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  • Bruce Lee avatar

    The Forgotten Christmas Cradle

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 29, 2013
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,217 views

    A Christmas story about Jesus' infancy and childhood. One to share and tell your children.

    The Forgotten Christmas Cradle “The Lord appeared unto Joseph in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because the child she carries was conceived by the Holy Spirit” Matthew 1:18-24 Intro: As Joseph awoke from his sleep and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fertile Ground Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 19, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
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    Jesus gives us four basic types of response to the message of God’s kingdom. Which type of ground most resembles your spiritual walk?

    Parables of Jesus Fertile Ground Matthew 13:3-9; 18-23 May 17, 2009 As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, this parable is the parable of parables. It is the certainly a huge key in understanding what Jesus is teaching about God’s kingdom and what God expects of us in response to the message that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Beating The Christmas Blues

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2014
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    Christmas is supposed to be the "Most Wonderful Time of the Year," but for many it generates conflicts, sadness, loneliness, stress, etc. What's God's prescription for beating the Christmas blues?

    BEATING THE CHRISTMAS BLUES Mt. 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are a lot of things Dads don't typically do much of around Christmas -- like shopping. 2. A little girl noticed this and asked, "Is it true that Santa Claus brings us our Christmas presents?" Her Mother said, "Yes, that's ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who's In Charge?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018
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    Caiaphas

    WHO’S IN CHARGE? (MATTHEW 26:57-68) My wife and I loved legal dramas, especially the ones we watched when we were in the States, such as Law and Order and their spin-offs and The Practice. I read that good legal dramas must focus on the cases, and not the lawyers. Also the best legal dramas ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015
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    The final question which it leaves with us is this: Are you really changed by your contact with Jesus Christ and are you still changing? Everyone in this congregation in one way or another has had a contact, a touch, with Jesus, has heard his voice.

    Opening illustration: A certain man went to Church one Sunday. He frowned when the organist missed a note during the opening hymn. He gave a mean stare at two teenagers talking to each other when the congregation was at prayer. During the Scripture readings, he kept looking impatiently at his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Do You Love Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 4, 2016
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    How are we as Christians to view money. What do we love more, God or money. Jesus has some direction about where our treasures should be.

    Who Do You Love Matthew 6:19-24 We have been walking through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount together over the past several weeks. We took a break for Palm Sunday and Easter. We last talked about prayer and the Lord’s Prayer. I want to say a quick word about fasting before we get into ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Seven Strange Preachers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 28, 2021
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    God uses many ways to preach to us: Noah's Dove, Balaam's Donkey, Elijah's Ravens, Simon Peter's Rooster, the Disembodied Hand, Abraham's Ram, and the Angel of No More Time. See what they say to us!

    SEVEN STRANGE PREACHERS Matt. 24:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Baby on the Way 1. I heard the humorous story of Loann Burke, who was 8 1/2 months pregnant. She was meeting her husband at a restaurant, and she arrived first. She waddled up to the hostess. "One for dinner?" asked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Facing The Storms Of Life May Be Easier Than You Think.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 13, 2023
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    Peter and experienced fisherman was trying to endure a bad storm, yet he went from fear and terror to hope and encouragement in an instant, and we can follow likewise, by keeping our focus on him and on success.

    “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) Introduction: In today’s reading, we hear of Jesus walking on water, a reading we have heard many times before, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Smart Investing Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,570 views

    Make a deliberate investment decision to spend your time, money, effort and attention on the things that last. And what lasts? Loving God, and loving your neighbor.

    Last month I had the fun of deciding how to invest the profit of the sale of my New Jersey house. And it was fun, and I think I’ve made good choices. But my track record is nothing to boast about. When I cashed in a chunk of my IRA for the down payment on that same house, I told my broker that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Taking The Journey

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 1, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
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    God’s call to take the journey to worship the newborn king isn’t just for those born to privilege, or those born in the church. It isn’t just for pastors, scholars, and religious leaders. No, God’s call to worship is for anyone who will listen.

    OPENING STORY An old king sat uncomfortably on his throne, fingernails dug into well-worn grooves in the wood as he waited nervously for the mysterious travelers to approach. All Jerusalem was abuzz with the rumors that these men were searching for a new heir which had just been born, yet neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Truth About Integrity Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 4, 2023
     | 1,441 views

    Let your yes be your yes

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning in our series The Sermon on the Mount, we’re continuing through a section of Jesus’ teaching where Jesus uses the phrase, “You have heard it said… but I say.” Six times Jesus uses this pattern. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 17, 2025
     | 403 views

    Funny thing about forgiveness- Everyone wants to receive it but not many want to give it.

    The Unmerciful Servant Matthew 18:21-35 Good morning everyone, Please turn to Matthew 18:21-35 Next week during the month of June it will have been 5 years since Covid-19 struck America that caused everyone to be isolated in their homes and caused the church to quickly come up with a new way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Character Study Of Zacchaeus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 899 views

    Zacchaeus’ story is a powerful testimony that no one is too lost for Jesus to save. His encounter with Christ changed his life forever.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF ZACCHAEUS – A TAX COLLECTOR WHO REPENTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 19:1-10 "For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." – Luke 19:10 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 36:26, Acts 3:19, 2 Corinthians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: Zacchaeus was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Two Revealing Prayers Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 28, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,586 views

    This passage records two prayers, in which are shown two kinds of hearts, whose contrast is not only seen in the way they make their requests, but also in the way they approach God. Some people trust in themselves; others trust in God.

    This evening’s sermon is entitled “Two Revealing Prayers,” and it’s taken from what is commonly called “The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector.” Darrell Bock, in The NIV Application Commentary, says, “This parable is really the parable of the two prayers. In those prayers appear two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bless: Listen And Eat Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 30, 2023
     | 1,104 views

    The importance of listening and eating with people to build the relationship. The goal is to share your story.

    Title: Listen & Eat With Them Theme: To show the importance of fellowship & eating with people to build a relationship. Text: Mark 2:13 – 17, Luke 19:1 - 10 Resources Used: sermon series on Bless purchased from Community Christian Church Mark 2:13-17 Then He went out again by the sea; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God