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  • Terry Frazier avatar

    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Sep 10, 2012
     | 5,722 views

    There is no single thing that makes Christians different from the world than an active, vibrant, intimate, and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Without Jesus we are not only in the world but we are of the world. But unfortunately, too many Christi

    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Jesus Christ Of all the things that make Christians different from the world NOTHING AND I MEAN NOTHING is more important than Jesus Christ. The main reason that we were created was to worship and praise God but since Adam and Eve messed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent Week 3 - Ichabod Or Immanuel? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 12, 2020
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     | 3,749 views

    This messages used the name Ichabod as a term for those who are lost; those who do not have the glory of God. And, it uses Immanuel to represent the condition of salvation for those who live in fellowship with Jesus, God with us.

    Immanuel or Ichabod Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His Law he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by Danny Janes on Dec 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 40,883 views

    Good sermon for first Sunday of Advent -- lighting of Prophet Candle. The theme of light vs. darkness is woven throughout the Bible. This is what the coming of the Light marked in our world.

    A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS TEXT: Isaiah 9:2, John 8:12 There’s a fascinating recurring theme woven throughout the Bible. It’s the theme of light and darkness. We begin with darkness in only the second verse of the entire Bible. Genesis 1:2 says, “And the earth was without form, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Temple Builders Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 21, 2022
     | 3,060 views

    If you want to build a lasting, vibrant church that perseveres, then start with the right foundation—Jesus Christ. Build a quality structure on that foundation—build up fully devoted followers of Christ. And maintain that structure with unity, godly wisdom, and teamwork.

    A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. “Well,” said the would-be rancher, “I wanted to name it the Bar-J. My wife favored Suzy Q. One son liked the Flying W, and the other wants Lazy Y. So we're calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Birth Of Hope

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 21, 2013
     | 4,820 views

    The birth of Jesus has brought hope to millions. Let us examine as Luke tells us about the birth of hope.

    Luke 2:1-20 Intro: A common passage used at Christmas, our text tells us about the birth of Jesus Christ, and His birth has brought hope to millions. Let us see the events that transpired leading up to the His birth. As we see this passage, we will see God's plan unfolding, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    United And Undevided

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 23, 2017
     | 4,627 views

    Regardless of denominational affiliation or whether we are Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant, we can stand united at the Cross of Jesus Christ to preach the Good News of the Gospel.

    THERE SEEMS TO BE AN OBSESSION WITH CATEGORIZING AND LABELING THE VARIOUS THINGS IN OUR CULTURE. FOR EXAMPLE, IN THE NFL, IT IS NOT ONLY BROKEN DOWN INTO THE AMERICAN AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES, BUT SPLIT INTO THE NORTH, EAST, SOUTH AND WEST TEAMS THAT COMPRISE OF 32 FRANCHISE TEAMS. IT IS NO ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Christmas Eve Communion

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 23, 2005
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     | 10,121 views

    A complete order of service with liturgy/wordings for a Christmas Eve Communion Service and candle lighting. Goes with my mini sermon on Mary and the Magnificat

    ORDER OF SERVICE- MIDNIGHT COMMUNION 24th Dec 2005 Piano music as prelude Reading 1: The Annunciation LK 1:26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Time For The Church To Wake Up! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
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     | 796 views

    Explores spiritual alertness, discernment, and preparation for spiritual warfare, as guided by Apostle Paul's letter to the Romans.

    Good morning, cherished brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are knit together by the common thread of our faith, and it is a joy to share this sacred space and time with you. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Apostle Paul's ...read more

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    Based On The Evidence Series

    Contributed by Jason Duncan on Dec 18, 2007
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     | 3,692 views

    The third in a series of messages based on the Matthew texts chosen by the Revised Common Lectionary for Advent of 2007.

    Judgment and Trouble in the World **The opening illustration is based on pages 299-321 from the book Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides. In the fall of 1849, a fur trapper named James White became frustrated with the slow moving pace of his wagon train along the Santa Fe trail. White, his young ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Buised Reeds And Smoldering Wicks

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,936 views

    In the midst of our "throw away" society, Jesus restores broken lives. Let Jesus give you a "before and after" story of restoration, renewal and hope.

    Intro: You have probably heard the story about the preacher who would put a breath mint in his mouth as he would step to the pulpit to begin to preach. Not only did this keep the preacher from having bad breath to offend his congregation as he would greet them at the conclusion of the mornings ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Obeying God's Commands Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 21, 2011
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     | 11,315 views

    For all those who reject God, they must know that the day will come when they will have to stand before God and face His holiness and justice. They will have to face His judgment. So we must know God. But how can we tell if we really know God?

    How do we know if we really know God? We live in a day when many people are not even interested in knowing God. They want to live like they want. To know God is the furthest thing from their minds. This is a very important spiritual issue because if God really exists, then those who reject Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obeying God's Commands Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012
     | 8,071 views

    This is the first message in a series of seven. How do we know if we really know God? We live in a day when many people are not even interested in knowing God. They want to live like they want. To know God is the furthest thing from their minds.

    How do we know if we really know God? We live in a day when many people are not even interested in knowing God. They want to live like they want. To know God is the furthest thing from their minds. This is a very important spiritual issue because if God really exists, then those who reject Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace Makers

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,645 views

    Do you fit the Biblical definition of a peacemaker? If you feel you fall short do not be dismayed for this sermon is going to explain how a child of God can become a peacemaker!

    Peace Makers (Matthew 5:9) Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” In a world that is characterized by selfish ambition, conflict, and rivalry it is exceedingly difficult to find anyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worshipping The King!

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,676 views

    The following sermon is going to suggest that like the Magi we are to honor Christ on His birthday by bringing Him sacrificial gifts of love and deeds of self-denial with the goal that the world might see and bow their knees to the awesome strength, power and love of the Savior!

    Worshipping the King Matthew 2:1-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “May people never dwell upon our attainments or our deficiencies, but may they always observe this one thing, that we are men of God, that we are ambassadors of Christ, that we are Christ’s servants, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Salt & Light Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,746 views

    Both salt and light: 1. Are necessary for survival. 2. Have the ability to purify. 3. Must make contact to have an effect.

    I love grilling out on a beautiful summer day with the sun shining. My favorite thing is to grill steaks. I like to grill them till they are so tender you can pull them apart with a fork. Then I take roasting ears and dip them into water with the shuck still on; wrap them in foil and let the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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