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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Unsafe Savior Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 26, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,719 views

    Why is Christmas seemingly under attack? Why would a seemingly harmless story of a baby in a manger stall elicit such anger and opposition?

    OPEN: James Martin (in an article in the devotional "The Upper Room") wrote the following: On a trip to the Holy Land, I bought a nativity set for my Sunday School. It was carved out of olive wood in Bethlehem itself, and had all the traditional figures - sheep and oxen, wise men and shepherds. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Common Men With An Uncommon Purpose Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,454 views

    Twelve Men Who Followed Jesus - the Disciples

    Tyndale Publishing is synonymous with American publishing successes of the 20th Century. But few who read the thousands of literary works put out by that company know that the name Tyndale is associated with martyr William Tyndale (1492-1536). Did you know that William Tyndale is credited with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Surprise!

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 8, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,054 views

    Jesus brings joy out of our mourning.

    SURPRISE! John 20.1-18 S: Resurrection C: Life, light, hope Pr: JESUS BRINGS JOY OUT OF OUR MOURNING. TS: We will find in our study of John 20.1-18 how God is an expert in performing the unexpected. Type: Inductive I. DARKNESS (1) II. INVESTIGATION (2-7) III. BELIEF (8-10) IV. MOURNING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy: Fruit Of The Spirit And Advent Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 39,988 views

    Joy is not about feeling, circumstance, or economics. Rather, joy is about being a part of something incredible – the Kingdom of God

    Joy – Fruit of the Spirit and Advent John 15:9-17; Gal 5:16-26 December 12, 2004 Intro: In The Applause of Heaven, (Word Publishing, 1996, p. 6-8) Max Lucado writes of a certain King: No man had more reason to be miserable than this one-yet no man was more joyful.His first home was a palace. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 20, 2007
    based on 53 ratings
     | 8,551 views

    1. The Word dwells with us. 2. The Word is the glory of God. 3. The Word shares his glory with us.

    The Glory John 1:1-14 Leonard Slatkin, music director of the National Symphony Orchestra, was asked a hypothetical question: “What would happen if one of the world’s great violinists performed incognito before a traveling rush-hour audience of over 1,000 people?” “Let’s assume,” Slatkin said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Allen avatar

    Why Baptism? Series

    Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,219 views

    A look at why we practice baptism at Central Christian Church.

    Kids will ask some interesting questions. Why is the sky blue? Why are there clouds? Why can’t I go outside? Why do I have to be nice? Sometimes kids will continue to ask why and we just want to jerk our hair out because it drives us crazy! But adults also ask “why” questions. Such as, why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Understanding The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,043 views

    A Biblical look at the Holy Spirit and His role in the church and the life of the believer.

    Great Mysteries of the Faith: Understanding the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Max Lucado once told a story in one of his books about a lady who had a small house on the seashore of Ireland at the turn of the century. The lady was actually quite wealthy, but she was also quite frugal. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Greatest Gift

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,054 views

    Christmas Sermon. Along with Jesus come the gifts of Love, Joy, and Peace.

    GOD’S GREATEST GIFT A. Christmas can be a STRESSFUL time of year, especially if you, like many of us, wait until the last minute to BUY your GIFTS. 1. The song says, "Tis the season to be jolly," but have you been to WALL MART? ILLUSTRATION: My family and I have gone Christmas SHOPPING at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer And The Prodigal Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 4,796 views

    An encouragement for us to seek out the wanderer.

    Prayer and the prodigal Jas 5:17-20 WBC 23/11/03pm In July 2002 in an incident that the news-media called "The Miracle at Quecreek," nine miners were trapped 240 feet under-ground for three days in a water-filled mine shaft. You probably remember, you were no doubt holding your breath with me as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Passion For His People

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 22 ratings
     | 19,876 views

    Exposition of Zech. 8

    God’s Passion for His People Zech. 8 Author and pastor Max Lucado writes in his book A Gentle Thunder: If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If he had a wallet, your photo would be in it. He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Six Hearts (On The Road To Emmaus)

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,594 views

    An Encounter with the Risen Lord Strengthens Our Weak Hearts with Simple, Rejuvenating Faith! (the 6 headings in this sermon were heard in a sermon by my mentor Doug Kostowski, Miami, FL. The body of the material is mine)

    Short summation of the gospel/crucifixion? Bring up to speed succinctly. And the story grows on by His mercy Certain people stand out to me. People that are unusual. Remarkable. Memorable. People that directly or indirectly shape my outlook on life—maybe some even my life itself. • High ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Portrait Of Fatherhood

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 1,197 ratings
     | 198,874 views

    In these few verses we see a portrait of fatherhood that is worth examining. So let’s consider 5 wonderful traits a father needs today.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2018) TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 A. Do you remember when men were men & you could tell it by looking, when women were the ones who wore earrings & makeup? Do you remember when men knew who they were & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace Gives

    Contributed by David Swensen on Jan 31, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,882 views

    We were created to reach out to others. We are commanded in Scripture to give generously of our time, talents and finances in ministry. But what is or should be our modivation for giving and serving?

    In his book Run with the Horses, Eugene Peterson tells how he saw some birds teaching their young to fly.Three young swallows were perched on a dead branch that stretched out over a lake. “One adult swallow got alongside the chicks and started shoving them out toward the end of the branch – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Jesus' Power Over Life's Storms

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 14,099 views

    God allows storms in our life so that we can experience the power and the presence of Christ.

    One of my favorite stories is about Chippie the parakeet. Chippie was a happy little bird, content every day to sit on his perch, swinging and singing to his little heart’s content. One day Chippie’s owner took the initiative to clean out his cage. She took off the attachment from the end of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Shall Be Great

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Dec 15, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,242 views

    IN THIS SERMON ABOUT THE BIRTH OF JESUS, WE SEE THE PREPARATION OF HIS BIRTH, THE PURPOSE OF HIS BIRTH, AND THE PLEA OF HIS BIRTH.

    HE SHALL BE GREAT LUKE 1:31-32 A roving reporter stopped six people on the sidewalks of New York City and asked: “What was the most important happening in history?” Five replies, from two men and three women, were as varied as might be expected: “The settlement of Jamestown by the English.” “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist