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  • JOHN BAGGETT avatar

    The Original Christmas Ornament - Christmas Star Series

    Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 10, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 51,616 views

    The Original Christmas Ornament - The Christmas Star 1- It speaks of God’s Glory 2- It speaks of God’s Guiding 3- It speaks of God’s Gift (Jesus). Not about the magi but about the star. The message of the star challenges each of us saved and unsaved. # 3

    The Original Christmas Ornament The Christmas Star Mt 2:1-12 The question on my lips this week to people was: Name a fascinating star? The answers I received you may surprise you. Someone said Tom Hanks, Another person said Tim McGraw One woman said Dolly Parton and Someone even said Arnold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Appearances Can Be Deceiving Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,927 views

    #3 in Christmas series on fear. What was Joseph afraid of? How things looked.

    Matthew 1:18-25 – Appearances Can Be Deceiving Today we are continuing our series on fear. Four times in the Christmas story, someone is told not to be afraid. Today we are looking at the story of Joseph from Matthew 1:18-25. Now, there is a lot said about Mary, the topic of last week’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Punishment For God's People

    Contributed by James Jack on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,111 views

    God expects faithfullness from his people, so live a life worthy of the calling you have received.

    When I was a kid I remember having a friend over and playing cricket in the back yard. We repeatedly hit the ball over the fence into the neighbour’s hard and trampled all over their flower beds retrieving it. We were caught mutilating the backyard flora and my mother proceeded to berate me ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Making God Glad” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,229 views

    Final sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

    As I prepared for today’s sermon, I must confess to you that the original title I had in mind was “Making God Mad.” I felt that this was a sermon that I felt I was especially qualified to preach given the fact that I was sure my behavior had frustrated my heavenly Father on many an occasion. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of The Faithful Preacher, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by John Macarthur on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,274 views

    This sermon continues the "Marks of a Faithful Preacher" series by addressing the personal responsibilities and manner of a faithful pastor from 2 Timothy 4:3-5

    Marks of the Faithful Preacher, Part 3 2 Timothy 4:3-5 INTRODUCTION A. A Call to Spiritual Commitment In 1 and 2 Timothy Paul gave a breadth of responsibility to Timothy. Timothy was to correct those who taught false doctrine. He was to call people to a pure heart, a good conscience, and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Time Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,169 views

    There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

    “Close Encounters” Pt. 3 - The Time Review – You are going to get sick of this, but I want to make sure that you not only know it by memory but you know it by heart. Our mandate is simply to Encounter, Equip, and Engage. We illustrate this by Hands Up, Hands Open, Hands Out. We will do nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    A Parable Of Two Sons

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,787 views

    In this parable Jesus is comparing the younger son to the tax collectors and sinners who came to Jesus. The elder son represented the Pharisees and religious rulers who continually found fault with the teachings of Jesus.

    A Parable of Two Sons Luke 15:1-2, 11-32 “Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisaical teachers of religious law complain that Jesus was associating with such despicable people – even eating with them.” Luke 15:1-2 The Pharisees and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Don't Look Back

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 72,968 views

    Many times our past holds us back from a great relationship with Christ. This message trys to get us to focus on what God has in store for us.

    Jesus makes a very simple statement that relates to a very big problem: our ability to walk away from our old life. This statement to remember Lot’s wife is sandwiched between Jesus’ discussion on how God’s judgment came upon man while he went through his everyday life thinking of the great things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Jesus Did For You Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,270 views

    A reflection of what Jesus did for us encourages us to live for Him. Through His suffering,

    INTRODUCTION A. BIBLE INTERPRETATION 1. Much of Bible is Easy to Understand but occasionally we get bumped into confusion. 2. Today is one of those bumps! 3. We may not solve the confusion today, … to get the practical help -- to encourage Christians in difficult days. B. WHAT DID JESUS DO FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Flood Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,583 views

    A messed up world, the grieving heart of God, and a man who dared to be different...

    Introduction It makes such a wonderful children’s story. Can you see lovely old uncle Noah with a white beard? There he is with a saw and hammer and nails, making his cosy little boat. And there are all the lovely animals walking 2 by 2 into the ark with smiles on their faces. A cloud appears, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Kelly avatar

    Fresh S.t.a.r.t.

    Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,668 views

    God gives us the start we need to begin a new life, every day.

    FRESH START Colossians 3:12 - 17 12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Fear The Future

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,676 views

    We do not need to fear the future because it is in His hands. By faith we can say, surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life.

    Psalm 23:6 Don’t Fear the Future CS19Oct08 2405 Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. We want to reflect on David’s last words in this Psalm. • It’s not easy saying these words. He is confident that he will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Independent Jonah And His Incredibly Thick Skull Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,334 views

    Jonah Experiences God’s Mercy…Again

    An election of a prime minister wasn’t the only exciting thing to happen last Tuesday. October 14th was also the day the latest Indiana Jones movie came out on DVD. I admit. I ran out to rent the movie and watched it that very night. But the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was a disappointment. Of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pressing On

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,786 views

    Learn from Paul and keep on pressing on. Develop a dissatisfaction for spiritual things, and be devoted to the heavenly cause.

    Do you have a dream, or some form of a goal in life? • You know, when we are young, people usually like to ask: “What would you want to be when you grow up?” • Obama lived in Jakarta during his primary school years. His teacher said, “It is the common task of class to write an essay on ‘My dream: ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Moving The Landmarks

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,627 views

    This is the message delievered the Sunday prior to the 2008 Presidential Election and speaks of National & Spiritual Landmarks which have been moved or removed.

    Moving the Landmarks Proverbs 23:10-11 * After working on today’s message Sunday evening, Monday morning, and then all day Tuesday, I sensed God changing my direction. Before this, I sensed the timing was right to go back to Romans, pick up our study with chapter 9 and continue our verse by verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist