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Descending Into Glory Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010

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THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS WILL BE DISCOVERED IN THE INCARNATION OR LOST IN THE HOLIDAY PRODUCTION

Descending into Glory December 19, 2010 Phi 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION The Production of Christmas In 1980 the Crystal Cathedral was dedicated. In 1981 the beautiful living nativity, The Glory of Christmas premiered inside the first all-glass church. The Cathedral seats 2,736 for church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Christmas: The Holy Day

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

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This sermon says that Christmas is not just a holiday but a holy day.

CHRISTMAS – THE HOLY DAY Matthew 1:18–25 (NIV) INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION Consider Again Christmas When Pope Julius I authorized December 25 to be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus in A.D. 353, who would have ever thought that it would become what it is today. When Professor Charles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Dream And The Dreamer

Contributed by Marcus Porter Sr. on Jan 19, 2014

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Martin Luthor King Holiday sermen/Restoration and Forgivenss

One the eve of the Holiday that we have distinguished for Dr. King, we cannot help but see the parallels with him being a dreamer along with Joseph. The first question that I will ask is what is more significant the dream or the dreamer? My reply is both are significant and dependent upon one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Blues

Contributed by Dennis King on Dec 19, 2019

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During this holiday season minor problems seem to grow

Some people are strongly affected by the “Christmas Blues.” Minor problems seem to grow in magnitude during this season which should be devoted to 'glad tidings and joyfulness. It seems we've all have some problems from time to time. I'm not talking about trivial things like; what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:11-12, James 1:14, Mark 14:34-36

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections On Halloween

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 31, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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How does a Christian deal with Halloween in a way that glorifies God?

Halloween can be a troubling holiday. Many of us carry fond memories of Halloweens long ago, back when we were growing up. Many of us remember it as innocent fun—a special day just for children. I remember dressing up in silly costumes and going door to door begging for candy. When I was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Halloween, An Evangelistic Opportunity

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 25, 2013

based on 3 ratings

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Halloween is an opportunity to share Jesus in a very unique way. We must re-define Halloween just as Easter and Christmas was re-defined.

Halloween, An Evangelistic Opportunity Ephesians 5:1-13 Intro: Late one dark night, two men were walking home after a party. They were tired and desperate to get home, so they decided to take a shortcut through a cemetery. They got to about the middle of the graveyard, and they were startled and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day 2007

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 24, 2007

based on 87 ratings

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Memorial Day weekend should be about remembering people. 1- Look back and remember 2- Look out and love 3- Look up and honor

INTRO. – American Idol….love it or hate it. It’s over anyway and Jordin Sparks is the latest or newest American Idol. As much as Elaine and I enjoy watching American Idol it’s still a show about ME, ME, ME. It’s about one person trying to be the winner who takes all, so to speak. Of course, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 27, 2000

based on 521 ratings

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Learning to be grateful and letting create joy, contentment and the desire to share.

There was an article in the local paper where I used to live about a couple who had been living on welfare and food stamps from 1983 to 1991. They had drawn a great deal of money from the welfare system, before it was discovered through a welfare fraud investigator, that the couple had stocks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel Memorial Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on May 29, 2001

based on 140 ratings

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Mary’s act of love became a world wide memorial to her. Judas act for money became an unmemorial as the Pharisees used the betrayal money to bury strangers.

One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Joey was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. It was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven-year-old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-16, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

First Fruits

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 6, 2001

based on 393 ratings

| 49,499 views

A sermon for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Sermon Deuteronomy 26:1-11 "The First Fruits" The Lord God said, " When you come into the land which the Lord your God gives you for an inheritance, and have taken possession of it, and live in it, you shall take some of the first of all the fruit of the ground, which you harvest ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Labor Pains

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 25, 2000

based on 124 ratings

| 11,603 views

This sermon is about viewing the daily pains of our life as a sign of the birth of a new life occurring.

"Labor Pains" - Romans 8:18-28 -Rev. A. L. Torrence Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church Labor Day Weekend- for most of us, this is a time we attempt to get in that last summer vacation, that last barbecue or picnic, or that last major department store sale. The holiday also signals the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Tremendous Things For Which To Be Thankful

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

based on 95 ratings

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The child of God has some tremendous things to be thankful for. Among them is the fact that God is faithful; He is forgiving; and He is our Father.

TREMENDOUS THINGS FOR WHICH TO BE THANKFUL Text: Ps.136: 1-3, 26 Intro: Society as a whole, finds it rather easy to take, but terribly difficult to give thanks. As a matter of fact, Paul the apostle said that an unthankful attitude would be one of the characteristics of the “last days.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Will Your Work Stand In God's Judgment?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

based on 74 ratings

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What motivates our work will determine whether it will stand before God’s judgment. Christians are encouraged to examine their own work now rather than experience embarrassmnet at the Judgment Seat of Christ.

WILL YOUR WORK STAND GOD’S JUDGMENT? “For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether it be good or evil.” Ecclesiastes 12:14 I. THE PHARISEE WORKED TO BE SEEN AND PRAISED BY MEN. “But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

Your Labor In Not In Vain.

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003

based on 60 ratings

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Our labor for the Lord is always vital.

August 31, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US 1 Cor 15: 58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” Your labor in not in vain. This is the day that the Lord our God intend for us to listen to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Philippians 4:3-4

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Courage: The Story Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 28, 2006

based on 124 ratings

| 29,399 views

There are three points to this sermon. 1. God gives courage to ordinary people. 2. God gives us courage to overcome our doubts and fears. 3. God gives us courage to face the future.

(This sermon is a re-working of “The Nativity Story: The Courage of Joseph” by C. Raymond van Pletsen. I used some of the same wording and illustrations but changed the outline and applications. I only spoke of movies I had seen and since I am not a sports fan changed the ending.) Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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