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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 18, 2017
     | 6,203 views

    This Christmas carol lists many things that make it the most wonderful time of the year. And while kids jingle-belling and parties and caroling are all fun and wonderful, the song fails to mention the one thing that truly makes Christmas wonderful-Jesus.

    IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR The title of the sermon is taken from the popular Christmas song of the same name. The songwriter declares it's the most wonderful time of the year and then goes on to say why. The kids jingle-belling along with holiday greetings and gay happy meetings ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Fullness Of Time Had Come... Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,550 views

    A review of Paul's understanding of the Virgin Birth of our Lord. The impact of being a "son of God" through faith in the Risen Christ.

    “When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!’ So, you are no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quality Time: Stay A Little While Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,893 views

    Quality time involves us: Being intentional, Listening intently, Removing distractions, Choosing Great over good

    Quality Time: Stay a little while Luke 10:38-42 “Time is the coin of your life. You spend it. Do not allow others to spend it for you.” - Carl Sandburg Quality time – giving someone your undivided attention. Quality time involves us: Being intentional v.39a Listening ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Significance Of The Timing Of Jesus’ Birth Series

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Dec 14, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,708 views

    What significance can we deduce from the timing of the birth of Jesus Christ. Are there any lessons that we can learn from it? Is it relevant to us today? And the big question: "Why did Jesus come to earth at the time He came to earth?

    INTRODUCTION OPENING I want you to imagine the following: And please, this is only hypothetical. Suppose you have been in heaven from the very beginning. At one stage God summoned you and requested you to be on the committee whose job it was to decide what the right time should be for Jesus to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's Time To Let Go Of The Pain

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 25, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,198 views

    When we come to salvation in Christ we are made new. Yet that doesn’t mean it’s easy to just release all the wreckage of the past. However, if we are going to be successful in moving forward then we’ll need to let go of all that useless, heavy baggage.

    IT’S TIME TO LET GO OF THE PAIN INTRODUCTION: When we come to salvation in Christ we are made new. The slate has been wiped clean; we’re starting over fresh and clean. Yet that doesn’t mean it’s easy to just release all the wreckage of the past. Being reborn doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are We Really Living In The End Times?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 31, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,222 views

    Ever since Jesus ascended back to heaven, His return has been eminent. Ever since that day, you could have said, “Jesus can return at any moment.” God wants His children to live like they expect Jesus to return at any time.

    8/20/2005 12:29 PM Are We Really Living in the End Times? Matthew 24:3-8; Daniel 12:1-4 Today, I want to get into the nitty-gritty of biblical prophecy. And so I shall. But first, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving Is A Time To Be… Thankful.

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 25, 2014
     | 8,211 views

    There are many people aren’t really thankful. They believe that they deserve what they have and – what they don’t have – and what they should.

    Thanksgiving is a time to be… thankful. There are many people aren’t really thankful. They believe that they deserve what they have and – what they don’t have – and what they should. And there are others who ARE thankful, but they’re very quiet and discreet about ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Tested Giving? Vs Divine Timing.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 29, 2014
     | 3,169 views

    Untried faith is normally a weaker faith... Giving reveals the heart. God has a plan, do we trust His plan... Never forget God moves in DUE SEASON...

    TESTED GIVING? AN APPOINTED TIME --- DIVINE TIMING --- DUE SEASON MIGHTY IS OUR GOD --- HE HAS EVERYTHING UNDER CONTROL --- YOU CAN TRUST HIM AND HIS PLAN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. HAVE WE EVER GAVE SOMETHING WE HOLD DEAR? GIVING ON PURPOSE? A. Years ago I was sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Easter, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 17, 2019
     | 2,736 views

    Is Resurrection Sunday the most wonderful time of the year? Paul wrote that if Christ has not been raised our preaching is in vain and so is our faith (1 Corinthians 15:14). Let’s discuss the centrality of the resurrection of Jesus and the testimony of eyewitnesses in Luke 24:1-12

    Is Christmas the most wonderful time of the year? What about Jesus’ resurrection? Is Resurrection Sunday the most wonderful time of the year? Paul wrote that if Christ has not been raised our preaching is in vain and so is our faith (1 Corinthians 15:14). Let’s discuss the centrality of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It’s High Time!

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
     | 5,975 views

    It’s High Time!

    Psalm 119:121-128. It’s High Time! 126 It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law. Dr.Vance Havner says, “civilisation today reminds me of an ape with a blowtorch playing in a room full of dynamite. Charles Lindbergh - American Air Mail Pilot "I have seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The 5 Love Languages - Quality Time Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,707 views

    A look at how we can better love one another and God through the 5 love languages.

    The 5 Languages of Love Quality Time May 1, 2022 God gave us a new commanded to love one another as he loved us. It seems like it should be simple. In some ways it is simple. Yet, it seems way more complicated. As a man, I realize that dealing with the opposite sex starts out when you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Jones avatar

    A Very Present Help In Times Of Trouble

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 25, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 21,330 views

    When grief comes yes we need the support of friends, family, and the family of God found in the church. But most of all we need God’s help.

    Title: A Very Present Help in Trouble Text: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Ps. 46:1 RSV). Scripture Reading: Psalm 46:1–7 Introduction The pathway of life is filled with difficult times, beginning with the difficult experience of birth. Starting school is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Arsenio Segismundo avatar

    How To Stay Faithful In Times Of Trials

    Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Jan 16, 2022
     | 3,174 views

    As Christian, you can expect life to be full of trials.

    Topic: How To Stay Faithful In Times Of Trials By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: James 1:2-4 “2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Scott Maze avatar

    What To Do During Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,237 views

    Trials teach us spiritual toughness in order to hang in there when there are no answers.

    Ravi was born in 1953 in India into a family of wealth as they were in the second-highest caste, lower only than the priests. Destined for comfort and great opportunities, he was a devout Hindu. The village rejoiced with the family at his birth, especially since male children were seen as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing Successful Ministry In Difficult Times

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,353 views

    It has been said, “God didn’t call us to be successful, he called us to be faithful.” Yet in John 15, Jesus speaks of examination, inspection, and fruitfulness. He speaks of bearing fruit, more fruit, and much fruit that God maybe glorified.

    What is success? General view of success is defined as fulfilling your role in ministry. It is trusting that your employer has placed you in a position where can achieve the God-given goals for your life, and you work faithfully toward completing those individual duties as effectively as possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist