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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Joseph Speaks

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 21,123 views

    This is a first person rendition of how Joseph (the step-father of our Lord) may have viewed the events of Christ’s birth and life.

    (This sermon is done first person. I’m including my actions in the hopes this will help anyone wanting to duplicate some or all of this sermon. The presentation begins with me at the back of the auditorium holding an old looking carpenter’s tool. I gradually make my way to the front of the pews ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Just What I Wanted! Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,043 views

    3rd sermon from 2008 Christmas series where we look at Christmas through point of view of Biblical characters, this is Simeon’s.

    “Just What I Wanted” Christmas Through Their Eyes Series Luke 2:21-38 Intro: What is the perfect gift in your eyes? For many, it usually it is something you really, really want. Maybe that new TV, or a new car. Perhaps it might be a long awaited trip or just a quiet evening alone. Whatever the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prince Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,433 views

    One day Christ, the Prince of Peace, will bring peace to this earth, and today he can give you peace with God and the peace of God.

    To us a child is born, to us a son is given... And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). Jesus is the Prince of Peace. On the night of His birth, the angels announced that peace was coming to the earth. “Do not be afraid. I bring you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David Encouraged Himself In The Lord His God

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 32,065 views

    We all need encouragement from time to time. All of us at sometime or other face a crisis when everything seems to fall apart. There are times of discouragement, when things go wrong even when we are trying to do right.

    David encouraged himself in the Lord his God 1st Samuel 30:1-6 You don’t smile like you used to. You don’t love like you used to. You don’t get happy like you used to. You don’t feel the Spirit like you used to. You don’t interact with others like you used to. You don’t hug like you used to. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Simeon Sees Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 24, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,113 views

    This message invites the listener to see more than just a cute little baby in a cute little manger at Christmastime, but to see what Simeon saw when he met the baby Jesus in the temple. He saw a Sacrifice, a Savior, and a Stone.

    Simeon Sees (Luke 2:22-35) Christmas is a time of surprises. There was a lady who was preparing her Christmas cookies. There was a knock at the door. She went to find a man, his clothes poor, obviously looking for some Christmas odd jobs. He asked her if there was anything he could do. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Messianic Prophecies

    Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,945 views

    i. There are two prophecies regarding the King of Kings in just two verses. In verse 9 we have a prediction of the First Appearance of Jesus Christ, and beginning in verse 10 we have a prophecy regarding the Return of Jesus Christ.

    1. A Prophecy Regarding the Coming of an Earthly King a. The Destruction of Phoenicia, Syria, and Philistia i. Our text begins today with an “oracle” or a “burden” describing the Lord’s judgment on Syria, Phoenicia, and Philistia, the traditional enemies of Israel. ii. Most evangelical scholars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Each Other, Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 7, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,649 views

    Jesus prays for our unity as Christians so we can be a witness to the world that he is real.

    Many of us know the story after Joshua, things went well for a while. They kept their promise, they were devoted to following God and not worship other gods of the land, but it didn�t take long. After only one generation they went back to their evil ways. They lost sight of the promise they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Baptism: What Does It Mean?

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,289 views

    This is 1 of 2 sermons that share some common elements. This one focuses on the Greek behind the word “baptizo” and some of the historical, literature references

    Introduction Baptism has become a part of every believer’s life. At some point, we make the plunge, are cleansed from our sins, and take on the name as Christians. But, Christians, as a whole, can not agree on the proper way to baptize and the effect that bestows on us. Tonight, I’d like you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lifting Up Tired Hands

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 147 ratings
     | 135,664 views

    Pastor appreciation is very much in order. God’s word calls us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 we read...

    LIFTING UP TIRED HANDS Exodus 17:8-13 Pastor appreciation is very much in order. God’s word calls us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 we are told: "And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Call To Christ, Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 22, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 12,166 views

    We all have a purpose. We’re all here to worship and serve God. Nothing can stop His goals and purposes. We need to figure out how we fit in, and let our light shine in a world full of darkness.

    Call to Christ, Let Your Light Shine John 1:43-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-20, Jonah 1:1-17 Introduction A young man accepted Christ. A little while later, a Christian teacher asked him: "What have you done for Christ since you believed?" He said, "Oh, I’m only a learner." "Well, when you light a candle ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Harold Hansen avatar

    Tad Bits On Soul Winning Series

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,966 views

    From a class I took along time back. Helps on soul winning

    TID BITS ON SOUL WINNING UNDERSTANDING GOD’S SALVATION Romans 3:10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Groaning In Hope Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009
     | 4,342 views

    Thank God that relief from suffering is coming through Jesus Christ!

    1. Sin has done much more damage than we really realize. 2. We suffer in this world… because of sin. – Read 8:18 • We experience pains & problems in this world… because of sin. • Fears, anxieties, hurts & bitterness… because of sin. As we go back to the Garden of Eden. • Adam & Eve learned in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Introducing The Lost Parables Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,750 views

    Lost People matter to God

    Introducing the Lost Parables Luke 15 February 8th, 2009 INTRODUCTION Well told stores of lost things have a way of pulling at our heart. One fine day in 1941, Violet Bailey and her fiancé Samuel Booth were strolling through the English countryside, deeply in love and engaged to be married. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Michael Catt avatar

    Fireproof Your Life: Never Leave Your Heritage Behind, Especially In A Fire

    Contributed by Michael Catt on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,156 views

    There are eternal truths within Psalm 33 that should cause us to examine where we are as a nation. Are we giving our children the kind of land our forefathers fought to give us?

    "Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him. For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast. The Lord nullifies the counsel of the nations; He frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ricky Johnson avatar

    I Can't Tithe $50k

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,835 views

    Using the exodus of Israel to call the church to obey GOD’s call to tithe.

    A couple of weeks ago we talked about the Israelites preparing to leave their bondage in Egypt. You will remember they were told to prepare an unblemished, year-old, male lamb by roasting him whole, and they were to eat this lamb completely with no left-over’s. They were to supplement this meal ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist