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  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    A Delicate Situation

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Dec 7, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,002 views

    Faced with a decision such as the one Joseph faced, what would you decide to do? Could you believe Mary? Could you accept her situation? How about accepting God’s involvement in the event? What is your decision today?

    This week at our house the Christmas decorations have been going up. It’s funny how even the hanging of the decorations have their traditions and rituals about them. Once every waterglobe is set out, once all the candles are lit, once every piece of evergreen garland is restretched from its long ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    U-Turns Mandatory Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,215 views

    Rrepentance is essential if we are going to be prepared for the coming of Christ and his kingdom (Advent, year A, Sunday 2, 9 Dec 01)

     John the Baptist was a truly strange fellow. I can imagine his performance review from the board of clergy examiners. - - - - - - - - - Dear John ben Zechariah: The board of examiners completed their visit and frankly were concerned about several matters pertaining to your person ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Joy In The Desert

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 13,434 views

    3rd Sunday in Advent, Year A; The world is looking for the kind of joy God has promised us in Christ, but it is a deeper joy than just saying, "Don’t worry, be happy!"

    "The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the LORD, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Word Became Flesh Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,148 views

    A message bringing John 1:1-18 into a Christmas context.

    Bethlehem and Beyond - # 2 The Word Became Flesh John 1:1-18 December 9, 2001 Introduction The Creator became a Child. This is the mystery of Christmas. The fact that the tiny baby of Bethlehem was born of a virgin was astounding enough. But to realize that this baby wasn’t just any baby, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Talk Is Cheap - Or Is It?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,868 views

    A message concerning the speech of Christians.

    Talk is Cheap…Or Is It? Holiness in our Speech James 3:1-12, various Scriptures I. Introduction This morning we take our third look at the importance of holiness in our lives. Holiness, you remember from our introductory message two weeks ago, is to be sought first and foremost because GOD is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A New Year Resolution

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,648 views

    In his letter to the Phillipians, Paul invites us to join him as he strives for Christian perfection. This is a good New Year Resolution for us. This sermon and its invitation launches a new sermon series exploring our ’postmodern’ times & how we can st

    Happy New Year! Only 4 hours and __minutes to go. I’m sure that most of us will be happy to see 2001 go and hope that 2002 will be a better year. There has been some talk about New Year resolutions around the office these last days before the new year. I guess the talk of these new ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Going A New Direction

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 19,171 views

    God made a covenant or contract with the Israelites. He has made contract with us too. We’ve got to follow it if we expect the blessings of God.

    January 7, 2001 Deuteronomy 29:1-29 “Going a new direction” INTRODUCTION It’s a new year. Some would even say that it’s a new millennium because the millennium begins with year 01 rather than year 00. How many of you made new year’s resolutions? How many of you have already broken them? This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Strong & Courageous

    Contributed by James May on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 14,304 views

    God calls each of us to be leaders in His Kingdom. He equips us, enables us and then, by following the example of Joshua, helps us to accomplish good success.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Examining The First Witness

    Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 238 ratings
     | 34,350 views

    4th sermon in a John series

    Examining the First Witness John 1.19-34 In 1948, a remarkable religious phenomenon occurred in the US. It began in a tent near Hollywood California, under the preaching of a young evangelist. The crowds were sparse at first but as the preaching continued, the crowds began to grow. Finally some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Watching On Mondays Too

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 14,012 views

    Worship is not intended as a burden through which we meet the obligations of God. Worship is God’s gift that prepares us to live the life of service to God’s kingdom.

    God’s Watching On Mondays Too / Micah 6:1-8 Epiphany 4, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 3 February 2002 As we are in the midst of worship this morning, I suppose we would be quite alarmed if a lawyer walked into the church and presented a court summons to our church. Downsville Baptist ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Race Relations Emphasis Sunday Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 10,200 views

    Learn to reach beyond racial barriers to demonstrate the power of Biblical unity. This is the 5th in the series of Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World. February 10, 2002

    Race Relations Emphasis Sunday February 10 ,2002 Good evening cousins. That’s right we are not only Brothers and Sisters in Christ, but we are also blood relatives, even though it may be distant relatives. Today is Race Relations Emphasis Sunday. We will discuss how we are all related ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Untitled

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,142 views

    1. Remember Jesus Christ's ability to endure hardships, criticisms and misunderstandings.

    1. Remember Jesus Christ's ability to endure hardships, criticisms and misunderstandings. The Pharisees accused Jesus of being Beelezebub - the son of the devil. Blessed are the persecuted because of  righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when  people insult you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Untitled

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,644 views

    In Proverbs 30:7-9 it records this prayer "Two things I ask of you, O LORD; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.

    In Proverbs 30:7-9 it records this prayer "Two things I ask of you, O LORD; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spiritual Fitness

    Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 160 ratings
     | 45,545 views

    How to be spiritually fit.

    “Spiritual Fitness” Three Steps to Spiritual Fitness 7Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rahab And The Scarlet Cord

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stewart on Oct 21, 2000
    based on 145 ratings
     | 15,741 views

    What Kind of God do you believe in?

    The story you are about to hear is true, only the names have been changed to protect the innocent: Several years ago while on routine patrol in a marked police squad car, I received a call to meet a woman on a theft. When I arrived at the address I meet a woman by the name of Rahab, a young nice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist