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  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Promises, Promises Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 16, 2008
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    God never changes and God keeps His promises. We come to faith through the promise as people of old came to faith through the promise --- and the promise is Jesus Christ.

    While I was waiting for my coffee I struck up a conversation with a college age woman about Christianity. It turns out that she had grown up in the church and had some great memories of the church…but as she grew older she had lost interest in church. She cited various issues in the church that she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Magnifying God's Majesty Part Iii Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 24, 2008
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    How can we know when worship is real? Claiming to worship and real worship are not necessarily the same thing. Sometimes our worship might look good, but not mean anything to God.

    Magnifying God’s Majesty Part III Revelation 4:4,9-11 Purpose: To show that praise of God is man’s greatest duty and joy. Aim: I want the listener to have a higher opinion of God and worship Him more deeply. INTRODUCTION: Our text today gives us a picture of what worship in heaven looks like. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Love: Fruit Of The Spirit & Advent Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
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    Instead of writing new words for the Christmas story, finding new bits of humor, finding a new “angle”, this sermon shares the old words. It is all Scripture and carol lyrics put together to tell the story.

    Love: Fruit of the Spirit & Advent #4 assorted December 19, 2004 Intro: As I sat down to prepare a message for today, the final Sunday of preparation for our celebration of the entry of God into human experience, I searched for stories that would remind us of the real meaning of Christmas. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Why The Trinity Matters Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 17, 2007
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    *As Baptists, we believe that God exists as a trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, three persons. *But why does the trinity matter to me?

    Why the Trinity Matters Matthew 3:13-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 11, 2006 *Does the trinity matter to me? As Baptists, we believe that God exists as a trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, three persons. The Baptist Faith and Message puts it this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Angels: Images Of God's Providence Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008
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    How the angelic appearances around Jesus’ birth demonstrates God’s providence

    (adapted from a series from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY) TEXT: SELECTED TITLE: “ANGELS: IMAGES OF GOD’S PROVIDENCE” OPEN: A. As human beings, we tend to associate certain images with certain concepts 1. For almost 2000 years, one of the main ways the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Doug Lyon avatar

    We Believe In ... Jesus Christ Our Lord Series

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Feb 10, 2007
     | 2,996 views

    The life and ministry of Jesus Christ

    Introduction The impact of Jesus on history is eloquently captured in a short literary piece entitled One Solitary Life. Perhaps you’ve heard it before. It reads this way: “Here is a man who was born in an obscure village, the Child of a peasant woman. He worked in a carpenter shop until He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Sign Of The Season Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2006
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    The "sign" the shepherds received was a baby in a manger. But compared to the sights and sounds of the angels in the sky... a baby in a feeding trough would seem somewhat anti-climatic. Why did God do it that way?

    OPEN: A Salvation Army woman was informed by a policeman that a local ordinance would prevent her from ringing her bells to invite contributions. She was contrite and apologetic that she had “broken” the law. But the next day she was back in front of the store… doing a brisker business than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bolton avatar

    Joseph - The Obedient Series

    Contributed by Brian Bolton on Dec 9, 2006
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     | 8,556 views

    This message is a look at the life of Joseph and his Dilemma, Character, Crisis, and Obedience.

    Series: The Nativity Message: Joseph – The Obedient Main Text: MATTHEW 1:18-25 Please Stand The Birth of Jesus Christ 18This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Celebrate The Incarnation

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 11, 2006
     | 3,331 views

    Three assertions about the incarnation

    Matthew 1:17-25 Celebrating the Incarnation Woodlawn Baptist Church December 10, 2006 Introduction Show the video, “Mary Did You Know?” by Mark Lowry. What a moving song about the great child born in Bethlehem to the virgin Mary! Did she know? We know that she didn’t know. She knew He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    To Us A Child Is Born

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,511 views

    A sermon to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

    A. Today, I want to remind you of “the good news of great joy” that began on the day that Jesus was born. 1. In 10 days, a large part of the world will pause and for a moment will give their attention to Jesus and his birth. 2. On December 25th each year, people’s minds journey back to a manger ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    The Faith Of Mary

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 105 ratings
     | 30,292 views

    Mary teaches us to have faith in God’s promises/Word even if it seems impossible.

    Who do teenagers look up to the most? Parents, you will be glad to hear that on the surveys I read on the internet this past week, you were on the top of the list. You are their biggest role model, although they probably wouldn’t say that to your face. Unfortunately, by the actions of many ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • W. Alderman avatar

    "No Pleasure" Series

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,043 views

    This is a study from the 10th chapter of Hebrews that deals with the superiority of Christ’s priesthood.

    NO PLEASURE Hebrews 10:1-18 In Christian service, there is no greater motive for serving God than doing those things which would be pleasing to Him and that would also bring pleasure to Him. We are told in this chapter that the Lord found no pleasure in burnt offerings and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "They Both Came Too Pray"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 21, 2010
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     | 6,211 views

    The parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector.... one represents all people through history who seek to find "their" own "way" to justify themselves.... and one represents the one who finds Jesus and knows that by faith God sees him/her "just as if I

    In Jesus Holy Name October 24, 2010 Text: Luke 18:9-14 Redeemer “They Both Came to Pray” During the past Sundays our Sunday morning Gospel lessons have been moving us through the Gospel of Luke. In Luke 14 Jesus told his disciples about the “cost of being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Prodigal Sons Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,054 views

    Message about the two sons who needed the Lord. How we relate to each.

    Note: I used Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible on Luke for Notes, also parts from The Heart Beat of God Dr. Marty Baker The Prodigal Sons Theme: Show how many are like these in this story and how to get out. Text: Luke 15:11-32 I want you if you would to turn with me to the book of Luke chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Our Trust Is Validated Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,063 views

    Just what good is a promise? Why should we believe it? Why should we trust the promise-giver?

    “When Heaven Comes Down: Our Trust Is Validated” Luke 1:26-38 It’s the last day of swimming lessons, the day of the final testing. The tests determine which swimmers advance to the next level. The last test is to jump into the deep water. The instructor, of course, was already in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed