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  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Christmas - Part 1

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 9, 2020
     | 2,075 views

    Time and time again God tried to get His message of love through to His human creation with little response. Finally, when there was no other way, He wrapped up His message in person. Jesus was and is that message.

    There’s a story about a man in Wales who sought to win the affection of a certain lady for 42 years before she finally said, "Yes." The couple, both 74, recently became "Mr. and Mrs." For more than 40 years, the persistent, but rather shy man slipped a weekly love letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Genesis 19 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,831 views

    Genesis verse-by-verse

    Genesis 19 [Read Genesis 10:1.] Whenever you hear an introductory verse like that it’s almost like a call to be ready to be bored. Oh no, here we go. One of those passages where you read about all the begats and begottens and becames and becomes through the family line of certain persons. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The True Vine Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 23, 2013
     | 5,322 views

    Jesus is the True Vine, not traditions, rituals, or sacrifices.

    Two hunters were out hunting and come upon what appeared at first as an abandoned farm. The barn was sagging, the house was in disrepair, and there were junk cars and car parts lying around. The only thing that made it a working farm was a few chickens pecking away and a goat wandering around. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Check Your Moral Compass

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 21, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,821 views

    The events in Charlottesville, Va., last weekend highlighted racism and fear are still present in our country and communities.

    TITLE: CHECK YOUR MORAL COMPASS SCRIPTURE: II CHRONICLES 7:14 / II CHRONICLES 33:10-16 / II KINGS 23:26-27 / II KINGS 21:16 The events in Charlottesville, Va., last weekend highlighted racism and fear are still present in our country and communities. The carrying of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Brown avatar

    Wicca: Satan's Little White Lie Series

    Contributed by Steve Brown on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,361 views

    Wicca is popular today especially among teenagers. This sermon exposes Satan for the liar he is.

    Wicca: Satan’s Little White Lie Introduction: Goddess worship, Wicca, witchcraft and other occultist practices are more and more part of our main stream American culture. Chaplains in our prisons are required to facilitate witches, warlocks, and druids, just as much as any other religion. Wicca is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Living The Life Of Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 16, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,836 views

    Four imperatives for Christian living.

    LIVING THE LIFE OF CHRIST. Colossians 3:1-11. The doctrinal basis for the imperatives of this section is found in the fact that the ‘saints and faithful brethren’ (Colossians 1:2) have been “raised” with Christ. This connects with the symbols of baptism and new life in the previous chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Antioch Affect Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 10,331 views

    The Antioch Affect - Obedience to the Holy Spirit in small things, leads to far reaching blessings.

    Note to reader: I have hot-links to various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same "The Antioch Affect") The links are not active in this document on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Symbols? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,577 views

    What are the Christmas symbols about and how are we to handle them?

    Many will say that Jesus is the reason for the season; but, what about all the symbols of Christmas? What are we to do with these Christmas symbols? What are some symbols which represent Christmas? What about angels? Is there any other time of the year when we see so many angel figures? We sing ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Light In The Darkness: A Call To Holiness

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 26, 2025
     | 60 views

    Church, we are living in a time when the lines between light and darkness are blurred, when the world celebrates what it calls “harmless fun.” But I came to tell you today: God is not mocked! What fellowship does light have with darkness? What communion does Christ have with Belial?

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “Ghouls, Grace and the Gospel.” INTRODUCTION: A PAGAN LEGACY Brothers and sisters in Christ, as the people of God chosen to walk in His marvelous light, we are called to live separated from the unholy ways of the world. Today, as we reflect on the culture ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Apostolic Discipline

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 2, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,667 views

    In the 1500’s John Calvin wrote "What in the world will happen if every man is allowed to do as they please?" We are living in a time he predicted would come. We must return to Apostolic disciplne in the Church.

    APOSTOLIC DISCIPLINE RESTORED TO THE CHURCH. 11 July 2004 Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church. THE MAN WHO DIDNT WANT TO GO TO CHURCH I am reminded of a story about a person who didn’t want to go to Church. He told his mother this and she told him that he had to go. "But mom, they don’t like me ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Davis avatar

    Outward, Upward And Inward

    Contributed by Steven Davis on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,060 views

    Faith directs us to glorify God, to serve others and to build ourselves spiritually - all at the same time.

    Sometimes, when I watch sports at home, Hannah will sit down beside me and watch the game with me for a few minutes. Eventually she'll ask who's playing and who are the good guys and who are the bad guys. Then she'll say something to the effect of “whoever wins – I like!” Now, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Halloween

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 7, 2003
    based on 230 ratings
     | 51,784 views

    Christans often think of Halloween as evil. Paul says it is not. Here is a historical, biblical and practical perspective on Halloween.

    If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 HALLOWEEN by Scott R. Bayles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What's Wrong With Halloween?

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,688 views

    Halloween: Harmless fun, or serious, sinister business?

    What’s Wrong with Halloween? BY DR. RUSSELL K. TARDO Halloween has become an issue among Christians. Long considered harmless fun, many are now questioning its history, nature, influence and fruit. The revitalization of Satanism and Witchcraft and their obvious association with Halloween has caused ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    Christians And Christmas, Part 2 - Our Traditions Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,474 views

    Last time we learned that the many and varied traditions that we associate with Christmas in America today are from a variety of nations and faith systems and ethnicities. Today we are going to look at some of the traditions that make up the Christmas hol

    As Christmas draws nearer and homes and businesses become more decorated with the symbols of the holiday, I believe it is good for us to pause and reflect on why we do what we do this time of year. Is it simply for traditions’ sake, or is there a more significant meaning? J.I. Packer wrote, “All ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Good And Honest Heart

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 19, 2016
    based on 21 ratings
     | 17,527 views

    To establish that the good and honest heart hears, receives, believes, and obeys the gospel of Christ - the seed of the kingdom. This lesson describes the type of heart that will believe and obey the gospel. It also discusses a "significant emotional event."

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Sower (The Preacher) 2. The Seed (The Word of God) 3. The Soil (The Hearers) Introductory Remarks. 1. There is much warning in the bible to the hearers of the word of God. Jesus spoke: "of the wise and foolish hearers," Matthew 7:24-27. James declares: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ