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  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    The Threatening Baby

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,111 views

    Christmas Eve service, 2003. Herod wanted to be in control and lost the opportunity to know Jesus personally. Do we want to be in control so much that we can’t submit to Christ?

    Herod didn’t know who he was. The King of Judea, the Great Herod, had no clue as to who this little baby boy was. Herod thought this baby was a threat. Matthew’s Gospel says that when Herod heard about the Baby Jesus from the Wise Men, he was greatly distressed. Greatly distressed? That is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Vengeance According To Scripture

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,950 views

    This study looks at the difference between personal vengeance and God appointed Government vengeance. The Bible commands us to take care of ourselves, take care of our enemies and then take care of business.

    Vengeance According to Scripture In the wake of the recent bombings of the World Trade Centers and other terrorist attacks, many moral dilemmas have come to the forefront. Can we stand by idly after 5,000 people have been murdered without a cause? Can we forgive the men who ordered these murders, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Free.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,894 views

    Paul has laid forth the truth in the book of Galatians of liberty in the Lord Jesus. When we receive Jesus as our personal savior, we are set free from the bondage of sin.

    Living free. Galatians at 5:7 -- 15. 01/16/05 Paul has laid forth the truth in the book of Galatians of liberty in the Lord Jesus. When we receive Jesus as our personal savior, we are set free from the bondage of sin. But there were those who came into Galata teaching heresy. They were saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Unchanging In Our Ever-Changing World

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 19,802 views

    Since God is unchanging, our faith never changes, our ethical and moral obligations never change, our personal accountability never changes, and our ultimate hope never changes.

    "God is Unchanging in Our Ever-changing World" A sermon from the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8 Our world is more subject to change today than it has ever been in Human history. More information has been produced in the last 30 years than in the previous 500 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Avoid Partiality (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,625 views

    Starting this morning, and for the next two weeks, we are going to talk about the issue of partiality, the problem of favoritism, and how we can avoid it in our personal lives and the life of our church.

    How To Avoid Partiality (Part 1) James 2:1-7 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March 18, 2001 Introduction: I know a story of a boy who was about thirteen years old and he loved to play baseball. For the boy, baseball was a place where he could forget about his poverty ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Handling Criticism Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 28,281 views

    The critic will search for someone to listen to his criticism. Then that person adds their criticism. They egg each other on, & soon there will be a whole circle of critics - because critics love other critics.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the fourth of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to varying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Put On Your Wooly Coat

    Contributed by Andrew Hoseason on Jul 12, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,070 views

    God has provided our means of salvation from sin. No matter how nice a person we are, we will not inherit eternal life without accepting God’s provision.

    Put on your wooly coat (or die of exposure) Andrew Hoseason 25 April 1997 Sometimes an umbrella can come in very useful. Particularly useful if certain young ladies are about with buckets of water! A good umbrella can certainly confound their fiendish plans! I would like to share with you today ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Internal Gifts Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 24, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,467 views

    When Christians receive the Gift of God, Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord, there are gifts that are put on the inside of them that manifest themselves in a way that is beneficial to spiritual health and to the building of the kingdom of God.

    Turn your Bibles to Luke 2:10-11, 14 Title: God’s Internal Gifts Theme: Benefits of Receiving God’s Gift, Christ Series: Grasping the Truths of Christmas Introduction: Have you ever received a gift inside a gift? I once read of a lady who received a pair of gloves for Christmas. The fingers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let The Spirit Give You Greater Wisdom, Counsel And Knowledge

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 27, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,950 views

    We all need more wisdom, counsel and knowledge. Ask the Lord to help you to gain greater insights from the Spirit in all aspects of your personal life, relationships and ministries.

    Let the Spirit Give You Greater Wisdom, Counsel and Knowledge (Isa 11:2) Illustration: The Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. --Proverbs 2:6 Are there any limits to the knowledge we can acquire? With today’s amazing technology we are able to tap into incredible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Joseph Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,145 views

    This is part one of a 4 part advent series. These are stand alone sermons that are tied in to the 4 weeks of advent. This second message is a first person narrative message considering the angels message to Joseph.

    I Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 One of the greatest jobs in scripture for angels is as heralds of God to man- bringing news and help from on high. Angels were the messengers- the Heralds of Messiahs coming The Angel Gabriel brought the message to Mary - telling her “you will conceive in your womb, and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Get Up And Get Dressed

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,761 views

    When people see us “make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive the person who offends {us}” (Colossians 3:13) then and only then will they conclude we are followers of Jesus.

    Wakeup call at our house – a ritual! First call – “Time to get up and get ready.” Fifteen minutes later – “Come on get out of bed! We have to go soon!” Then in frustration and desperation Glenys pulls the blankets back and hollers, “DALE, it’s time to get up! We leave in an hour!” You thought it ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Nativity Story: The Courage Of Joseph Series

    Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 108 ratings
     | 35,235 views

    Because of his allegiance to God, Joseph displayed moral courage and manly courage. He showed courage in his personal life, by being a morally and spiritually strong man in a corrupt world.

    THE COURAGE OF JOSEPH Matthew 1:18-25 The Main Idea Because of his allegiance to God, Joseph displayed moral courage and manly courage. Moral. He showed courage in his personal life, by being a morally and spiritually strong man in a corrupt world. Manly. He demonstrated his courage when, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Presence Of Freedom

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 9, 2006
     | 2,532 views

    Freedom from the tyranny of evil came to us in the Person of Jesus Christ! God did not save us when Jesus died on the cross. He saved us when Jesus was born.

    President Franklin D. Roosevelt made an important speech before Congress on January 6, 1941. After the war was over, he shared his vision of all people enjoying four basic freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. Warren Wiersbe, conference speaker, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Getting The Spirit Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,468 views

    The essence of Christianity is this remarkable truth: Christ came from heaven and died for us on the cross and rose again so that, in the person of the Holy Spirit, he might dwell in our lives.

    Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will join me in starting each day by saying, “Behold, the servant of the Lord. Be it unto me according to your word. Fill me with your Holy Spirit. More than anything else, I want Jesus to show up in my life. I’m available to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Happened To Epiphany?

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,852 views

    The Epiphany, Jan. 6th is about God’s revelation of himself in flesh in the person of Jesus to the Magi. The sermon deals with "reactions" to the baby Jesus and the adult Jesus, his words and resurrection.

    In Jesus Holy Name January 7, 2007 Epiphany Matthew 2:1-3 Redeemer “What Happened to Epiphany?” Yesterday was January 6th, the 12th Day of Christmas. How many of you missed our Epiphany worship service last night? You missed it? It wasn’t in the bulletin? ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran