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  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Bethlehem"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 38,071 views

    This Christmas message explores the little town of Bethlehem ... how God had prepared Bethlehem for 1700 years for the birth of His Son, Jesus.

    “Bethlehem” INTRODUCTION: We think of Bethlehem ONLY as the birthplace of Jesus. Some might even realize that King David was born there. BUT … Bethlehem is mentioned 53 times in Scripture. There are actually 2 BETHLEHEM’s mentioned in the Bible: o NORTH – in Galilee – only 7 miles from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice Schaus avatar

    Road Construction Ahead! Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 13,856 views

    John the Baptist brings the word of the Lord: There’s Road Construction ahead! This is a sermon for Advent 2, Year B.

    “Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go!” Although this isn’t a Christmas song, it certainly highlights two elements that play such a big part of many people’s holiday celebrations: traveling, and family. Our first and deepest memories of Christmas are often tied up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Joy

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 25,078 views

    Christmas Series part 3

    Joy There was once a young boy who went to spend the week with his grandfather on the farm. While walking around he noticed the chickens, they were scratching and playing around. The little boy said, “They ain’t got it”. Next he saw a colt in the field playing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Stewardship Of One Another

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 1, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,237 views

    There are many different ministries and quite a few people are involved in more than one. Two of the major reasons we have a problem with properly conducting ministry can be attributed to contemporary Western culture and a misunderstanding of the nature o

    This month we have been studying stewardship. We have seen that all that we have including life itself is really a gift from God. It is proper to give back to God some of what he has entrusted to us. We examined stewardship of our time and saw that it is also a gift and our time should be wholly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul George avatar

    Preaching Of The King Series

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,653 views

    In these Beatitudes the Lord Jesus Christ describes the distinguishing characteristics and privileges of those who are "His disciples," or the birthmarks by which the true subjects of His kingdom may be identified.

    The Preaching of the King –Part5 Matthew 5:7-8 In these Beatitudes the Lord Jesus Christ describes the distinguishing characteristics and privileges of those who are "His disciples," or the birthmarks by which the true subjects of His kingdom may be identified. Looking at these Beatitudes from ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Do I Have To Pay My Taxes? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,799 views

    What is our responsibilty towards Government? What is the governments responsibility to us?

    INTRODUCTION • How many of you love to pay your taxes? Some of the creative ways the government has learned to waste our hard-earned money makes it difficult to be a cheerful giver! • We have been looking at some various issues concerning the Christian and our conduct. We have looked our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul George avatar

    The Prophetic Parables Of Matthew 13

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,300 views

    The thirteenth chapter of Matthew opens with these words "That day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea.”

    The thirteenth chapter of Matthew opens with these words "That day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea.” This statement clearly looks back to the preceding chapter, where Matthew records Israel’s rejection of their King. At the beginning of Matthew 12 we find the Pharisees ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    My Father's Business

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 48,977 views

    Jesus’ reply to his parents reveal to us 3 things: (1)He knows His identity; (1)His heart is with God; (3)He is concerned with His Father’s business. Learn from Him.

    In those days, they travelled in caravans and relatives and whole villages often travel together and keep an eye on each other’s children. That explains why the parents lost Jesus. Joseph might have thought he was with Mary, Mary might have thought he was with one of their relatives. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church Vs. The Church

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,154 views

    Man’s view of the church is often very different from the one Jesus demonstrated and Paul described.

    I can stand anywhere in my back yard and see my church. It sits rather majestically at the apex of our little town. Its stained glass windows chronicle its founders. Inside, a huge chandelier hovers over our pew. I don’t know who appointed us to sit in that particular pew, but it must have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Challenging The Challenges

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 18,723 views

    When faced with challenges, prayer is the answer.

    CHALLENGING THE CHALLENGES EXODUS 17:1-16 INTRODUCTION Throughout their journey to the promised land the Children of Israel would face challenge after challenge to their faith. We still face challenges today in our lives. 1 Peter 1: 6-7 “ In this you greatly rejoice though for a little while you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pat Cook avatar

    An Audience With The King Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,036 views

    Beginning of sermon series on Jesus our King. Looks at 2 instances in Jesus’ life when His being King mattered - His feeding the 5000 and His coronation on Palm Sunday - and how that matters to us.

    John 6:15;12:13 – An Audience with the King In March 2003, a coalition of forces from the US and Britain took possession of Baghdad and put Saddam Hussein out of business. Granted, Iraq is still in hard shape, but that doesn’t minimize what Saddam Hussein was: an absolute ruler, a tyrant, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • H. Kevin Derr avatar

    "Prophets And The Gospel” Series

    Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,287 views

    An exposition of 1 Peter 1:10-12

    September 5, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:10-12 “Prophets and the Gospel” 10Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, searched intently and with the greatest care, 11trying to find out the time and circumstances to which ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • La Juana Morris avatar

    All Because Of A Teenage Mom

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,743 views

    See How the Lord makes what some would see as a dismal situation into a Glorious Celebration

    As I prepared for this morning’s mother’s day celebration, I began to look at how society has formulated our own mind thinking of what a mother is supposed to be. On television, we had June Cleaver, from Leave It to Beaver. Black stilletoe shoes, Crisp linen dress, and a string of pearls…. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Six Habits Of Highly Effective Christians

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,364 views

    Christians can strengthen their walk with God by adopting these habits.

    Six Habits For Highly Effective Christians (Based upon concepts from John Calvin’s Institutes) Topical Message September 5, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson A school teacher who was bypassed for a promotion went to her administrator and complained, "I have twenty years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Penecost

    Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,702 views

    Pentecost -- 2004

    Matthew Eyerman May 30, 2004 Pentecost I. Introduction 1. what is the miracle in the first reading from Acts 2. tempted to say a. strong wind b. tongues as if of fire 3. certainly special effects capture our imagination 4. anyone see the new movie: The Day After Tomorrow a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic