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  • David McNally avatar

    Insignificant? Not To God.

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Dec 4, 2011
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     | 6,263 views

    At Christmas we remember the birth of Jesus our Saviour in the 'little town of Bethlehem', an insignificant little town in the middle east, but nothing and no one is insignificant to God, who loves every human being and sent His only-begotten Son to die o

    Micah 5 v. 2 Nothing is ‘insignificant’ to God ‘O little town of Bethlehem ……………..’ The first time that Bethlehem appears in the scriptures is in Genesis 35. We can read how Jacob, the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham loved Rachel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God And Justice

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 23, 2011
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     | 5,887 views

    Christians should show mercy to those unjustly oppressed.

    GOD AND JUSTICE Texts: Amos 6, 8; Zephaniah 3 @ "Injustice is relatively easy to bear; what stings is justice."__ H.L. Mencken, Prejudices We should act with justice in everything. Justice can be considered right behavior. Ethics involve or express moral approval or disapproval consistent with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Peace Core Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Oct 19, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,127 views

    Peace is something that we long for but seems so elusive. How can we find lasting peace in the midst of a world full of conflict.

    I read an article the other day that suggested that 95% of recorded history includes stories of war and/or national violence. That statistic is staggering isn’t it? A quick glance at national and international news would indicate this truth. The world seems to be in constant conflict! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    You Need An Anchor Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,666 views

    A sermon on the anchor of the soul (Some material taken from Wikipedia's article on anchors: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchor)

    HoHum: A naval student was being put through the paces by an old sea captain. "What would you do if a sudden storm sprang up on the starboard?" asked the captain. "Throw out an anchor, sir." replied the naval student. "What would you do if another storm sprang up aft?" asked the captain. "Throw out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,675 views

    Jesus’ teaching on the Law of God served to make clear the true meaning of righteousness.

    The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Jesus And The Law Matthew 5:3-12 Jesus talked about the character of believers Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus taught about the function of believers as salt and light in the world. Matthew5:17-20 Jesus gives the foundation for the inner character qualities and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 3 - The Beginning Of Jesus' Ministry Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007
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     | 3,960 views

    This sermon explores the very beginning of Jesus’ ministry and how it really all began for Jesus, and how it begins for us.

    The Commission Part 3 – The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERIES We started this series before Good Friday, Passover and Resurrection Day. I began talking about what God has called us to do, and how we need to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    When We Preach The Gospel, We Proclaim Jesus Is God!

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 14, 2007
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     | 3,890 views

    If we are preachers of the gospel, we will emphasize the Goodness of the Savior more than the good things that will happen to the saved.

    "’Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Waste!

    Contributed by Robert Azinger on Dec 14, 2006
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     | 5,917 views

    A sermon for Advent

    Luke 21:25-36 Advent 2 2006 - "WHAT A WASTE!!" I. What a waste! II. What a Savior! 25“There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. 26People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Looking For What's Lost, Pt. Ii Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,154 views

    In the story of the Prodigal Son we learn lessons for the prodigals and for the "faithful sons."

    Looking for What’s Lost, Part II Luke 15:11-32 Continuing our study of Luke, we find ourselves in Chapter 15. I want to invite you to be turning there. We previously looked at the first part of this chapter. Jesus was being criticized by some of the Jewish leaders because he was eating and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Sealed With A Kiss Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,528 views

    Second sermon in a series leading up to Easter that focuses on the betrayal of Judas - It asks the key question - Are you sold out or a sell out?

    The Passion of Christ March 14, 2004 Sealed with a Kiss – Judas Sunday AM Text: Matthew 26:37-50 Intro: Judas – the mention of his name invokes thoughts of treachery and deceit. But it wasn’t always that way. In fact, Judas was once a popular name. Name: from Judah – meaning “Jehovah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walls

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,989 views

    This one deals with the walls we build around our hearts...which ones are O.K. ...and which ones need to be torn down.

    Dakota Community Church August 12, 2007 Walls Last Sunday we had the chairs set up “in the round” in order to promote discussion, and those who were here will remember that I on purpose did not set up the wooden “extra seating” chairs in order that the front row of seats facing each other would ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    After Here, What's Hereafter Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2008
     | 3,659 views

    A continuation of an investigation into what the Bible reveals to us about life after death.

    AFTER HERE, WHAT’S HEREAFTER? (PART 2) 1. A REVIEW OF LAST WEEK – SUMMARY a. We talked about our curiosity concerning the hereafter. b. The different emotions we experience when we face death. c. The fact that, in the end, there is nothing we can do to prevent death. d. We looked at some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Heroes #2: Run Towards Your Giant Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,215 views

    David, the shepherd boy, was a young person who knew God, was strong in the Lord, and had great adventures. His victory over the giant Goliath is an example for us as to how we can overcome the giant troubles and problems in our lives.

    HEROES #2: RUNNING TOWARDS YOUR GIANT INTRO TO TOPIC: Review last week. Although Jesus is the world’s greatest superhero, God is calling every one of us to be heroes as well. Heroes are made when you make a choice – will you be a hero? KEY TEXT: Daniel 11:32b. “But the people who know ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Savior, Christ, And Lord Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2012
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     | 6,316 views

    In this lesson we learn about the content and the recipients of the angel's message in Luke 2:11.

    Scripture For the past few months we have been studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. This evening I would like to reflect on a previous text we looked at only very briefly. Several weeks ago we examined the birth of Jesus, who was born in a stable in Bethlehem (2:1-7). On the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joe Bedy avatar

    Peace Like A River

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jan 5, 2020
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     | 6,045 views

    Horatio Spafford lost 2 sons to pneumonia and 4 daughters in a ship wreck even so he and his wife Anna had peace. Readers keep in mind this sermon was written for a nursing home with a memory care unit.

    Market Street ( A memory Care Facility)Sermon on Peace 1/5/2020 By joe bedy In our last services we have been talking about the fruit of the Spirit form Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ