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  • Jorge Alvarez avatar

    Happy Birthday Jesus!

    Contributed by Jorge Alvarez on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,263 views

    Christmas season is a celebration of the birth of Christ. What a great opportunity this is to praise our Lord and gather with family members for a reason. !!!GREAT SERMON STARTER!!!

    Happy Birthday Jesus! INTRODUCTION: December 24, 2000 morning service PIB San Diego, TX; December 2001 at Ebenezer, Union City, CA It is said that the most important date in the life of a person is it’s birthday. You can forget everything else about that person, and most of all if its your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Talents: God’s Gifts And Expectations PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 30 views

    God entrusts each of us with unique gifts and opportunities, calling us to faithful, courageous stewardship that honors Him and blesses others.

    Some mornings it feels like heaven has hung a “Help Wanted” sign over your heart. You sense it when you tuck in a child, when you clock in at work, when you linger over the needs of a neighbor. The King of the cosmos has placed something in your hands—time, talents, and treasures—and whispered, “I ...read more

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    Mary Did You Know

    Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Nov 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,213 views

    Whenever we are willing to trust God and say yes to Him, our lives take on new meaning and direction. We don’t want to miss that.

    MARY DID YOU KNOW (A Pre- Christmas Message) November 8, 2020 Intro: We are fast approaching to the much awaited celebration of the SEASON OF LIGHT. And even in the midst of pandemic the JOY of ANTICIPATING the celebration of Faith, Hope and Love is there in our hearts. And today we will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Peering Into The Heart Of God”

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,806 views

    At Christmas when we celebrate Jesus birth – we have the opportunity to look into the face of Jesus and realize we are peering into the heart of God

    “Peering into the heart of God” During the Christmas season, many people are preoccupied with shopping, gifts and fun activities, but they fail to pay attention to the real meaning of Christmas– the birth of Christ. The result is that they miss the real joy and blessing of Christmas. The Best ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Be A Messenger And Giver Of Hope! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 1, 2015
     | 6,484 views

    Mark sets the scene of Jesus in a strange place, in a strange situation with a couple of strange outcomes. The result is that Jesus shows he is open to all people.

    Hope found in Jesus. Ever been the stranger in a situation, maybe the people you are visiting know you are coming, but still you are the stranger. Maybe there’s something you want, maybe there’s something you’re expected to provide. There could be uncertainty, there could be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Purpose Of Life

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,975 views

    Sermon deals with the meaninglessness of life without God, then expounds the three objectives God is always pursuing in the believer's life. Knowing these three objectives helps the Christian interpret life's events in a biblical way.

    Intro In this message, I want to give you a framework for understanding the events that occur in your life. What is God always doing in your life? Why does he have you here on planet earth? What is the real meaning and purpose of life? The Bible gives answers to these profound questions, and those ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The End Time Great White Throne.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,338 views

    The Bible is a book of blessings but I want to tell you, you have missed some of the Bible if you have never paid attention to the warnings that are pasted on many of the pages.

    The end time great white throne. Revelation 20:11-15 10/16/05 It has been sometime since I have flown but I remember the flight attendant giving some instructions before takeoff. She or he would tell the importance of keeping seat belts buckled while taking off and landing. He or she would tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Planning Adequately For The New Year

    Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Dec 29, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,697 views

    This sermon serves as a guide in planning your life for the coming year. It gives an opportunity to reflect on the past year and look forward with hope into the future

    THE NEED FOR PERSONAL PLANNING If you forget all that happened in the past, if becomes a challenge planning properly for the future. The future does not always depend on the past but it must learn from it. The future is bright when you have enough energy to face what is ahead of you. Moving into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Choose You This Day Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,986 views

    The legacy of Choice has not been a great one for mankind. However, Jesus changes our opportunity to choose life by His wonderful gift.

    Choose This Day… Ephesians 5:6-14 “In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth…” God built on the earth a garden, named Eden. In the garden He placed the first man and woman. Also in the garden, He place a tree… The tree was the tree of Knowledge of Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Study In Revelation 4 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Oct 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,073 views

    Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

    Study in Revelation #4 In these verses we can see the first vision given to John by Christ. It is a vision of Christ Himself, in His glory. He wanted John to know without doubt who it was that was speaking to him. He wanted John to reveal the truth to all believers and possibly nonbelievers as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expecting Miracles

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 8, 2023
     | 1,748 views

    We are not unsuspecting people who came to Jerusalem and walked into a miracle. We are already part of an ongoing miracle - and don’t want to miss a minute of it!

    Three times a year, every Jewish man was supposed to come to Jerusalem to give thanks. Their Thanksgiving, like ours, was in the fall. They called it the Feast of Tabernacles, or Booths, though, because people built temporary shelters out in the fields to sleep in overnight, that is if they slept ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Excusing Ourselves Out Of The Kingdom"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,201 views

    How often do we miss God’s blessing upon our lives because of our excuses. We excuse ourselves right out of the kingdom of God.

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist January 16, 2005 “Excusing Ourselves Out of the Kingdom” Luke 14:15-24 INTRODUCTION: Jesus was talking with some Pharisees and one of them commented, “Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God,” referring to the marriage supper of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Day Jesus Wept - The Day Of Visitation

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,526 views

    What a tragedy it is when God visits His people and many of them miss His visitation! Take advantage of the move of God during this difficult season. God is still speaking!

    Introduction: The Christmas carol ask the question, Do you see what I see?, Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, Do you know what I know?, In your palace wall mighty king, Do you know what I know?, A child, a child Shivers in the cold, Let us bring him silver and gold, Let us bring him silver ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Move Spiritual Gifts From Stress To Strengths

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 8, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,123 views

    Every day offers an opportunity to serve and to make a difference for God when I move my spiritual gifts from stress to strengths.

    Move Spiritual Gifts from Stress to Strengths 1 Peter 4:10-11 (New International Version) 10Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Are You Content (Cun-Tent) With Your Content (Cahn-Tent)?

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Nov 27, 2020
     | 2,360 views

    Charles Spurgeon said, "If you are not content with what you have, you would not be satisfied if it were doubled." But do we live like that's true? Do we see our circumstances as opportunities to serve and praise God or as an opportunity to complain?

    INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- So how many of you, honestly, pigged out this Thanksgiving? Did you fill yourself to the brim? Well, I did. I’m not to afraid to admit it. Good turkey. Good stuffing. Mashed potatoes. Green-bean casserole. And pie! Ohhh my wife spoiled us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ