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  • Ken Pell avatar

    A Hopeful Determination Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 24, 2013
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    Hope expresses itself through obedient determination.

    A HOPEFUL DETERMINATION SERMON #4 OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS ON THE WAY” MATTHEW 1:18-25 Big idea: Hope expresses itself through obedient determination. 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Grace When He Disrupts Your Life

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 24, 2013
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    When God's plan intersects with yours, life can be seriously disrupted. In this story, Joseph the husband of Mary reminds us that our lives are arranged by God and that often isn't easy. But, God's grace is also evident.

    God’s Grace when Disrupting Life Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Concise outline: When God's plan intersects with you plans, the disruption to your life can be dramatic and traumatic, as was the case with Joseph. But, we also see God's grace at work in the midst of the shattering the happiness ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas, A Line In Time, Christmas Eve Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 29, 2013
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    This was the conclusion of our series Christmas a Line in Time, and it was preached on Christmas Eve

    A line in Time Christmas Eve It was almost as if someone had dragged a stick though the sand drawing a line that said that was then and this is now. There has never been an event in the history of man that has so defined human history as the birth of Jesus. Because of that event we are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Go Joe!! (Christmas 2013)

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014
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    There is arguably no more comforting to the Christian than the fact that God is sovereign. Joseph, although a supporting actor in the nativity narrative, gives an incredible performance.

    Go Joe! (Sermonette) Matt. 1.18-24 December 8, 2013 Chester, IL Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A There is arguably no more comforting to the Christian than the fact that God is sovereign. 1 Sovereignty is the supremacy of authority/rule. a Christians believe that their Master is Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Do We Have To Celebrate Our Birthday?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 16, 2014
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    To show that JESUS CHRIST needs to be the Center of every human celebration - birthday, death, anniversaries, mother's day, father's day, etc.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do we have to celebrate our birthday? Optional. We have to celebrate CHRIST's birthday in us. Rather celebrate our spiritual birthday, if we have to do this, make our spiritual birthday more extravagant or make JESUS CHRIST the Center of every celebration. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Knots - Part 4 - Knot Keeping Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 17, 2014
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    We are divided into "Have Knots" and "Have Nots". Knot-tied or single, there are relationship principles we must know.

    Knots Pt. 4 - Knot Keeping We talked about how our relationship status is the number 1 way of categorizing people in our society. We are either a "have knot" or "have no knot". Relationships can either be one of the greatest blessings in your life or they can produce more pain than drugs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Immanuel - God With Us

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 18, 2014
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    Jesus come to live among us as one of us; to take our place on the cross; to pay the ransom on our behalf; and he also ascends to the Father where he is seated right now at the right hand of God interceding on our behalf. He comes as truly one of us.

    Well here we are again on Christmas Eve hearing the same old story once again. I wonder do you feel like it’s a bit like television in December - just another repeat? Nothing new in it. No new insights to get you going? Or do you approach the retelling of the Christmas story with excitement ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Discerning A Turning Point In History Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 13, 2014
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    Christians must discern whether changes in the culture are actually movements of the Spirit, or not.

    Thursday of the 3rd Week in Advent 2014 Joy of the Gospel Yesterday we began the second phase of our Advent preparation. We ceased calling on Christ to return in glory, and we began our proximate preparation for the commemoration of the humble birth of the righteous branch who grew up to reign as ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    An Angel Of The Lord Appeared Series

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 13, 2014
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    2nd sermon in a series on Christmas.

    Last Sunday our story of the birth of Jesus has it very beginning. It began when young Mary said yes to God and would see her entire earthly life change. But it was that yes to God that opened our story to fulfill prophesy’s of old and allowed it to unfold through out eternity. The best I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is So Special About Jesus?

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 14, 2014
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    The incarnation is essential to our salvation.

    Title: What’s So Special About Jesus? Text: Matthew 1:18-23 Truth: The incarnation is essential to our salvation. Aim: I want to persuade them of the truth of the incarnation and its necessity for salvation. INTRODUCTION It must be difficult to be an atheist at Christmas. Maybe one hides ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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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    Do Your Actions Speak As Loud As Your Words? Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 17, 2014
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    A Christmas time message about Joseph

    Holy Days, Holy People Joseph: Do your actions speak as loud as your words? -Have you ever thought much about the Nativity scene? Most of you own one or have seen one before. -Everyone knows about Mary, and baby Jesus, and the angel Gabriel. We know a lot about the Wise Men from a distant land. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    4 Christmas Questions. #3 Series

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Dec 18, 2014
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    "How?" How was God going to enter into our world to accomplish His purpose? It was pretty amazing!

    This is our second Sunday of the series, “Jesus is the reason for the season” and our 4 Christmas questions. If you remember last week’s message we answered the first question; “WHERE did the idea of Christmas originate?” That answer took us on a journey back before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wake Up Tp The Truth!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 25, 2014
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    Like Joseph, wake up to the truth of Christmas. The babe of Bethlehem is God's Son, your Savior.

    What kind of sounds, smells, and sights did you wake up to this morning? Did you hear the shrieks of children eager and impatient to open presents? Did you smell freshly brewed coffee swirling with the aroma of Christmas baking? And did you see Christmas stockings so stuffed that the seams ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    How Could You Believe That? Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 30, 2014
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    This is the 2nd sermon in the Christmas Series, "Out Of Your Mind". This sermon talks about the miracles of Christ's birth.

    Series: Out Of Your Mind [#2] HOW COULD YOU BELIEVE THAT? Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38 Introduction: Through the years, I have been told some unbelievable things. I mean, you hear it and you think, “How stupid does this person think I am”? Teenagers are especially good at telling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist