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  • Phil Morgan avatar

    Twas The Night Before Christmas

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 28,849 views

    This sermon is about what the world was like the night before Jesus was born in Bethlehem.

    “Twas the night before Christmas” READ: Galatians 4:1-7 (Text v4) Introduction There’s probably no one here who is not familiar with Clement Moore’s famous poem … “Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus' Support—part Ii

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,088 views

    Jesus’ ministry received practical/physical support. Our support of the Gospel of Christ promotes certain attitudes. Part 2 of a 3-part sermon.

    JESUS’ SUPPORT-Part II—Luke 8:1-3 OR Ministering to Ministry Jesus’ ministry must receive support. Jesus’ ministry received practical/physical support. The ministry of the gospel receives practical/physical support. What is the promoted thru a support of the gospel of Christ? Some attitudes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    In The Spotlight

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 4,302 views

    Funeral for Stephanie Parker, a jazz and blues singer and spiritual seeker, done at the request of her sister, a member of our church.

    IN THE SPOTLIGHT Henry David Thoreau, in Walden, wrote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” He saw that most of us seem destined to live in frustration. Most of us will never be able to do what we would really want to do. Most of us will never truly fulfill what we believe God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word On The Word: It Gets The Job Done

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,018 views

    GOD’S WORD ACCOMPLISHES WHAT GOD DESIRES IT TOO!

    A WORD ON THE WORD: IT GETS THE JOB DONE ISAIAH 55: 1-13 SEPTEMBER 19, 2004 INTRODUCTION: “Olympic Gold is modest reward for some” by Kathleen Nelson of the St. Louis Post – Dispatch Posted Sat. Sept. 18, 2004. TRANSITION THOUGHT: This interesting article speaks to two real issues. The primary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul George avatar

    Flee To Egypt

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,488 views

    In the best laid plans of man God intervenes to achieve His goal for humanity.

    Flee to Egypt Matthew 2:13-23 In the best laid plans of man God intervenes to achieve His goal for humanity. After the magi presented their gifts to Jesus they were warned by God not to return to Jerusalem and tell Herod what they had discovered. It is possible they would have returned to Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Christian Courage

    Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,385 views

    Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

    In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    What Do You Think About Jesus?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,321 views

    Is he the King that you welcome into your hearts– like the crowds did that Sunday 2000 years ago. Or is he that uncomfortable person that you would like to get rid of, like the Jewish leadersdid 2000 years ago

    Sunday 9th April 2001 Ferindune Old People’s Home, Faringdon This afternoon’s reading describes Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem which happened at the beginning of a week – in about AD 30 - that Christians remember each year as “Holy Week” or ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Fighting Temptation

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,882 views

    OVERCOMING TEMPTATION

    FIGHTING TEMPTATION I Jn 2:15-17 15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowing Jesus

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,141 views

    Knowing Jesus is more than knowing facts; this sermon stresses the need for personal knowledge of and commitment to the Lord.

    Knowing Jesus Mark 8:27-35 Who is Jesus Christ? Opinions vary. He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He worked in a carpenter shop until he was thirty. Then for three years he was an itinerant preacher. He never wrote a book. He never held an office. He never had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Response To Crisis

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,653 views

    The disciples were faced with quite a dilemna. Leader gone, huge task, uncertainty filling their hearts. What should they do?

    Passage: Acts 1:12-26 Intro: Have you ever been excited and terrified at the same time? Walking along and see this… PP Roller coaster pictures. 1. we have a choice as to what is going to grip us; the fear or the anticipation 2. saw last week that Jesus’ disciples given a huge task. 3. they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Glorious Work Of The Messiah

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Apr 11, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,012 views

    Rather than focus on some wierd predtion we focus our spiritual telescope on the work of Jesus

    The Glorious Work of the Messiah by Gerald Van Horn Daniel 9:24 “Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon the Holy City, to finish the transgression, and to make an end to sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Day Of Syn

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,640 views

    Dr Syn’s sermon

    Dr Syn’s sermon: (The initial story is taken from the Book Dr. Syn- I am playing the part in an eighteenth century Evensong) Just the other day, I was round at the Court House for a port with Captain Collyer, the Squire and Dr Pepper. And the conversation turned to the subject of the Southern ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Colin Thornby avatar

    Stay Awake, Keep Watch

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,759 views

    Jesus' call to stay awake and keep watch is built on a living relationship with him.

    Keep watch, stay awake... “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    God: Father, Son, And Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,045 views

    A sermon on the doctrine of the Trinity

    The story is told of a man feeling suicidal, who climbed from his office window onto the ledge outside. Naturally his colleagues were concerned, and one climbed out and sat next to him on the window ledge. After a few words the conversation went something like this: “I get a lot of strength from ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Unlikely Savior Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,827 views

    Christmas Day message. Though in unexpected arrival, Christ most assuredly is the One and Only Savior of the World. Leads into Communion.

    CHRISTMAS STORIES OF HOPE 4: “An Unlikely Savior” Luke 2:1-20 Pastor Todd, BBC 12/25/2005 AM INTRO: Chuck Swindoll tells of a legend about when Satan and his demons were having a Christmas party. As the demonic guests were departing, one grinned and said to Satan, “Merry Christmas, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist