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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Christmas Light Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 51 ratings
     | 43,746 views

    A light was going to illuminate those living in darkness, in the land Naphatli and Zebulun. Why did God only mention those two fairly insignificant tribes in this prophecy? And what was this light to accomplish in our our lives?

    OPEN: How many of you have ever been in a cave? How many of you have ever been to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky? My family and I have been there several times ourselves and I’ve always been impressed by the beauty and grandeur of that cave and others we’ve visited. I once read about a tour of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Steps In Order To See God At Work

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,154 views

    God works in mysterious and miraculous ways when we take the proper steps to allow Him to do His work.

    STEPS IN ORDER TO SEE GOD AT WORK Luke 1:5-25 Proposition: Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to look to where God is at work in our lives, our church and our community. INTRODUCTION: Illus: A missionary went to a remote Indian village in Peru. If you were to visit the main ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Missed The Point Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,363 views

    Like Josiah’s sorry sons, we have missed the point of our fathers’ messages about the value of Scripture, the worth of the church, and the meaning of the work ethic.

    Why is it that on Mother’s Day we honor our mothers, we talk of saintly moms who worked their fingers to the bone to cook and clean and sew for us? But on Father’s Day we scold the dads! Why is that? Have you noticed? We honor mothers for their industry, their wisdom, their prayer life, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Have Tasted That The Lord Is Good

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,103 views

    PENTECOST 7(C) - Now that you have tasted that the Lord is good the believer is invited to drink deeply of God’s Word and rejoice in God’s blessings.

    YOU HAVE TASTED THAT THE LORD IS GOOD ISAIAH 66:10—14 JULY 27, 2003 ISAIAH 66:10-14 10"Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad for her, all you who love her; rejoice greatly with her, all you who mourn over her. 11For you will nurse and be satisfied at her comforting breasts; you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wade Allen avatar

    The Church And Young People

    Contributed by Wade Allen on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,686 views

    Sermon preached at the Peebles Church of Christ based on a church-wide survey taken of young people and older people.

    It was a total disaster. The contractor could not believe what had just happened. He sat in stunned silence gazing over the blueprints of the construction site. All he could think about was the money invested and lost; the time and effort that had been put into the project. And now… everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are My Witnesseses

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,145 views

    Fundamentally, Easter is a missionary message

    Luke 24:1-49 Title: You are my witness Text: Luke 24:44 – 49, with background on the whole of Luke 24 MP: Easter implies that we are his witnesses SO: I want to begin laying a ground work for understanding our missionary role (picking up on this around Pentecost) Easter Sunday is hard for me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    Characters & Images Of Christmas

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,134 views

    A sermon preached for Christmas Eve Candlelight services in 2003, 2005, and 2006 at Forest City LCMS Mission, Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, and North Prairie Lutheran Church.

    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. "Characters & Images of Christmas" Luke 2:1-20 Tonight’s the night! The last few weeks, during the season of Advent, we’ve heard a lot about preparation, and the time leading up to Christmas is indeed a time of preparation. That’s really the theme of Advent, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Be A Successful Servant Of Christ

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,629 views

    Are you a good servant of Jesus Christ? Today’s message is for everyone who cares about the answer to that question. The fear of being a failure haunts every one of us.

    How to be a Successful Servant of Christ Matthew 25:14-30 Purpose: To show that serving Christ is rewarded and brings assurance of salvation. Aim: I want the listener to diligently use whatever the Lord has given them for God’s glory. INTRODUCTION: Are you a good servant of Jesus Christ? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,890 views

    God shares his fellowship with us, enabling us to share our lives together.

    Scripture Introduction One of the changes in our world in the last generation or so is a loss of security. Expectations for what life offers have risen exponentially; fulfillments have disappointed. Cell phones are a simple example: the promise a connectedness everywhere available and never ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Stand Firm Against The World Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018
     | 4,336 views

    Message 22 from Philippians. The message continues a discussion concerning our need to stand against the evil world system in which we live.

    “Stand Firm Against the World” We in the section of Paul’s letter to the Philippians where he instructs them in some specific actions or behaviors that facilitate joy no matter what. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – A Passion to praise Christ Exalting Christ in everything is a foundation for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "o Come, O Come, Emmanuel" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 16, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,999 views

    I have always wanted to so an Advent series based on traditional Christmas carols/hymns. We've gotten so used to them that I think we miss the depth of the theology contained within in them. One of the most ancient is the beautiful hymn that contains the ancient names of Jesus.

    I love the way that Pastor and author Robert J. Morgan describes hymns: “Hymns help us praise God. They’re shafts of brilliant sunlight through the clouds. They provide an almost mystical connection with the endless anthems of praise raising at this very moment before the heavenly throne. They ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    New Year, New Walk Walk By The Spirit--What Will You Let Go Of

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 14, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,250 views

    This sermon deals with how do we choose to walk by the Spirit in our everyday lives.

    New Year New Walk-Walking By The Spirit—What Do I Need To Let Go Of? 1/11/2015 Ruth 1:3-18 Galatians 5:13-26 We are in our new series, New Year-New Walk. Pastor Toby launched us last week with “Walking By Faith-Who Am I Going To Trust”, next week we will have Walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Carry On Christians. Carry On! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 20, 2014
     | 10,599 views

    How can we carry on for the Lord Jesus Christ? 1. Keep studying God's Word (vs. 42). 2. Keep sharing with God's people (vs. 42-46). 3. Keep seeking the Lord (vs. 46-47). 4. Keep shining for the Lord (vs. 47).

    Carry on Christians. Carry on! Acts 2:41-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 30, 2013 *Have you ever been tempted to give up on church? Have you ever been tempted to just give up and quit? Listen to this testimony from Pastor Larry Overstreet: *"The first Pastors Conference ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Parable Of The Lost Son Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 4, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 27,619 views

    A sermon examining the celebration that occurs in Heaven when a sinner repents.

    THE PARABLE OF THE LOST SON Luke 15:11-24 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, February 8th, 2026) Today we arrive at one of the most well-known passages in all of the New Testament. The story of the Prodigal son is one that is especially familiar to Christians, but it is also widely known in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intermission Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 31, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,267 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 24: 35 – 53

    Luke 24: 35 – 53 Intermission 35 And they told about the things that had happened on the road, and how He was known to them in the breaking of bread. 36 Now as they said these things, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and said to them, “Peace to you.” 37 But they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel