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  • Charles Holt avatar

    Why Bethlehem?

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Jun 2, 2001
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     | 18,966 views

    This is a Christmas theme emphasizing God’s wisdom and purpose in choosing Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus and lessons for us.

    Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com WHY BETHLEHEM? Scripture reading: Luke 2:1-7 Of all the cities, towns and villages in Palestine why did the Lord God choose such an unheard-of hamlet as Bethlehem for the birth of the greatest figure ever to enter into human history? If a site selection ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Complaint And Restoration.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2023
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     | 1,411 views

    God’s purposes are in no way thwarted by persecution, but rather, somewhat ironically, helped forward by the sufferers’ steadfastness.

    COMPLAINT AND RESTORATION. Jeremiah 15:15-21. This is one of the laments of Jeremiah. There is a complaint here (Jeremiah 15:15-18), and also a reply from the LORD (Jeremiah 15:19-21). JEREMIAH 15:15. The prophet is bold in his approach: “O LORD, thou knowest.” The LORD does know all our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Interruptions Come

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2025
     | 189 views

    Don’t let interruptions make you side step God’s purpose in your life.

    A. THINK ABOUT INTERRUPTIONS Interrupt (v); (1) to break in, (2) to break off or cause to cease, (3) to stop in the middle of doing or saying something, (4) suspend temporarily or permanently, (5) to stop, hinder, obstruct, breaking in, etc. 1. Definition: An intrusion in your thinking or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dry Bones Live Again PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023
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    Explores our purpose to know God, the power of prophecy, and God's ability to bring life from desolation.

    Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you warmly in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we gather in this sacred space, we are reminded that we are not just mere spectators, but active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and redemption. We are not ...read more

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    Step #1 - See The Big Picture Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 8, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,095 views

    What do you do when life hands you bad puzzle pieces? Pieces you can’t figure out how to fit into the "all things work together for good?" Maybe it’s time to step back and look at the puzzle box top! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    See The Big Picture Romans 8:28-29 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Genesis 24 - God Writes Love Stories - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 30, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,264 views

    God writes love stories. He is vitally concerned with the actual lives of people as they meet, fall in love, marry. Afterall, the first miracle Jesus performed was at a wedding. Our everyday lives and the decisions have bearing upon His purposes for us, e

    Genesis 24 - GOD WRITES LOVE STORIES - Part 1 She was there in the park, sitting on the bench in the mist, this mysterious beautiful woman in my life, and I realised that I was falling in love. We met with others in that early morning prayer meeting, but I wasn’t aware of them. I listened as she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John Series Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 26, 2021
     | 2,097 views

    there was one person who was a very special witness to Christ, John the Baptist. John’s sole purpose on earth was to witness and to bear testimony to the Light of the world. His purpose stands as a dynamic example for every believer. The purpose of the believer is to bear the same witness as John

    Jesus the Light of the World: The Special Witness of John the Baptist, 1:6–8 (1:6–8) Introduction: there was one person who was a very special witness to Christ, John the Baptist. John’s sole purpose on earth was to witness and to bear testimony to the Light of the world. His purpose stands as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Wonderfully Made Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 24, 2024
     | 1,944 views

    We are wonderfully and uniquely made by God. Each of us has unique gifts and a divine purpose, reflecting the marvel of God's craftsmanship. Our worth is found in God's design and His plans for us. We are reminded that we are God's masterpiece, created with intention and love.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Imperfections by Matthew West In our world today, our identities are in crisis. Everyone around us tries to tell us who we are, what we should do, and who we should be.   What do we believe? Who do we support? Are we Republican or Democrat? Male or female? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where We Meet God

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,403 views

    Does God still encounter us in this generation? If so, how and where does this occur?

    WHERE WE MEET GOD Colossians 1:15-20 INTRO: The purpose of God for all creation is that it be brought under the lordship of Christ. In Him the fullness of deity dwelled bodily. We were made in the image of God, made for fellowship with him (v. 27). Since we are made for fellowship with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Shakes Foundations Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025
     | 445 views

    The God who shakes foundations is still at work today. No matter how deeply rooted a problem may be, He has the power to dismantle it completely.

    THE GOD WHO SHAKES FOUNDATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 16:25-26 (KJV) 25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Has Not Forgotten

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,895 views

    Never give up hope... God is at work, often doing the extraordinary in the course of the very ordinariness of our lives.

    Title: God Has Not Forgotten! Text: Luke 1:5-25 Thesis: Never give up hope… God is at work in your life. Introduction The story is told of an elderly couple who lived together in a nursing home. Though they had been married for 60 years, their relationship was filled with constant arguments, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Call For Resolution

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Dec 31, 2014
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     | 13,587 views

    A message about not being so concerned about things in which we have no control over in life because there are much bigger things to be concerned about. Just as we are tempted to envy the prosperity of the wicked so was Jeremiah but he learned not to.

    God's call for Resolution Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-17 Introduction: A new year is upon us and if we ever had need for resolution it is today. The term resolution has come to be known as something you promise yourself to do at the beginning of the new year but then give up on shortly after you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Work Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 5, 2025
     | 560 views

    If you didn’t have to work, what would you do to fill your time? What if you knew the truths about the purpose of work that could reward you with much more than a paycheck? Get ready to learn about God’s design for work!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Work Selected Scriptures If you were with us last Sunday, you would know we covered the topic of rest. We saw that rest is not passive but purposeful activities. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Knowing Christ Means Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013
     | 8,048 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you deeply know CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know CHRIST deeper IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:10 (Amplified Bible) [For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressivel

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you deeply know CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know CHRIST deeper IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:10 (Amplified Bible) [For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jehovah-Jireh

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,246 views

    The name Jehovah-Jireh is one of God's compound names in which His identity is covenant connected to certain attributes, guaranteeing His fulfillment in those areas. We look at the origin, meaning, and purpose of the name Jehovah-Jireh in relation to us.

    JEHOVAH-JIREH Gen. 22:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. There are times when even doing what is right seems like it will backfire on you. Old habits are hard to break. 2. One guy invariably left off the cap to the toothpaste and for years his wife had hounded him about it. Finally, on their 25th ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God