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  • Joan Hart avatar

    My Boss Is A Jewish Carpenter

    Contributed by Joan Hart on Dec 25, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,200 views

    A sermon for Labor Day emphasizing the work of Jesus.

    Work is one of the principal themes of the Bible. Genesis begins with the story of how God the Father went to work drawing out the architectural plans for the creation of the world. He chose where each galaxy would be placed in this universe. To date, scientists have determined there are 80 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Peril And Blessing Of Glorifying God

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 22, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,558 views

    Glorifying and giving thanks keeps us safe.

    Rom 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified (doxadzo honored, praised worship) him not as God, neither were thankful; (appreciate, favor) but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkenedzo 1Co 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thanksliving Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011
     | 9,325 views

    How do we live thanks-filled lives.

    THANKSLIVING How do we live thankful/thankfilled lives? Alice and I frequent Toys ‘R’ Us this time of year. It is always the same! Crowded doesn’t begin to describe it. You cannot navigate your cart- literally. As I entered the store this year, I was reminded of another time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 10, 2014
     | 17,959 views

    We either have an attitude of gratitude like the one leper or we have a an attitude of entitlement like the other 9 who could not even say thanks to Jesus for their miracle. It’s really a matter of our heart toward God!

    Sermon: Attitude of Gratitude! Thesis: We either have an attitude of gratitude like the one leper or we have a an attitude of entitlement like the other 9 who could not even say thanks to Jesus for their miracle. It’s really a matter of our heart toward God! Introduction: 1st Proclamation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Things We Need For The New Year (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022
     | 1,496 views

    A New Year is always an exciting time for us. WHY? Because last year was not a BANNER YEAR FOR MANY!

    A New Year is also exciting because the past year brought many difficult times into people’s lives. It was a year when: • Some suffered a divorce • Some suffered a financial setback • Some suffered some serious health problems So a New Year is a time when people can put all these bad things behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Touch And To Taste

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,554 views

    A sermon for Thanksgiving on being thankful for the most basic things of life (Outline and Title taken from George Boose in his book, "Sermons for Seniors")

    Introduction: One time a teacher was talking about the 7 wonders of the ancient world. After this lesson, she wanted to stretch the thinking of her pupils even further. This creative teacher asked her class to vote upon what they would consider to be the seven wonders of the world. As she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving 2012

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 19, 2012
     | 6,169 views

    General thanksgiving message.

    This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving! Do you ever wonder, when Thanksgiving Day is over if you ever remembered to be thankful? Or is it more like this video? (Forget Something? Video from Sermon Central) Let’s read some of the “leaves” on the Thanksgiving Tree (We have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Four Great Reasons To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Nov 21, 2012
    based on 69 ratings
     | 49,479 views

    Delivered from many years of captivity in foreign land, the people of Israel look back and remember the goodness of God in liberating them. We can always relate on the four great reasons why they should give thanks to God. For Israel, captivity and delive

    FOUR GREAT REASONS TO GIVE THANKS TO GOD Delivered from many years of captivity in foreign land, the people of Israel look back and remember the goodness of God in liberating them. We can always relate on the four great reasons why they should give thanks to God. For Israel, captivity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanksgiving, "A Matter Of The Heart"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,234 views

    As believers, thanksgiving should not be a once a year event, or for that matter even a once a week event, but should be a continual state of mind, The first thing we do in the morning, and the last thing we do at night

    Thanksgiving, a matter of the Heart Philippians 4:4-9 NKJ 4. Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thank You Or No Thanks!

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 22, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,195 views

    Sometimes we get busy and forget to say Thank You for all that God has done for us. Being thankful is very important to God. When we have a thankful heart, we are showing God that we recognize where our blessings come from. It also reminds us to keep our

    Opening illustration: One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Protects Us And We Dont Know It

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 1, 2012
     | 6,478 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you grateful to GOD in all things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To develop the attitude of gratitude in us. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 23:14 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) David now stayed in

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you grateful to GOD in all things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To develop the attitude of gratitude in us. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 23:14 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) David now stayed in the strongholds of the wilderness and in the hill country ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Teaches To Go To A Quiet Place, Alone And Rest.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 5, 2014
     | 10,252 views

    Jesus teaches us the way of love, how to give grace to our neighbors, whether we like them or not. Jesus teaches us about faith and miracles and healing but Jesus also teaches us about the simple things in life like going to a quiet place, alone and rest.

    Word Count: 2050 2 Samuel 7:1-14a Psalm 89:20-37 Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Summary: Jesus teaches us the way of love, how to give grace to our neighbours, whether we like them or not. Jesus teaches us about faith and miracles and healing but Jesus also teaches us about the simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Whatcha Smilin’ About?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,608 views

    Jesus teaches us that the best thing we have to smile about is our God-given faith in him.

    Have you ever met someone who always seems to be smiling? They’ll be standing at the end of a long SuperStore checkout line and smile while everyone else looks slightly flustered. Or they’ll smile while eating an overdone steak while everyone else is grimacing as they chew. They will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    'tis The Season To Welcome Jesus Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,369 views

    With the craziness of the advertised and commercialized season of Christmas surrounding us it is easy to miss the reason for the season. Welcome tinsel and lights presents and people but we must be sure to Welcome Jesus!

    Read John 1:1-11. (focus on 10 and 11) John 1:11 He came to His own, and His own people[g] did not receive Him. HCSB John 1:11 The light came to His own people, and His own people didn’t welcome Him. CEB Intro: Help me finish this sentence, Tis the season to be ______________! In the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    A Blue Christmas

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,263 views

    Our comfort from God is based on... (Material adapted from Brandon Web at: http://www.brandonweb.com/sermons/sermonpages/isaiah11.htm)

    HoHum: “Blue Christmas” is one of the all time holiday classics each year during Christmas time. The heartbreaking song captures how lonely the season can be without the one we love, which is probably why it’s been a staple for over 70 years. The song was written in 1948. The most famous version ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ