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  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    Is Jesus In The House?

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Oct 11, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,392 views

    To point out that Jesus may not be present in some of our worsship services

    PP2010-25 IS JESUS IN THE HOUSE? OR SUPPOSING JESUS TO BE PRESENT! Lu 2:41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Dad's Have Homer Simpson Moments

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Jun 29, 2008
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    No dad is perfect. We all have our ’moments’ Even Jesus dad had his ’moments." But thank God our children are resilient and can recover if we don’t give up and keep on loving and leading them as dads.

    All Dad’s Have ‘Homer Simpson’ moments! <VIDEO> The Simpson’s cartoon intro Anyone who has ever watched the Simpsons would have to agree that Homer Simpson is not your ideal dad. He is goofy, forgetful and does some really dumb things. I don’t believe any dad is as bad as Homer but to be honest ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Family Friendly Truth - Part 1

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 1, 2008
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    We know that God loves families, because He chose to be part of an earthly family, and His story can teach us a lot about our own families. God wants you to know the truth about: 1. Your concerns. 2. Your communication. 3. Your compassion. 4. Your commitment. 5. Your confidence.

    Family Friendly Truth - Part 1 Luke 2:40-52 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 24, 2008 *It was a dream wedding. Hard to believe it was almost 30 years ago. On July 29, 1981, Britain’s Prince Charles married Lady Diana. 750 million people around the world watched on TV. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Ordinary God

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
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    No one wants to be “average”, or “ordinary”. No one, except, strangely enough, God.

    The Ordinary God Luke 2:41-51; Phil 2:1-8 Dec 28, 2008 Intro: What did Jesus do for the first 30 years of His life on earth? We’ve just come through the season of Advent, the waiting and preparing, and then celebrating the birth of Jesus, the arrival of God in human flesh, the “incarnation” (to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Day's Journey Without Jesus

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 6, 2009
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    “Fellowship with Jesus may be broken but not one’s relationship with Him.”

    A DAY’S JOURNEY WITHOUT JESUS Luke 2:40-52 Proposition: “Fellowship with Jesus may be broken but not one’s relationship with Him.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to walk with Jesus and have a joyful fellowship with the Lord Jesus. INTRODUCTION: On Feb. 24, 2001, a one-year old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Doest Thou Here Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,470 views

    Sermon Seven In The Series. Jesus is left at Jeruselem as but a 12 year old boy. His mother returns to find him seemingly surprised he is there.

    From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA WHAT DOEST THOU HERE? Sermon 7 Luke 2:40-52 Intro: As a child, TWICE, my parents left me at church! As just a toddler they left me at Union Hill Church, thinking I had gone home with my grandparents, and as a grade school kid, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heirloom: Jesus Is Not An Ornament

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 22, 2008
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    Sometimes we treat God like a holiday ornament that we pull out on special occasions, but Jesus is not just a Christmas story, He is our life.

    Christmas 2008 (This message was part of our annual Christmas program with drama and music. If you would like more information, email cgwallis@sbcglobal.net) Wise Firemen: A young boy from Texas drew a picture showing three men, offering gifts to the baby Jesus in his manger. What made the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    When Jesus Went To College

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 2, 2009
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    Student Day at Christmas message. Jesus demonstrated curiosity, He shared what He knew, but above all He understood that relationships are paramount.

    Aren’t babies wonderful? Babies are so sweet and so soft and cuddly. Everybody loves babies. Never mind, as some wit has put it, that a baby is nothing but a digestive system with a loud voice at one end and total irresponsibility at the other! Despite all that, everyone loves babies. That, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Angus avatar

    Forget Waldo Where's Jesus?

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
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    Looking for Jesus. Jesus is the temple as a child.

    Forget Waldo, Where’s Jesus? Luke 2:41-51 McMinnville FUMC  1/20~/2008   How many of you are familiar with the book series, Where’s Waldo? The first Waldo book was released back in 1987.  It was the result of more than two-years of detailed work by illustrator Martin Handford.  Since then there ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Where Did Jesus Go? Series

    Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,317 views

    Have you left Jesus behind all you important stuff forgetting Jesus like Mary and Joseph did.

    Have you ever had anything like this happen to you? Parents have you ever forgotten your child somewhere by mistake? What was your reaction? I can remember, one time when we were on a family holiday and we went on a bus tour of Niagara Falls, we left the flower clock and went to the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Evaluating Our Growth

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,177 views

    Christians must regularly evaluate his growth.

    EVALUATING OUR GROWTH LUKE 2:39-52 INTRODUCTION The end of the year for some reasons is an interesting event in our lives. It creates a mixed feeling of excitement or loneliness for the future. It is exciting because we have another opportunity to start our lives and hopefully avoid the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Nelmes avatar

    Miles From Home

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,357 views

    Some times we are miles from home…miles from where God wants us to be, maybe even miles from Jesus.

    Miles From Home Luke 2:41-52 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. When Jesus was twelve years old, they attended the festival as usual. After the celebration was over, they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn’t miss ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Jesus, The Perfect Child [after Christmas Sermon] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 14,790 views

    Jesus grew in wisdom [MENTALLY], in stature [PHYSICALLY], and in favor with God [SPIRITUALLY] and with man [SOCIALLY]. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

    Jesus, The Perfect Child Luke 2:40-52 Luke 2:40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. There is a statement about His body, soul, and Spirit. Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Elvery avatar

    Leaving Jesus Behind Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 96 ratings
     | 70,824 views

    Have we left Jesus behind in our lives by being distrated with other things. Are our priorities the same as those of Jesus.

    Luke 2:41- 52 - Leaving Jesus Behind View beginning of Home Alone Movie - Parents, have you ever left your children somewhere by mistake? What was your reaction? A bit like this mum? Has anyone ever been left somewhere by mistake. As a child, I was left behind at church several times that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Boy Jesus

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,483 views

    The mystery of the incarnation helps us to know: 1. God’s strength is in his apparent weakness. 2. Jesus understands the human condition. 3. God’s desire is to be with us.

    A new trend is literally turning a longstanding Christmas tradition on its head. Hammacher Schlemmer, a retail company based in New York, is offering a unique yuletide decoration: the Upside-Down Christmas Tree. The tree is seven feet tall and pre-lit with over 800 commercial grade lights, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist