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  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    God Is With Us

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 6,177 views

    A Christmas sermon that considers the wonder of the incarnation and the implications for the way we live for God

    Welcome and opening prayer – I John 1:1-3 read offstage What's the Big Deal? Why an angelic announcement? Why shepherds worshiping? Why Magi traveling from the East? Why all of Jerusalem stirred by the news of Him, and then a plot to kill Him? The subject we look at this morning is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Used By God

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 12, 2022
     | 2,194 views

    To help us understand about being used, Paul uses the word vessel over and over. The meaning of the word vessel is implement or equipment. We are the vessels that God uses to reach this world for Him.

    Paul and his writings, new very well about being used of God. To help us understand, Paul uses the word vessel over and over. The meaning of the word vessel is implement or equipment. Jesus used the word when he described Paul in Acts 19:15. Paul knew he could reach a place of not being used of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    When Your Cookie Crumbles, God Understands Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,800 views

    Hope is Stronger than Memory!

    “As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust. As for man, his days are like grass, he flourishes like a flower of the field; the wind blows over it and it is gone, and its place ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Davon Huss avatar

    God With Us

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,126 views

    An acrostic on GOD WITH US; taken from John Gillmartin, Pastor’s Pastor, November 2001

    (Mat 1:23 NRSV) "Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel," which means, "God with us." What did Isaiah think when he uttered these words hundreds of years before in Isaiah 7:14? Of what should we think when we read this verse? Thesis: This morning we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgive Us...

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 22, 2004
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     | 2,575 views

    Forgive us our sins - has conditions

    The Lord’s Prayer OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN Mt 6:9-15 This term we have been looking at the words of the Lord’s Prayer with you. How does the prayer go? Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    God With Us

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 17, 2022
     | 1,275 views

    The world’s most important birth was about to take place. Why was it almost unknown? What was Joseph's dilemma? What were the baby’s names? Was Mary a perpetual virgin? Let’s look at Matthew 1:18-25.

    The world’s most important birth was about to take place. Why was it almost unknown? What was Joseph's dilemma? What were the baby’s names? Was Mary a perpetual virgin? Let’s look at Matthew 1:18-25. Joseph’s Dilemma Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found Useful

    Contributed by Daniel Wheat on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,772 views

    We have been purchased by the blood of Christ. We have been found to be useful by the King. Running away from God is not fullfiling the purpose that we have been called. Remember the slave tag, "If I should escape seize me and send me back to my master."

    “FOUND USEFUL” Return Me To The Master Reference: Philemon 1:1-25 Reverend Daniel A. Wheat Introduction: Have any of you ever asked someone to write a letter of recommendation? Have you ever received an evaluation from a supervisor on your work performance? Ever get a love letter that made you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    God With Us

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,356 views

    The baby Christ overturned any expectations the world could have about how God works in His creation.

    It’s great to be here with you tonight. Christmas Eve has always been one of my favorite nights of the year … and all the more as it’s become a night in which I get to share it with the “extended family” that come and gather together in this service. It’s a particularly provocative time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is God For Us?

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,313 views

    An encouragement sermon. The blessings of being "In Christ".

    Is God for Us? Romans 8:31-34 Consider the Old Testament example of Joseph Genesis 50:18-21 His brothers also came and fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.” But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? As for you, you meant evil against me, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Of Us

    Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Mar 16, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 3,896 views

    He became what we are so we could become what he is

    He became One of Us - John 1:14 preached by Brent W. Zastrow - March 11, 2001 Saybrook Christian Church - Saybrook, Il. It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, "What will you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making A Rarity Commonplace

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,038 views

    God's desire is that every Christian be an encouraging person... Barnabas is a good example of a good example.

    Title: Making a Rarity Commonplace Text: Hebrews 10:23-25 Thesis: God desire is that every Christian be an encouraging person. Introduction When I grew up we often gave our friends nicknames… Bob Hutchins was “Hutch.” Robert Sanden was “Ralph.” His older brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Russ Sharrock avatar

    God With Us

    Contributed by Russ Sharrock on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,313 views

    The great truth of the incarnation is that God became one of us.

    God With Us John 1:1-14 (NIV) During this time each year children begin dreaming of the gifts they’ll find under the tree on Christmas morning, while their parents are running from store to store fighting the crowds and spending money on things they hope will bring happiness to those they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    God With Us Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,599 views

    Shows the deity of Christ who came to be with us.

    Title: God With Us Theme: Text: Matthew 1:18-23 Read that last verse, 23, with me Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Now let them words just resonate in your spirit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Colossians: Making The Journey Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 10, 2025
     | 237 views

    The Christians in Colosse had lost their way, and the purpose of Colossians was to show them the way back.

    It was a dinky little town, and we had lost our way. We were touring a village in England, by the name of Bampton, it’s major claim to fame today is it was the home of the library, rectory and church used in the filming of Downton Abbey. In the TV series, the church was St. Michael and All ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • John Oscar avatar

    Making A Course Correction Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 16, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,982 views

    Taken from the Sermon Central Series and heavily edited, Pastor John teaches on how to make course corrections when you veer of course in your spiritual walk.

    Making a Course Correction The Path Series- CCCAG October 10, 2021 Scripture-Proverbs 27:12 Last week we started a new series called, “The Path,” It’s a study taken from the book of Proverbs. In it, we established an unbreakable principle in the universe that if you try to break this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God