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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Story Of Daniel Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,793 views

    A 32 week journey through the Bible. Inspired by Randy Frazee and Max Lucado. A look at Daniel's faith.

    The Story 18 - Daniel February 20, 2011 Today, we’re going to look at the life of Daniel. He’s one of the OT prophets. His story is found in chapter 18 of the Story or in the book of Daniel in the OT. Now, let me give you some of the setting where we are at. We’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Story!

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,277 views

    Enthusiastically live the best news that has ever been told.

    WHAT A STORY! Luke 2.20 S: Good News! C: Christmas Pr: ENTHUSIASTICALLY LIVE THE BEST NEWS THAT HAS EVER BEEN TOLD! Type: Inductive The Shepherds were: I. ORDINARY II. SCARED III. CURIOUS IV. CONTAGIOUS PA: How is the change to be observed? • Humbly realize that God became human • Meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story Of Christmas

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,618 views

    The fullness of time came more than two thousand years ago. A tiny baby came into a grim and dark world bringing light to all mankind, a light that still invites men to come into the warmth of God’s grace and find there peace, and hope, and love.

    The Story of Christmas 12/21/08 AM Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: For many today, Christmas is just a holiday; a stressful one at that. It’s a time for buying gifts that didn’t need to be bought out of a budget that couldn’t afford them. It’s a time for squeezing parties and extra events into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Resurrection Story

    Contributed by John Donnelly on Mar 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,454 views

    The resurrection is true

    EASTER SUNDAY SERMON APRIL 8, 2007 The Rev. Canon John A. Donnelly The story was first · Told by 3 women, · Then told by the slain rabbi’s disciples, · then told throughout the whole city of Jerusalem. · It spread like wildfire throughout the Roman world---through Europe & Asia; and later ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Story Of Rahab

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 5, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 28,670 views

    Rahab lived in the city of Jericho; in fact her house was built on the outer wall that surrounded the city for protection. From her window overlooking the wall, she would be able to see the travelers who would come to her city before they even entered the

    The Story of Rahab Joshua 2:1-24 In the second chapter of Joshua, we are introduced to a woman by the name of Rahab. Rahab lived in the city of Jericho; in fact her house was built on the outer wall that surrounded the city for protection. From her window overlooking the wall, she would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 11, 2015
     | 6,553 views

    Grace, something we talk about and preach about, but where do we get this theology of Grace?

    For most of us, sometime over the next two days we will celebrate the Feast of the Dead Bird, better known by many as Thanksgiving Dinner. And as a part of that tradition at some point before we actually begin to consume food someone will ask “Uncle Bob would you return thanks?” or ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Inside Story Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 15, 2015
     | 5,625 views

    God does not see as we see. He has the ability to look on the heart of men. God chose David of Bethlehem to be the unifying king of Israel and ancestor of Jesus, the ultimate King of Israel.

    1. Superman -- Fact or Fiction? George Reeves (TV's Superman in the 1950's) was popular for guest appearances, but his fame included risks. Kids might kick him in the shins or throw rocks to find out if he was the "real" Superman or a "pretend" Superman, the same way kids pull on Santa beards to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Crazy Story Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 17, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,735 views

    This sermon looks at the shepherds of Christmas - it has four points. 1. PERCEIVE Christ 2. PURSUE Christ 3. PROCLAIM Christ 4. PRAISE Christ

    A Crazy Story Let me tell you a crazy story. It happened on January 12th, 2007. That is the day when a young man by the name of Joshua Bell entered a subway station in Washington, DC. He was dressed in a long sleeve T-shirt and jeans. He found a nice place and took out his violin from its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rest Of The Story Series

    Contributed by John Pearrell on Jan 12, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,445 views

    Jesus steps outside of the norm and the result is a woman and town are converted.

    Projectionist: Start with “If Jesus Returned Today” Good questions; important questions. Our mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We really can’t do that, but what we can do is create irresistible environments where people are encouraged and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story Of God Series

    Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Feb 13, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,665 views

    The first of a series on the essential stories of the Old Testament. This sermon describes God's character and being. It also explores the idea that we are the pinnacle of God's creation. God created us to pour His love into us.

    The Story of God Introduction This Sunday we are beginning a study of some of our favorite Old Testament Bible stories. And of course the best place to start is the beginning, the book of Genesis and the creation account. Over the years I have heard numerous reasons given for why Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christmas Story

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 10, 2020
     | 3,288 views

    4th Week of Advent and we are looking at the main characters of Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Elizabeth, and Zachariah

    The Christmas story Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction- We are in the 4th week of advent- Each week we lit a candle of the advent wrath and here we are in the final week. Tuesday night at our Christmas Eve service, (7pm) we will light the Christ candle- Christ fulfilling the promise of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Rest Of The Story Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 20, 2020
     | 5,262 views

    Paul concludes chapter 11 explaining that God has not given up on the people of Israel by revealing the mystery that "all Israel will be saved." The thought that God's plan includes mercy for Jews and Gentiles propels Paul into a majestic doxology about the glory of God.

    A. I used to love listening to Paul Harvey’s “The Rest of the Story” radio broadcasts. 1. The short radio segments consisted of stories presented as little-known or forgotten facts on a variety of subjects with some key element of the story (usually the name of some well-known person) held back ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terence D. Engler avatar

    The Christmas Story

    Contributed by Terence D. Engler on Dec 17, 2020
     | 5,415 views

    Today, I want to just share with you a simple telling of the Christmas story;

    Today, I want to just share with you a simple telling of the Christmas story; I’ve asked some of kids to remain up here on the platform with me, because they’re going to help me with the word, CHRISTMAS! So, kids, as I come to each letter in that word, I want you to just hold your letter in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 22, 2020
     | 2,909 views

    There is more to the story of the birth of Christ Jesus that is often overlooked.

    The Rest Of The Story Luke 2: 22 -40 Intro: I want you to finish the following: “When I was growing up, my dream was . . .” Is there anyone here today doing or having done what you planned on doing when you were a child? What happened to your dreams? Usually, our childhood dreams generally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Love Story

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 13, 2021
     | 2,548 views

    Love must be described from God down.

    Love Story “When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, He said: ‘It is finished!’ And He bowed His head and gave up the ghost.” (John 19:30) We have come again to Valentine’s Day, a day in which we reflect upon love. Much has been written or said about love. We can think of Henry Mancini’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible