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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Surprise Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 16, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,780 views

    The surprise of Christmas is that God loved us enough to send us His Son to die for our sins.

    The Surprise of Christmas Text: Luke 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Every year at Christmas, my Mother and I would play this little game of cat and mouse. She would try to keep me from knowing what I was getting for Christmas, and I would do all in my power to find out before ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Blessing Of Elizabeth

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,500 views

    God’s blessings upon us may or may not take the shape of things we want or expect. But any fulfillment apart from God, will be empty.

    The blessing of Elizabeth Luke 1:18-25 Most of the passage we are reading is about Zechariah the priest. However, it begins with a telling statement. In the modern west, our culture serves the related gods of • youth • beauty • health If you don’t have all of these three, you are somehow less ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Jesus: Wonderful Counselor Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 34,837 views

    Looking at the names of Jesus in Isa. 9:6, we begin by discovering how our Wonderful Counselor relates to us.

    Does anyone know what their name means? Mine means “great”. Chris means follower of Christ. How did you get your name? Were you named after someone special? I must admit that there are some interesting names out there today. For the next four weeks, we’re going to be looking at some very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Light Has Dawned Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,233 views

    The Messiah, the Light of the world, has come. This Light is Son of God who breaks the yoke of sin and darkness and frees us to respond with repentance, rejoicing, and sharing this light with others.

    Introduction How many of you here have stubbed your toe while walking to the bathroom late at night? How many of you use night-lights since that happened? We have night-lights in our house—these lights prevent me from tripping and stubbing my toes on Ella’s toys when going to the bathroom late at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans 1:1-7 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,251 views

    Romans 1:1-7

    1Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— 2the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, 4and who through the Spirit of holiness was ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Redeeming The Time

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 19,884 views

    This is a New Year’s sermon encouraging people to use their time during the coming year wisely, as God would have them spend it.

    Eph. 5:15-17 Redeeming the Time! Intro: New Year’s is a time when many people tend to look back and also look forward. During this time of year nearly every major newspaper, magazine and Television channel will have a special recalling people & events that made news during the previous year. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Impacting Our Community For Christ

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,346 views

    We are the Salt of the earth.

    Impacting our Community for Christ It is about our attitude toward the World Mt 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Mt 5:14 Ye are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Growing In Grace

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 25,392 views

    This sermon seeks to encourage persons to get off the performance treadmill to experience growth in grace and Christian maturity through an intimate relationship with Christ.

    Most of us have been educated in the “school of performance.” In fact, Shakespeare once said, “All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.” From the very beginning of our lives we’re taught that we must perform properly in order to get what we want. There’s a direct ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Run The Course Of Faith

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,515 views

    An inspirational message to encourage believers to remain faithful even in difficult and discouraging times.

    To Run the Course of Faith Rev. Sean D. Lester Sept. 28, 2003 Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. [2] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Be Spew

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,701 views

    John 3:16 is all about grace and love while Revelation 3:16 is about accountability and judgment.

    Don’t Be Spew Introduction: Everybody loves to quote John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life." People at football games proudly hold up signs with this scripture reference on it. Homeless guys will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "God Is All In All!”

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,782 views

    “He doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth, and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?” (Dan. 4:35).

    “GOD IS ALL IN ALL!” Psalms 135:6 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay January 14, 2007 Introduction A. Last year’s Super Typhoon B. Relief / rescue operation C. The people’s questions 1. Where’s God? 2. Does He care? 3. Is He in control? I. GOD ABSOLUTE RULE From our text in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Called To The Royal Priesthood

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,347 views

    Theme: You are called to a priesthood of believers that intercede for all who will come to salvation through Christ Jesus. That calling comes from God and comes to fulfillment in your life through obedience to Jesus Christ.

    A Call to the Royal Priesthood How to Fulfill God’s Purpose for Your Life Rev. Sean Lester May 4, 2003 Text: Hebrews 5:1-10 Every high priest is selected from among men and is appointed to represent them in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. [2] He is able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's Time To Open The Gift Series

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 21, 2007
     | 7,153 views

    God gives each of us gifts by His Holy Spirit. Some gifts are special blessings while others may be special talents. These gifts are different for each of us, but they all have one thing in common. They must be unwrapped and opened or they have no valu

    My sermon today is the first of two sermons I’ve planned and entitled, “Serving Up God’s Miracles.” On the last day of school, children were bringing gifts to their teacher. The florist’s son brought the teacher a bouquet. The candy store-owner’s son brought the teacher a box of candy. Then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Defeating The Giants In Life

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,790 views

    This sermon addresses the qualities necessary in overcoming difficulties in life.

    DEFEATING THE GIANTS IN LIFE - Read 1 Samuel 17:1-52 This is a passage, an account; most of you are very familiar with, the account of David and Goliath. There are several items I would like you to notice with me as we look at this passage. First, I would like you to notice that difficulties ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Created To Wear A Crown

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 3, 2006
     | 3,823 views

    God’s prized creation, man, has a purpose.

    Created to Wear a Crown Gen. 1:24-26 INTRO: The Sixth Day of Creation 1. God steps out of nothing onto nothing and creates everything from nothing a. Evening then day order = Jews recognize a day begins at 6pm not 12 midnight as we do today 2. The days of Creation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist