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  • C Jordan avatar

    Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 30,368 views

    Christmas is about declaring, “Joy to the world, the Lord has come.” God’s desire is that His people would be full of joy. Here are three keys to experiencing the joy of the Kingdom.

    EXPERIENCING THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS ADVENT READINGS #1: HOPE OPENING THOUGHT: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Many people find this season stressful and depressing! ILLUSTRATION: Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running furiously from store ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Master Submission Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 21, 2012
     | 4,271 views

    Self-centeredness and the 'me first' attitude permeate our culture. But Paul points us in a different direction.

    “Building Quality Relationships: With Christians – Master Submission” Phil. 2:1-11 & Eph. 5:18-21 Michael Hernandez has written a piece called “Property Laws as Viewed by a Toddler.” Included are the following toddler laws: “If I like it, it’s mine. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jul 24, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 36,011 views

    Philippians 4:10-23. Learn how to be satisfied with what you have from the experiences of Paul.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT PHILIPPIANS 4:10-23 INTRODUCTION - A few weeks ago when we were discussing how to pursue the prize of Christian maturity I quoted Dr. Warren Wiersbe as writing that “A divine dissatisfaction is essential for spiritual progress.” In the context of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Regarding Rejoicing Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,385 views

    Paul urges believers to focus on rejoicing in Christ all throughout their days, and not just during coorporate worship.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 14, 2001 Date Preached: February 14, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative Regarding Rejoicing Text: Phil 4:1-7 v.4 – “…rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptizing Into The Name... Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 12,961 views

    The Great Commission is intriguing in what it says and what it doesn’t. Consider the mystery & the power of Christian baptism.

    OPENING: A drunk stumbled along a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeded to walk down into the water and stood next to the Preacher. The minister turned and noticed the old drunk and said, "Mister, Are you ready to find Jesus?" The drunk looks back and says, "Yes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resurrection And The Afterlife Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,656 views

    The Resurrection proves that there is an Life After Death.

    Katie and I had arrived in Oklahoma and were getting about the task of settling in. We were living in a cramped two room apartment and desperately looking for a house to buy, we were looking to purchase our first house ever. As we looked at houses around town, there always seemed to be some major ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be A Barnabas - A Light Of Encouragement

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 10, 2015
    based on 45 ratings
     | 34,585 views

    Encouragement means coming alongside and inputting courage. Where courage has faded away, encouragement is the putting back or refilling of courage. The leaders of the early church gave one man, Barnabas, the nickname "Son of encouragement".

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are three Scripture readings prior to the Message. The appointed Scriptures for this day are: 1 Samuel 1:4-20; Hebrews 10:11-25, and Mark 13:1-8 A married couple .....was asleep in bed on a stormy night ......when they were awakened by a loud ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    You Must Carry A Burden (Your Time Not Just Your Money Is Needed By Jesus)

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 23, 2018
     | 1,879 views

    Your time to work in the vineyard is also very important to God not just your money

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: YOU MUST CARRY A BURDEN (YOUR TIME NOT JUST YOUR MONEY IS NEEDED BY JESUS) Acts 17:16 King James Version (KJV) 16 Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. *READ ACTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    6 Pictures Of God’s Provision (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 11, 2024
     | 427 views

    Paul demonstrated that not trusting God is to depend on our ability for success. However, we must see that true shelter only comes from God – He is our hope!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 40 6 Pictures of God’s Provision (Part 2) Acts 27:27-44 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week we began our examination of chapter 27 with three pictures • A picture of the journey to Rome ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Sacrifices

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,322 views

    Paul the Pharisee knew everything about Temple sacrifices. Since Jesus made them obsolete and we are now priests, Paul made the conceptual leap that Christians are to be living sacrifices. Here's least 7 sacrifices we can make!

    LIVING SACRIFICES: Revolutionary Terminology Rom. 12:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CAN YOU PULL A FAKE ON GOD? 1. A teenage girl tells the story of how she faked report card. “I failed the first quarter of a class in middle school, so I made a fake report card. I did this every quarter that year.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Flee Or Flirt, It's Your Choice (Part One)

    Contributed by Bob Boerman on Jun 19, 2017
     | 4,355 views

    this sermon focuses on Paul's instructions in 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 as it relates to true sexual freedom.

    The Church in a Messy World Flee or Flirt, it’s Your Choice (Part One) 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 June 18, 2017 Introduction: A couple months ago, Jean and I went to lunch at an outdoor restaurant with Kim, Ben and our 3-year-old grandson Asher and one-year-old granddaughter, Nora. I think they’re both ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Getting Control Of One's Anger Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 821 views

    In difficult situations, instead of simmering in anger or resentment, we are invited to release our desire for control and trust in God’s sovereignty, allowing His peace and love to replace our anger.

    Self-Talk and Anger Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Have you ever felt so angry that you just wanted to scream out in fury? The Israelites, wandering in the wilderness, once again complained to Moses and Aaron about their lack of water, expressing their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Know Who Holds The Future

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 20, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,434 views

    Paul gives an outline of prophetic events regarding the Rapture and the Anti-Christ during the Tribulation Period.

    “I Know Who Holds The Future” TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our study of II Thessalonians. Paul had already written the Christians at Thessalonica a letter (1 Thessalonians) and explained the Rapture to them (4:13-18). Like most Christians (even today), they didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Triumph!

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 6, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,589 views

    Paul paints a word picture of believers, as former enemies conquered by grace, as conquerors, and as a fragrant aroma.

    Note: I lit a piece of incense at the beginning of my sermon...also this has some Christmas references, but is not a Christmas sermon per se. Some of you may be familiar with the Grand March from Verdi's opera Aida. In the first act there is an elaborate, triumphant procession to mark the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Arrivals & Departures

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 298 ratings
     | 34,209 views

    I used this sermon for a memorial roll service...where we remember those from our congregation who have passed away. Using Paul’s "the time has come for my departure" and comparing that to flying in a plane.

    Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Sunday Morning, January 19, 2003 Memorial Roll Sermon Title: Departures and Arrivals Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Introduction 1. Have you ever been to the airport? A. At the airport, one of the first things you might notice... B. throughout terminal, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene