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Encouragements To Go Forward

Contributed by Michael Belcher on Jan 16, 2002

based on 544 ratings

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While much surrounds us that is discouraging, our great God is busy encouraging his people in the work of the Lord.

Introductory: The devil, according to legend, once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly shaped tool, which was labeled “Not for sale.” Asked to explain why this was, the devil answered, “I can spare my other tools, but I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17, Acts 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Divorce

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 26, 2002

based on 134 ratings

| 12,668 views

What does GOd’s word say about this difficult subject? How can the church be there to help people?

INTRODUCTION  A troubled man came to his lawyer to seek a divorce. The lawyer asked, "Do you have any Grounds? The man replied, "About three acres. "The lawyer tried again, "No, I mean do you have a Grudge? The man said, "No, but we have a carport. "The lawyer made one last effort: "Are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflections From The Spirit Of Christmas

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 9, 2001

based on 212 ratings

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PEOPLE ALWAYS TALK ABOUT GETTING INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. THIS MESSSAGE IS ABOUT LETTING THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS GET INTO YOU.

REFLECTIONS FROM THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS MATT 2 & LUKE 2 I. THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS A. "Celebrate the spirit of Christmas" (words on a T-shirt). At this time of year you hear many people talking about getting into the Christmas spirit. What is the Christmas spirit? Can I even speak of the true ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40, Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

"Unwrapped Presents"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001

based on 415 ratings

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In this message we will look at many of the gifts that are ours because of the Christ child - gifts that many people never unwrap.

"UNWRAPPED PRESENTS" TEXT: LUKE 2:8-14 It’s hard to believe that it’s almost Christmas, but it is. Let me give a top 10 list about the closeness of Christmas... YOU KNOW CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE WHEN: 10) There are more pine needles on your carpet than on your tree 9) The credit card is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help Has Arrived!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 5, 2001

based on 66 ratings

| 8,787 views

The Messiah’s rule is one of perfect righteousness,in which God’s people find perfect deliverance.

Most people feel a bit uneasy when they see an ambulance racing down the road. First, it catches us off guard, and, then, all other vehicles try to get to the side of the road so that the speeding ambulance has a clear path through the traffic. Those flashing lights and blaring siren send ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A Christmas Promise Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 11, 2001

based on 40 ratings

| 6,829 views

God gave his people the promise of sending a Messiah to deliver them and in Jesus God has kept that promise.

A Christmas Promise Luke 1:1-20 December 1997 Introduction I. A Christmas Wish A. The wish is made This past week there was a wonderful Christmas movie on called a Christmas Wish. It is the story of a grandson who returns home to temporarily run the family real estate business after his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Clinging To Christmas

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 28, 2001

based on 66 ratings

| 6,330 views

A New Year’s sermon encourageing people to cling to the new life that is our’s through a relationship with Christ.

Now that Christmas has passed us by, there are many people who are prepared to go back to the way that things were a few weeks ago before the Holiday season forced its way into our lives making our schedules very very hectic. But, the encouragement for us comes from scripture today to each of us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Your Life Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 29, 2001

based on 34 ratings

| 26,006 views

The World uses the best equipment to send their message. Shouldn’t God’s people do at least the same?

Finding God’s Plan for Your Life - Jeremiah 1:4--10 When we open our Bibles and read the first few words of the first book we discover many things about the God who made us. He is the great creator of heaven and earth. His power to create is in his Word. His Spirit moves over the vast depths ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Hebrews 8:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Waiting For?

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 30, 2001

based on 69 ratings

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New year’s sermon inviting people to add the Lord’s return to their list of expectations for the new year.

What Are You Waiting For? Text: 2 Peter 3 Introduction: The year’s end is a time for reflection/ Expectations. Peter had reached a time of reflection in his life. His letter makes it clear that he didn’t expect to live much longer and he didn’t want expectancy of the Lord’s soon return to wane ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Day The Aliens Came

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 11, 2001

based on 41 ratings

| 2,675 views

Christmas Sermon on the Magi: God reveals Himself to all kinds of people – and the least likely are often the most open.

Intro I haven’t seen them for a long time, but about this time of year when I was a kid, we would see ads on TV that informed immigrants that they had to fill out certain forms to register with the government. Which wouldn’t have been that memorable, except that they didn’t call them immigrants. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Did Jesus Resurrection Mean To Peter? Series

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Mar 22, 2002

based on 70 ratings

| 17,398 views

A series message asking the question what did Jesus’ resurrection mean to various people. This message details Peter

What Did Jesus’ Resurrection Mean? Series Sunday March 17/02 What Did Jesus’ Resurrection Mean To Peter? Introduction: Last week we looked at what Jesus Resurrection meant to Mary Magdalene. Mary along with the other women got up early on Sunday & went to the tomb to finish embalming Jesus’ body. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cycle Of Deliverance

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

based on 64 ratings

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Most people tend to go through the same problems over and over again. God stands ready to deliver.

1- “Cycle” = An interval of time which a characteristic is repeated / or a sequence of events occur. 2- If ministry has taught me anything: Most people go through the same things over and over again. (Both definitions) 3- The key to breaking this vicious cycle is to understand it. 4- Ask yourself ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Rodney Byrd on Jul 12, 2001

based on 66 ratings

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The term Christian is often used loosely my many different people. This sermon discusses the traits of "true" Christians.

I was reading a great book the other day that gave me the inspiration for this sermon. It discussed ways of growing as a Christian. It really opened my eyes to how ambiguously some people viewed the question, "What is a Christian?" This is a question that has been asked by many people, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26, John 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Famous One

Contributed by Brian Barrett on Nov 19, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 5,367 views

There have been alot of famous people throughout the history of mankind but, Jesus Christ is the true "Famous One".

The Famous One 10-20-02 Mark 1:21-28 21 And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. 22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. 23 And there was in their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeking God First Series

Contributed by Deontaye Ford on Nov 23, 2002

based on 47 ratings

| 15,437 views

This sermon is short but simple. Its main focus is to let people know that they should seek God first in everything.

In order to keep things real with God, you must first be real with your self by knowing that with God, all things are possible but without him you can have nothing. People often say that God does not supply their needs when what they really mean is that he does not give them everything they want. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, John 18:4, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

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