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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    Basics Of Baptism

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009
     | 3,876 views

    Information on baptism

    Basics of Baptism October 14, 2007 “Therefore go and make disciples in all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and then teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you; and be sure of this--that I am with you ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Anticipating Advent: A Working Faith Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2009
     | 7,468 views

    Depend on the Lord and be diligent in your work, because Jesus could come at any moment.

    Two young boys were spending the night at grandma’s house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger one began praying in a loud voice: “I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE...” “I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO...” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    It’s A Wonderful Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 19, 2009
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     | 6,438 views

    If Jesus had not come, so many things would be different.

    SERIES: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS (adapted from a series from Southeast Christian Church) “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” REVELATION 12:2-5 OPEN We finish our Christmas series today based on classic Christmas films. One of the most classic of all is from 1946 called It’s a Wonderful Life starring Jimmy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What’s In A Name?

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 21, 2009
     | 4,889 views

    This sermon focuses on the two names given to Jesus in Matthew’s rendition of the birth narrative. These two words bring us great hope and joy!

    Introduction: A. Let’s start with a question: What’s In A Name? 1. As you know, names are very important to us. 2. In many respects, the most important word in the English language to each of us is our name. 3. The sound of our names has a ring to us that we like to hear – that is, unless we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Examine Yourself Before Partaking Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 26, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,516 views

    In this lesson we learn that we are to examine ourselves before partaking the Lord's Supper.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of proper Christian worship, and for the past two weeks we have been looking at the Lord’s Supper as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Where Does God Fit In? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 1, 2011
     | 8,151 views

    As we approach Christmas we need to keep asking, "Where does God fit ion?"

    “Questions of Christmas: Where Does God Fit In?” Ps. 80; Mk. 13:32-37 One Christmas season a schoolteacher in England supervised the construction of a manger scene in a corner of her classroom. Her pupils were delighted to set up the model barn and cover the floor with real straw and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    “all Men Are Like Grass.” Cry It Out!

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 1, 2011
     | 16,381 views

    In the midst of withering in this life God gives us permanence in the Word made flesh.

    December 4, 2011 Isaiah 40:6-8 A voice says, “Cry out.” And I said, “What shall I cry?” “All men are like grass, and all their loveliness is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD blows on them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Looking Forward To The Second Christmas"

    Contributed by Michael Molenaar on Nov 22, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,214 views

    A sermon for Advent and preparing for Christmas.

    Isaiah 2:1-5 “Looking Forward to the Second Christmas” On this first Sunday of Advent our lesson focuses on the hope we have in the coming of Christ. As a child the Christmas Season was filled with hope. There was the hope that there would be snow on the ground on Christmas Day; there ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Shrine Of Flesh

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Nov 24, 2011
    based on 37 ratings
     | 46,286 views

    The most difficult thing in life is for one to know oneself. It is true that the easiest person to deceive is oneself. And the worst fraud is to deceive oneself. But it is surprising to know that many people actively deceive themselves. Some know within t

    A shrine is not a strange thing to an average person living in Africa because in many of the communities, there are shrines where people worship every time. God is in the business of disqualifying men and women when they do not meet His standard. This is because everyone has this personal shrine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making Good Decisions (And Getting Over Bad Ones) Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 23,326 views

    Five practical precepts for making good choices based on Esther chapter two.

    Some of my favorite reads online are the stories of dumb criminals. Last week a masked man actually stood in line to rob a bank! Police in Stow, Ohio, near Akron, say 24-year-old Feliks Goldshtein of Highland Heights was arrested minutes after his mask-wearing episode on Thursday, following a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When All Is Said And Done, It Isn't

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 10, 2009
     | 3,791 views

    We come to a point when we feel depressed and think our lives have no meaning. Then God blesses us with physical, spiritual, and emotional sustenance, and sends us out to bless someone specific.

    "What are you doing here?" What a question! Has anyone ever asked you that? "What are you doing here?" You were some place where nobody expected to see you, but you turned up, and that was the reaction. I have heard it in the grocery store. I cannot go to this Safeway up here without running into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Dare You To Just ’turn The Other Cheek’ Series

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,331 views

    This is another popular spiritual urban legend. A Christian cannot defend himself since he has to turn the other cheek.

    Urban Legends Part 5 “Just turn the other cheek” Matt 5:38-39, Luke 4:28-30, John 18:12, Matt 21:12, John 2:13, Matt 26:53 Urban Legend Debunked A. Today is the last sermon in our ‘urban legend’ series. Next week we are going to start a new sermon series called ‘Character Sketches.” We are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Story Of Royalty Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 4, 2016
     | 7,262 views

    We all know the story of the Three Kings at Christmas, here is a story seldom told of the Two Kings

    The Story of Royalty We all know the Story; we’ve heard it over and over again. If you close your eyes you can almost picture them. Riding their camels across the desert at night, the moon highlighting their royal robes and crowns against the stark desert sand. It is a very familiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Christmas Surprises

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 6, 2016
     | 9,381 views

    Christmas is meant to be a time of surprises, that's why we wrap up gifts! The first Christmas was definitely a big surprise: Jesus' parents,how He was born,who was notified, how He saved, and that He's coming back!

    CHRISTMAS SURPRISES Luke 1:26-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no rooms. The hotel is full." 2. The Jewish lady ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    The Joy Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,215 views

    Giving is rooted in God's love, releases God's blessing and results in God's kingdom advancing

    THE JOY OF GIVING A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. He could receive little company and was not to be excited. While in the hospital a rich uncle died and left him a million dollars. His family wondered how to break the news to him with the least amount of excitement. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance