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  • Steven Ferber avatar

    Understanding The Center

    Contributed by Steven Ferber on Dec 21, 2012
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    Just as Copernicus discovered the center of the solar system and changed science forever, understanding the center of Christmas, Jesus Christ, changes our lives forever.

    Here we are, Christmas Eve 2012. That must mean the world didn’t end on December 21st; that’s a good thing! But December 21st is still an important date. It’s the 1st the day of winter, the shortest day of the year for the northern hemisphere, the day the North Pole is tilted the farthest ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Greed Or Need: Keeping Up With The Jones Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
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    Keeping Up with the Jones is an American saying that simply means when you use your friends or neighbors as a benchmark for success. Oftentimes, we look across the street or inside our social circle and become dissatisfied with our lives because we don’t have the same financial success.

    What do you think of when you think of Dallas? For many, Dallas will be connected to the iconic J.R. Ewing who appeared in the famous March 1980 Who Shot J.R. episode and an estimated 83 million people wondered and watched the famous “Dallas” oilman. In the minds of many, the Dallas brand has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Hole In Holiness

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 14, 2011
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    If we make our own definition of hoiliness, then holiness will have a hole in it. God defines holiness and we must fall in line with His Word.

    The hole in Holiness Romans chapter 8:1-11 Introduction- Last week we looked at Gideon. We saw from the Scriptures that God had a plan. A plan for each one of us. That each one of us is called to some capacity in the kingdom of God. This morning I want to look at how that is possible. How can ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Keep Your Eyes On Jesus - Part 1

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017
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    Keeping our eyes on Jesus Power Point is available upon request

    HEBREWS 12:1-2 “KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS” – PART 1 A) The great golfer Arnold Palmer recalled the final hole of the 1961 Masters tournament. * He told of how he had a one-stroke lead and had just hit a very satisfying tee shot. * He felt he was in pretty good shape ... As he approached his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Promises To Keep Before I Sleep Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2009
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    We make promises to God but do not keep them because we let life overwhelm us, but if we listen to those who care for us, they will bring us back to our promises.

    The shouts of today are so loud that I do not hear the echoes of yesterday, nor do I listen to the faint whispers of tomorrow. All I really know is what is clamoring in my ear right here, right now. That makes me lose perspective. The shouts of today are so insistently loud that I do not hear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Pleasing Our King Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Feb 3, 2014
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    Why is it that we do what we do? It must be because we want to please our King and to do what He reveals. This lessons shows us what we need to keep in mind if we want to please King Jesus.

    Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION My next five lessons, Lord willing, will be on the topic of Bible Authority. I have titled the Series “Pleasing our King.” Our first lesson will be the introduction to our series which, Lord willing, will include lessons on what we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Want Joy, Real Joy?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001
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    I think Matthew wrote these Beatitudes down in the exact order that Jesus spoke them. And I believe Jesus had a reason for putting them in this particular order.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Matthew 5:1-12 There is a beautiful chorus that begins with these words, "Do you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy? Then let Jesus come into your heart." And this morning we will look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Stairway To Happiness

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022
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    There should be no doubt in anyone’s mind that God loves us and wants to bless us. The Book of Psalms is all about how this wonderful God that loves us wants to bless us.

    God does not wait until chapter two before He tells us how we can receive a blessing. He starts off in chapter one, verse one. The word translated, “Blessed,” is from the Hebrew word, “aishair” which simply means: “HAPPINESS.” Many people have different ideas on how to find happiness in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Your Eye On The Ball

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,331 views

    An evangelistic sermon about putting God first and keeping your eyes focussed on Jesus.

    Keep your eye on the ball Philippians 3:1-16 WBC 10/11/02pm On day 6 of ill-fated Apollo 13 mission the astronauts needed to make a critical course correction. If they failed they might never return to earth. To conserve power, the onboard computer that steered the craft had been shut down. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Work: The Achievement Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 17, 2014
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    Work is a necessity and can be a joy, but when our focus gets off kilter, we will not be satisfied! Solomon writes of his frustration with work and life. Let's see what we learn to avoid the frustration!

    INTRODUCTION • Video Clip from Family Man- WingClips • SLIDE #1 • Today as we conclude our Rhythm of Life series, we will explore an area of life that can get out of rhythm with the rest of our life, when this area rages out of control it will have negative effects on our family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    A Church In Exile, And Our Response

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002
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     | 5,385 views

    In many ways the Christian church is a church in exile as many of our traditional power bases have been lost. We are not to focus on things of man, but things of God, in prayer and faith. Perseverance in prayer is the key.

    A Church in Exile, and our Response. Sermon for Proper 29, Year C 21 October 2001 St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Jeremiah 31:27-34 Psalm 119:94-104 2 Tim 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8 One of the joys of being a Lay Reader is the privilege of preaching God’s word before His people. The other part ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • suresh manoharan avatar

    It’s Time, To Get Our "Acts” Together -Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 16, 2012
     | 6,161 views

    With the Pentecost Sunday on the anvil, to focus on the factors that contributed to the resounding "success" of the Early Church with the primary focus on responsibilities of the laity.

    It’s time, we got our “Acts” together -2 As I pointed out in Part I of my sermon, both the Early Church clergy and laity together worked for building up the Kingdom shaking the sinful world to its core in the process. While, we had focused on the unequivocal ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Lowe avatar

    Commentary On 1 John Chapter 2 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021
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    Chapter 2 continues John’s focus on fellowship with God through five significant points.

    Theme: The advocacy (support) of Christ; how the dear children may have fellowship with each other; the “dear children” must not love the World. Text: 1 John-CH. 2 (KJV) King James Bible Jesus is Our Advocate 1My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Standing By Our Promises Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 47,772 views

    We all fail to keep our pledges, don’t we? Our good intentions and plans often fall by the wayside. Sometimes we blatantly break our promises but other times, we just kind of drift away, a little at a time.

    Standing By Our Promises As many of you know, I really like Snicker bars. For the past year, whenever I would go to Dairy Queen, I would always order a Snicker Bar Breeze. All I had to do was walk in and one of the workers would start filling a cup with chunks of tasty nougat. It was automatic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Redeeming Our Denials

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 26, 2011
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     | 3,803 views

    There is a bit of Peter in all of us. We are weak in the face of temptation. We feel like failures. Some people even keep a spiritual scorecard reminding them that they struck out. Jesus is willing to forgive our failures and call us into His service. A

    Opening illustration: It’s my duty to grill the chicken, fish, beef, potatoes, or whatever else my wife has on the menu. And while I’m not the greatest chef when it comes to outdoor cooking, I love the unforgettable aroma of grilling over a charcoal fire. So the mention of a “fire of coals” in John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational