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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Words Chiseled In Stone

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 30, 2008
     | 4,429 views

    Words chiseled in stone are for remembering. Jesus said I’m coming back - Stay Awake! This message underlines why.

    33Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. 34It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch. 35Therefore, keep awake—for you do not know when the master of the house ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Living A Different Life

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 8, 2008
     | 3,366 views

    Expanded outline. Deals with being filled with the Spirit.

    LIVING A DIFFERENT LIFE These are trying times. These are trying times for many of you. There are those these days that are having family struggles. Some are praying over wayward children. Some are having financial difficulties. Some of you, like Jene, are dealing with health issues and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Born Identity Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,548 views

    Sometimes it takes a baby to remind an old man what your world is really about” in that one moment when Christ was born. Oh, Praise his name for that one moment! Thanks to Jim Altar for the intro to this message

    In One Moment In one moment, one seemingly insignificant measurement on the span of time, "The Word became flesh". In that moment, undiminished Deity became humanity. What an incomprehensible thought! In one moment, the one for whom are all things and by whom are all things, became a thing —like ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Are You Looking For This Christmas?

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,430 views

    A message designed to make listeners aware that God wants to reveal himself to them this Christmas in a way that just might surprise them.

    Before reading today’s text I want to give you a little background or context. The passage takes place on the Temple grounds about 40 days after Jesus’ birth. Joseph and Mary have gone to the Temple for a couple of reasons. First, it was customary for a family to dedicate their first born son to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Joy-Filled Shepherds (Pastor Glenys) Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,460 views

    In a ‘slow motion moment’, black and white turns to living color! The boring brilliant! The mundane becomes magnificent!

    O – ordinary R – routine D – dull I – inferior N – normal A – average R – repetitive Y – yawn These words, along with a few others of like kind, could be used to describe an evening with the shepherds. Nothing ‘too much’ happened out in the fields while the shepherds kept watch. There may ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Catching Sight Of The Signs Of Domestic Violence Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,528 views

    This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry.

    This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry. Catching Sight of the Signs of Domestic Violence Social ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Caught In Domestic Violence Pt 5 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 17, 2008
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     | 4,732 views

    This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry.

    This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry. Caught in Domestic Violence This is perhaps the most difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Shout With The Shepherds

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2008
     | 3,723 views

    Taking a look at Christmas from the perspective of the shepherds. God came to them to show his love is for all and has no favortism.

    Shout with the shepherds Luke 2:1-20 Disclaimer: This was prepared from resources from Sermon Central and private study. Introduction- Luke 2:1-20 Most people are familiar with this passage, even if they don’t read their Bible. It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    They Weren't Looking For Him

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,419 views

    The King of Eternity came into this world and the world had no idea what had taken place. Politicians, Priests, and the Public missed one of the greatest miracles ever for they weren’t looking for Him. Are we any different?

    THEY WEREN’T LOOKING FOR HIM Matthew 2:1-18 Introduction: When we consider the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ, we quite often forget the obscurity in which the events took place. The appearance of the wise men and the reaction of their message reveal the depth of that obscurity. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Quint Pitts avatar

    Vantage Point: God The Father Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,857 views

    Discusses Christmas from the vantage point of God the Father.

    VANTAGE POINT: GOD, THE FATHER Vantage Point Christmas—Part 1 Introduction to the sermon series. Introduction to today’s sermon. OUR FATHER LONGED TO PLAN THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, Galatians 4:4 (NAB) ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jason Jones avatar

    From The Depths Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,131 views

    Exposition of Psalm 6 about pain in life and a divine remedy

    Text: Psalm 6:1-10, Title: From the Depths, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/21/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Some other story about pain, ask Francis if I can share the summary of her year in pain. B. Background to passage: Again we are not given a background, but a new notation about this song being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    "Abba" - One Week After Christmas

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    This is a sermon that examines the gift we recieved at Christmas... and asks the question, do we have a personal relationship with God or a legal relationship?

    Galatians 4:4-11 4 But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, 5 to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons and daughters. 6 Because you are sons and daughters, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Patience, Kindness, Goodness Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,134 views

    A series on the fruits of the Spirit

    Getting Fruit From The Garden of God Gal. 5.22-23 Part 2 or 3 Introduction: A Opening B The fruit of the Spirit is not a new set of moral laws/codes that must be kept. 1 The fruit of the Spirit are the results of living, being led, and filled by the Holy Spirit of God. a Jesus taught the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Four Horses Of The Apocalypse

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,928 views

    A look at the four horsemen of Revelation.

    The Four Horses of the Apocalypse Rev. 6 Oct. 12, 2008 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction I The rider of the white horse A Some say this rider/cavalier is Jesus by comparing 6:1-2 to 19:11-16. Then I saw when the Lamb broke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Baptism Reveals The Christ

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,764 views

    Epiphany 1/ Baptism of Jesus(C) -- The baptism of Jesus reveals he is the Christ. John the Baptist and the Triune God testify to this fact.

    JESUS’ BAPTISM REVEALS THE CHRIST (Outline) January 11, 2009 -- EPIPHANY 1 / BAPTISM OF JESUS -- Luke 3:15-17, 21,22 INTRO: Baptism is a blessed sacrament for every believer in the Christian church. God’s grace takes on a very visible form in baptism. Sins are washed away by the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran