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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Why Tell Shepherds And Ignore Kings?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2024
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    Why did God announce the birth of His Son to humble shepherds and ignore informing kings?

    “In the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Coronation Of King Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Apr 1, 2024
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    A sermon for Palm Sunday

    Title: The Coronation of King Jesus Alex Navalny ? Russian activist - poisoned in August 2020 – and almost died. • he received ed Medical Care in Berlin • then - he Returned To Russia – and was Immediately Arrested. • Sent to Siberian prison – killed – on Feb 16, 2024. (age 46); wife and 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pentecost Sunday, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 21, 2023
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     | 3,404 views

    MAY 24th, 2026.

    Acts 2:1-21, Numbers 11:24-30, Psalm 104:24-35, 1 Corinthians 12:3-13, John 20:19-23, John 7:37-39. A). A PENTECOSTAL HAPPENING IN JERUSALEM. Acts 2:1-21. There is a time and a place for everything - or so the old folks used to say. There was a time for Christmas, and a time for Easter. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Positive Benefits Of Negative Things Series

    Contributed by Tony Fox on May 17, 2016
     | 13,597 views

    Peter wrote to the strangers scattered abroad because of religious persecution not to think it strange when the fiery trials come as though something strange happened to them. They were rather to rejoice in the trials that come their way.

    The Positive Benefits of Negative Things May 15, 2016, a.m. (1Peter 4:1-19) Command Baptist Church TEXT: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent Candlelighting Liturgy

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Nov 30, 2019
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     | 5,281 views

    liturgy for lighting of each of the candles in the Advent wreath

    As the season of Advent approaches, I am re-posting an Advent Candlelighting liturgy. . . Blessed Advent! Advent Candlelighting Liturgy First Sunday in Advent Leader: Lord our God, we praise you for your Son, Jesus Christ. He is Emmanuel, the hope of all peoples; he is the wisdom that teaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Pursuing The King Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 22, 2017
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    The Shepherds had a choice to make after receiving the message. What will they do? What will you do?

    INTRODUCTION " SLIDE #1 " Christmas is tomorrow! I am sure most of you are excited for the day to come. " Many children are excited because they are waiting in anticipation of receiving something they have been hoping to get for a while. " I remember the excitement I had to go see Santa Claus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is This A Curve Ball? (Advent 2009)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 1, 2023
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    This sermon is about being surprised by tbd unexpected things much like Jesus seems to have surprised John the Baptist.

    IS THIS A CURVE BALL? Text: Matthew 11:2-11 I read about someone’s recollection of a performance that he (Tom Wright) had been rehearsing for on stage at an earlier time in his life. He mentions that all had been going according to plan most of the time. “We had all rehearsed ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Palm Sunday PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
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     | 1,798 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem, highlighting its prophetic fulfillment, people's perceptions, and its personal implications for modern-day believers.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of our Lord, to bask in His love and grace, and to delve into His living Word. Today, we stand on the precipice of a grand narrative, a narrative that is woven with divine threads of prophecy, perception, and ...read more

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    Palm Sunday PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
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    This sermon explores Jesus' Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem, highlighting its prophetic fulfillment, people's perceptions, and its personal implications for modern-day believers.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of our Lord, to bask in His love and grace, and to delve into His living Word. Today, we stand on the precipice of a grand narrative, a narrative that is woven with divine threads of prophecy, perception, and ...read more

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    Triumph Of The Humble King

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 12, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,660 views

    The shaking of the spiritual realm. The inheritance of the meek.

    TRIUMPH OF THE HUMBLE KING. Matthew 21:1-11. Jesus approached Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover with His disciples - and to present Himself as the ultimate Passover lamb (1 Corinthians 5:7). Yet it has to be clear from the beginning that Jesus was coming as the rightful heir to David’s throne ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abba Father Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on Dec 27, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,972 views

    Let's identify the blessings that come from having God as our Heavenly Father…

    1. ASSURANCE (15) Romans 8:15 So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. We sang the song earlier this morning, we are no longer slaves to fear. It is NOT your Father’s will for you to live with fear and anxiety 1 John 4:18 (NIV2011) There is no fear in love. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church And The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 13, 2022
     | 1,566 views

    What were the four foundations of the early church?

    God Is … The Church and the Spirit May 15, 2022 Acts 2:42-47 NIV “They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44 All the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Teach With Courage And Conviction The Correct Living In The Church

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 4, 2022
     | 832 views

    It is one thing to teach from the Scriptures, but do we live what we teach as well as we teach?

    The ability to carry on with the Christian life originates from Jesus Christ. Since Christ died for us and delivered us from transgression, we are therefore liberated from the control of sin. Christ gives us the strength and the comprehension to live as per God's will. Thusly, we would now be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, & Anger

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    1. Appropriate the fact that the joy of the Lord is your spiritual strength.

    1. Appropriate the fact that the joy of the Lord is your spiritual strength. 2. Remember the promises of Jesus who said, "THESE THINGS ARE WRITTEN TO YOU (OBEY MY COMMANDMENTS) SO THAT MY JOY MAY BE IN YOU & YOUR JOY MAY BE FULL." - JOHN 15;11 3. Pray and praise and rejoice knowing that Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Joy Is A Fruit

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,669 views

    What is the fruit of joy and how can we get it?

    Introductory Considerations 1. Today we look at the second fruit of the Holy Spirit. Of all the fruit this is the one that seems a little different - for the fruit represents the character of God. 2. While we may think of God as faithful etc. we seldom think of joy as a character of God. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed