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  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    What Is So Special About Jesus?

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 14, 2014
     | 4,518 views

    The incarnation is essential to our salvation.

    Title: What’s So Special About Jesus? Text: Matthew 1:18-23 Truth: The incarnation is essential to our salvation. Aim: I want to persuade them of the truth of the incarnation and its necessity for salvation. INTRODUCTION It must be difficult to be an atheist at Christmas. Maybe one hides ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sitting At The Feet Of Jesus!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 2, 2014
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     | 8,656 views

    Mary, Martha & Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Place (vs 38) (2). The People (vs 38-39) (3). The Disagreement (vs 39-40) (4). The Response (vs 41) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Photographs can be very deceptive, • Whoever said; “The camera never lies”, • Never had a studio portrait done of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Intimate Value Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
     | 6,042 views

    The only thing with lasting value is a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, and the most important aspect of our lives is fostering that relationship.

    Intimate Value Text: Phil. 3:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Everything in this world has two aspects - how it looks at the moment, and how it will look in the time to come. The easy way may look inviting at the moment, and the hard way daunting. 

The only way to get our values ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Joy On The Job Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 7, 2014
     | 4,664 views

    To find joy on the job, do your work respectfully, sincerely, and enthusiastically, as unto the Lord.

    Dad was skeptical of his teenage son's newfound determination to build bulging muscles. Even so, he followed his son to the store's weight-lifting department, where they admired a set of weights. “Please, Dad,” pleaded the boy, “I promise I'll use 'em every day.” “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Foolishness Of Life Without God Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Aug 8, 2014
     | 9,921 views

    The messages focuses on what we are called to be as God's church.

    Introduction: 1. Russell Christoff is not a familiar name. He was an unknown actor and model whose only success in the modeling industry was his image years ago on cans of Taster’s Choice instant coffee. He was the guy smelling the aroma. If you’re old enough you probably remember the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember To Give Thanks!

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 29, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,787 views

    Thanksgiving or Advent reminder to be grateful as believers.

    Intro: A man stood writing at the post office counter one day when an older man shuffled up to him with a postcard in his hand.“Sir,” the older man said, “would you please address this postcard for me?” The first man gladly consented, and wrote what the older man dictated to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Taking A Look At Faith

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 8, 2012
     | 3,217 views

    When it comes to faith I believe in two things; God can and God cares. Why did the followers of Jesus mentioned in the Hebrew writers' description endure the horrific treatment of persecution? Why did they keep their faith in Jesus as the Son of God eve

    Last week we took a look at failure. We discussed that God’s love is unconditional. He doesn't remove love because of your failure or give you some love when you succeed. He loves you because He made you. Paul made his case that even with his failures; God was using Him to unleash His power ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taking A Look At Family

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 8, 2012
     | 3,224 views

    There’s that thread again, “in the same way.” In what way are husbands to give honor to their wives? In the same way that gives God the glory and makes His name more famous in the community. The motive matters. If our homes look like God arranged them

    1 Peter 3 is just one of many Scriptures that deal with our human families and the church family in the same context. One reason why the definition of marriage in our modern environment is so important is because God uses the analogy of human marriage to explain His divine relationship with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's A Wonderful Life Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,384 views

    What would the world be like if there was no Christmas and No Jesus? This message was inspired by John Ortberg's message "Who is this Man?"

    It’s a Wonderful Life (Begin with Clip from “It’s a Wonderful Life” scene where George meets Clarence and wishes he had never been born” It’s a Wonderful Life has consistently been ranked in the top 100 movies of all times, it has been called the number one ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Love Is Kind Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 21, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,514 views

    In this sermon, we explore how to love others through kindness.

    A. One day a minister who was a very kind man and loved to serve others noticed a young boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. 1. Because the boy was so little and the doorbell was so high, he couldn’t reach it. 2. After watching the boy’s efforts for a moment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing Larger Through Outreach (Pt. 3) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 24, 2015
     | 4,404 views

    What do we say when it is time to share the gospel with others? This sermon helps us to be prepared when we have an opportunity to give an answer for the hope that we have.

    Introduction: A. Today I’m praying that all of us, Christians, feel like we have some good news to share with others, and that we desperately desire to share it. 1. I like the story told of the little boy who greatly concerned his parents. a. The boy’s parents could not get him to utter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why New Testament Christians Reject The Use Of Mechanical Instruments

    Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 28, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,521 views

    The 1st century Christians rejected the use of manmade instruments of music in their worship to God. The reason they did so was the same reason why they rejected animal sacrifices and other elements of the old law. This sermon examines this in detail.

    Why New Testament Christians Reject the Use of Mechanical Instruments of Music There’s a general attitude building among the Lord’s church about mechanical instruments of music that tends to be a bit fuzzy. We are seeing a number of large congregations that are making a switch to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Promise Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 28, 2015
     | 3,534 views

    In Ephesians 2:11–12 Paul shows the need for the work of Christ, the Promise of the Gospel of reconciliation, for Jew and Greek by First, Describing the former Social (Ephesians 2:11) then Spiritual alienation of Jews and Gentiles (Ephesians 2:12).

    One of the most striking developments in middle eastern politics as of late is the statement by Israeli president Benjamin Netanyahu, at the end of his reelection campaign. In the last gasp of the campaign, Netanyahu announced a change of mind. He was now opposed to a Palestinian state. He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Dealing With Discouragement Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,896 views

    Overcome discouragement when you redirect your energies, refocus your vision, and rally together.

    A man stopped to watch a Little League baseball game and asked one of the youngsters, “What’s the score?” “We're losing 18-0,” was the answer. “Well,” said the man. “I must say you don't look discouraged.” “Discouraged?” the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Daylight Savings Time

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 8, 2018
     | 12,651 views

    A study in the book of 2 Kings 20: 1 – 21

    2 Kings 20: 1 – 21 Daylight Savings Time 20 In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD: ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die, and not live.’ 2 Then he turned his face toward the wall, and prayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel