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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Christmas According To St. Mark

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,950 views

    Is there really a Christmas Story in the Gospel of Mark? For the Second Sunday in Advent.

    Christmas According to St. Mark Mark 1:1-8 St. Matthew has a Christmas story in which Joseph is prominent. St. Luke has a Christmas story. Even John has a Christmas story from a cosmic perspective where the Word became flesh. But is there a Christmas story in Mark? Let us see. From first ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Let's Go Fising

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 6,618 views

    God has called us to be fishers of men.

    My dad’s from Minnesota. Does anyone here know what Minnesota is known for? Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes. Just about everyone in Minnesota fishes. Now, my dad once told me the story about a peculiar fisherman from Minnesota. You see, this fisherman was very well prepared. He knew how ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Supernatural Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 28, 2024
     | 1,750 views

    There is more to life than what we see.

    INTRODUCTION - If you want someone's ears to perk up, start talking to them about what we call the supernatural. - People are fascinated with the supernatural; even some Christians will ditch the rest of the Bible for prophecy, the end times, and the book of Revelation. - Today, as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Remember Cousin John

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
     | 3,983 views

    Everyone has relatives that seem strange. Jesus was not any different except that the crazy opinions and words were from God.

    It happened for the first time this week…I was asked the question that I dread…Are you ready for Christmas? My standard response is to say that it is not Christmas Eve yet? I ask what the big hurry is….? My point of view on Christmas shopping is not well received at my house. I am not ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Breaking Bread Before It Breaks Bad! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023
     | 2,830 views

    Families gather and celebrate, but do we know what leads up to Easter? The stops along the way are important and have life application!

    The Road To Easter Pt. 4 - Breaking Bread Before It Breaks Bad Introduction Destination disease. It is deadly. It is contagious. It is the inability to enjoy, learn from or live in the moment long enough to pay attention to the now because we are focused on then! The drive to next causes us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Mystery Of The Incarnation

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,904 views

    This sermon reminds us of the immeasurable love and greatness of our God. It is the ultimate picture of human sin and the unconditional love of God.

    Introduction: Nothing rivals the incarnation in relation to its grandeur and awesomeness. By the incarnation, we mean God coming in the flesh to rescue us. The following chapters/verses gives us clear pictures of this awe-inspiring act of God; Heb. 10:5-7, Jhn. 1:14 and i Tim. 3:16. The words of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unimaginable Blessings Of God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,486 views

    In a world often filled with trials and tribulations, this scripture reminds us of the extraordinary promises that await us as believers.

    "The Unimaginable Blessings of God" Introduction: Today, we explore the profound wisdom of 1 Corinthians 2:9, which reveals the unimaginable blessings that God has prepared for those who love Him. In a world often filled with trials and tribulations, this scripture reminds us of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Home Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,404 views

    In this continuing series we look at the "home" key as we discuss heaven

    Introduction: WIZARD OF OZ VIDEO CLIP If only it was that easy! Click your heals, and you would be at a place called home. Dorothy is right, there is no place like home. Home is a special place, This Thursday we will gather around tables across America and share home cooked meals of Turkey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ten Virgins Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 12, 2020
     | 8,875 views

    The key question being asked by this parable is, “Are you ready to meet Jesus?” This question confronts us with four spiritual truths.

    Message Matthew 25:1-13 The Ten Virgins Let’s turn in our Bible to Matthew 25:1-13 and read the parable there. A marriage in first century Judea had three stages. 1) The marriage arrangement where families got together to discuss the idea of a son from one family marrying a daughter from another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'm Coming Out!

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Nov 28, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 58,993 views

    This sermon talks about how just like Esther and her people came out from under Bondage, so too can we come out of our bondage, mess, and situations today!!

    -Remarks to God & Bishop (brief) -Prayer/Reading of scripture/Seating of ppl I. Introduction -This particular text excites me on many levels, and is pregnant with possibility. We see in the text that King Xerxes, Hamam, and Esther are all dining together at a banquet requested by Esther the Queen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Heaven-According To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 18, 2017
     | 4,878 views

    Jesus has promised us a future with Him.

    Title: Heaven- According To Jesus Place: BLCC Date: 4/23/17 Text: John 14.1-4 CT: Jesus has promised us a future with Him. [Screen 1] FAS: Imagine you have two women of the same age, the same socioeconomic status, the same educational level, and even the same temperament. You hire both of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Keeping The Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2014
     | 9,778 views

    If we are going to be committed to Jesus, we must strive to keep the faith!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are back in our series entitled, “Committed.” • The aim of this series is to help each one of us to strengthen our commitment to Jesus, who is fully committed to you. • WE examined the story of Zacchaeus to gain understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ready Or Not

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 11, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,952 views

    The parable of the 10 women waiting for the bridegroom to appear enlightens us as to how we should await the coming of Christ Jesus.

    Ready Or Not – Matthew 25: 1 - 12 Intro: A young man applied for a job as a farm hand. When asked for his qualifications, he said, "I can sleep when the wind blows." --- This puzzled the farmer, but he took a liking to the young man and hired him. --- A few days later, the farmer and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ready Or Not

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,225 views

    They wasn’t ready for His birth, they wasn’t ready for His death, they wasn’t ready for His resurrection, are you ready for His return?

    READY OR NOT Revelation 22:12-20 Intro: Ready or not it’s coming, Christmas time It’s impossible to miss the Christmas season with all the hype today. All the stores are preparing, stocking up All the homes are preparing dressing up All the people are preparing plumping up It would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Bartsch avatar

    The Family Of Christ Is Ready For His Return Series

    Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,527 views

    How shall we keep our families ready for the return of our Savior?

    Luke 1:5-22 (NIV) 5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. 6 Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commandments and regulations ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran