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  • Raymond Smith avatar

    The Song Of The Lord In The Night

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 25, 2008
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    We experience times of day and night in our lives, not just as a twenty four hour cycle but also as in seasons. This sermon is about the power of His song.

    The Song of the Lord in the Night. Reading Psalm 134. We have from time to time looked at the subject of seasons in the lives of believers and the dealing of our Lord with individuals and nations. There are times when there is a special visitation of God upon the people of a nation, this is just ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Starry Starry Night

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jul 14, 2008
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    “He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.” (Psalm 147:4)

    “He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.” (Psalm 147:4) My buddy Roger called last week. He wanted to share a new software program with me; “Stellarium.” Stellarium is a star watching program. You tell it where you live and it takes you to a grassy meadow (supposedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Oh Holy Night Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 23, 2008
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     | 23,647 views

    This devotional talk about the song, Oh Holy Night tells some surprising things about the origin and usage of this most familiar Christmas song.

    Oh Holy Night CHCC: December 24, 2008 (Christmas Eve Devotion) INTRODUCTION: Merry Christmas! Tonight I want to talk about one of the best known Christmas Anthems of all time. It’s not an easy song to sing, but it has been performed all over the world … for over 150 years. This song has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Burton avatar

    Jacob's Night Of Change

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009
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    Jacob found himself in a tough spot and alone when the Angel of the Lord came and wrestled with him. Are we willing to put ourselves in a position for an encounter with God?

    n Jacob was a man who had always done things his way and he was the kind of person who wanted to be in charge and know how things were going to play out. n How many times do we get in that same place with God? We know what we are used to and we know what we expect and don’t want to see that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    The Original Nic At Night Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008
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     | 22,290 views

    God provides a new birth for those who recognize their first one did not fit them for heaven.

    Introduction Sermon #6 in a Series on the Gospel of John Someone once asked a young woman, “What is the difference between my religion and yours?” She responded, “They are actually quite close. In fact, only two letters separate our beliefs. Your religion is spelled, ‘D-O; DO.’ Mine is spelled: ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard White avatar

    Not So Silent Night

    Contributed by Richard White on Dec 9, 2008
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     | 6,300 views

    That night the skies and the land were filled with praises for God. It was not a silent night, and neither should we be silent.

    NOT SO SILENT NIGHT Luke 2:8-20 LK 2:8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "A Night Of Anxiety"

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 16, 2009
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    This sermon focuses on the problem of anxiety and how believer’s can face it and overcome it.

    "A Night of Anxiety" Genesis 32:24-30 INTRODUCTION What does anxiety do in a person’s life? 1. It does not rid tomorrow of it’s sorrow, but it does rob today of it’s strength. 2. It does no keep you from experiencing evil, but it makes you incapable of coping with it when it comes. 3. It does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    The Night Before (Devotion)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 14, 2013
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    Jesus came from the Upper Room where He and His disciples had just eaten the meal known as the Last Supper. They walk it many times, close to a mile away….across the Kidron valley up a hill to a place called Garden of Gethsemane or Mt of Olives. It was an

    The Night Before (devotion) A few years ago I was helping do a revival and heard a sermon from a friend of mine who read these verses. Luke 22:41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    O Holy Night

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 23, 2015
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     | 5,762 views

    Once each year, Christmas comes around again to remind us that God's Son has come to earth...and now we must do the singing! He came to earth to save us and reconcile us to the God who made us and loves us.

    Well, it's all over with. The weeks of preparation, the four weeks of Advent, the pageants and concerts, the shopping, gift-wrapping, delivering, waiting for loved ones to come...it's all over, and the celebrations can begin. There's no better way to celebrate this joyous night than by singing. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    O Holy Night Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 7, 2013
     | 12,763 views

    This is the fourth message in a series based on some of the most popular Christmas hymns.

    “O Holy Night” is of the most beautiful and favorite songs that tells of the Savior’s birth in Bethlehem. What many people don’t realize is that the combined talents of three much unexpected people brought us this song. In fact, this song is the result of the work a wine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    Lighting The Night Sky

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,983 views

    God transfigures us and sends us out into the world to share His love. God uses us to light the sky of the darkest nights of the soul. Praise be to God.

    One day I was reading the news on the net, I do that most every day. I ran across a headline for an article titled, “Death of an International Language.” The title sounded intriguing so I read it. It made both sad and nostalgic. The article talked about the death of Morse code, the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Dykes avatar

    Like A Thief In The Night Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,428 views

    We should all be living as if Jesus was crucified yesterday; raised from the dead this morning, and is coming back this afternoon. Are you ready?

    INTRODUCTION One night a thief broke into a house he thought was deserted. As he walked through the darkened house with a flashlight he heard a voice from the kitchen that said, “Jesus is watching you.” He stopped and said, “Who’s there?” There was no answer so he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    The Dark Night Of The Soul

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
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    A LOOK AT JOHN THE BAPTIST IS HIS LAST DAYS AS HE STRUGGLED TO BELIEVE WHAT HE HAD DECLARED FOR HIS ENTIRE LIFE

    Matthew 11:2-14 – The Dark Night of the Soul 1. A 2. Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, 3. And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another? 4. Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and show John again those ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Night Comes To Israel"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010
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    The Jews had their final confrontation with Jesus, and their final chance.

    "At that time the Feast of the Dedication took place at Jerusalem; 23 it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple in the portico of Solomon. 24 The Jews then gathered around Him, and were saying to Him, "How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly." 25 ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    Like A Thief In The Night

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
     | 9,935 views

    Today I want to speak to you about a touchy subject; today we will be dealing with the issue of prophecy about the Lord’s return.

    Today I want to speak to you about a touchy subject; today we will be dealing with the issue of prophecy about the Lord’s return. But before proceeding I wish to make a clarification. I want it to be very clear that I’m not a prophet, and I definitely don’t know the date of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible