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  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Original Christmas—part 1—what We've Been Missing

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Dec 13, 2008
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     | 4,094 views

    Did you know that parts of the traditional Christmas story we tell and sing about in our churches are from a 3rd century novel and not the Scriptures?

    The Original Christmas—Part 1 What We’ve Been Missing Matthew 2; Luke 2 Every year as Christmas draws near, pastors and churches around the world begin preparing sermons, pageants, cantatas, and a variety of other spectacles to retell the oft-told story of that very first Christmas long, long ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The "Logos" Revealing Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 15, 2008
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     | 4,623 views

    6th in a seven part series on the incarnation from John 1.

    As a young child growing up in Tucson, one of the special treats at Christmas time was going down to Winterhaven to see all the Christmas decorations and lights that were on display there. And so when we had our own children, one of the traditions that developed in our family is that we would go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Presence Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Dec 16, 2008
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     | 4,412 views

    The 3rd part of our Advent Conspiracy series, focusing on the greatest gift you can give someone - your presence.

    simplechristmas Part 3: Give Presence “When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.” Luke 2:17-18 Icebreaker: Three six year old boys were playing the wise men in their church ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Will Christmas Make A Difference

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,082 views

    This is a Christmas message geared to make us seek ways to change our attitudes for Christmas.

    Will Christmas Make A Difference 12/21/2008 Matt. 1:18-2:12 Isaiah 9:2-7 Text Isaiah 9:6-7 How many of you here are doing something this week you would not regularly be doing but you’re doing it because Christmas is coming? When asked will Christmas make ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What's Missing In Worship Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,607 views

    What is missing from our worship? Do we know it is missing? Why is it missing? How do we get it back?

    Encountering God – Part 7 – What’s Missing from Worship? Introductory story: Paul Harvey tells a story about an attractive airline stewardess who was being hounded by two flirts – one at the front of the plane, the other at the back. She was obviously very put-off by the very forward advances ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Showing Our Thanks

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,479 views

    We can give thanks in 1)Praise of God’s Eternatlity 2) The Perception of our Frailty and 3) The Plea for God’s Steadfast Love

    Thanksgiving is a time when we can formally recognize and give thanks for the obvious and more abstract things that shape our lives here in Canada. The first recognized Canadian thanksgiving was held in 1578, at least forty years earlier than that of our friends to the south. In a misguided ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Worship & Honor

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,465 views

    A message about honoring the Lord with true worship, both individually and corporately. Text, outline, and audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    Today, I am going to be talking about worship, both in our private lives and in our church. I am going to do a lot of comparing between worship in the Old Testament to worship in the New Testament. And I am going to be using two main scriptures to do so. Let me start by reading them to you ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • James May avatar

    My Favorite Church Member Series

    Contributed by James May on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,077 views

    #7 in the Book of James Series deals with favoritism in the church.

    My Favorite Church Member #7 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May All of us have favorites. We have our favorite ice cream, our favorite food, our favorite hobby and even our favorite brand of automobiles. Favoritism is everywhere; in the job place, proven by the statement: “It’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Relationships Sour Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,813 views

    Without question many of our most painful chapters in life have to do with soured relationships. That’s why we’re considering this in our final message in our series "When Bad Things Happen to Good People."

    Introduction A 104 year-old woman was being interviewed by a Christian reporter. The reporter asked the woman if it was easier or more difficult to live the Christian life the older you get. The lady thought for a moment and said, “Well, there is less peer pressure.” Some things may get easier ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Cares...when Life's Storms Invade My Living Room? Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,064 views

    Sixth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores when a very personal crisis hits the interior of our life at home.

    (Extensive inspiration for the sermons in this series derived from the sermon samples in the "Who Cares" promotional series by Outreach Ministries.) (For this message, I had the stage set as a Living Room and compared it to our Family Room growing up - formal place vs. rec. room: Childhood & ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Argument Against Polygamy

    Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,292 views

    A detailed argument against Polygamy and why Christians should oppose it.

    The subject of polygamy has resurfaced in the news. A Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints compound was recently raided by Federal officers over accusations of polygamy, child abuse, and teen pregnancies. This has not been the first time that American Federal officials have had to raid compounds to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Introduction To Philippians Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 26, 2008
     | 5,058 views

    This is a sermon in a series I began in January 2008 and and still working through.

    HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE Sunday January 13, 2008 Introductory Sermon Pt.2 Scripture Reference: John 10:10 Intro. A. Last week we began our new sermon series for 2008, How To Be A Christian And Still Enjoy Life. What we are doing in these first two sermons is to get some ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Nick Panico avatar

    Wait - Don't Run - Temptation To Forsake Series

    Contributed by Nick Panico on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,569 views

    This is the final message in a four part series on Walking Through the Wilderness. This message deals with the temptation to forsake the Lord when life just doesn’t turn out the way you thought it would.

    “Wait, Don’t Run” Wilderness Pt. 4 “Forsaking” By Pastor Nick S. Panico (Exo 32:1-4 NKJV) Now when the people saw that Moses delayed coming down from the mountain, the people gathered together to Aaron, and said to him, “Come, make us gods that shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Prayer: Provision For Power And Progress

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,187 views

    This message speaks of the great issues needing prayer, and the great necessity of prayer, as the power source for all we do for Christ.

    Prayer: Provision For Power And Progress Text: Luke 18: 1 Intro: We have all heard or read about great prayer-warriors, like Praying Hyde, David Brainard, Hudson Taylor, and George Mueller. More than likely, hearing of the great things that God did in and through these men fills us with utter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Lies We Believe About Time Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,112 views

    What lies are you believing about time?

    Lies we believe about Time 1. Overview a. Top Five Things People Put Off Until the Last Minute i. House chores/yard work: 35 ii. Holiday gift shopping: 25 iii. Making doctor/dentist appointments: 20 iv. Calling relatives: 15 v. Changing oil in the car: 5 b. Time is as much a mystery as eternity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist