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  • Mark Haines avatar

    Getting Jesus For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 22, 2006
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     | 3,561 views

    The truth that we receive or reject Jesus in every choice we make must replace the idea that receiving him as Lord and Savior in a one-time event (i.e. baptism, church membership or sinner’s prayer).

    Visual/Sensory Illustration(s) Pictures from A Christmas Carol movies Clips from A Christmas Carol movies Chains – actual chains hanging around or pictures; perhaps sound clips of rattling chains IDEAS for Other Illustrations Quotes from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens IDEAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Joseph: Lessons In Adversity Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,539 views

    In this message I want you to see some lessons from the life of Joseph that all of us need to learn and these are lessons about adversity. Joseph was a good man. Joseph loved his family. He loved God and he wanted to do the right thing but even in all

    Joseph: Lessons in Adversity Genesis 37:2-14, 17b-20 This scripture gives us some background and insight into this man named Joseph who is a true hero of the Bible. We cannot read the entire story this morning in detail because it takes up about 14 chapters in the book of Genesis. That is about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Trusting God To Judge

    Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,626 views

    explores the importance of our not judging but let God judge while we simply serve.

    Are You Trusting God To Judge Matthew Chapter 7:1-6 Prayer Introduction Good Morning. What a great singing we had last night. For those who were not able to come you missed a blessing. I know that some don’t like loud music but we sung some great old songs last night and we also sung some great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Environmental Responsibility

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,928 views

    I am a firm believe that while the Bible contains the Word of God that speaks to every area of our lives, we as Christians have allowed the world to take the lead on ethical, moral, and even spiritual issues. And environmental responsibility is one area

    Christian Environmental Responsibility Genesis 1:28 Sermon by CH (CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English Standard Version. Wheaton : Standard Bible Society, 2001, S. 1. In my stay in Iraq this year, I have notice one image that is repeatedly on my mind and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Life Is Not A One Way Trip To Nowhere"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,038 views

    Life in Christ is what brings meaning.

    Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:15-23 “Life Is Not a One Way Trip to Nowhere” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In the 1997 blockbuster movie, As Good As It Gets Jack Nicholson plays the dysfunctional, acid-tongued, romance novelist Melvin ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Transformers"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,826 views

    A sermon for Transfiguration Sunday Series A

    The Transfiguration of Our Lord The last Sunday in Epiphany Matthew 17:1-9 ’Transformers"   "And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Thomas Black avatar

    The Folly Of Mismatched Mates: Hitching The Holy And The Profane Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,725 views

    It is firmly against God’s will for a believer to marry an unbeliever. But what are the applications for those of us who are already married?

    How many of you; if you discovered your children had begun hanging around with the drinkers, druggers and doers at school would be content to let them continue associating with them? Not a one of us would ratify that arrangement – or at least none of us should. In fact I think it’s safe to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Boy Jesus At The Temple

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 14, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 25,342 views

    Jesus comes as the Son of God so he must be about his Father’s business.

    If you were here last week you’ll remember that we talked about two sets of words that filled out the basic historical record of Jesus birth: two sets of words that told us amazing news about this child who was born 2000 years ago. Jesus was not just a beautiful baby boy. He was the Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Signs

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2016
     | 5,685 views

    Signs serve as warnings to us when danger is near. God also gives us warning signs to help navigate our lives from some of the pitfalls around us.

    Signs Selected Scripture Play a little game this morning. If I put out on the church sign that next Sunday Labron James of Cleveland Cavaliers would be here, would the church be full? If I said Jennifer Aniston or Bradley Cooper or any well known actor or actress, would people come to God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Back Troubles?

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 7, 2018
     | 4,791 views

    A look at the prevalence of back trouble, its causes and the symptoms that attend it. At each juncture we see the parallels to back trouble in the spiritual realm.

    BACK TROUBLES? Eph. 4:17-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Why do people never eat clocks? Because it’s really time consuming. 2. There’s that moment when you put your steak on the grill and your mouth waters all over from that amazing smell. Do vegans feel the same when you mow the grass?“ 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Avoiding Fear And Trusting In God

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 16, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,068 views

    God has promised to never leave you nor forsake you.

    David the Shepherd had been anointed King by the Prophet Samuel. Though Saul still sat on the Throne of Israel the Lord has promised David that he would one day be King of Israel. The first time Saul meets David was when the Philistine Goliath challenges Israel to a duel. David - filled with faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Hinkle avatar

    Who Are The 144,000? Series

    Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,230 views

    The identity of the 144,000 survivors of tribulation is a mystery, It takes much courage to venture into areas where clarity is needed. This enigmatic passage is included in the Word, and to ignore it does not contribute to the full counsel of God.

    in Rev. 1:19, Jesus told John to write, what was, What is now, and what will happen later, chapters 4-22 are about what will happen later. Greek word for Revelation is Apokalypses, which means uncovering or revealing of events which will happen in the last days, and end times. I believe the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Holy Ghost Extraction

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 13, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,012 views

    This world is becoming hostile territory for believers. When the Man of Sin has comes, the time will have come where WE need an extraction. Are you prepared and looking for the extraction?

    HOLY GHOST EXTRACTION INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: QUALIFICATIONS 1. A man went to Washington D.C. to interview for a job at a bureaucracy. “What can you do?” asked the Human Resources interviewer. “Actually, nothing,” said the man. 2. “That’s wonderful,” said the bureaucrat, “then we won’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Jesus The Messianic King(2020)-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 17, 2020
     | 1,502 views

    2 of ? Matthew’s audience is provided a telling look at Jesus’ right to Messianic rule. Jesus is uniquely the Messianic King. But ?Why is Jesus uniquely that King? OR...?What makes Jesus uniquely the Messianic King? Jesus is uniquely the Messianic King by...

    JESUS The MESSIANIC KING-II—Matthew 1:1-17 Attention: A Politically Correct, Legally Safe, Holiday Greeting: Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender neutral, celebration of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "faith To Face The Fire"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,372 views

    If there is anything that can get your attention, it’s a fire. As a child I remember our neighbor’s house caught on fire and I watched from our window as the house was burning down.

    “Faith to Face the Fire” Daniel 3:1-30 and 1 Peter 4:12 If there is anything that can get your attention, it’s a fire. As a child I remember our neighbor’s house caught on fire and I watched from our window as the house was burning down. Later in life the church we grew up in had a fire and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist