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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Nurtured In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,396 views

    Jesus was brought up in a family that actively participated in the religious traditions and rituals of their faith. Being brought up in the community of believers prepared Jesus for his earthly ministry.

    Luke 2:41-52 “Nurtured in the Faith” INTRODUCTION Have you noticed how quickly Christmas is celebrated and then forgotten? The stores have already started removing their Christmas decorations and replacing them with Valentines Day. The radio stations have stopped playing Christmas Carols, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Spiritual Warfare: Helm And Hilt

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,069 views

    It is in the kiln of spiritual battle and adversity that the character of Christ is hardened in us. Our enemy is effective so we must be completely prepared with the whole, holy armor of God.

    Intro: "In Italy for thirty years under the Borgias they had warfare, terror, murder, bloodshed; they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and the Renaissance. In Switzerland they had brotherly love, five hundred years of democracy and peace, and what did they produce? The cuckoo clock" It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Servant-King

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,283 views

    This sermon was prepared for Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday in November of 2007. The thesis is that as disciples of Jesus Christ we are to follow in His steps in being servant leaders.

    The Servant-King --Jeremiah 23:1-6 Kings, Queens, Presidents, Governors, priests, and pastors are called to be good role models before their people. Unfortunately that was never the case with any of the kings of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and with many of the kings of Judah as well. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Norwood avatar

    "Why Do We Come To The Tomb?"

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,251 views

    A sermon prepared for "Easter" Sunday and compares the reasons folks came to the tomb where Jesus was laid to rest and our reasons for assembling to worship on the first day of the week.

    I. Welcome II. Introduction MercyMe first released their hit song I Can Only Imagine in 1999. Since then, I’ve heard this song played numerous times at funerals as one imagines being in heaven and in the presence of God. The movie by the same name was released last month with much greater success ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The People Factor" Series

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 8, 2013
     | 4,054 views

    This sermon is part of a series that looks at how Jesus prepared his church for his ascension. Most of the text will focus on the early days prior to and directly after the ascenion.

    Series How Jesus Grew the Kingdom of God Title: The People Factor Text: John 20:17-18; 21:15-20 Introduce the Series: In the next six weeks we are going to at the days between the resurrection and. the ascension to heaven. It is during this time that Jesus lays the ground work for his church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Praying For The Right Things

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,272 views

    We tend to pray in a panic, when we could have prayed in preparation. Our prayer must also be responsible, accepting our own measure of responsibility.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, September 21, 1986 One young friend of mine, taking the Scripture quite seriously and quite literally, where it says, "Ask anything in my name, and I will do it" – taking that verse to the nth degree, reports that he is still waiting for the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Evangelism Training: Sharing Your Testimony. Series

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jul 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,764 views

    Learn how to prepare and consolidate the testimony of what God has done in your life so you can use it as a powerful evangelism tool in any conversation.

    The Testimony Worksheet 1 Peter 3:15 tells us, “always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” Your personal testimony, the story of what God has done in your life, is one of the best ways you can do this. Although people can try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sounding Of The Trumpet

    Contributed by James May on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,906 views

    God's trumpets are sounding, calling his people to get ready; warning the world of judgment to come; preparing the way for the coming of the Lord. Can you hear the trumpets?

    The Sounding of the Trumpet Sunday, January 16, 2011 – AM By Pastor James May Three months after God had so miraculously delivered Israel from the slave pits in Egypt, they came into the wilderness of Sinai. God had lifted their feet out of the miry pits of clay, loosed them from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Consuming Fire

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,191 views

    FIRE- brings light, warmth, love, gives direction, tests faith, represents wrath, is a holy calling, preparation for holy work, conveys truth and brings pardon.

    Jesus declared in Luke 12:49, “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” We think of the meek and mild Bethlehem Babe coming to bring peace on earth, good-will to men. Jesus did indeed bring peace, but hardly the way anyone expected. Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Life After Death: Heaven

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 13, 2015
     | 8,453 views

    2nd part of a two part message on life after death - describing the place Jesus prepared for us as a hiding place, a dwelling place, and a resting place.

    Life after death: Heaven Introduction: Last week may have been gloomy but today is a cheerful day. Don Piper, the author of '90 minutes in heaven' said “heaven is a buffet for the senses. It is a sensory explosion.” I have great news for you this morning church. . . Heaven is for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    The Miracle Of The Seed

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,669 views

    Sometimes you may be the one to water, or provide the sunshine or shade at the right time, or all of the above. There is no level of preparation to great or small in the growing process, before the harvest!

    The Miracle of the seed Gal. 6:1-5, 7-10 Msg. 1-3 Live creatively, friends. If someone falls into sin, forgivingly restore him, saving your critical comments for yourself. You might be needing forgiveness before the day’s out. Stoop down and reach out to those who are oppressed. Share their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Absolute Devotion

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 31, 2018
     | 4,707 views

    To be ‘In Christ’ you must allow Him complete control of your life. Our absolute devotion to Christ prepares us to be used in ministries for His glory.

    Bertoldo de Giovanni is a name even the most enthusiastic lover of art is unlikely to recognize. He was the pupil of Donatello, the greatest sculptor of his time, and became the teacher of Michelangelo, the greatest sculptor of all time. Michelangelo was only 14 years old when he came to Bertoldo, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Last Days: Pestilence

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 22, 2019
     | 11,149 views

    We continue to study the signs of the second coming of Jesus. Today we look at the role of PESTILENCES and PLAGUES. God is trying to wake us to be prepared for the second coming.

    LAST DAYS: PESTILENCE Series on the Second Coming By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE HORSES ARE COMING… WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO? Don’t be derailed! Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Ready For The Journey Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,888 views

    The wise men are a surprising twist to the narrative from Matthew. What does their presence indicate and how does getting to know them help us prepare for Christmas?

    You may have noticed the chalkboard signs that are scattered around the church building. Each has a different saying- “Be the Branch,” “Catch the Wind,” “Wreck the Roof,” “Grip the Plow,” and “Empty the Jar.” They come from a small group video Bible study our groups participated in a while back. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Philip's Preaching Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 21, 2022
     | 2,274 views

    May we like Philip be ready to go when and where the Spirit leads. May we be prepared to boldly speak the gospel of Jesus Christ for his glory.

    Context of Philips preaching Acts 6-7 Acts 6 is where we first find out about Philip. He is one of the seven chosen to help smooth over the division in the church between the Hellenistic Jews and Hebraic Jews. Philip is a Greek name. As a result of the seven the disciples increased rapidly in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist