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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Pregnant Virgin Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 444 ratings
     | 22,419 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Christmas Surprises". This sermon is about Mary’s reaction to the news of her pregnancy.

    Sunday Evening November 25, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Christmas Surprises [#2] A PREGNANT VIRGIN? Luke 1:26-56 Introduction: This morning we looked at 4 bad girls of the Bible that were relatives of our Savior. Tonight I want us to look at yet another Christmas Surprise. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living By The Spirit - Part 2

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,126 views

    Living by the Spirit should not be an unrealized ideal, but a fact of a Christian’s daily life.

    Introduction: I. Their have been a couple of seasons of the TV show survivor. A. This show has captivated America’s attention for various reasons. 1. One of those reason is surely the art of survival in a stacked situation. 2. When it comes between life and death, it is amazing what people will do, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Enjoying Sunday - The Right Way

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,517 views

    As believers who celebrate the Lord’s Day, we can learn from what God told Israel about the Sabbath and how you and I can enjoy the Lord’s Day the right way.

    ENJOYING SUNDAY THE RIGHT WAY ISAIAH 58:13-14 INTRODUCTION: In Isaiah 58 we see God speaking concerning the religious activity of the children of Israel during the Babylonian captivity. He addresses and gives stern condemnation of their religious forms and ceremonies calling for genuine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    The Church Takes A Stand

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 11,643 views

    Introduction 1.

    Introduction 1. Today we consider at one of the most crucial decisions in the history of the church of Jesus Christ. Iit took place 1950 years ago - in the year 49AD. Today we are also facing what amounts to the same crucial decision. Within the RCA and within many denominations. As we consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Developing 39 Godly Traits

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,763 views

    Only what we have wrought into our character during life can we take with us. - Humboldt. Godliness with contentment is highly profitable and yields eternity benefits

    Thirty Nine Balanced Characteristics of Godliness (I Tim 6:6-8) "There is an immense profit for godlienss accompandied with contentment (that contentment which is a sense of inward sufficiency). This is great and abundant gain. For we brought nothing into the world and it is certain we can carry ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fitting Jesus Into Your Mold

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,228 views

    Too many times peopele, including Christians, fill their lives with all of their wants and desires and then try to fit Jesus into the room that is left. God said to seek first His Kingdom. We should strive to conform to His mold for our lives.

    FITTING JESUS INTO YOUR MOLD Luke 18:18-27 INTRODUCTION: A. In the skit that our young people just performed we see that Jesus wasn’t very cooperative with their ideas about Him or about how He should act 1. Jesus simply did not fit into the mold that they had created. 2. Do you ever have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ely Lambert avatar

    The Liberty Found In Christ

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,931 views

    This sermon addresses a common issue of legalism, trying to give those struggling with legalism a better understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

    Introduction: I. The Common Conversion story A. Rarerly, do we as a church here of an amazing conversion story, but those particular stories seem to overshadow most of our personal stories. 1. We have heard of people addicted to drugs and alcohol being converted by the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Legalism - How It Distorts Our View Of God

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,518 views

    When there is an undue focus on the "will" of God to the exclusion of the whole "Being" of God we will end up with a distorted perspective of God

    • Doctrines can be defined as those things we cannot do without and still be a Christian • Beliefs are those things that make a Christian a Christian o Salvation is through Christ alone, by faith alone through grace alone o The Bible is the Word of God So our focus should be on the essentials of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Finding True Joy

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Oct 27, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 6,468 views

    A look at Romans 14 to determine what Christians can do to encourage others in the faith while growing towards Righteousness in our own lives as well.

    So often, the things that the world considers to be joy giving are in very stark contrast to the message of the gospel. It is perhaps no more clearly illustrated than in our scripture reading for today. Looking at the political world, the business world, the financial world, the world of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    How Can We Protect Our Most Valued Resources Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,440 views

    Personal time with Jesus protects that which is most important in our lives--and keeps us on task

    One hundred forty vertical stone slabs that stretch 494 feet long and stand 10 feet tall at the highest point. Engraved on this coal-black wall are 58,132 names of American soldiers dead or missing. If you’ve been to the Vietnam Memorial, you have witnessed the somber silence that sets on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Keith Manry avatar

    What Does The Bible Have To Say About Being Born Again? Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,109 views

    The term "born again" has become a part of Christian venacular but many either don’t understand what it means or are turned off by it. Discover what the Bible has to say about being "Born Again."

    “What Does the Bible Have to Say About Being Born Again?” John 3:1-21 There’s a lot of talk these days in the Christian community about being “born again.” Have you this heard this question: “Are you a born again?” For many if you can answer this question affirmatively, then you’re ok. You’re in. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Radiate Series

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,422 views

    Our text for this day speaks to us of being different. It calls us to be God’s People in this present world! It calls us to stick out, to make a statement, to live with reckless abandon.

    RADIATE MATTHEW 5: 1-16 OCTOBER 7, 2001 BRIGHTEST DAY/RALLY DAY INTRODUCTION: Is this normal? This is a statement by Max Lucado after the event of September 11, 2001. Also read “The letter from Hell.” TRANSITION THOUGHT: Our text for this day speaks to us of being different. It calls us to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Safe Sin

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,316 views

    The word "safe sin" is an oxymoron. There really is no such thing as a "safe sin." All sin is wrong and God will judge it all.

    TEXT: Ezekiel 18:4 TITLE: SAFE SIN This phrase “SAFE SIN” is what is called an oxymoron. Oxymorons are expressions or statements, which seem to contradict themselves but nonetheless make a point. Some examples are: “Cruel kindness,” or “clean dirt,” or “tough love.” As a rule these words just ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Very Best For The Very Worst

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,860 views

    God give the best of his love and his one and only Son for the very worst sinners of which we all are.

    The Very Best For The Very Worst 17th Sunday after Pentecost September 26, 2004 1 Timothy 1:12-17 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Vargo avatar

    Giving God's Way

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 22 ratings
     | 9,749 views

    Much of the world today believes that Christianity is a big rip off—and it can be if what we preach is unbalanced or partial to the whims of the preacher. GIVING IS NOT A LAW--WE SHOULD GIVE BECAUSE WE LOVE GOD!

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Giving God’s Way By Pastor Jerry C. Vargo Opening ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal