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  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 14, 2009
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     | 6,490 views

    Sermon regarding the textual evidence and the theological significance of the virgin birth of Christ

    Text: Matthew 1:18-25, Title: The Virgin Birth, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/13/09, AM A. Opening illustration: A group of Bible scholars have unanimously agreed that Jesus had a human father, but they are uncertain who it was. Thus, according to these scholars, Jesus was not born of a virgin, was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passivity

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,018 views

    Many Christians have adopted a passive attitude and approach to spiritual groth.

    Passivity John 12:12-14 Part two of Spiritual Warfare A little boy fell out of the bed in his sleep. His father picked him up and put him back in bed. He asked him, Son, what happened?” The little boy responded, “I fell asleep too close to where I got in.” I believe that describes too many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace And Sensitivity Part One Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 11, 2011
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     | 3,948 views

    While we should stand uncompromisingly against things strictly forbidden by Scripture, we should not create additional rules formed from our opinions and give them the same standing as God’s law.

    Romans 14:1-11 Introduction: A. There have been many instances in church history where Christians have differed in their interpretation of certain Scripture passages or about doctrines. B. Our day of worship is an example. I grew up being taught not to work on Sunday. For the most part, all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Cares?

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 51 ratings
     | 22,331 views

    ver felt like no one cares? We all have those "Who Cares?" moments when we aren’t even sure that God really cares. Take heart . . . He cares, He is with us, He is still able!

    Who Cares? It is an interesting phrase. Just the tone with which it is spoken can determine its intention and meaning. It can be used to show disdain and lack of concern. I can remember in high school our girl’s basketball team made the state playoffs and while the other team’s players were being ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    What Are We Supposed To Remember? Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 1, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,173 views

    Four things to remember as we participate in communion. These four things can make a meaningful difference in how to receive His help in our times of need.

    May, 2007 Communion Sermon What Are We Supposed to Remember? Luke 22:1-20 Focus: “…this do in remembrance of me.” Luke 22:19 INTRODUCTION: We had a speaker at our school who lived in Duncan Falls when he was in third grade. I didn’t recognize his name, and I was looking forward to meeting ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What On Earth Are You Doing--For Heaven's Sake?

    Contributed by Paul Gabriel on May 6, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,142 views

    An appeal for active involvement in Christian service

    Eph. 4:1-16 What Are You Doing--For Heaven’s Sake? I. God’s Grace to the Church - v. 1-7 Notice Paul’s position - ’prisoner of the Lord’ We know that he was the prisoner of the Roman Emperor Nero; yet Paul knew that God is sovereign over Nero, and that he had no power over Paul, except what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Room In The Inn?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,837 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve.

    Luke 2:1-20 “Room In the Inn?” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Both of them were poor, and when they came to the town, no one took notice of them. No one even helped them try and find a place to stay. The name ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Settler's Best Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,121 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

    Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#5] SETTLER’S BEST Revelation 2:18-29 Introduction: Satan called a worldwide convention of demons. In his opening address he said, "We can’t keep Christians from going to church. We can’t keep them from reading their Bibles and knowing the truth. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why 31 Million Have Abandoned Faith In America

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 12, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,250 views

    Over 31 million Americans are part of this exodus from the church, Samford said, citing a Barna Group study.

    Why 31 Million Have Abandoned Their Faith In America (Conquering conflict, crisis and circumstances) (Phil. 2:1-10) Some American Christians have lost their confidence in church, but that they also have lost their faith in the Bible, the church and Christian beliefs, said the author, who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disposable People?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 18, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,530 views

    THE CHURCH MUST NEVER SEE INDIVIDUALS AS DISPOSABLE! We must give every effort to try and try again to reach those that are not in the ark of safety. Comfortable with the 99? One?

    THERE IS A TERRIBLE DANGER OF SEEING PEOPLE AS DISPOSABLE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. THERE IS A CRY IN THE CHURCH WORLD TO USE PEOPLE TO BUILD THE CHURCH. THAT IS NOT GOD’S PLAN --- GOD’S PLAN IS CLEAR --- USE THE CHURCH TO BUILD BETTER PEOPLE. A. Life can become so ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Why Leadership = Overload Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013
     | 6,438 views

    This is the tenth message in a series over the life of Moses that shows being God's man is never easy. This examines how leaders can easily become overloaded.

    Dave Stone in His book, “Keeping Your Head Above Water” provides the following insight into leadership overload. “It is possible to spread yourself so thin that within the church you are mediocre in four or five areas instead of excellent in one or two.” This is a common ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Nothing To See Here Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 5, 2012
     | 6,152 views

    What would cause someone to visit a church and leave saying "Nothing to see here." thus planning never to return?

    Sunday, Sept 16th is National Back to Church Sunday. On this Sunday I would encourage you to make an effort to invite someone to attend with you. Last week we discovered why people do not go to church. We found some rather startling statistics. I would like to remind you of these facts once ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Keeping Sabbath

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,752 views

    Keeping Sabbath has been called “the forgotten spiritual discipline.” It may be the most important discipline. It's about sanctifying time. We don't "keep" the Sabbath; the Sabbath keeps us, and is one of the most transformative blessings of the Christ

    Keeping Sabbath has been called “the forgotten spiritual discipline.” It may be the most important discipline. In a way, it’s the easiest one to keep; there’s nothing to do…and yet most of us are so driven that we can’t possibly imagine doing nothing. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • James Snyder avatar

    How To Have A Merry Christmas

    Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 24, 2012
     | 12,404 views

    We face the danger of taking the Merry aspect of Christmas for granted.

    For most, Americans in particular, Christmas is the most artificial time of the year. Everything about it reeks of artificial, from the fake Christmas tree all the way to our Christmas greeting, “Merry Christmas,” and all the singing of Christmas carols. Few people really mean what they sing. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Reverend Cooper McWhirter avatar

    "Praying...not Preying!" [part Four]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,781 views

    “The value of persistent prayer is not so that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear Him.”

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 29, 2011 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “Praying … Not Preying: The High Priestly Prayer” [Part Four] John 17:6-19 One of the most heartening experiences a person can enjoy is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed