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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Truth In Advertising Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,801 views

    The same angel gives the same basic message to Zechariah and Mary. Zechariah reacts with skepticism while Mary responds with calm acceptance. Why the difference?

    OPEN: I recently ran across an article that gave some of the signs of the Christmas season: - A toy store advertised: “Ho, ho, ho spoken here.” - In a bridal boutique sign declared: “Marry Christmas.” - Outside a church – this proclamation: “The original Christmas Club.” - From a department store: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Brown avatar

    Better Than A Bracelet

    Contributed by Steve Brown on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,231 views

    Speaks of the importance of memorizing Scripture and applying it to your everyday life.

    Better Than a Bracelet Introduction: Scripture memorization is a powerful tool in our daily walk with our Lord. The reason it is such a compelling tool is because you can recall a passage that God has placed on your heart at a moment’s notice and use that passage to combat Satan’s attacks. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Sending Out Laborers Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 17,102 views

    The harvest field is always ripe for harvest. Jesus is sending people out to bring in the harvest before it is too late.

    January 6, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Luke 10:1-12 Subject: #1 in the Series – Preparing for the Harvest Title: Sending Out Laborers. My family moved from St. Charles County, MO in June of 1964 when my Mom and Step-dad bought a little country store about 8 miles north of Troy. As a boy of twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ghostbusters

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,958 views

    Panicked people do irrational things, like attempt to live in the past or to live out of bad religion. Panic can be dealt with only by trusting God and living in integrity. Luther’s Reformation is a prime illustration.

    Children are not the only ones who are afraid of the dark. You do not have to be a child to be subject to irrational, unreasoning fears, fears that take you over and leave you breathless. Children may be afraid of dark rooms and of monsters under the bed, but the rest of us also panic. Don’t tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    People Jesus Commended For Their Giving Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,189 views

    Most people think it’s rude to talk about other people’s giving but Jesus didn’t have any qualms about it.

    Everyone enjoys being recognized for the good they have accomplished even if they do the “No really, you don’t have to” thing. They enjoy being thanked and acknowledged for what they’ve done, maybe not publically but people want to know they have made a difference in their world. The scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tom Conant avatar

    Give Me What's Mine! Series

    Contributed by Tom Conant on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,362 views

    First part of a series on stewardship.

    Introduction. Who can tell me the top news story the past two weeks? (this was when the stimulus plan was being proposed) Sure it’s the Economic Stimulus plan. This has been the main item of discussion by congress, the president, and experts on all the networks. The premise is the economy needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rooting Out Worry

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 31, 2011
     | 5,084 views

    Worry is a universal problem. Everyone of us struggles with worry. We may worry about different things, but we all worry. We can be going on with life as usual, minding our own business, and then suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, worry rears its ugly he

    Purpose: To show the folly of worry and how to avoid it. Aim: I want the listener to discover sinful heart issues that cause worry. INTRODUCTION: Worry is a universal problem. Everyone of us struggles with worry. We may worry about different things, but we all worry. Just because we all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Cleaning Process

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,949 views

    Our text reveals the cleaning process of the soul. 1- Alienation 2- Reconciliation 3- Continuation 4- Glorification

    INTRO.- How many of you men do laundry? ILL.- Many years ago when my daughter Holly and her hubby Chris were home on a weekend from Lincoln Christian College they had to do laundry. After Holly did a load of wash she brought them into the room and dropped them in front of her hubby Chris and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 12, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 32,468 views

    I call your attention to the word spoken by Jesus – FINISHED. Finishing! This is one of the hardet things fr man to do.

    TITLE: IT IS FINISHED SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 19:30a I want to use the “A-CLAUSE” of this very familiar text this morning as I bring my first sermon of this New Year. I want to place my focus upon the words spoken by Jesus, however; our attention will be on the IMAGERY OF THE VERSE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Godliness With Contentment Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 48 ratings
     | 27,489 views

    What will godliness plus contentment do for us? 1- Godliness plus contentment will bring great gain 2- Godliness plus contentment will avoid harmful desires 3- Godliness plus contentment will keep us faithful

    INTRO.- What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done in life? Let’s say the hardest physical thing. Work an 80 hour week? That’s just about 12 hours a day. Well, 84 hours in 7 days. Did you ever do that? That would be hard no matter what kind of work you were doing. Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Hans Krause avatar

    Trusting In God's Care

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,128 views

    In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls us to have complete and unfailing trust in God for our every need all the time.

    [Sermon preached on 9 September 2018, 16th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Today, we look at the topic: Trusting in God’s care. Last week, we already touched upon this theme when we reflected on the words from Paul in his first letter to the Thessalonians: Rejoice always, pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Have Spiritual Stability

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 6, 2018
     | 10,412 views

    When a child of God is bombarded with false teachings, destructive or negative thoughts, how could he maintain his spiritual stability?

    “Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours: Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Treasures In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 13, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,300 views

    Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:19-24 that my heart always goes where I put God's money.

    Scripture Two weeks ago I began a series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” In today’s lesson, I want to examine Matthew 6:19-24. Two weeks ago we examined verses 19-21. So, we won’t spend a lot of time on those verses, but will spend more time on verses 22-24. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Promises Made Promises Kept

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 2, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,053 views

    There is power, there is life, there is Victory in His words! There is power, there is life, there is Victory in your words when you believe and declare His Words!

    Promises Made Promises Kept Illus. The Weight of a Prayer by Dr Wheeler Jones Louise Redden, a poorly dressed lady with a look of defeat on her face, walked into a grocery store. She approached the owner of the store in a most humble manner and asked if he would let her charge a few groceries. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Redemption Story Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 16, 2020
     | 3,425 views

    God delivered a powerful sermon on the acts of God throughout Israel's history. God is the actor and direction of His redemption story in history, culminating in the coming, death and resurrection of Jesus.

    Good morning, everyone. Let’s begin this morning with Psalm 20. May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. 2 May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. 3 May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible