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  • Victor Nazareth avatar

    Facing Impossibilities

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 245 ratings
     | 21,354 views

    There comes a time in the life of every believer when he or she is faced with a seemingly impossible situation. How do we conduct ourselves during these times? Why does God allow them? Can we really prepare for them?

    Introduction: There comes a time in the life of every believer when he or she is faced with a seemingly impossible situation. How do we conduct ourselves during these times? Why does God allow them? Can we really prepare for them? In this story we can learn a lot on how to respond when trouble ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Joe Jones avatar

    How Will You Light Your Christmas?

    Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,744 views

    Today is the first Sunday in Advent….a time for us to begin our preparations for the celebration of THE ONE that would change the face of the earth with his life. It’s the season when you and I participate in an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.

    How Will You Light Your Christmas? Dec 2, 2001 Today is the first Sunday in Advent….a time for us to begin our preparations for the celebration of THE ONE that would change the face of the earth with his life. It’s the season when you and I participate in an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    When Thou Hast Done, Thou Hast Not Done Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 22 ratings
     | 6,150 views

    Sermon prepared for observance of my fifteenth anniversary as pastor; confession that, like Joseph of Arimathea, I have waited too long to be bold and then have done my work all to alone; but that the basis for pastor and people is the grace of the Cross

    If I know anything at all about life, I know that all of us want significance. We want to know that our lives have had meaning. We want to know, after we have invested a few years, that we have counted for something. We want significance. Years ago, I heard a lecture by Victor Frankl. Some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Twamley avatar

    What's In A Name?

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,861 views

    God has been preparing you for a unique role in ministry all your life – what is it He has called you to do? If you don’t know you need to find out. You do that through prayer.

    What’s in a Name? When I say the name “Mark McGuire” most of you immediately recognize him because he established a new home-run record. When I say the name “Kristi Yamaguchi” you would recognize her as figure skating superstar. Say the name “Troy Aikman” and people immediately associate his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Forgotten Prayers

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,378 views

    When Zacharias met an Angel in the Temple, announcing the birth of his son, he was confronted with an answer to a long-forgotten prayer. Like him, we should be prepared to find forgotten prayers answered, and to perservere in praying for those things whi

    First Sunday in Advent Luke 1:5-25 "Forgotten Prayers" Today is a day of beginnings. It is the beginning of the Christian year. It is the beginning of the season known as Advent, the four Sundays prior to Christmas. And, it is a beginning for St. Athanasius Anglican Church, because this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • C Jordan avatar

    Getting Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 7, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,979 views

    John the Baptist was a prophet who came to prepare the people for the First Advent of Christ. His story teaches us how we can get ready for Christmas, so that we can receive Christ into our hearts and our homes.

    GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS HUMOUR: A politically correct holiday greeting Best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral, winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most joyous traditions of the religious persuasion of your ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Carl Willis avatar

    A Time Of Transition Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 4, 2008
     | 7,711 views

    Life is full of turning points. Times of change that prepare us for the road ahead and fulfill God’s purposes in our life. The arrest of John the Baptist leads Jesus into a place of transition. Jesus goes to Galilee and begins to preach a message of

    A Time of Transition Mark 1:14-15 March 9, 2008 Mark 1:14a (HCSB) After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee… Time to Leave - Turning points - Circumstances that God uses to redirect - Focus - Energy - Actions - These circumstances may be good or bad - The Holy Spirit gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God And Divorce

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,351 views

    This sermon is the output of my research into divorce to address a situation with my congregation. (One note, in the preparation for this sermon, I’ve used several resources including some sermons posted on this website (some actual examples). I am truly

    God, The Bible And Divorce Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16; Jeremiah 3:6-8; Matthew 19:9; Introduction: Before I start this message I have a favor to ask. If you have a watch on, please take it off and put it in your pocket or purse. Thanks. Last week I preached part three of my series on Pulling ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With The Giant Of Faithlessness Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 13, 2006
     | 4,349 views

    Message #3 in the series. Preparing for rain. That phrase sets the dividing line between faithfulness and faithlessness. The giant of faithlessness is simply living as though we do not believe God is going to do what He says he is going to do.

    FACING THE GIANTS Dealing With The Giant of Faithlessness Hebrews 11 INTRODUCTION: Preparing for rain. That phrase sets the dividing line between faithfulness and faithlessness. The giant of faithlessness is simply living as though we do not believe God is going to do what He says he is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Signs Along The Way: A Christmas Tree" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,469 views

    People are preparing for Christmas. It may be a secular holiday, rather than a holi day... but God can use the signs of the season to help us initiate conversations. The Holy Spirit can use the sign of the Christmas tree to create an interest and bring

    In Jesus Holy Name December 12, 2007 Mid Week Advent II Redeemer “Signs along the Way” The signs of Christmas are all around. The shopping malls are full. Your neighborhood has homes decorated with Santa’s and Reindeer, and snow men and maybe a manger ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Warren Curry avatar

    Power Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,868 views

    Just as Jesus did, we must arm ourselves with the Word of God, for it is the Sword of the Spirit. It is our weapon of defense against the enemy. We must carry our weapon of truth realizing it has great power and be prepared to use it.

    Power of the Word Sermon Series: The Manual Matthew 4:1-12 The last few weeks we have been going through a series titled: The Manual. We have been examining the importance of God’s Word in history and in our lives today. First, we looked at 2 Timothy where we found that all Scripture is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    A Future And A Hope

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 11, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,085 views

    In times of deep trouble, it may appear as though God has forgotten you. But God may be preparing you, as He did the people of Judah, for a new beginning with Him at the center. He is always waiting for His people to depend on Him.

    Opening illustration: A 60-year-old hotel in Kansas is being renovated into apartments. A rusty ship that is docked in Philadelphia is being restored and may become a hotel or a museum. Hangar 61, an admired piece of architecture at the old Stapleton Airport in Colorado, is being transformed into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 10, 2015
     | 8,365 views

    God Talks about the Timing: 1. The timing of the season should be studied (vs. 32-35). 2. Our knowledge of the day has been delayed (vs. 36-39). 3. The need to prepare is paramount (vs. 37-44).

    The Second Coming of Christ Part 4: God Talks about the Timing Matthew 24:29-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 8, 2015 BACKGROUND: *It was two days before the cross. Jesus had just finished condemning the Jewish religious leaders for stubbornly rejecting Him as the Messiah. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    From The Dungeon To The Palace

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 18, 2014
     | 13,114 views

    After many years of waiting and character preparation, God has finally promoted Joseph from the Dungeon to the Palace. In the same manner, we have to be ready when the Lord will promote us. There are three important things we need to remember.

    FROM THE DUNGEON TO THE PALACE We have been talking about the life of Joseph. Today, we will look at his promotion to be the second highest in the land. The last time we saw Joseph, he was languishing in an Egyptian prison. He was in prison for doing the right thing and honoring God in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dixon Olu. David avatar

    Son, Remember That You In Your Lifetime. . . .

    Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Nov 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,934 views

    By nature, Man is very curious about the future. How he wishes to know, today, what will happen tomorrow! Perhaps one of the reasons for such curiosity is to plan and prepare so that he or she is not caught “sleeping” and unprepared. But the future is not

    SON, REMEMBER THAT YOU IN YOUR LIFETIME. . . . Scriptural Text: Luke 16: 19-31 By nature, Man is very curious about the future. How he wishes to know, today, what will happen tomorrow! Perhaps one of the reasons for such curiosity is to plan and prepare so that he or she is not caught ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare