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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    'blessed' A Christmas Story

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 11, 2019
     | 1,936 views

    A study in the Gospel of Luke 1: 26 – 38

    Luke 1: 26 – 38 ‘Blessed’ A Christmas Story “26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And having come in, the angel said to her, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Sermon Outline - Share Your Story Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,085 views

    One of our highest responsibilities as believers is to tell others about Him.

    What is your story? Recently I met a man who had been addicted to drugs and was leading a hopeless life when he had a conversation with a friend about Jesus. He said that one conversation led him to place his trust in Jesus. The man was saved, and God transformed his life. Every believer has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Timely Lessons From A Troubling Story

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 5, 2016
     | 9,179 views

    1. Be warned about the seriousness of sin (vs. 24) 2. Be willing to stand in the gap (vs. 25) 3. Trust God's way of salvation (vs. 25-26) 4. Give worship to our Savior (vs. 27-31)

    Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 17: Timely Lessons from a Troubling Story Exodus 4:18-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 28, 2012 BACKGROUND: *We are looking at the Old Testament appearances of Christ. In Exodus 3 and 4, the Lord miraculously appeared to Moses in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Story About Our Savior Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 16, 2019
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     | 5,827 views

    To give your Christian testimony, keep answering these four questions: 1. Who are you? (vs. 19-23). 2. Why do you do the things you do? (vs. 24-27). 3. Who is Jesus Christ? (vs. 28-30). 4. How did you get to where you are? (vs. 31-34).

    Our Story about Our Savior The Gospel of John John 1:19-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 13, 2016 (Revised June 16, 2019) *Do you have a Christian testimony? Well, if you are a Christian, you surely do have a testimony. *Sometimes we are moved when a person who has lived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "the Rest Of The Story" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022
     | 2,740 views

    The great radio broadcaster, Paul Harvey died in 2009…. He was known for his writings and radio broadcasts that reached up to 24 million people a week.

    “The Rest of the Story” John 4:27-42 The great radio broadcaster, Paul Harvey died in 2009…. He was known for his writings and radio broadcasts that reached up to 24 million people a week. Such a dynamic voice -– and one of the things that made him so popular was the way he could craft story to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What’s Your Part, In The Story?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 7, 2018
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    The history books in Heaven, are still writing and recording the Greatest story ever told! The opportunity to be part of the Greatest story ever told is still available, the question is will you play the part, you have been given?

    What's your part in the story? 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NKJ 4 There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    12 Amazing Words (Story Of Jonah)

    Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Oct 18, 2020
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     | 5,488 views

    We all know the story of Prophet Jonah, - the man who swallowed by a big fish. But if we could interview him in an intimate-round-chair-session; this will be his story.

    12 AMAZING WORDS (Story of Jonah) October 18, 2020 Intro: We all know the story of Prophet Jonah, - the man who swallowed by a big fish. But if we could interview him in an intimate-round-chair-session; this will be his story. “God asked me to go east – I choose to go west. He told me to go land ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rescue; The Story Of Martin Luther And Us

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 21, 2020
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     | 2,306 views

    Rescue. The news media loves to tell us stories about rescue. (plenty of stories you can add)God is righteous and we are not. God is holy and we are not. Our human need is to be loved, to be accepted. by God. This was Luther's soul search.

    In Jesus Holy Name October 25, 2020 Romans 3:22-25a Reformation Redeemer “Rescue: The Story of Martin Luther and Us” Rescue. The news media loves to tell us stories about rescue. When pilot Sully Sullenberger managed to crash ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Christmas Story Through The Eyes Of Joseph Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 7, 2017
     | 8,854 views

    A Candlelight service told mostly through the eyes of Joseph

    Christmas Eve Candlelight service Saturday, December 24, 2016 The following narrative is based on scriptures from Matthew 1 and Luke 1 & 2 and from On this Holy Night by Max Lucado. I did this as a first person monologue and my daughter helped me out by playing Mary. Please feel free to use ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    A Story Of Two Eves - Christmas Eve

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 23, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,099 views

    A story that ties together the fall of eve and restoration coming through Christmas eve 2017

    On the eve of something. The Fall 3 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” 2 The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, 3 but ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Great Love Story Rarely Told

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 14, 2024
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     | 1,160 views

    We all know the greatest love story is found in John 3:16. There are also many others in the Bible. A few are less talked about than others. There is one that is not considered very much, and for sure, it is hardly ever imitated or emulated.

    ONE OF THE GREATEST LOVE STORIES RARELY TOLD (and more rarely lived out) No butterflies in the stomach or cupids' arrows flying here. God is still looking for someone to espouse the vow of rescuing the perishing; even those who claim that they do not want to be saved. Text to read: Hosea ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Short Story About Growing Up Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 14, 2023
     | 1,968 views

    This is an old sermon of mine that I have updated. This morning we have seen a situation where a stressed sinner put forth quite an effort to see Jesus and was successful in finding Him.

    JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE A Short Story About Growing Up LUKE 19:1-10 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… https://www.snopes.com/top/ There is so much fake news and garbage out there that sometimes it is hard to know what is true or false or twisted or spun. I perused snopes this week to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Looking At My Lifeline: A Story Of Hope

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 20, 2023
     | 972 views

    As a kidney patient, I have to rely on a dialysis machine to perform the functions that my kidneys are no longer able to do. Dialysis is my physical "lifeline". However, I have a greater lifeline in the Lord Jesus Christ who keeps me alive in every way.

    I have been dealing with progressive kidney failure for nearly five years and the effects upon one's body that come with it. I've endured numerous trips to doctors, specialists, nutritionists, and other experts who have been more than helpful in getting me through this rough spot in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph's Jesus Story

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 16, 2022
     | 1,682 views

    The birth of Jesus Christ is multi-layered and filled with mystery. The details are scandalous and messy. The focus of Matthew’s account is on Joseph’s Jesus story.

    Joseph’s Jesus Story Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction What is your picture of the perfect Christmas? Beautiful decorations, lovely family, delicious food, well-selected gifts, and children that know how to behave! How many of us really have a Christmas like that? In reality, Christmas - is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christmas Story: A Saga Of An Awesome Journey!

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 27, 2022
     | 1,524 views

    John gives us God's view of salvation coming into the world. The Christmas Story is a Saga of An Awesome Journey! The journey that John describes in our text is the most amazing journey ever taken.

    Subject: The Christmas Story: A Saga of An Awesome Journey! Text: John 1:1-14 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist