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  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Pondering The Paradox Of Christmas

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,819 views

    There are many great truths in the Christian faith that are paradoxes - Mary was the first to ponder the great truth of the incarnation.

    Pondering the Paradox of Christmas (note: this sermon was delivered at Maranatha Christian Fellowship, Nevada, MO) December 10, 2006 Luke 2:8-19 (NIV) 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Adore-Ation Series

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Dec 14, 2006
     | 5,646 views

    In part three of Discover the REAL Christmas we discover ADORE-ation. Christmas is about our worship and adoration of Jesus Christ. It took on different forms for each of the characters of Christmas.

    Song: We wish you a Merry Christmas... This week I started the third of four Christmas books that I will be reading this year. None of them are of any consequence, just fun little books to fill in the gaps between the study books I’m reading and other stuff that I’m doing. My favorite so far is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Faith Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,965 views

    Submission to the Lord’s will is an absolute essential before a Christian can grasp the truths surrounding the Christmas story.

    Turn Your Bibles to Luke 1:26-38 Title: Christmas Faith Theme: The Faith of Mary, Submission to God’s Will Series: The Cast of Christmas Listen as I read Luke 1:26-38, “In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hidden Kingdom

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,858 views

    God’s work and power are not always obvious, however, his is working and in more powerful ways that we understand.

    I am one of those people who would like for God to show his power and do something spectacular. I would like to see some fire fall from heaven or hear God shout from his throne. It would prove to some people that he is there and that he is powerful. I wish I could lay my hands on people and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Two Brothers, Two Crosses, And Two Choices

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 84 ratings
     | 57,407 views

    This message is about the two thieves and the choices that each made at the Crucifixion.

    Luke 23:32-33 KJV And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. [33] And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. l. INTRODUCTION -- CHOICES -Life ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Crystal Clear Or Clear As Mud? Series

    Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,682 views

    Basic Message on How to Read the Bible and apply it to your life.

    Clear As Mud or Crystal Clear? Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 (NIV) ______________________________________________________ Alternative Introduction for WPRZ Hi Everyone and welcome to the weekly community message on WPRZ. My name is Jay Nickless, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prisoners Of Hope

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,590 views

    We must remember those who are suffering for their faith around the world.

    Prisoners of Hope Persecution has not been in America, but it is coming. In fact in some ways it has already started. The government is watching us, and have tore down our sign out front as a warning for us to no longer continue having worship services that aren’t state sponsored. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Grief Gauge Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,589 views

    5th in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    THE GRIEF GAUGE Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 6 PSALM 116:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Paul Harvey tells the true story of a lady who went to a newspaper to report the death of her husband. She took a glowing four page report to the obituary counter. Upon seeing it, the news clerk said, "Ma’am, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Faith And Works"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,604 views

    It’s not ’faith versus works’, it’s faith and works’

    14 What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is necessary ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    What Is In Your Basket?

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 224 ratings
     | 33,723 views

    29. What are these small gifts that I have among so many? We, with our small gifts our time, our talents and our treasures what are they among so many lost people in the world today? What difference would it make if I gave them to Jesus? There has got to

    SPECIAL PREPARATION FOR SERMON – Have a medium sized basket with two Italian style loaves of bread in the basket (have the loaves showing at the top as though you were modeling it for a picture). Along with the bread hid in the bottom a large bag of M&M’s. Put this out of sight of the congregation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Fox avatar

    Graduation Day

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 21,105 views

    The central text talks about how, when you are young, you are "no more than slaves". Students can certainly relate to this! But then comes graduation day... Student ministry PowerPoint format.

    [Graduation Day] Slide Graphic – student in cap and gown Slide Text – Children who are under age are no better off than slaves Galatians 4:1a In the service this morning, we will be honoring our high school and college graduates. How many of you are graduating from high-school or college this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Grief Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,332 views

    The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life.

    “Good Grief -- part 2” On the lighter side of life: TO ALL THE KIDS WHO WERE BORN IN THE 1930’s 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s! First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they carried us. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can, and didn’t get tested ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • J Bernard Taylor avatar

    Lessons From Lazarus

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 68,629 views

    There are lessons we can learn from the story of the raising of Lazarus that we may not have realized before.

    During these Sundays in Lent we have spent time looking at some of the most memorable events and characters of the Bible. We have looked at Nicodemus, the woman of Samaria, and the man born blind. This week we look at one of the most familiar stories of the entire Bible, the story of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Reach Out And Touch Him"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 341 ratings
     | 88,911 views

    Jesus is waiting for us to just reach out and touch Him, like the woman with the issue of blood. Everybody has "issues" ... Jesus can meet them.

    “Reach Out And Touch Him” INTRODUCTION: Read Mark 5:21-24 The story begins with a request by Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, for Jesus to heal his daughter. Then, on the way to his house, they are interrupted by a sick woman … 5:25-34. Then, after dealing with this sick woman, word came that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Raymond van Pletsen avatar

    The Nativity Story: The Hope Of The Wise Men

    Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 20,374 views

    The Magi followed the directions of God’s Word to Jesus and submitted to Him as their King. We should follow in their footsteps!

    THE HOPE OF THE WISE MEN Matthew 2:1-12 The Main Idea The Magi followed the directions of God’s Word to Jesus and submitted to Him as their King. We should follow in their footsteps! Outline GOD IS THE SOURCE OF HOPE The Magi were looking forward to the coming of the King of the Jews ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ