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  • Rick Bartosik avatar

    Reception For The King Series

    Contributed by Rick Bartosik on May 29, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,069 views

    How Jesus was received at his birth illustrates how people have responded to Christ throughout history--and how they respond today.

    “Reception for the King” Matthew 2:1-11 Mililani Community Church December 22, 2000 Pastor Rick Bartosik INTRODUCTION: Every December, my wife Diane wears a little golden pin on her United Airlines uniform. It’s a beautiful pin depicting the three Wise Men following the star to Bethlehem. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 271 ratings
     | 88,792 views

    This sermon explores our responsibility to the world as little lights shining for Jesus Christ.

    Let Your Light Shine Text: Matthew 5:14-16 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Your Sweet Spot

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 6,235 views

    A critical part of stewardship is to discover and use your spiritual gifts as well as "natural" talents for service.

    FINDING YOUR SWEET SPOT What do a tennis racket, a baseball bat, and a golf club have in common? They all have a sweet spot. There is a place on them that allows you the opportunity to make the type of contact with the respective balls they are designed to hit that will allow ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Christian Attitude

    Contributed by Justin Meek on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 26,230 views

    In order to grow as Christians we must have the proper atitude towards our Christian lives.

    NOTE: I am indebted to Jim Mooney of sermoncentral.com for the idea for this sermon. I took his basic idea from the sermon “How to Have a Winning Attitude” and customized it to fit my own style and congregation. The Christian Attitude Phil: 3:8-14 Introduction: THERE IS A SHORT STORY BY G.W. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Principles For Handling Change

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,247 views

    Manuscript of sermon on Gen.46:1-7 and learn from Jacob how to handle change.

    Principles for Handling Change Genesis 46:1-7 by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC Sermon preached at South Vancouver Pacific Grace Mennonite Brethren August 8, 2001. A young minister just out of seminary, decided to take a job on the police force for a few months, in hopes that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jerry Dunn avatar

    A Letter That Reveals

    Contributed by Jerry Dunn on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,361 views

    Introduction to Revelation and letters to seven churches.

    A Letter That Reveals... Revelation 1 Though I write very few personal letters, I do enjoy receiving them. Not much else delights my heart like that of receiving a letter from a family member, or from a close personal friend, in which they reveal bits of news that pertains to future events and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Kinds Of Love That Build The Home

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 13,220 views

    Materials for construction of a Christian home...a Father’s Day sermon.

    June 17, 2001 In a pensive mood, reflecting on their long marriage, Ralph asked Henrietta the dreaded “If I die first” question: Etta, dear, if I die first, would you remarry? Henrietta replied, Probably, dear...our marriage has been so wonderful, and you’re so thoughtful I know you would want ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Married To Christ Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,214 views

    We are sanctified by our marriage to Christ, not by obedience to the Mosaic Law code.

    I’ve got an idea… Why don’t we reassess our church budget and put as much money as possible into getting the 10 commandments posted on every billboard sign along I-35. All the way from Laredo to Duluth, MN – both sides of the highway! I know that this would be a huge task, but we could cooperate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Attributes Of God - Self-Existent One To The God Of All Comfort

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,017 views

    Praises for the attributes of God as the self-existent one to the God of all comfort

    541. Self-Existent One – I praise you Lord that you are before and above everyone. “God said to Moses, ‘I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.” (Ex. 3:14) 542. Servant – I praise you Lord for being willing to provide assistance, work and benefits ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Why Not Rest

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 16,719 views

    This sermon deals with Jesus telling us to come and to rest.

    WHY NOT REST 9:30 1/29/93 Text Matthew 11:28-30 Psalm 23 Matthew 11:25-30 .ls2 RICK The story is told of a lady who became very angry at the pastor. When she finally caught up with him, she said, "I called you all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Member-Run Church Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 5,693 views

    Casting the vision for a member-run church, promoting the identity of every believer as a priest and minister of our God

    The Catalytic Church: The Member-Run Church Scripture Reading: Isaiah 61:1-6a Maybe you’ve heard about the two women who stood side by side on the sidewalk in the middle of the night watching the only church in the neighborhood burn to the ground. And as they stood there, one woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    ‘victory Over The World'

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 9,106 views

    Now in this chapter He talks about the “Saved” relationship to the world (v-2), the “Spirit” relationship to the wold (v-8), and the “Saviour” relationship to the world (v-33).

    ‘VICTORY OVER THE WORLD’ John 16:1-11, 33 It now almost midnight in Jerusalem, a time when most were in bed, but not Jesus and disciples. They were still making their way to the the garden of Olivet where Jesus would be betrayed by Judas and then be put on trail and crucified. Jesus knowing His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Flood Is Rising – The Last Days – The Pope Blesses Ice! – The New Anglican Archbishop – A Baptist Comment On Charlie Kirk (October 2025) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 10, 2025
     | 179 views

    Current events are fast drawing to their conclusion, and we are seeing all sorts of ugliness and distortions. In this message we look at Climate Change, The Archbishop of Canterbury, Baptists and Charlie Kirk, blessing a block of ice, the Middle East conflict, and Tobiah in the temple and more.

    THE FLOOD IS RISING – THE LAST DAYS – THE POPE BLESSES ICE! – THE NEW ANGLICAN ARCHBISHOP – A BAPTIST COMMENT ON CHARLIE KIRK (October 2025) THE INTRODUCTION There is so much written by Christians in the analysis of their faith, and in current events and about News items in the world. More and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Duane Wente avatar

    Love That Looks Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025
     | 197 views

    Love that looks like Jesus acts first, sacrifices deeply, and never gives up — it is the antidote to a world filled with hate.

    ### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper - Shortened Music Lyric Video - Less Like Me by Zach Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hawc0emHq8c The last two weeks, we have been walking through a short series called Less Like Me: More Like Jesus, inspired by Zach Williams’ powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace, Peace, God’s Wonderful Peace!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 22, 2025
     | 559 views

    Anxiety seems to be a problem today for both the saved and the unsaved. While we can understand it might be a problem with the unsaved, we have a difficult time understanding why it is a problem with the saved.

    WHY IS ANXIETY SUCH A PROBLEM TODAY? Someone printed these words under a tranquil scene on a calendar: "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday." We do spend a lot of time worrying about tomorrow. So many in our society insist on trying to carry the… • Burdens of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist