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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Rejoice In The Joy Of Jesus (Advent Joy) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 8, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,269 views

    Joy is the unshakeable unbreakable reality that God is with us. Joy is the fruit of Jesus—born in Bethlehem, crucified at Calvary, risen in glory and reigning forever!

    Go! And Rejoice in the Joy of Jesus (Advent Joy) “Good News of Great Joy” Introduction – Joy That Cannot Be Silenced Every December, the world chases happiness—lights, tinsel, songs, food, presents. But happiness is fragile, happiness fades when the decorations come down and reality returns. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Joy Is A Choice: God, Please Restore The Joy

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2019
     | 6,226 views

    Somewhere in recent times the church has seemed to lose the joy. While looking for the fire we are content to live in the smoke? Joy has medicinal power. May our cups be running over with the joy of the Lord.

    JOY IS A CHOICE, GOD PLEASE RESTORE THE JOY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DON’T GAIN THE WHOLE WORLD JUST TO LOSE? We have so many people crying, do you know: “I CAN CRY IF I WANT TO…” I think many of us make the choice to mourn and cry about life instead of staying ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Down He Came From Up

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 21, 2017
     | 2,620 views

    A homily for a community banquet at the Yonge Street Mission

    Christmas Banquet Homily for Bridges - Down He Came From Up Down he came from up, and in from out, and here from there. A long leap, an incandescent fall from magnificent to naked, frail, small, through space, between stars, into our chill night air, shrunk, in infant grace, to our damp, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Say What You Mean And Mean What You Say

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 5,890 views

    Message describing the need to be people of or word, and avoiding the need to "swear."

    Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say Matthew 5:33-37 November 7, 2004 Introduction Have you ever met a person who is constantly saying things like, "I swear I’m telling you the truth," or "Honest!" or even something like, "as God is my witness..." Have you ever wondered why they say stuff ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,983 views

    Apostles, Pt. 19

    SAY WHAT YOU MEAN, MEAN WHAT YOU SAY (LUKE 22:54-62) What would it take for you to change or switch your long-distance telephone company service? Several years ago, telephone companies battle one another for the lucrative long-distance market, offers included 20% discount on calls to your 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Say What You Mean And Mean What You Say Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,527 views

    Well Jesus says in our passage today that we are to say what we mean and mean what we say. It’s at the foundation of what being a Christian is all about - that we are truthful, because God is truthful. Let’s turn to this passage, and look at what Jesus sa

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 8 Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say Matthew 5:33-37 Introduction Have you ever met a person who is constantly saying things like, "I swear I’m telling you the truth," or "Honest!" or even something like, "as God is my witness..." Have you ever wondered why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Torn Veil: An Open Way To God's Mercy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 16, 2024
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     | 1,356 views

    This sermon explores the significance of the tearing of the temple veil, symbolizing the end of separation and the beginning of reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in the house of our Lord, united in our love for Him and each other. It is my privilege to share with you today a message that has been stirring in my heart, a message that resonates with the very core of our faith. I want ...read more

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    02 - Purpose Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 4, 2021
     | 5,106 views

    This is the 2nd message in a series entitled, 'Perspectives,' and talks about the purpose behind our living here on earth.

    Hello and welcome to our second talk on perspectives. Let me begin with a greeting, “Hello! Why are you?” I am sure you are wondering what kind of greeting is that. For those of you who read my earlier message, you might recall I asked you to greet your neighbor with the words, “Hello who are you?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Advent - The Realization Series

    Contributed by Jerald Scott on Nov 19, 2024
     | 894 views

    Adjusting our expectations to meet God's desires

    Advent - The Realization Christmas is the happiest time of year, right? During the coming week, most of us will join with family and friends in celebration. We will have time off from school and work. But, experts tell us that December is when there is the highest incidence of depression. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Christians Often Need To Endure Things– What, Why And How?

    Contributed by David Leach on May 28, 2014
     | 6,804 views

    What does it mean to Endure and what things exactly will we have to endure??

    We Christians often need to endure things– what, why and how? What does it mean to Endure and what things exactly will we have to endure?? Endure – The Greek word is Hupophero - It means “To bear up under things” – without getting weary, without losing heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Shumer avatar

    Joy In The Christian Life # 6 - Defining Joy

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,941 views

    This was a message in a series on "joy in the Christian life" from Nehemiah & Philippians

    Some might think it a bit strange that I’ve called this Sunday morning series - "Joy in the Christian Life" = Because this is the 6th message in the series - And this will be the first week that I’m really dealing with the idea of joy - But the only joy available in the Christian life is Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Do We See What Jeremiah Saw? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,609 views

    Second in series that helps us see the importance of the birth of Christ from God’s perspective through the major prophets of the Old Testament.

    Jeremiah, like Isaiah in last week’s message, was a "seer"; a prophet who was enabled by God to see things others had not yet seen. Today’s Bible text records what he saw concerning the kingdom of Judah’s immediate and distant future. In the immediate future he saw that the king of Judah, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Youth Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 78,470 views

    You are not the future of the church. You are the present! Don’t wait until you’re adults to make a difference for the Kingdom of God. Do it now!

    Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 1 Timothy 4:12 Message Ecclesiastes is a fun book. Whenever I read it I can’t help but think of a little old man sitting in his rocking chair, lecturing his grandkids on the front porch of the rest home! Just listen to verse 2 -- “‘Meaningless! ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    Part 2 - The Meaning Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,165 views

    In order for us to worship, we must know what worship means. That helps us understand the why

    We are coming into the heart of our worship series. This is crucial for us as a church to understand. It is my belief, that the American Church lost its identity, especially when it comes to issues of worship. We are in trouble theologically and spiritually when it comes to worship. So, I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Kenneth R. Jenkins avatar

    "Love’s In Need Of Love”

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Mar 8, 2022
     | 13,106 views

    Strangely enough, this four-letter word carries a lot of weight in every situation through many generations. What love may mean to you may not mean the same as I see it but everybody wants to know what love is.

    Our subject from the Scripture that was in your hearing, is a question I would like to ask. A question we all should ask ourselves when it comes to the subject we will speak on and try through God’s word find a conclusion. I would like to speak to you through the Holy Spirit’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist