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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Jesus Presented At The Temple

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 8, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,122 views

    Tf what’s happened with his birth we also need God’s word to enlighten us, to fill out for us these events with the rich understanding of God’s plan for the world.

    One of the good things about Christmas is catching up with people you haven’t seen for a while, maybe even since last year. Well, this year I’ve had lots of conversations with people who want to know what’s happening about the merger with St Michael’s. They all want to know how things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Worshiping The Newborn King

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 18, 2017
     | 6,683 views

    There are several sub-stories within the over-arching birth story of the incarnation. What do these sub-stories have in common? What can we learn from them?

    Please open your Bibles to Matthew 2:1-12 which we will read in a few minutes. Do you love the Christmas story? Not the story about the Grinch or Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer or even The Miracle on 34th Street, but the story of the Son of God. The story that is the fulfillment of prophecies made ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Sustained Commitment

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,072 views

    In order to have a sustained commitment, you need to: 1. Focus on the goal. 2. Focus on fact, not feeling. 3. Focus on growth.

    The backdrop for this day on the Christian calendar, which we call Palm Sunday, is the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem during the Passover Feast. Jesus has come riding into town from the Mount of Olives on a small donkey. Crowds are following him and shouting in excitement. The Bible says, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Palm Sunday – Jesus Was…..weeping?

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 13, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,312 views

    It began early Sunday morning, we call it Palm Sunday. as Jesus was walking toward Jerusalem. He stops for a moment to sends two of his disciples into a nearby village to take care of some special arrangements. We read about it in Luke 19:29-31.

    Palm Sunday – Jesus was…..weeping? It began early Sunday morning, we call it Palm Sunday. as Jesus was walking toward Jerusalem. He stops for a moment to sends two of his disciples into a nearby village to take care of some special arrangements. We read about it in Luke 19:29-31: "As ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Dwight Gunter II avatar

    Why Did He Come As A Baby? (The Joy Of His Birth) Series

    Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 351 ratings
     | 17,831 views

    Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

    Introduction . . . I hope you’re ready for Christmas – it is here! Illustration: The church bulletin declared, “The choir will sing ‘I heard the BILLS on Christmas Day.’” Illustration: In a B.C. Comic strip: One ant said, "Dad, who is Jesus?" The father ant replied, "He’s the reason for the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Journey Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,516 views

    This sermon takes a look at the journey of Jesus from heaven to earth, particularly exploring why He came to earth in the first place.

    Introduction . . . I hope you’re ready for Christmas – it is here! Illustration: The church bulletin declared, “The choir will sing ‘I heard the BILLS on Christmas Day.’” Illustration: In a B.C. Comic strip: One ant said, "Dad, who is Jesus?" The father ant replied, "He’s the reason for the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Dare To Worship Again Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 2, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 9,156 views

    A Palm Sunday sermon calling people to true worship by excitedly anticipating and then really meeting our gentle king.

    Dare to Worship Again – “Up From The Grave” Lent 2003 John 12:12-19 April 13, 2003 Intro: On the way home from church one day, a family was complaining about the service they had just attended: “The music was sure awful today,” said the mom. “Yes, and I thought that young half-bald preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unknown God

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on May 4, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,249 views

    Paul in Athens - heavy on background - witness in the marketplace

    Two preachers were on the roadside with a sign that read, "The End is Near – Turn Back Now". A passing driver yelled "leave us alone you religious nuts". Then the preachers heard squealing breaks followed by a loud splash. One preacher said to the other, "I told you we should have just said "Bridge ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reclaiming Hope Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,139 views

    When we look out in the world at this time of year, we realize we have allowed our hope to be hijacked. It’s been hijacked by the materialism of the season, by the parties and overeating or even overindulging. It’s time to take back hope. It’s time to gro

    Christmas Conspiracy: Reclaiming Hope Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Let me ask you a question this morning: what is Christmas? Is it eating too much, going to too many parties, shopping too much and spending too much? Is it about giving and receiving gifts Is it about family get togethers? That’s what a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Peter Confesses Jesus Is The Christ Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 23, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,445 views

    When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

    -AD 29- Near Caesarea Philippi Lesson: Peter Confesses Jesus is the Christ Matthew 16:13-20, Mark 8:27-30, Luke 9:18-21 -Matthew- What follows is a private conversation between Jesus and His disciples concerning Himself. It took place on the coast of Cesarea Philippi, which is on the northern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    God's Timetable

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,936 views

    A look at the 2nd Coming of Christ

    GOD’S TIMETABLE 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 INTRO: The purpose of Bible prophecy is not for us to make a calendar, but to build character. Date-setters are usually upsetters, and that’s what happened in the Thessalonican church. Someone had deceived the believers into thinking they were already ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mother Naomi

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,613 views

    How did Naomi do as a mother in the book of Ruth? What lessons can we learn from her example?

    Mother’s day - taking a look at the book of Ruth with particular attention to Naomi The days of the Judges - Judges 17:6 - “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” Pagan idol worship Famine in the land Elimelech took his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Transfiguration: A Preview Of Christ’s Glory (Matthew 17)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 6, 2026
     | 44 views

    Peter, James, and John, the” inner circle” of Jesus’ disciples, saw Christ in His Divine persona, with Moses and Elijah, “the Law and the Prophets” by His side, representing the whole of Scripture and a preview of His redemptive mission.

    Verses 1-13: J. Vernon McGee, teacher and author of the “Through the Bible” commentary, called the transfiguration of the Lord Jesus Christ a “miniature” portrait of the Kingdom of God, later confirmed by Simon Peter in his second letter to the churches (2 Peter 1: 16-18). Dr. W.A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph's Dreams

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 6, 2016
     | 6,724 views

    When it comes to dreaming, many readers think Matthew is the dreamer by the way he uses Old Testament Scripture to back up his story. Is Matthew too anxious to justify his story that he twists Scripture to suit his purpose?

    Matthew 2:19-23 Joseph’s Dreams 12/22/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction Do you sometimes wake up tired because of vivid dreams? I imagine Joseph had that problem. Matthew records four dreams through which an angel of the Lord spoke to him. The first dream was to assure him that he could ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Are We Wandering In The Darkness? And How Do We Get Out? Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,045 views

    Advent gives us time to bear witness to Jesus

    Mark 1:1-8 We gather on this the second Sunday of Advent with joyful expectations of another Christmas season with the sacred and secular traditions that Christmas brings. We can see the excitement in the faces of children who patiently wait for Christmas Day. It's harder for them to concentrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal