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  • John Gaston avatar

    Living By Faith

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 3, 2017
     | 19,900 views

    This is a rewrite of Steve Shepherd's wonderful message from 2003. We're to worship by faith, walk by faith, and work by faith, as exhibited by Abel, Enoch, and Noah, consecutively. A good, challenging message.

    LIVING BY FAITH Heb. 11:4-7 INTRODUCTION A. ILLUSTRATION 1. A guide was conducting a group of tourists around the Empire State Building. On the elevator ride to the 102nd floor, a nervous woman asked, “What if these elevator cables should break? Would we go up or down?” 2. “That,” the guide ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus, The Giant Slayer

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Oct 20, 2025
     | 190 views

    The greatest giant facing every man is sin. It is a colossal hindrance to man's quest for eternal life with God. The only Shepherd that can slay the giant of sin is Jesus Christ.

    TEXT: 1 Samuel 17: 4, 8-9 (NLT) "Then Goliath, a Philistine champion from Gath, came out of the Philistine ranks to face the forces of Israel. He was over nine feet tall! Goliath stood and shouted a taunt across to the Israelites. “Why are you all coming out to fight?” he called. “I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Going And Coming PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,020 views

    The main point of this sermon is that God, as our loving shepherd, constantly watches over, protects, and guides us in every season of our lives, providing comfort and assurance in His unending care.

    Just as Lewis pointed out, our loving God has equipped us and is watching over our every step. "God, who foresaw your tribulation, has specially armed you to go through it, not without pain but without stain." —C.S. Lewis Our Heavenly Father is not only aware of our every move but also actively ...read more

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    Church Job Descriptions

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,965 views

    Within the local church today, there are certain role-specific responsibilities. The pastor has the responsibility to shepherd the flock. The flock has a responsibility of submission and sobriety. Ultimately, God has the responsibility to give eternal

    1. The first job description in the church is for the position of shepherd. (5:1-4) 2. The second job description in the church is for the position of sheep. (5:5-9) 3. The third job description in the church is for the position of Chief Shepherd. (5:10-11) 1 PETER 5:1-11 What is the church? Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tyrants, Tidings, And Treasures

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 18, 2020
     | 2,069 views

    sermon looks at Christmas from 3 different perspectives- Augustus, shepherds, and Mary. And, it reminds us that even when we feel alone and forgotten, God has indeed not forgotten us.

    TYRANTS, TIDINGS, AND TREASURES LUKE 2:1-20 1. TYRANTS AND TROUBLES. LK 2:1-3 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 22,395 views

    First message in the series "God’s Lost and Found" from Luke 15. This message is deals with the fact that all are lost sheep in need of the Good Shepherd to find and carry them to the safety of the sheepfold.

    INTRODUCTION: Luke chapter 15 is what I like to call “God’s Lost and Found Chapter”. It is not three separate parables but rather one parable (v. 3) with three parts. Jesus uses three illustrations in this chapter to answer the Scribes’ and Pharisees’ accusation that He associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Un-Tarnished Glory Series

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,824 views

    This is the third an Advent Series. We allow God to touch through us when we see His glory in others and allow His glory to shine through us. The shepherds are the characters addressed

    Untarnished Glory Advent – Week Two (Honoring the Overlooked) Luke 2:8-20 Intro: “Flea market finds”, Terrie and I always get a kick out of watching home improvement shows on TV in the evening – probably because we enjoy watching people take what appears to be ordinary and turn it into something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Study Of Abel Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025
     | 651 views

    Abel’s life was short, but his faith and righteousness made an eternal impact. He exemplified true worship and devotion to God, setting an example for believers today.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF ABEL – RIGHTEOUS SON OF ADAM AND EVE, KILLED BY CAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Good Tidings Of Great Joy

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,180 views

    The traditional theme for the Third Sunday of Advent is Joy. This sermon, originally prepared for that Sunday, is based on the Angel’s message to the Shepherds in Luke 2, "I Bring You Good Tidings of Great Joy."

    Good Tidings of great Joy --Luke 2:8-14 What would be your response if you suddenly had an encounter with one of heaven’s angels? Angels are super beings; they are more powerful and intelligent that we are, but they are not omnipotent and omniscient like God. Therefore, it is only natural for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Straightening Out What Is Crooked Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,346 views

    Cretans still live. Liars and evil brutes still walk among us. Who are they, and how can I protect myself against them?

    OPEN: A 3 year old boy went with his father to see a litter of kittens. On returning home, he breathlessly informed his mother, "There were two boy kittens and two girl kittens." "How did you know that?" his mother asked. "Daddy picked them up and looked underneath," he replied. "I think it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Visionary View Of The Seven "i Am" Statements Of Jesus (Full Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,261 views

    The seven powerful "I Am" statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John reveal deep spiritual truths about who Jesus is and what He offers to each of us.

    A Visionary View of The Seven "I Am" Statements of Jesus Today I want us to consider the seven powerful "I Am" statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. These statements reveal deep spiritual truths about who Jesus is and what He offers to each of us. May we open our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Glory Of Heaven Revealed Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 26, 2025
     | 222 views

    The treasure of heaven was right there in Bethlehem. The shepherds knew immediately what to do with that revelation. They didn’t analyze it, debate it, or delay it. Their hearts ignited, their spirits awakened, and their feet started moving.

    The Glory of Heaven Revealed December 14, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:15-20 There’s an old story—one of those tales passed down through small towns and family circles—about a man who spent nearly his entire adult life searching for a treasure box. His grandfather ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Famous Last Words

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,772 views

    It is the everlasting covenant that gives David the courage to hope. Man may fail, but God will not. The covenant is set in place by God, and guaranteed by God.

    FAMOUS LAST WORDS. 2 Samuel 23:1-7. The Bible sometimes permits us to listen in on the death-bed words of a dying saint. We hear Jacob blessing his sons. We hear Moses blessing the twelve tribes. We are interested also to hear the seven last sayings of Jesus from the Cross. In the passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Christmas Message – Bethlehem Cameos For The Greater Picture Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 19, 2022
     | 1,869 views

    The Christmas accounts in Matthew and Luke contain small cameos of a greater ministry that belongs to the Lord Jesus. These small pictures reveal His interaction with the Christmas story and what happened at that time.

    A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE – BETHLEHEM CAMEOS FOR THE GREATER PICTURE Christmas is a blessed time for many, for families, for singing, for getting the message of a Saviour out to people, and a chance to look into scriptures related to Christmas that normally are not considered through the year. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Angels Christmas Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,852 views

    Declaring that Christ the Lord has come, the angels did it. Now we are to declare the good news that is for all the people.

    Last year I spoke about the passage in Luke’s gospel where the shepherds are out in the fields doing the thing shepherds do best, out living in the fields looking after the sheep as they did in the day. When something strange happened and beyond all of their imaging happened, remember these ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army