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  • David Smith avatar

    The Incarnation (Matthew 1:18-25)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 13, 2007
     | 8,849 views

    Let’s stop pretending that we know a lot about God! If we want to know God at all, we’ve got to start from the human end of God - Jesus. ...

    "Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. (19) Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Starting Place For Successful Ministry

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,704 views

    The Apostle Paul who had invested so much in the life of young Timothy, helps him prepare for a new beginning by offering him a starting place for success. I believe this is also a starting place for successful ministers as we prepare others to make it on their own.

    Sermon: A Starting Place for Successful Ministry Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6 1Ti 2:1 ¶ I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Wisdom Factor Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018
     | 3,755 views

    Sixth in a series on the characteristics of God as our loving Father. This message has to do with the fact that God is there to provide wisdom for life.

    “The Wisdom/Counsel Factor” (The Fatherhood of God Pt 6) Review Dads play a vital role in our development. Many of the talents or traumas we have today stem from our interaction with our fathers. Scripture employs the image of a father as one way to explain God’s relationship to His creation. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Picture Of An Intimate Relationship With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,086 views

    Here is a "photograph" of what an intimate relationship with Jesus looks life in the life of an individual. John describes this special moment in his life with Jesus in such a way that it gives us a true image of Jesus relating intimately with a man.

    TITLE: How to Develop an Intimate Relationship with Jesus TEXT: John 13:18-30 Introduction: Think about your favorite snapshots. Think about what meaningful moments they capture for you and why they are powerful. Here is s snapshot of Jesus that is one of the most powerful in scripture. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sanctity Of Life

    Contributed by David Whitaker on May 10, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 24,455 views

    Let’s leave politics behind and simply see what the Bible says about the pre-born life.

    “The Sanctity of Life” Psalm 139:1-6 Now I want to tell you straight up, that this message focuses on the abortion issue. The subject of life and abortion has been active in the public discourse—especially since the recent hearings for the nomination of Judge Alito. There are a lot of opinions—even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011
     | 7,089 views

    We’re learning how to stand – how to stand firm. Today we will take up the shield of faith.

    “The Shield of Faith” OPEN: Today we are going to be talking about the shield of faith – one more piece to the full armor that God has given to each of each to enable us to do what? – to stand. More than that – we are to stand firm. We’re learning how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Insufficient Faith Starts With An Inadequate Knowledge Of The Truth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,779 views

    People who suffer because of inadequate faith should begin to grow in their initimate knowledge of Jesus Christ

    Insufficient Faith Comes From an Inadequate Knowledge of the Truth (Acts 19:1-7) Illustration:Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Preach For Burned Out People: 5-Step Living An Energetic Life

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jun 25, 2025
     | 875 views

    Burnout is a condition of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress, especially in the workplace or daily life.

    • How to Preach for Burned Out People: 5-Step Living an energetic life What Exactly Is Burnout? Burnout is a condition of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress, especially in the workplace or daily life. This condition is not just ordinary tiredness ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Good Work

    Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,201 views

    God needs someone to do GOOD WORK in this day and time.

    " A Good Work " Phil 1: 6-11 Remember the Day of your Conversion? " Oh Happy DAY….." Do you remember being born again? The Christian Life is more than getting religion. Baptism and church membership cannot save. Religious ceremonies and pronouncements cannot save. Model the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Goal Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,621 views

    Discipleship is the key to effective ministry in the church. Nothing we can do has more potential to change the world than making disciples.

    We are called to make disciples. It is the heart of our Lord’s Commission for His church. Jesus said: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Talk So That People Will Listen

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Sep 18, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 2,532 views

    Staying lovable in an unloving world.

    “How To Talk So Others Will Listen” (Exodus 4:10-12) Have you ever spoken to someone and had the feeling in your heart that they weren’t really listening to you? This is a complaint that we often hear even from husbands and wives who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bottom Line

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,557 views

    The bottom line to following God is living in obedience.

    “The Bottom Line” March 18, 2007 How would you describe what it means to follow Jesus? “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole [duty] of man.” Ecclesiastes 12:13 (NIV) Solomon concluded that what God wants from us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God With Us Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 10, 2012
     | 5,200 views

    The good news of Christmas is that God loved us and became one of us.

    John 1:1-14 INTRODUCTION Many of us have experienced the miracle of birth. We’ve gathered around the nursery window in the hospital, and pressed our noses against the glass as we view the latest addition to the family. We’ve marveled that the child has all the necessary arms and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Talk So That People Will Listen

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    Have you ever spoken to someone and had the feeling in your heart that they weren’t really listening to you? This is a complaint that we often hear even from husbands and wives who married for love, but over the years have grown apart. What I’m saying i

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction: Have you ever spoken to someone and had the feeling in your heart that they weren’t really listening to you? This is a complaint that we often hear even from husbands and wives who married for love, but over the years have grown apart. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Stay Connected Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 23, 2020
     | 2,999 views

    Staying tightly connected to Christ helps us avoid legalism.

    (You can hear the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2102748 ) Stay Connected Intro: • Teenage lawyers. o You never said I couldn’t… o Why does he get to do… • Every parent has dealt with one. Every child becomes one when they need to negotiate themselves out of punishment ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ