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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Bethlehem 2011 Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,844 views

    It is Providential that the Old Testament history of Bethlehem foreshadows the birth, person, and work of the Messiah.

    Bethlehem 2011 (topical) 1. According to a British Paper (Romsey Advertiser): “Christmas shoppers looking for a bargain should be wary of counterfeit goods which flood the market in the run-up to the festive season, the UK Border Agency has warned. “Fake Ugg Boots, GHD hair straighteners, iPhones ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A New Year For A New You

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,901 views

    This will be a four part series at the first of the year. Paul uses the analogy of a runner to describe the Christian’s spiritual growth. The believer has not reached his goal of Christlikeness, but like the runner in a race, he must continue to pursue it

    A New Year For A New You Philippians 3:12-14 Ill. Can you imagine what it would be like to be at a track meet waiting for the start of the 100 meter race? Gathered together are the top runners from across the world. Fractions of a second separate these runners. While the marathon is a test ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rend Your Heart And Not Your Garments

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Aug 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,923 views

    God knows His children will stray but has always given them access back to His blessings. He will go to any length to bring us back.

    Rend Your Hearts and Not Your Garments Joe Mack Cherry Text: Joel 2: 12-14 Purpose: To see lengths at which God will go to bring His children back to him, to see what God requires to come back, and to see how greatly God blesses the penitent heart. I. Introduction A. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heaven's Heroes

    Contributed by Edwin Garvin on Sep 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,953 views

    A look at the biblical definition of a hero

    I want you to ponder for a few moments the heroes in your life… the heroes of today and the heroes of yesterday…. You can tell who kid’s heroes are by looking at two things, their T-shirts and their lunchboxes!! How to Recognize a Hero: Humility – Once Winston Churchill was sitting on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gaining Altitude Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,904 views

    Part 3 in a series from Isaiah 40

    FLYING LIKE EAGLES Part 3-Gaining Altitude Sunday, September 23, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Isaiah 40:31(New American Standard Bible) “Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Conquering Sin (2): My View Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,196 views

    Learning to see my sin with the same hate God has for it while simultaneously seeing myself with the same mercy and grace God has for me are vitally important steps towards experiencing victory over sin.

    A correct view of sin. A struggle with a few verses: (Most are direct references, a few are paraphrased) How long, O God, will you allow our enemies to mock you? Will you let them dishonor your name forever? Why do you hold back your strong right hand? Unleash your powerful fist and deliver a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Conquering Sin (1): Jesus' View Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,234 views

    Knowing How He views my sin is vitally important if I’m to experience victory over it; this message describes His view of me and my sin and the encouragement to run to Him when I sin.

    Relationship with Christ is everything. Nothing “deeper.” How did Jesus respond to Sin? It is vitally important to know and be convinced of how He responds to my sin, so that when I sin I can go to Him immediately. Lk.5:31-32 - “Jesus answered them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    P.o.w.e.r.

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,295 views

    An acronym of the word POWER that looks at the work of Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

    WE’VE GOT THE POWER But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8 PRAY effectively and with authority  There are many times that situations will present ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Beware Of The Easy Way

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,979 views

    We live in a convenience-crazy society. Getting what people want FASTER, CHEAPER and EASIER is the name of the game. We do the same things that people have always done in the past, but everything is much easier now. It is no surprise then that people woul

    Intro: We live in a convenience-crazy society. Getting what people want FASTER, CHEAPER and EASIER is the name of the game. We do the same things that people have always done in the past, but everything is much easier now. Through modern science and technology, tedious chores are getting easier all ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Wedding Banquet

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 12, 2014
     | 7,367 views

    The sermon shares the supper and marriage of our Lord to His church the bride.

    Matthew 22:1-14 “The Wedding Banquet” 1. The Lord is going to have a wedding Banquet for His Son • It is the Marriage Supper of the Lamb it is a happy time Revelation 19:9 Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!'" And he added, "These are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A New Day

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on May 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,873 views

    MIDNIGHT IS THE DARKEST MOMENT OF THE NIGHT, YET IT IS ONLY A MOMENT. IF YOU CAN TRUST GOD TO SEE YOU THROUGH, HE WILL BRING YOU INTO A NEW DAY AND SEASON.

    A NEW DAY ACTS 16:25-35 PAUL AND SILAS IN PRISON 16ONCE WHEN WE WERE GOING TO THE PLACE OF PRAYER, WE WERE MET BY A SLAVE GIRL WHO HAD A DEMONIC SPIRIT SATAN DOESN’T CARE WHERE YOU ARE GOING; HIS SOLE PURPOSE IS TO DERAIL YOU FROM YOUR DESTINATION, BECAUSE IF HE CAN GET TO YOU, BEFORE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Some Much Needed Rest

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 25, 2012
     | 4,972 views

    Are you losing sleep?

    Acts 12:1-11-Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword. And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter also. Now it was during the Days of Unleavened Bread. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Fortune Tellers Are Useless

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 14, 2012
     | 4,989 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you still reading zodiac signs? How about your daily horoscopes? All of these are useless II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove how useless zodiac signs and horoscopes reading are. IV. TEXT: Isaia

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you still reading zodiac signs? How about your daily horoscopes? All of these are useless II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove how useless zodiac signs and horoscopes reading are. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 47:14 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tick Tock, Tick Tock, God's Prophetic Clock - Know Exacltly Where're We At!

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 24, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,694 views

    The Lord is looking down the corridors of time, He accurately and precisely revealed the future to us. He even pointed to a certain point in time when He would come. No one knows the Hour, but we can know the time right up to it. There is detail in this!

    Writing History in advance The Bible has a lot to say when predicting future. Ok, I will paint a large picture here, we will go over the lay of the Land. If you want the detail, look at my links and go and study it. Nevertheless, I will give you a lot of information -but only an outline In Daniel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Joyful In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 10, 2011
     | 5,560 views

    During this series we will be looking at Paul

    Philippians Pt2- Be Joyful in Suffering (some thoughts taken from a sermon by Craig Groeschel on Joy) Introduction/Review Continue with our 2nd part- in series on Philippians. Paul- founded- church- 10 years prior to this letter. Philippi-Roman colony-Macedonia, NE corner- Greece. Philippians- ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic