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  • David Smith avatar

    The Incarnation (Matthew 1:18-25)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 13, 2007
     | 8,800 views

    Let’s stop pretending that we know a lot about God! If we want to know God at all, we’ve got to start from the human end of God - Jesus. ...

    "Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. (19) Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Worship - How To Not Be Struck Dead

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,060 views

    The ancient practices of worship when priests would enter the holy of holies to meet with God required them to be found spotless...this sermon relates the tabernacle and tent of meeting to today’s forms of worship.

    (Intro Video-ark of the covenant-Holy of Holies) Ok, Some of you are probably wondering how Noah’s ark fit inside this small box. Did they shrink it? What’s up with that? So, I have to clear up some of your confusion. The ark of the covenant and Noah’s ark are two different things. Noah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Shepherds?

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 101 ratings
     | 37,317 views

    The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds.

    Why Shepherds? Luke 2:8-20 Introduction The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds. Why? Perhaps He wanted the poor and outcast of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    Genesis 25:19-34 (Jacob & Esau)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,295 views

    In a world marked by violence, the ancient story of Jacob and Esau reminds us that conflict has always been a part of the way God deals with his people, and it contains with...

    We gather together today in the wake of the terrible terrorist attacks in London - violence that I suspect has left none of us unaffected. Tony Blair said, “They will never succeed in destroying what we hold dear” , and it’s hard not to admire his resilience, even though we recognise, I think, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    How Should We Live Lord Before The Rapture Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,180 views

    It tells us that the Lord took Philip away suddenly, and one day, we who love and belong to the Lord are going to be taken away suddenly. We are going to be caught up, raptured literally into the air and into His presence

    How Should We Live Lord Before The Rapture Acts 8:26-40 Look at verse 39 and notice in particular the words "the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip." Was this a literal, physical transportation? Was Philip caught away as Enoch was? Look up Genesis 5:22-24; and as Elijah was (2 Kings 2:11)? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Close Do You Want To Get?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,419 views

    God is inviting you to get as close as you dare to get.

    December 2, 2007 Evening Service Text: Exodus 33:7-23 Subject: The Presence of God Title: How Close Do You Want to Get? I have known a lot of different people. When I worked in a factory as a young man I think I knew every one of the 200+ people that worked there. When I worked in construction ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Richardson avatar

    The Bottom Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,272 views

    The true ‘bottom line’ isn’t going to be found at the end of a company ledger, or a balance s

    Romans: The Line in the Sand (Series) Message Title: The Bottom Line Scripture: Romans 1:13-15 13 And I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that often I have planned to come to you (and have been prevented thus far) in order that I might obtain some fruit among you also, even as among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Waiting For God's Ultimate Kingdom

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,355 views

    John the Baptist understood the power of the miracles, but wanted judgment to accompany them. He was having trouble waiting for justice -- as we do.

    Third Sunday in Advent -- Lectionary A: Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:4-9; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-12 I was cleaning out some things this week and came across some papers, among which were some cartoons I had saved. I must have been having a bad day, for one of the cartoons was Ziggy sitting at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The First Christmas Song

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,878 views

    The first Christmas song was not sung by a hip-hop artist or a famous rock star, but was sung by the Heavenly Host on a Holy Night.

    The First Christmas Song By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Luke 2:8-14 Praise the Lord and Merry Christmas. In two days we will be celebrating Christmas the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On tomorrow night children will try to spy wondering if reindeer really know how to fly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Tim HBC avatar

    Doh! I Knew You Were Like That! Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,104 views

    What happens when Nineveh doesn’t fall? What happens when God does something I don’t like? What happens when my theology doesn’t sit comfortably with God’s Word? What happens when he shows me that my priorities may be religious, but they’re not his?

    Introduction Many have been rejoicing that former Serbian leader Radovan Karadzic has at last been arrested and brought to trial. Accused of terrible war crimes, of genocide at Srebrenitsa, of more. If convicted of these crimes, is prison a strong enough sentence for this man? Many long for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Poole avatar

    Giving

    Contributed by Bobby Poole on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,050 views

    To answer the age-old question of how much I should give, we need to look at the 4 principles for giving that are laid out in this passage.

    A young pastor was absorbed in trying to generate more money for a new building project. He had scheduled his passionate appeal for the Sunday morning service because he knew that the most people would be in attendance. He had planned to have the musician play an appropriate song to be played at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    The Fiery Furnace

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 26,820 views

    Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego fought fire with faith.

    THE FIERY FURNACE (Daniel 3:1-30-fighting fire with faith) INTRODUCTION: Testing-we seldom enjoy it. We don’t like having to endure the challenges that test our knowledge, patience or faith. But, the only way we will find out the value of something is if it’s been tested. Consumer Reports has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    That I May Dwell Among Them Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 124 ratings
     | 29,811 views

    The Tabernacle is a wonderful picture book, full of object lessons...a graphic, vivid experience of God’s presence with man! The MEANS, the MATERIALS, the MEN, and the MEETING. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    That I May Dwell Among Them Exodus 25:1-9 Special ’fly by’ video, PowerPoint, & 3D Tabernacle links can be found for free at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DwellAmongThem.html In Genesis 1 & 2 we read about God’s creation. And right in the middle of that account, the Bible refers to God creating ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Barnhill avatar

    The Keys Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,944 views

    As followers of Jesus Christ, we’ve each been given authority, but like many Christians today, we don’t often use our authority as God intended.

    THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM We all feel like a nobody sometimes. It’s like the new employee at a Wal-Mart Store who had such an experience. The young man had just been at work a few days and was the low man in the pecking order. He was holding a broom in his hand near the entrance when an irate ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Voorhees avatar

    God Grace To His Obstinate Children Series

    Contributed by Jeff Voorhees on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,715 views

    Isaiah tells the people of Judah that he will be there for them--his obstinate children--even though they rebel against him now.

    Isaiah 30 The Promises of God—Grace to Obstinate Children Beloved, For those of you who have had children, did you ever have a particularly obstinate child? All of us have strong willed children. In fact, there are far more strong willed children than compliant children. The scariest part of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed