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  • J. Yeargin avatar

    Following Jesus

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,602 views

    We may have been saved from evil, but each of us must take care not to fall prey to foolishness.

    FOLLOWING JESUS There have been times in my life that I have made the mistake of doing things my way. I have always known to “wait on the Lord”, but there are times when we all want to do things on our own. No doubt this is one of the biggest mistakes any one of us could ever make. What we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    I Christmas, Year C Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,297 views

    A sermon based on I Sam 2:18-20, 26 and Lk 2:41-52.

    Sermon for I Christmas Year C, 28/12/2003 Based on I Sam 2:18-20, 26 & Lk 2:41-52 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta A Rabbi and a Priest were sitting together on a train, and the Rabbi ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Goal For 2004: To Be About My Father's Business

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 11,848 views

    The twelve year old Jesus gives us a New Year’s resolution to strive for in 2004

    Luke 2:41-52 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: TO BE ABOUT MY FATHER’S BUSINESS We have come to that time in the year again when people are talking about New Year’s Resolutions. Have you made any yet, for the year ahead? Where did that tradition come from anyway, making New Year’s Resolutions? It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus And Dallas Cowboys Jackets

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,489 views

    Christmas 1: Mary and Joseph had settled into the normal routines of life. But when Jesus was 12 years old, they were reminded of Who Jesus was and what He came to do.

    About 22 years ago we lived in Virginia Beach, VA. On one occasion, Sofi and I went to the mall with our, then, 2 young sons – one was 6 the other about 4 years of age. Sofi thought that I had the kids, and I thought that she had them. And before we knew it, we had become separated from our younger ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    The Childhood Of Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 28, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,758 views

    Looking for Jesus in all the wrong places. A Sermon on the boyhood of Jesus when Mary and Joseph forgot Jesus. From approximately age 2 thru 30 very little is known except this passage in Luke which relates to us an incident that takes place when Jesus

    The Childhood of Jesus Luke 2:39-52 Introduction The years between the birth of Christ and the beginning of his earthly ministry at age 30 are referred to as “the Silent Years.” For some reason known only to God, He has chosen to reveal very little of the childhood, youth, and early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Code Adam

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 1, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,392 views

    Have you misplaced Jesus?

    Code Adam Has anyone here ever misplaced anything? I’m not talking about losing something, I mean just misplaced it. You know that it’s just got to be somewhere in the house. It could be your keys, wallet or the instructions for the TV. That happened to me this week. I needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Welcoming Jesus Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,790 views

    How do you welcome Jesus and keep the welcome warm. Welcome others. Share the welcome and enjoy the wonder.

    When I was in high school there was a Christian College group that came to our chapel assembly and did some skits. I think they were called the Ambassadors or something, I can’t remember their name exactly, but I remember one skit that impressed me. I’ve updated it a little for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing Up

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,952 views

    A sermon for the 1st Sunday after Christmas Jesus at the temple

    1st Sunday after Christmas Luke 2:41-52 "Growing Up"   41 ¶ Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom; 43 and when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Losing Christ

    Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 4,957 views

    Just as Jesus’ parents lost him, we too can lose Christ if but only for a short time. That which we lose is that close personal relationship.

    “Finding Christ” Luke 2:41-52 (Read Text) “Finding Christ” implies that he has been or can be lost. And I want to make clear what I mean by that. I do not mean that a person can lose the grace of God once they have received it, but what a person can lose, because of their actions, is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mary Factor: Pondering Jesus

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,187 views

    "But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart" (Luke 2:19).

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 2:19, 51 1. Mary pondered after the Shepherd’s visit, outside influence. "But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart" (Luke 2:19). 2. Mary pondered after twelve year old Jesus taught in the temple, inside influence. "His mother kept all these sayings in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Seaman avatar

    Making Spirituality The Main Course: Don't Leave God Out This Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
     | 9,746 views

    Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

    Introduction: On July 29, 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong climbed down an aluminum ladder and put his feet on the surface of the moon. In an address to the nation President Richard Nixon said, “The greatest event in human history occurred when man first put his foot on the moon.” I contend, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Darrin Koone avatar

    The Need For Rituals Series

    Contributed by Darrin Koone on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,146 views

    A sermon discussing the need for ritual in raising our children in a post-modern society.

    Last week I spoke to you about the need to throw traditions by the way side if the principles of the gospel or models of the New Testament dictate the need to do so. I’m changing my mind about that this week. Well, not really, but I am going to try to provide the balance to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    Losing Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 17,715 views

    Once we come to Christ in faith, our relationship is secure in Him. However, it is possible to loose our fellowship with Him.

    LOSING JESUS Luke 2:41-52 INTRO. Many think the underprivileged child is the one who does not have the right kind of education or food or clothing...or perhaps one from a broken home or one whose father has been killed or imprisoned. But the true underprivileged child is the one raised in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Burnett avatar

    Reflections From The Spirit Of Christmas

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 212 ratings
     | 17,174 views

    PEOPLE ALWAYS TALK ABOUT GETTING INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. THIS MESSSAGE IS ABOUT LETTING THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS GET INTO YOU.

    REFLECTIONS FROM THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS MATT 2 & LUKE 2 I. THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS A. "Celebrate the spirit of Christmas" (words on a T-shirt). At this time of year you hear many people talking about getting into the Christmas spirit. What is the Christmas spirit? Can I even speak of the true ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Joy" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 28,178 views

    Part 1 in a 4 part Christmas series

    (Read text: vss 1-11) This passage from the second chapter of Luke is one of the most familiar passages in all of scripture; even among the unchurched. We seldom hear these verses read other than during the Christmas season, and even Christians probably seldom see them except when they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox