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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Honor The Overlooked

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,761 views

    This message consider the Shepherds that first heard of the birth of Jesus. The message gives honor to those who are often overlooked.

    Honor the Overlooked Luke 2:8-20 This morning I want to consider the Shepherds that first heard of the birth of Jesus. I want us to give honor to those who are often overlooked. Abraham Lincoln once said, "Die when I may, I want it said of me by those who know me best that I have always ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    2nd Sunday After Christmas, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,510 views

    There is seeing, then there is SEEING; there is knowing, then there is KNOWING. How do people see and know Jesus?

    Sermon for II Christmas Yr B, 5/01/2003 Based on Jn 1:10, 18 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Well, here we are, celebrating our last day of “The Twelve Days Of Christmas.” On this day, we hear again those marvellous words from the prologue of John’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Take Off That Coat! Feel The Paradigm Shift That Is Coming?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,870 views

    The religious crowd tends to desire to feel comfort and safe with the status quo? Be quiet poor old blind man? No, I hear Jesus is coming this way.

    TAKE OFF THAT COAT! WHAT DO YOU WANT? CAN YOU FEEL A PARADIGM SHIFT? MY MIRACLE IS COMING! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT DO YOU WANT? CAN YOU FEEL A PARADIGM SHIFT? I WILL FEAR NO EVIL? I WILL FEAR NO EVIL! A. DO WE UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ROD? THE STAFF? B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Thankful Sheep

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,705 views

    We should be thankful today because we have a Good Shepherd who provides for us in every way.

    Thankful Sheep Text: Psalm 23 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little boy offered up a Thanksgiving Day prayer for the family and prayed: "Dear God, this is Jimmy. Thank you for Thanksgiving and Christmas and all of the holidays. Thank you for the turkey and dressing and Mom and Dad and even for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Savior Has Been Born!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 798 ratings
     | 24,332 views

    It’s a simple & familiar story, but I urge you to look again at this precious story with all your heart & all your mind.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) (PowerPoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request PP#247) TEXT: Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Want To Be A Sheep? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 23, 2011
    based on 89 ratings
     | 33,084 views

    Max Lucado once noted that sheep are dumb, defenseless and boring. Why would we want to be a sheep? The answer to that question says a lot about us and our relationship to God.

    OPEN: During Summer camp I remember hearing the following song: “I wanna be a sheep, baa baa I wanna be a sheep, baa baa I wanna be a sheep, baa baa I wanna be a sheep, baa baa” It went on to say “I don’t want to be a hypocrite… because they’re not hip with it” “I don’t want to be a Pharisee… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Merry Christmas" Or "Happy Holidays" Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 19,822 views

    Uses a video "Feliz Navitoss" as a springboard to talk about why the term "Christmas" upsets some folks.

    OPEN: “Feliz Navitoss” (a video from Focus on the Family talking about "tossing" advertising and catalogues from companies that don’t want to mention Christmas. It can be seen at http://www.citizenlink.org/content/A000005834.cfm) APPLY: It’s become something of an annual cultural battle – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finishing Well Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 29, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,676 views

    If you want to finish well, celebrate God’s provision in the past, surrender to His plans in the present, and serve faithfully in the future.

    Goodbyes are no fun, are they? We just returned from a few days with our two daughters and their families in Virginia. I cry like a baby every time we leave. In our family, some of our most painful goodbyes were when we left our parents and siblings to serve as missionaries in Mexico City for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Jesus Turns Trash Into Treasure Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2021
     | 6,201 views

    1. Jesus finds us (vs. 9). 2. Jesus urges us to follow Him (vs. 9). 3. Jesus fellowships with us (vs. 10). 4. Jesus functions as a doctor to heal us from our sin (vs. 11-13).

    How Jesus Turns Trash into Treasure The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 29, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 9, we will see how Jesus called the man God used to write this book of the Bible. His name was Matthew Levi, and he was a much-hated tax ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Christmas Eve - What Do You Want For Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,116 views

    Using the popular song by Mariah Carey "All I Want For Christmas Is You" this Christmas Eve devotion focuses the fact that all God wanted for Christmas... is you.

    OPEN: There was a preacher who said that (when he was young) he was an only child - for the first few Christmases. As a result, he got the impression that Christmas was all about HIM, and he said “That was the essence of real joy. I thought Christmas was all about me, and all I wanted for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Who Carries His Own Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 4, 2025
     | 229 views

    The imagery of God carrying His people, like a father carries his child, is deeply rooted in Scripture. It speaks of divine love, protection, strength, and commitment.

    THE GOD WHO CARRIES HIS OWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 1:30-31 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 46:3-4; Exodus 19:4; Psalm 28:9; Isaiah 63:9; Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: Life’s journey is full of storms, valleys, and steep mountains, but the comforting truth for every believer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Humility In Serving Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 3, 2025
     | 259 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

    “Humility in Serving” 1 Peter 5:1-5 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 5 “1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Our Saviour Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 7, 2025
     | 330 views

    Jesus is the Saviour of the world who came to redeem mankind from sin and eternal destruction.

    JESUS OUR SAVIOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 1:21 Key Verse: “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.” — Matthew 1:21 Supporting Texts: John 3:16-17; Acts 4:12; Titus 2:11-14; Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Distributing Our Gifts Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2014
     | 8,156 views

    Paul provides guidelines for administering the gifts entrusted to the congregation.

    “Thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same earnest care I have for you. For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord. With him we are sending the brother who is famous among all the churches for his preaching of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barbara Folsom avatar

    Worship Is Dangerous

    Contributed by Barbara Folsom on Feb 2, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,472 views

    Knowing and worshiping God is dangerous.

    Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. [2] Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. [3] Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. [4] Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness