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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Looking Beyond Christmas - Now What?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,264 views

    The days after Christmas shouldn’t be a let-down for us. They should be a launching point, a glorious beginning in our lives.

    Looking Beyond Christmas - Now What? Luke 2:36-40 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Dec. 30, 2007 BACKGROUND: *Looking beyond Christmas: In the Scripture today Jesus is 41 days old, and in vs. 22 His parents have taken Jesus to the temple to present Him to the Lord. While they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deadly? Anger! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 24, 2018
     | 6,640 views

    As we draw closer to God, we must look at our sinfulness. We're looking at the 7 deadly sins, today is anger!

    The Great Adventure - Wrath (Anger) Seven Deadly Sins February 25, 2018 There’s nothing like watching a sporting event and seeing an athlete or a coach go ballistic. Whether they’re throwing chairs, throwing bases, or helmets, it’s actually appalling, but deep down it’s kind of funny watching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Forward--Letting Go Of The Past

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 10, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 68,253 views

    This sermon deals with our need to let go of past things in our lives in order to move forward in God. Lot suffered because he would not let go.

    Moving Forward--Letting Go Of The Past. Calvary 6/9/2013 Genesis 19:1-26 Luke 9:57-62 Is there anybody here who has held on to something that had a special meaning to you and nobody else quite understood why you just would not throw it away? I had a blue and gold football jerseys, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Look Like Your Daddy Series

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 14,722 views

    An in-depth look at being made in God’s image.

    Who’s Your Daddy Series You Look Like Your Daddy I. Who’s Your Daddy? Romans 8:15-17 “For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’ The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeking The Things Of Christ: Look Up! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,485 views

    To encourage believers to focus their hearts and minds on spiritual matters, rather than earthly distractions.

    Good morning, church. Today, we're going to focus on a message that's as relevant today as it was when it was first written to early Christians in Colossae. It's about setting our hearts on things above, tuning out the clamor of the world, and focusing on the thoughts of Jesus. In the words of ...read more

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    Victory Over Temptation

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,319 views

    Jesus’ victory over temptation is our victory. A closer look at the beginning of Jesus’ victories on our behalf.

    Matthew 4:1-11: VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION Have you ever tried to do something yourself, but in the end, it didn’t work out well? You should have depended on someone else do it. Maybe that has happened to you with a home improvement project – you did some painting yourself, or some plumbing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    So That's What It Looks Like!!!

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,213 views

    Healthy things grow. See what a healthy church looks like.

    This morning I would like to show tell you about a wonderful church. This is a church that is growing, meeting needs and changing the world for Christ. Our message this morning will be a snapshot provided of the early church from the book of Acts. "They spent their time learning from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Insightful Look At The Omni’s Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 12, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 984 views

    It is through the attributes of the Triune God that people can better understand the Triune God. The word 'omni' means all combining forms.

    Many words in the English language start with 'omni.' The word means all combining forms, such as omnibus, which means to combine (legislative bills, etc.) into a single package; omnidirectional, which means being involved in all directions, such as the antenna in your cell phone; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,762 views

    Often we go through life looking for love and do not find it, maybe we are looking for love in all the wrong places

    1 John 2:15-17 Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places! Introduction A. Do you remember in Elementary School when a boy or a girl would like you? What did your mom tell you? They are the ones that pick on you. B. They are the ones you think hate you C. They are the ones that tell you they can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Why Look For The Living Among The Dead

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,042 views

    A sermon for Easter celebrating the living. Incorporates the passing of my father and his transition to eternal life.

    “On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark.” We might ask why Mary came to the tomb this early in the morning. If we return to the crucifixion and burial of Jesus we remember that according to Luke’s gospel Joseph of Arimethea asked for Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Looking Good - Being An Attractive Christian

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 2, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,544 views

    Paul told the Corinthian church that their lives were letters read by all men. The world is reading us today. What they read will either draw them to or drive them from Christ.

    Looking Good - Being an Attractive Christian Titus 2:1-10 Paul told the Corinthian church that their lives were letters read by all men. The world is reading us today. What they read will either draw them to or drive them from Christ. If our lifestyle fails to reflect the character of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Bride Looks Like A Whore

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,343 views

    How does the Bride of Christ appear to the world today? Has she lost her beauty? The way to attract the world to her today is through glorious living.

    THE BRIDE OF CHRIST THEME: THE IMAGE OF THE BRIDE OF CHRIST IS PURE AND BEAUTIFUL. Here comes the bride, here comes the bride, the bride makes her way through the doors into the auditorium. Everyone is excited to see the beautiful bride make her entrance. But wait, what is this, what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Looking For Love In All The Right Places Series

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 29, 2010
     | 4,906 views

    In this lesson from the life of Ruth, we see Naomi setting the scene for Ruth to marry Boaz. Learn the responsibility of the Christian in helping others and we introduce the kinsman-redeemer.

    Introduction Ruth the love story takes a dramatic turn this week, but we need to remember the prayer we have been praying for the last two weeks: Lord, break out of the box we try to put you in and destroy everything in our lives that is not of You. Mess up our schedules, plans, and preconceived ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking For The Perfect Church: Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,524 views

    When we get to heaven we’ll be surprised who is and isn’t there.

    January 26, 2003 Morning Service Text: Luke 14:15-24 Subject: Christ’s Invitation. Title: Looking for the Perfect Church: Part 3 The perfect church! What do we know about it? Well we know that it is not here yet. Jesus spoke to seven churches in Revelation. Some of them probably thought they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being Godly When No One Is Looking Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,165 views

    An examination of why it is important that we make godly choices, even if no one knows we are doing so.

    Title: Being Godly When No One Is Looking Series: Living Godly Lives (Sermon # 2) Text: 1 Tim 4:7-8 Date Preached: June 15, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: Several years ago I heard what is likely nothing more than an “Urban Legend,” one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ