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  • John Hamby avatar

    Reactions To The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,248 views

    In the Christmas story as it is told in Matthew 12, we will see three general reactions to the birth of Jesus.

    Reactions to the Birth of Christ Matthew 2:1-12 This morning I want to begin by reading a letter written to Santa; that may help you think about how we view Christmas. This letter vividly points out that we live in a part of the world that places more emphasis on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who I Want To Be In 2003

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 24, 2002
    based on 241 ratings
     | 34,975 views

    Here are seven attitudes to resolve to have in the new year.

    Colossians 3:12-14 WHO I WANT TO BE IN 2003 I think it’s true that people are getting more and more mean and aggressive as time goes on. For example, today, everyone knows what “road rage” means. More and more people are driving aggressively, pushing people on the road who aren’t going as fast ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Sins Of Favoritism

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,539 views

    The church does not and should not have a caste system. The church is not a place of racism nor classism, yet why are we not growing?

    The sins of Favoritism James 2:1-13 (Instruction: Come in dressed well) Jesus Christ is the Lord who left the glory of heaven and came to this corruptible world to save sinners like us. He humbled himself, laid aside His position in heaven, and became like us. He was born is dire ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Renew Us Our Days

    Contributed by Steve Boyd on Feb 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,375 views

    The opportunity to start over again is one of the greatest gifts that God gives to mankind...

    Renew Our Days as of Old March 23, 2003 / Sunday a.m. Lamentations 5:19-22 19 Thou, O LORD, remainest for ever; thy throne from generation to generation. 20 Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time? 21 Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What We Believe About The Lord's Supper Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,101 views

    The issue of the Lord’s Supper is an issue that divides many Christians. People among Christianity disagree as to how to and how often to partake. We will look at the New Testament examples and see why we believe what we believe

    “What We Believe: About the Lord’s Supper” Introduction: A young boy was part of a group of young people from his church who, as a service ministry, took the Lord’s Supper to homebound or hospitalized members of the church. He and his friends visited one elderly gentleman in particular who was in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Your God Too Small?

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,569 views

    Is our God too small? Do we labor under misconceptions about what he is really like? Isn’t it time that we seek to be more like God and give up trying to make him more like us?

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas March 25, 2001 IS YOUR GOD TOO SMALL? Isaac Butterworth Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 (NRSV) 1/ Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2/ And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 20,452 views

    What is it that hinders us from doing the good that we should be doing? We are often like the Priest and the Levite, sometimes we just miss the point of our faith. Sometimes Christianity becomes just a religion to us and not a lifestyle

    “Parable of the Good Samaritan” Introduction: At approximately 3:20 on the morning of March 13, 1964, twenty-eight-year-old …(Kitty) Genovese was returning to her home in a nice middle-class area of Queens, NY…. She parked her ….(car) in a nearby parking lot, turned-off the lights and started the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trust God

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,691 views

    This is about trusting God.

    The Book of Psalms is an interesting book. Basically it’s a book of ancient Hebrew poetry. I’m not one who was every really into poetry. I dreaded the section on poetry in English class. I’ve never been much on symbolism. I had an English teacher in high school who saw symbolism in everything, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus Came To Town Riding On A Donkey

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 18,783 views

    This is a Palm Sunday message.

    What do we think of when we think about conquering heroes? We think of General MacArthur saying, “I shall return!” We think of John Paul Jones telling the British, “I have not yet begun to fight.” We think of Teddy Roosevelt charging up San Juan Hill. We think of the allied tanks rolling into ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Intention Of The Ascension

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 11,336 views

    In the final post-resurrection appearance of Jesus, He ascends into Heaven to send the Holy Spirit to indwell each believer to fulfill the Commission He gave them.

    “The Intention Of The Ascension” Acts 1:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Since Easter Sunday, we have been studying the “Post-Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus”. We saw how Jesus appeared to: o The women at the tomb. o The 2 disciples on the Road to Emmaus. o The 10 Disciples, with Thomas absent. o The 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trumpets, Lamps And Clay Pots

    Contributed by James May on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 129 ratings
     | 47,307 views

    The story of Gideon’s army has a lot to say for those who would serve in the Lord’s army.

    TRUMPETS, LAMPS AND CLAY POTS In the 6th and 7th chapters of the Book of Judges we find the familiar story of Gideon, who God called “a mighty man of valor”. His story is almost unbelievable simply because Gideon was not a warrior or a great military commander. He was farmer who was hiding his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No Innocent Bystanders Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,850 views

    The prophet Obadiah makes clear that we can’t stand idly by while our neighbors suffer.

    At approximately 3:20 on the morning of March 13, 1964, twenty-eight-year-old Kitty Genovese was returning to her home in a nice, middle-class area of Queens, NY, from her job as a bar manager. She parked her red Fiat in a nearby parking lot, turned-off the lights and started the walk to her ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Adam's Rib Or Women's Lib Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,779 views

    Second in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the role of women in the church.

    Note: I’m indebted to Ray Stedman for the title of this sermon - it was just too good to pass up! Read 1 Timothy 2:8-15 (NIV) Questions to ask: 1. Should this be applied universally for all believers at all times? 2. Is it a complete handbook for church behavior? 3. Was Paul a chauvinist? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heal Our Land

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 23,414 views

    Our nation is on moral decline. God will continue to bless America and bring healing to our land only if we continue to seek Him.

    HEAL OUR LAND ILLUSTRATION: French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, “I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests—and it was not there. I sought for it in her rich mines, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cure For Conflict Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 87 ratings
     | 43,407 views

    James teaches us not only the cause of conflict, but the cure.

    Introduction: A. Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile – called “Christ of the Andes.” 1. The statue symbolizes a pledge between the two countries. As long as the statue stands, there will be peace between Chile and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ