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  • Victor Yap avatar

    I'm Dreaming Of A Wise Christmas

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,628 views

    Christmas 2005

    I’M DREAMING OF A WISE CHRISTMAS (MATTHEW 2:1-18) I look with amusement at Christmas e-cards prominently displayed on websites. The most frequent themes and images on the cards are Santa Claus, Snowmen, Christmas trees, stockings, deer, penguins, polar bears, candles, angels, tree decorations and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The King Carried The Cheese

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,656 views

    A challenge to all Christians to submit themselves to doing the menial jobs.

    PP0231 DATE THE KING CARRIED THE CHEESE! 1 Samuel 17:12-22. 1Sa 17:12 Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehemjudah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man went among men for an old man in the days of Saul. 13 And the three eldest sons of Jesse went and followed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Gardens

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 30,252 views

    The Bible is a story about gardens. In one Adam took a fall. In another Jesus took a stand. In one God sought Adam. In another, Jesus sought God. In one Adam hid from God. In another, Jesus emerged from the tomb. In one Satan led Adam to a tree that l

    EASTER: THREE GARDENS TEXT: Genesis 2:8-9; Matthew 26:36; John 19:41 INTRODUCTION: What is a garden? It can be a place of life, a place where flowers, plants, and vegetables push back the soil and come alive. We protect our gardens with fences to keep the animals out. We pull the weeds to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    God Doesn't Rest On The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,103 views

    This sermon examines the request of the Pharisees and how they try to prevent the Resurrection on the Sabbath.

    April 5, 2006 Troubling Times of the Passion The Next Day Matthew 27:62-66 The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Baptism And Grace Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,684 views

    How is Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection related to your freedom from sin? What do grace and baptism have to do with each other?

    We went to visit Jennifer and Brian earlier this week. It was great. They are both doing very well and our grandbaby is kicking. As some of you know, Brian and Jen have two dogs: Clint and Lou. Clint is Brian’s and Lou is Jen’s. They told me that when they leave the house they have to put Lou ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Abraham: Justified By Faith Or By Works? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,438 views

    Paul turns to Abraham to show that he too was justified before God by faith and not by works.

    Scripture When asked about Christianity, actress Sophia Loren was reported as saying several years ago in the USA Today, “I’m not a practicant, but I pray. I read the Bible. It’s the most beautiful book ever written. I should go to heaven; otherwise it’s not nice. I haven’t done anything wrong. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Robes Of Diversity Jesus Wore

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 19, 2003
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    A look at the two robes placed on Jesus from the Jewish and Gentile kings, making all humanity guilty of his death for our sin.

    This sermon is based upon a message from Evangelist Tom Gilliam of Winterville GA from the "Glorious Garmets of Christ Series" and credit should be noted as to his authorship to the meat of this message. “The Robes of Diversity Jesus wore” Luke 23:11-12 And Herod with his men of war set him at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Preach Money

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,838 views

    In this message I explain to our church why I am compelled to preach about money from time to time.

    2 Timothy 4:2 Why I Preach Money Introduction After a long, dry sermon, a pastor announced that he wished to meet with the church board following the close of the service. The first man to arrive was a stranger. "You misunderstood my announcement. This is a meeting of the board," said the pastor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Final Solution

    Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,706 views

    Can God be trusted? Yes, because He was, always is, and always will be true to his nature and true to his word.

    In the spring of 1941, Hitler launched a plan to murder every Jew in Europe. It was called the "final solution". Hitler believed that the Aryan race was superior to all others; and he believed the Jewish race to be inferior to all others. I think we all have a desire to believe we are superior to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Seduction"

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,396 views

    This sermon discusses how the enemy tries to seduce us and cause us to stumble into sin using the example of Samson & Deliliah.

    Judges 16:1-21 Ushers, you may admit the door, as the worshippers enter in to hear a word from the Lord. Amen. You may be seated in the presence of the Lord. This text is getting to me on today. And it’s getting to me for several reasons. Here we have this beast of a man Samson and this crafty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Distinguishing Grace Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,302 views

    The sovereignty of God helps us understand the distinguishing grace of God in salvation.

    Scripture Last week, in Romans 9:1-5, we saw a glimpse into Paul’s heart of compassion, as he expressed concern for his fellow Israelites. And that’s important to remember for a couple of reasons. First, we need to remember that the Apostle Paul, as convinced as he was of the sovereignty of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Don Jones avatar

    Gideon - The Calling Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 10, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 22,120 views

    Gideon was a man who doubted and questioned the LORD when he called. The LORD answers and Gideon the "mighty warrior" surrenders.

    Gideon - Are You There? Judges 6:11-24 Introduction The New Year is here. We do not know what the future will hold but so far it looks like the year will be filled with turmoil. Unemployment is high and will probably go up, credit card debt is out of control, people are loosing their homes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Call

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jan 19, 2009
     | 3,815 views

    An introduction to the Kingdom parables of Matthew 13.

    Walking in the Reign: A Study of the Kingdom of God Introduction – January 18, 2008 Introduction: Begin a new series on the Kingdom of God, called Walking in the Reign The kingdom is a dominant theme in the Bible from the Old Testament through Jesus’ preaching and in to the rest of the NT OT – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Why Didn't God Pull The Weeds? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 21,405 views

    This 2nd parable of Christ’s tells of an enemy that sowed "weeds" in the field of the Son of Man. But in the parable Christ instructs his laborers (the angels) not to yank out the weeds? How come?

    OPEN: I’m told there are only two vegetables that are “perennial” - they don’t have to be replanted to produce on their own- several growing seasons. All other vegetables must be replanted every year. Quiz: What are the only two vegetables that don’t have to be replanted? (Rhubarb/ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,505 views

    This is a study of the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 1st sermon in the series.

    Sermon on the Mount Pt 1 The Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 And seeing the multitudes [v. 23-25], He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. (2) Then He opened His mouth and taught them saying: (3) Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist