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Sermon to encourage Christians to serve one another and the world

(Hand out Peppermints to Congregation) Months ago I was preaching and a few minutes into the sermon I started coughing. I was not aware of it at the time but a man left the sanctuary and came back with a cup of cold water that saved me and the sermon. I knew then that the Lord wanted me to develop ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-41

Denomination: Baptist

1 Thessalonians 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 8, 2022

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To be an agent of Jesus in this life, we must be willing to faithful, gentle and sacrificial in our lives and expect people to take our actions for granted

This week we start the second oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Spiritual Journey: The Great Blessing: Attaining God-Consciousness

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

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The Spiritual journey continues. Last week we talked about the moment of apotheosis, where we realize our identity as Christians, and it connects not only in the mind, but connects from the mind to the heart, and we begin to really feel that we are Christians.

The Spiritual journey continues. Last week we talked about the moment of apotheosis, where we realize our identity as Christians, and it connects not only in the mind, but connects from the mind to the heart, and we begin to really feel that we are Christians. Today we consider the next step of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:16, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Being A Servant To All - Proper 20 - Year B

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 16, 2021

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A look at what being a servant to all means to us as Christians, and looking at how we turn teaching into action. A call to action, post COVID

In the name of the Living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at a number of scriptures from Marks Gospel and the letter of James. These scriptures have set a number of challenges for us to consider, and all of these challenges have centred on two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, James 4:7-8

Denomination: Anglican

Walking As Pilgrims Of Hope Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 1, 2025

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I have been contemplating how we are called to be pilgrims of hope in a world that desperately seeks meaning and direction.

Title: Walking as Pilgrims of Hope Intro: I have been contemplating how we are called to be pilgrims of hope in a world that desperately seeks meaning and direction. Scripture: Romans 15:13 Reflection Dear Brother and Sister Religious, as I write this reflection from our mission house, I am ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Other

Passion For Jesus

Contributed by Neal Gray on Mar 2, 2002

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A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Pastor preaches the passion we should have to know Jesus, to follow Him, to love Him.

"Passion for Jesus" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: John 10:19-31, KJV Purpose: It is an eternal surprise to me. Jesus wants to know me. And the Son of God allows me to know Him. Jesus gives me eternal life, never perishing, never separated from Him. My passion is to know Him, to follow Him, to love ...read more

Scripture: John 10:19-31

Denomination: Holiness

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