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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    All Of Us Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,424 views

    If we’re going to build God’s Kingdom in these desperate times, we must all work humbly together.

    In a classic episode from The Andy Griffith Show in the 1960’s, Andy Taylor, the sheriff of Mayberry, is out of town. His deputy, Barney Fife, is in charge, and he has deputized Gomer, the local mechanic. The two deputies are walking down the street one evening when they notice that someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God Is For Us

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 1, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,730 views

    Jesus came to reveal that God was FOR us...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: November 26, 2013 Date Preached: December 01, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: God is Revealed Sermon Title: God is FOR Us Sermon Text: Luke 4:18-19 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: Jesus stresses here that He had been sent by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Fall On Us

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 20, 2013
    based on 17 ratings
     | 60,551 views

    This is not for the faint of heart: If all you want is a blessing this is not the message for you, this is only for those who want God to take over, to consume them.

    While peter yet spake these words, the HolyGhost fell on all them, which heard the word. I want to draw your attention to one word in this verse (fell) that word has captured my attention. The HolyGhost fell on all them, which heard the word First of all it tells me that what is happening is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    God With Us Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2013
     | 4,789 views

    God, in Christ, is with us. His presence is our hope and our peace.

    “‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).” Christmas Eve, and the world is at peace. Or is peace only a vague and puerile wish? Conflicts continue unabated throughout the world. Governments are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Useless Or Useful? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 8, 2014
     | 5,730 views

    Mercy is the greatest of the virtues in the external manifestation.

    Thursday of the 32nd Week in Course Joy of the Gospel St. Paul had a dilemma. One of his converts in Asia, Philemon, lived in Colossae. Philemon’s slave, Onesimus, had escaped and probably stolen property in the process. Escaped slaves were dealt with according to their owner’s whim ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    God With Us

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 21, 2015
     | 13,350 views

    Jesus to bridge the gap between mankind and God had to come to this world because the world had no other way to get to God

    God with us Matthew 1:18-1:25 Introduction- Here we are again, last Sunday before Christmas. Next Sunday some will be wearing their now wrapped unknown gifts. This Sunday is anticipation of Christmas, Thursday in a blink of an eye will be done, and next Sunday anticipating the New Year. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 26, 2015
     | 8,786 views

    The good news of Christmas is that God is with us.

    When I was at L.M. Prince elementary school right here in Tucson, every year we had a Christmas pageant and as far as I remember, every single student in the school participated in that pageant. As the Christmas story was reenacted, the students did choral readings of the Christmas story directly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    One Of Us Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,505 views

    Even though angels are above humans, the human nature of Jesus was only temporarily below that of angels: Our salvation made His temporary humility necessary. That’s how much He loves you and me.

    One of Us (Hebrews 2:5-18) 1. Some people make a big deal out of small problems, some of which they should actually find amusing: “Today, for our 25th anniversary, my husband and I had dinner on a cruise ship, a dinner we had been planning for months. Upon boarding, I realized the expensive ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Example For Us

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 4, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,438 views

    We should use Israel’s bad example to keep us from making the same mistake.

    An Example for Us October 2, 2016 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should use Israel’s bad example to keep us from making the same mistake. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Introduction: Give a personal experience of following a bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    If God Be For Us

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 30, 2016
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,782 views

    To establish each Christian who truly loves God, who have been called according to His purpose; can be assured, that God will work out all things to their good. This lesson rejects the notions of "election" and "predestination" as some groups advocates.

    Outline. 1. Who can be against us? 2. Who can accuse us? 3. Who can alienate us? Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing three important ideas which should give each of us hope and certainty regarding our present lives; and hope of eternity. Our text is encapsulated in some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Peace In Us Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,206 views

    All around the world we see people determined to steal our peace and the peace of our loved ones. There is a peace they cannot steal and that peace is Jesus in you.

    Message: Did you know that having Peace is essential in producing good outcomes? It is another one of the fruits of the spirit. For example; An older Jewish man was on the operating table awaiting surgery. He had insisted that his son-in-law, a renowned surgeon, perform the operation. As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    If God Is For Us Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 84 ratings
     | 61,682 views

    Paul explains how God is for us and not against us. 1- God is for us - He gave up His son for us 2- God is for us - He graciously gives to us 3- God is for us - He grants victory over all

    INTRO.- ILL.- During quail season in Georgia, an Atlanta journalist met an old farmer hunting with an old pointer at his side. Twice the dog ran rheumatically ahead and pointed. Twice his master fired into the open air. When the journalist saw no birds rise, he asked the farmer for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    God Is With Us

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 6,200 views

    A Christmas sermon that considers the wonder of the incarnation and the implications for the way we live for God

    Welcome and opening prayer – I John 1:1-3 read offstage What's the Big Deal? Why an angelic announcement? Why shepherds worshiping? Why Magi traveling from the East? Why all of Jerusalem stirred by the news of Him, and then a plot to kill Him? The subject we look at this morning is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Ritz avatar

    Broken For Use Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,475 views

    Part 1 of series on Elijah. God uses difficult times to prepare us for His use.

    Broken For Use Elijah, Part 1 If you have your bible open up to the book of I Kings, chapter 17, page ____ Today we are starting a four-week study on one of the greatest people of God in all of scripture. Let me give you the context of the time period that we are studying. After the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    God With Us

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 18, 2016
     | 4,472 views

    Let’s look at Matthew 1:18-25, Joseph's dilemma, the meanings of Jesus' names and whether or not Mary remained a perpetual virgin.

    The Savior's Next Step for Our Church Acts 1:12-26 (Initial reading: vs. 8-14) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 19, 2013 *This is last week's issue of "The Baptist Message," and the headline for this article is: "Hankins Delivers Sobering News to 2020 Commission." It tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist