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  • Wes Richard avatar

    God Establishes A Covenant Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,415 views

    God gave the 10 commandments as a covenant gift to his people and he wants them written on our hearts.

    In 1955, The Fraternal Order of Eagles placed monuments of the Ten Commandments in public parks, at schools, and in front of municipal buildings around the country as gifts to honor individuals and special events. The first one was donated in Milwaukee, Wis., in a public event involving the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Baby's Name Is…?

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,947 views

    This interactive message asks a series of questions seeking answers from the congregation that will lead individuals to receive God’s gift of salvation in Jesus.

    Topic: Salvation Theme: God’s Gift of Salvation Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to receive God’s gift of salvation in Jesus. Response: Individuals will raise their hand to indicate they are receiving Jesus as Lord and Savior. Visual ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Expectations And Let-Downs At Christmas Time

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,183 views

    John the Baptist wasn’t sure if Jesus was the one he was to be expecting. Sometimes, our expectations don’t come true either, especially at Christmas.

    Matthew 11:1-11: GREAT EXPECTATIONS, AND RECOGNIZING THE MIRACULOUS “Why do I feel depressed right now, when I’m supposed to feel happy?” “Why do I feel frustrated right now, when I’m supposed to feel joyful?” “This isn’t the way it was supposed to be. This isn’t what I was expecting.” What ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wake Up Series

    Contributed by Nokomis Jackson on Mar 17, 2015
     | 21,542 views

    God has called the church to trail and has given the verdict that the church needs to wake up. We are asleep when it comes to God's business and ministry. The world is awake and thriving because the church won't wake up and stand on God's principle

    The Church on Trial Pt. 5 Wake Up Revelation 3:1-6 (NIV) 1) To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of god and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2) Wake up! Strengthen what remains ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Short Christmas Message - Christmas Travesty – Pseudo Christmas Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 3, 2022
     | 6,939 views

    There are two versions of Christmas - one the world accepts, and the one Christians accept. One is false and one is correct. This shorter message considers "Pseudo-Christmas", the false Christmas. It is a message of contrasts.

    A SHORT CHRISTMAS MESSAGE - CHRISTMAS TRAVESTY – PSEUDO CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS IN SOCIETY Well Christmas time is almost upon us again. Some people ignore this time and see it nothing but another holiday. Some see it as a means of satisfying the flesh in eating and drinking and getting drunk. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Filling The Holes--A Christmas Story

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,884 views

    Jesus Christ can fill up the God-sized, God-shaped hole in any heart.

    Homily for Wake Service One of the most popular films [of this season] is a little fifties vignette, A Christmas Story. In the plot, young Ralphie sets his heart on an air rifle for Christmas, and endures ridicule and scorn in his quest for this gift he believes will make him happy. In the end, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Time To Put Up Or Shut Up

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,666 views

    This sermon primary focus is on the Encounter that Jesus had with Satan at Caesarea Philippi 1. Jesus faces the "Gates of Hell" 2. The disciples experience an amazing epiphany and 3. Jesus challenges His Disciples to live a life of radical discipleship.

    Scripture: Mark 8:27 - 38; Psalm 19 Title: Time to Put Up or Shut Up This sermon primary focus is on the Encounter that Jesus had with Satan at Caesarea Philippi 1. Jesus faces the "Gates of Hell" 2. The disciples experience an amazing epiphany and 3. Jesus challenges His ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When Your Brook Dries Up

    Contributed by Matt Skiles on Nov 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,154 views

    What do you do when your brook dries up? Elijah gives us a great example of faith and obedience to God's word and how it leads to blessing and miracles.

    I Kings 17:1-6; 7-16-And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 2 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, 3 Get thee hence, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wake Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,373 views

    Encourages Christians to awaken from spiritual complacency, cast off sinful behaviors, and live vigorously in the light of Christ's truth and righteousness.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, especially as we prepare to unpack the rich truths found in the book of Romans, chapter 13, verses 11-14. Let's read the passage together, "And do this, understanding the present time: ...read more

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    Fedup

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2019
     | 3,157 views

    A study in the book of James 4: 1 – 17

    James 4: 1 – 17 FedUp 1 Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? 2 You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. 3 You ask and do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Lord Leads Us All The Time

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,815 views

    To show that we are led by the LORD at all times, name it: night or day. He is our Divine Protection: Pillar of Cloud and Pillar of Fire for us to lead, guide and protect us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you led? Yes. Exodus 13:21 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are led by the LORD at all times, name it: night or day. He is our Divine Protection: Pillar of Cloud and Pillar of Fire for us to lead, guide and protect us. IV. TEXT: Exodus 13:21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sober Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 624 views

    This sermon explores discerning right from almost right, listening to God's voice over others, and making decisions based on truth in a world full of misinformation.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be with you again, in this sacred space where we gather, united in our love for God and our desire to know Him more. We're here to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom of His Word, to seek His guidance, and to grow in our understanding of His will for ...read more

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    Stepping Up

    Contributed by Stephen Hammond on Jun 20, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,108 views

    Father's Day Sermon designed to challenge men to STEP UP and be the man of God, the husband and the father that God desires them to be.

    STEPPING UP FATHER’S DAY 2013 Proverbs 14:11-16 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief. The faithless ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 606 views

    Encourages believers to develop discernment to detect deceit, stand firm against division, and rejoice in God's promise of victory over evil.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters. It's a joy to gather together again in the house of the Lord, to sit at the feet of His wisdom and drink from the well of His Word. We're here to open our hearts and minds to the divine truth that God has laid out for us in the sacred scriptures. Today, we turn our ...read more

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    Man Up

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,739 views

    The sermon is how Joshua man-ed up when he had to become the leader after Moses died. On this fathers day men need to man up.

    Joshua 1:1-8 "ManUp" It doesn't matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was. -- Anne Sexton When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist