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  • Jofrey Bustamante avatar

    God With Us: God’s Amazing Present!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 25, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,543 views

    God has given us the best Christmas present and it is wrapped in the tender human body of our Lord Jesus Christ who was born in a lowly manger.

    Introduction: Christmas is an exciting time and little Sammy was excited. He was 15 years old and Christmas was still to him a time of wonder. He was a happy child despite his handicap. You see, Sammy was slightly retarded. He still went to school, though he was 2 years behind. And he did the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cuttin' Teeth In Midian

    Contributed by Luther Allen on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 22,941 views

    Difficult times help us reach Spiritual Maturity

    “Cuttin’ Teeth in Midian” (Exodus 2:11-23) When Moses fled Egypt, he lacked the spiritual maturity necessary for his God-given destiny. Just like Moses, our unfulfilled destinies are linked to our own spiritual immaturity. Because of this, God allowed time for Moses to mature in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A View!

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,064 views

    Since, we have a view of God’s rich mercy we are able to serve him with our lives.

    I can still remember the first time I had the courage to take the elevator to the top floor of the Sears Tower. It’s over 1,400 ft. tall and rises up hundreds of stories. The elevator ride to the observation floor is even daunting. There are surveillance cameras everywhere, even before you get to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Finding Mercy In The Dust Series

    Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,799 views

    Base on series #4 in the pursuing spiritual transformation by Willow Creek & Zondervan

    *Before this sermon, I handed out or had the ushers pass out stones to each person in the church. Makes for some good humerous comments. I told them to hold the stones in their hands and when they felt it was time to set them down then they could do so. Some held on to them through the entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transformation

    Contributed by Rex Williams on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 29,354 views

    A New Year’s teaching to motivate participants to actively seek God for changes that need to be made in lifestyle.

    OPENING IMAGE ILLUSTRATION: contrasting mountain peaks with passes; peaks enable you to enjoy the view of where you have been and where you are going, whereas passes give you mere glimpses of what may be ahead. “Year ends” are like passes to me. How different are you now than you were the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Refection Of The Cradle Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 25, 2011
     | 4,789 views

    This is our Christmas Eve service looking at the borrowed Cradle and Borrowed grave

    Transitions, in all of our lives there are transitions. Times when our lives change and the lives of those around us change. You know what I’m talking about because there are events that you are thinking about even as I speak. Births, deaths, graduations, weddings, baptisms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Freedom PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,029 views

    This sermon explores the freedom in Christ, the abandonment of fleshly desires, and the pursuit of a fruitful life led by the Holy Spirit.

    Good morning, beloved. It's a joy to gather together, to uplift each other, to find solace in our shared faith, and to seek wisdom from the Word of God. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a passage of profound significance, a passage that speaks to the very core of our Christian identity. It's ...read more

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    The Church Is For The Sick PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,252 views

    This sermon explores our inherent sinfulness, the redemption offered through Christ's sacrifice, and the importance of seeking reconciliation and restoration through faith.

    Beloved in Christ, as we gather here today, we are reminded of the grace that blankets us, the mercy that mends us, and the love that lingers in our hearts, all courtesy of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together, not as perfect beings, but as people striving for perfection, understanding that ...read more

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    Information Overload PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,167 views

    Explores the vastness of God's knowledge, our limitations in comprehending it, and finding fulfillment in knowing our Omniscient God amidst information overload.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. It is indeed a joyous day, a day the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice, to learn, and to grow in His Word. We are nestled here in this sanctuary, a haven of hope, a place of peace, where we can come together as brothers and sisters in Christ, to share in ...read more

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    A Pure Heart PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,525 views

    Explores the meaning of purity of heart, its importance in Christian character, and the divine promise of seeing God for those who attain it.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are gathered here today, in this sanctuary of faith, to engage with the divine words of the Gospel, to be touched by the wisdom of the Lord, and to find solace and guidance for our lives. We are here today, not by mere chance, not by simple coincidence, but ...read more

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    Pressing Towards The Goal

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 2, 2023
     | 2,821 views

    Do you have a faith that is worth dying for?

    Pressing Towards the Goal Philippians 3:4-14 We live in a world today in which many people have to motivations other than to get through another day. People seem to have nothing to live for. Drug abuse, alcoholism, homelessness, suicide, fear, and a general sense of despair has gripped the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Two Sons PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 736 views

    This sermon aims to explore God's surprising mercy, the power of repentance, and the importance of living out our faith, as illustrated in the scriptures from Matthew 28-32, Ezekiel 18:25-32, and Philippians 2:1-13.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we dive into a powerful message of God's Surprising Mercy, The Power of Repentance, and Living Out Our Faith. We will be exploring the sacred scriptures from Matthew 28-32, Ezekiel 18:25-32, and Philippians 2:1-13. As we ponder these scriptures one quote comes to ...read more

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    The Truth About Freedom PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 845 views

    The main point of this sermon is to understand and embrace the freedom we have in the Gospel, our responsibility as believers in society, and God's sovereignty over all things, so that we can live out our faith with courage, conviction, and humility.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into three powerful passages of Scripture that will help us understand the freedom we have in the Gospel, our responsibility as believers, and God's sovereignty over all things. As we explore these truths, our hearts will be stirred to live ...read more

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    Living In The Times: The Issachar Anointing

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 20, 2025
     | 1,690 views

    We live in a time of uncertainty—wars, disasters, moral decay, and trials seem to be on all sides. However, as believers, God has equipped us with the wisdom and strength to live faithfully in every season, trusting Him.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Narrative of the present Israel-Iran war. Narrative of the condition of the American church and what we must do. Discerning the times, knowing what to do and then taking action! INTRODUCTION: We live in a time of uncertainty—wars, disasters, moral decay, and trials seem to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There Once Was A Country...

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,112 views

    What we are as a nation is not what we were, and the difference is not something to be celebrated.

    “Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for the LORD has spoken: ‘Children have I reared and brought up, but they have rebelled against me. The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s crib, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand.’ “Ah, sinful nation, a people laden ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist