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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Responding To The Christmas Message

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,329 views

    The revelation of Christ’s first advent invoked interesting and diverse responses. The responses of the Magi, of King Herod, and of the Priests and teachers in Jerusalem are examined and contrasted. They are rather typical of varied responses to Christ to

    Responding to the Christmas Message 12-15-02 Intro: Text: Matt 2 2:1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    God's Sovereignty In A Family Tree

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 7, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,470 views

    Notice God’s sovereignty on display in Christ’s lineage.

    Matthew 1:1-17 God’s Sovereignty in a Family Tree Woodlawn Baptist Church December 7, 2003 Thanksgiving is behind us and we are officially in the Christmas season. Folk are counting down the shopping days, the economic analysts are checking the fourth quarter profits, Santa is out in full force in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    Putting A Gift Of Christmas To Work

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,041 views

    This Sermon describes the need for the Holy Spirit in our lives and describes why many Chrisitians don experience more of the Holy Spirit.

    Putting a Gift of Christmas to Work Acts 1:4, Psa 51:11, Isa 63:10-11, Exo 14:21, Gen 1:2, 8:1, Luke 1:15, 35, John 7:39, Luke 24:49, Acts: 1:8, Luke 12:12, Matt 10:20, John 14:26-28, Rom 8:26, John 16:8 December 8, 2003 I. Well, the Christmas season has begun, and there are several things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cedric Portis avatar

    The Enemy Is Among Us

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,039 views

    The antichrist has not come yet, but his spirit has been actively working in the world through false teachers.

    The Enemy is Among Us John I 2:18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. John I 2:19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Night Visits

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 17, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,304 views

    Sermon for Black History Month, incorporating the poetry of recently deceased African poet and statesman Leopold Senghor; focus on imprisonment, liberation, empowerment, and forgiveness.

    It was night. Nothing else need be said. That short and simple phrase says it all. It was night. It was night when they visited my bedroom, when I was a child of six, to tell me that my mother would not be coming home for a long time. The stress of giving birth to my brother had been too much; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Asking God To Bless Me--A Preview Of The Jabez Territory Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,701 views

    To help apply what this Jabez prayer challenges a church family to do-and an individual’s role in that challenge

    “Asking God to Bless Me!” --Preview of the Jabez Territory (The Challenges of the Prayer of Jabez Part 1 of 6) (Much of this message was developed from Bruce Wilkinson’s presentation on Visionary Leadership at the “Walk Thru Life with Purpose” Conference in Largo, FL, Feb. 5-7, 2002.) [I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "God Speaking"

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 11,502 views

    Ananias hears God’s call - how he recognizes and reacts to God’s instructions.

    10Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” And the Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Developing A Generous Spirit

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 12,792 views

    One of the most committed Christians with one of the most brilliant minds in the evangelical world gave a talk to several hundred business and Christian leaders in our city, Cleveland, Ohio.

    One of the most committed Christians with one of the most brilliant minds in the evangelical world gave a talk to several hundred business and Christian leaders in our city, Cleveland, Ohio. Ravi Zacharias talked about the foundations that have been destroyed in our culture and so desperately need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Pass The Test?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,022 views

    What is true faith? There is so much misinformation being offered that we need to know the Truth and then He will set us free.

    Can You Pass The Test? 1 John 4:1-6 Reverend Bible was a fourth generation preacher. He was his father's son. He was a chip off the old block. While he was growing up he watched his father mount the pulpit week after week at First Church and offer his thoughts to the people. The son of a preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Spit Yet!

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,917 views

    We often let ’cultural Christianity’ override the truth of God’s grace in our relationships

    There’s a story about a mother who handed her six-year-old son two candy balls, and told him to share with his four year old brother. She said, “He may spit it out, because they’re kind of sour tasting. But if he keeps sucking on it, there’s bubble gum in the middle”. The older boy ran ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Steve Hanchett avatar

    Turning A Religion Into A Relationship Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Apr 23, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,895 views

    Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus. Sincere seekers need to be born again.

    “When a Religion Becomes a Relationship” John 3:1-15 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church April 22, 2001 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. The man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Super Heroes Need Not Apply

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,411 views

    By looking at the life and call of Gideon and Zechariah, we discover God often uses plain ordinary people.

    Super Heroes—Please Don’t Apply 11/7/1999 Judges 6:11-18 Luke 1:5-17 Text Luke 1:5-22 Back in the olden days when I was a kid, everybody had a super hero of some sort. It might have been Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Hulk, Iron-Man, The Avengers, Spiderman, The Hawk, The Phantom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Did Jesus Really Rise From The Dead? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on May 14, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,007 views

    Six historical facts surrounding Jesus’ death, six alternate explanations, and compelling evidence to believe the resurrection of Jesus best explains these six facts.

    When I was a junior in high school (quite a few years ago!), one of my best friends became a Christian. Because I was an atheist at the time and because my friend Paul had been one of my partying buddies, I gave him a really hard time about his newfound faith in Jesus. I remember going up to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Fighting Words Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 98 ratings
     | 5,775 views

    This is an introductory sermon in a series on Galatians.

    The Triumph of Grace “Fighting Words” May 14, 2000 This Morning’s Text – Galatians 1:1-10 “Paul, an apostle (not sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), and all the brethren who are with me, to the churches of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Hunting For Humility?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 312 ratings
     | 11,474 views

    Christianity would benefit greatly if there were more humble individuals in both pulpits and pews

    When asked what were the three most important Christian virtues, Augustine replied, "Humility, humility, and humility." Yet, this great virtue is in rather short supply in our culture. Even very good people seem to have a hard time being really humble. One day Linus tells Charlie Brown, "When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist