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  • Judith Bucklin avatar

    Steps To Receiving God's Guidance

    Contributed by Judith Bucklin on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,733 views

    Three things the wise men believed helped them be open to God’s guidance. Those three things are still important to us today in our desire to be guided by God.

    Steps to Receiving God’s Guidance Matthew 2:1-12 Prayer: Dear God, Thank you for speaking to us once again this year through the birth stories of Jesus. You encourage and inspire us through the experiences of Mary and Joseph. You stir our hearts once again. Now as we think about the wise men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Incarnation; God With Us

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,548 views

    The event of Jesus’ incarnation was the most unique event of history; the effect on our lives still is!

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC December 14, 2003 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 (NIV) 14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus And Dallas Cowboys Jackets

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,481 views

    Christmas 1: Mary and Joseph had settled into the normal routines of life. But when Jesus was 12 years old, they were reminded of Who Jesus was and what He came to do.

    About 22 years ago we lived in Virginia Beach, VA. On one occasion, Sofi and I went to the mall with our, then, 2 young sons – one was 6 the other about 4 years of age. Sofi thought that I had the kids, and I thought that she had them. And before we knew it, we had become separated from our younger ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Road Construction Ahead! Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 13,877 views

    John the Baptist brings the word of the Lord: There’s Road Construction ahead! This is a sermon for Advent 2, Year B.

    “Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go!” Although this isn’t a Christmas song, it certainly highlights two elements that play such a big part of many people’s holiday celebrations: traveling, and family. Our first and deepest memories of Christmas are often tied up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The First Church Business Meeting

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,200 views

    Taken from our church’s verse by verse study of the book of Acts, this study covers Acts 6:1-7, the calling of the first deacons. It covers several issues such as the Care of widows, the need for church business meetings and pastoral leadership, as well

    Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 Phone 310-376-7890 Fax 877-248-2998 DAVID M. WILSON, Pastor THE FIRST CHURCH BUSINESS MEETING Acts 6:1-7 Verse 1 GROWTH PANGS In the early history of the church we quickly find a division between those who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Too Soon To Quit!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 17,843 views

    preachers/laymen alike--We have the promise of GOD’S PRESENCE, PROTECTION, POTENTIAL!

    “Too Soon to Quit” I suppose all of us at some time or another want to give up and quit/there’s no use/harder I try, worse things get/don’t witness, no one listens/just spinning wheels/getting nothing at church/daily stresses and problems are all vanity/job/ever find happiness?/daily grind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Welcome To The Family

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 101 ratings
     | 20,630 views

    Adoption and regeneration - and the advantages we receive as sons of God [GUIDANCE, ACCEPTANCE, ASSURANCE, INHERITANCE...all are ours!] Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Welcome to the Family Romans 8:14, 15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WelcomeFamily.html There is a Commandment about honoring our mothers and fathers, so why isn’t there one about brothers and sisters? We had children and found out that there is: “Thou shalt not kill.” We love our family, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Naked At The Table

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jan 9, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,154 views

    God prepared the very first table fellowship in the Garden of Eden so we might know how to worship and have communion with Him.

    Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA NAKED AT THE TABLE BACKGROUND: A. Today, as is our monthly practice, we will observe the Lord’s Supper as part of our worship. 1. What does the Lord’s Supper mean to you? a. We may remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dynamics Of Baptism In The Life Of A Believer

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 585 ratings
     | 50,321 views

    This message looks at the Place and Significance of Baptism in the life of a believer as well as the Future after baptism for the Believer

    THE DYNAMICS OF BAPTISM IN THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER MATT 28:19-20; 3:13-16; ROM 6:1-7; ACTS 2:41-47 INTRODUCTION: During the earthly ministry of Jesus, there were two, maybe three activities He considered vital to the walk of a believer in Christ. Not essential for salvation, yet essential in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Simple Facts Of Church Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,423 views

    We must get the simple things right. The elementary principles of church life are among the most important principles of church life.

    The Simple Facts of Church Life (Romans 16:1-27) Intro 1. What an experience I had last Sunday at the home of Ted and Janie Martin (explain story of flat tire and “lobster” cable clamp 2. Ted Martin and Neil tried not to laugh, but Brett lost it. The rest of the gusy should have, too. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Transfiguration--What Does It Mean?"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 1, 2005
    based on 105 ratings
     | 29,719 views

    How can we understand the transfiguration today and why is it important for us?

    February 6, 2005 Iliff and Saltillo UM Church "Transfiguration: What Does it Mean?" Mark 9:2-12 INTRODUCTION: Just prior to the transfiguration experience Jesus began to tell his disciples about his impending death and that he must suffer many things and be rejected by people. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Thomas Black avatar

    Hospitality 101 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 120 ratings
     | 23,245 views

    Abraham’s encounter with three strangers can teach us much about hospitality as a church.

    A mother invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to her six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I wouldn’t know what to say," the girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the mother answered. The little girl bowed her head and with sincerity ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doing Business In A Godless World Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,407 views

    Somehow it’s become vogue to cut ourselves off from the world; but God isn’t done with this world yet. One area where God is able to use His people to reach the lost is in our day to day relationships with them.

    You may well remember the story of Joshua. Joshua came after Moses and his Job was to lead the Israelites into the promised land. Because the Canaanites were wicked God commanded Joshua to kill every person in Canaan, because God didn’t want the Israelites to adopt the Canaanite lifestyle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Welcome Home

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,918 views

    Sin, The Consequence of, The Desire to Turn away from, and the compssion of Love

    1. THE DEPARTURE • Vs 12-13 • The request to receive his inheritance was probably shocking to the boy’s father • This request was made and eluded to the fact the son wanted the material things his father had so much that he would have rather his father been dead in order to receive them • In love, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Full Of It

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,440 views

    A message on how to be filled with the fullness of God.

    Full Of It How To Be Filled With God’s Fullness 6/16/04 I. Introduction A little girl sat at the breakfast table with her parents one morning. Dad was reading the newspaper. Mom was making waffles. The little girl sat, wide-eyed, staring at her orange juice. She thought for a minute, and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational