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  • Michael Stark avatar

    'twas The Prayer Before Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,248 views

    The prayer that changed the world.

    LUKE 1:5-25 ‘TWAS THE PRAYER BEFORE CHRISTMAS In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bruised Reeds And Smoldering Wicks

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,358 views

    The Lord shows compassion and mercy to those who are broken and bruised by life. We are called to be people of compassion as well.

    Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks Matthew 12:15-21 In her book entitled "It’s not in the Ministry Manual," Mary Ann Cejka relates a time when the students in her Spanish class welcomed a refugee for Thanksgiving dinner one year. The following is an excerpt from this story: Fernando did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Messiah Was Presented, But Few Were Ready Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,704 views

    It is startling that so few people anticipated the Advent of God’s Messiah. However, few look for His presence today; and few will be anticipating His return.

    LUKE 2:22-38 MESSIAH WAS PRESENTED, BUT FEW WERE PREPARED “When the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Priceless Legacy: The Hope Of Faithful Moms

    Contributed by David Ferguson on Apr 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,203 views

    We celebrate moms today as they seek to build their legacy as God directs.

    Introduction: Recognize moms in the service and possibly the oldest and newest mom (perhaps distribute a special gift of some kind). Opening: I have heard it said that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world! I am sure many of us here have had mothers who had a profound effect on us. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Becoming Alive To God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 13, 2011
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,230 views

    When Jesus Christ was crucified on the Cross, not only was His blood shed for your salvation, but His body was broken for your deliverance. There thus are two elements in Communion. His shed blood grants forgiveness of our sin, while His broken body prov

    ROMANS 6: 8-14 BECOMING ALIVE TO GOD Paul started his explanation of the believer’s death to sin by helping us understand more of the significance of the historical facts of Christ’s death, burial, and Resurrection. We learned that the true believer has been "baptized" into Christ and, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man Who Thought His Prayer Was Not Answered Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 3, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,018 views

    Zechariah prayed, and thought his prayer was not answered. God, however, not only heard his prayer, but answered in a way he could never have imagined.

    “In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. But they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Symbols Of The Holy Spirit Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,341 views

    We need the Holy Spirit within us today so that we can be powerful witnesses for the Kingdom of Heaven. To understand more of who the Holy Spirit is today we will look at three biblical symbols of the Holy Spirit --- fire, water and wind.

    Series: Holy Spirit Rises Opening video illustration: Jim Cymbala Session 4 intro – The Holy Spirit as Water, Wind and Fire. The clip talks about the Brooklyn Bridge and what it symbolizes to New York. Sermon: Symbols of the Holy Spirit – fire, wind and water Visuals on table: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Symbols Of The Holy Spirit Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,213 views

    “The Holy Spirit is a person in and of God and a presence who dwells within a spirit filled believer and as a result there is tangible difference in that persons life. the symbols of the Holy Spirit reveal to us who he is and what he does in our lives.

    Series: Holy Spirit Rises Joke: You Might Be Charismatic or Pentecostal If ... You think the fire safety slogan "Stop, Drop, & Roll" is the title of a new book on Holy Spirit etiquette. You stay home from church because you’re afraid some prophet will read your mail in public. Your closet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A New Beginning

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,916 views

    A challenge contrasting the new life in Christ with the religious life that satisfy the most of mankind.

    JOHN 3:1-16 A NEW BEGINNING “Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.’ Jesus answered him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Become A True Worshipper

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 3, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,053 views

    Worship is an instinct within every human being because it is God-created and has been divinely implanted within us. He has provided an outlet for our need to worship.

    "The hour cometh," Jesus said, "when the true worshippers SHALL worship." All other things of importance will be set aside for worship. Mere rituals will give way to meaningful worship. This promise follows the earlier pledge that "... the water that I shall give him shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dustin Boden avatar

    The Home Altar— A Family Altar Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Oct 22, 2024
     | 2,313 views

    We are in dark and challenging times, and the greatest battles are fought and won at the altar.

    Rebuilding the Altar (4) Dustin Lee Boden / General Rebuilding the Altar The Home Altar— A Family Altar of Prayer Deuteronomy 6:6–9 NLT 6 And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. 7 Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    And Away We Go

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,638 views

    A sermon that addresses a tough text... when God abandons us to our sin.

    And Away We Go Romans 1:24-32 Today I am going to preach a message that has gotten me in trouble before. In fact, once it caused me to lose my job. I know these things will not be easy to hear. I also know that my words may be misunderstood or taken out of context or may be used to draw conclusions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By Grace Ye Are Saved 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 28, 2016
    based on 22 ratings
     | 7,929 views

    To establish the truth, “by grace ye are saved” is not through faith only - but through “the obedience to the faith”- that is – “the gospel of the grace of God.”

    Thanks you for returning tonight. Before I begin, let me address a questions given to me regarding the message of this morning. Question: Who would be willing to subvert the plain teaching of the word? Answer: I cannot answer who would, but I can conjecture why. Some members on these translation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Came Down Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 2, 2021
     | 3,176 views

    Love came down to bring us the Christmas blessings of love, hope, peace, and light - light has many blessings attached to it and we will explore some in this message.

    Video Illustration: Light in the darkness Love Came Down pt 4 Thesis: Love came down to bring us the Christmas blessings of love, hope, peace, and light - light has many blessings attached to it and we will explore some in this message. Reference Song: Love Came Down We have been exploring the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    6 Elements To Warfare Prayer Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 1, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,467 views

    Daniel prayed with resolve—he set his face. He prayed with tremendous reflection—he looked upon God. I hate to say, and so much of my prayer is casual prayer, prayer that comes with almost a take-it-or-leave-it attitude. God is calling us at this late hour to pray with serious concentration.

    Americans are riddled with anxiety. Many of you are full of anxious thoughts throughout the night. Many of us feel an impending sense of danger just around the corner. For some, this apprehension is about their jobs, their marriage and their children. Most of us think if we had a little more money, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist