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  • John Hamby avatar

    Reactions To The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,214 views

    In the Christmas story as it is told in Matthew 12, we will see three general reactions to the birth of Jesus.

    Reactions to the Birth of Christ Matthew 2:1-12 This morning I want to begin by reading a letter written to Santa; that may help you think about how we view Christmas. This letter vividly points out that we live in a part of the world that places more emphasis on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Picture Id

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 6,649 views

    This is a story format message which doesn’t make its point until the very end.

    About once every two or three years I get sick. It happened to me Sunday afternoon while I was delivering our son Kirk back to UC San Diego. Coughing, wheezing, runny nose, the whole shebang. So on the way back north on Monday morning I stopped at the Kmart in Temecula to stock up on Kleenex and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Godly Wisdom For Godly Mothers

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,909 views

    An often overlooked story told from the heart of a mother about Moses birth, and early childhood.

    Godly wisdom for Godly Mothers A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: “My full name has six letters. The first one is M, and I pick up things. What am I?” When the grades were all in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    He That Beareth Precious Seed

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,421 views

    There’s an old story about Oliver Wendell Holmes, the eminent Supreme Court Justice.

    There’s an old story about Oliver Wendell Holmes, the eminent Supreme Court Justice. Justice Holmes often traveled to meetings or speaking engagements on trains – a major mode of travel in his day. One day he was riding the train, reading a newspaper when the conductor came by punching tickets. Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,983 views

    I can’t forget the story one of our members tells about his childhood.

    I can’t forget the story one of our members tells about his childhood. He asked his dad the big question: "Why am I here?" That’s a thoughtful question from a little boy. Here’s what his dad said. "How the h___ do I know?" My friend is still reeling from the shock of that response. But how would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Big Temptations In Life Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 1,037 ratings
     | 220,183 views

    In the story of the temptation of Jesus we see three general kinds of temptation that we still face.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 7 Three Big Temptations in Life Luke 4: 1-14 I think that we all understand what temptation is. There is a story told about a little boy in a grocery store that I think illustrates the nature of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing Jesus With Open Eyes Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 7,191 views

    A sermon adapted from an IVP Bible Study by C. Nystrom to aid in story telling abilities

    SEEING JESUS WITH OPEN EYES JOHN 9:1-41 QUESTION: HOW DO YOU SEE JESUS? We want to see Jesus, and hear Him, and know Him. But sometimes we encounter times in our lives when we almost deaf and dumb and unfeeling to His touch. Yet, if we really think about it and review our lives with Jesus, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shake It Off And Step Up!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 31,672 views

    When life seems unfair and hopeless, use the story of the donkey, shake it off and step up!

    SHAKE IT OFF By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Samuel 30:6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: BUT DAVID ENECOURAGED HIMSELF IN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fear And Family

    Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 85 ratings
     | 5,684 views

    Ruth’s story of irony and inclusion is also a reminder of God’s presence in the Christian community

    What’s your greatest fear?… Anyone here afraid of spiders? I used to be afraid of spiders. I’m ok with them now, but for a while…. Well I remember once in college I woke up in my old dorm and there was a garden spider on top of my covers, about 10 or so inches from my head. He was looking at me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Gardner avatar

    Faith

    Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 10,972 views

    One of the greatest faith stories in the whole bible, but most over looked, by it’s contents.

    Faith of a Great Woman Most of us believe in faith, but very few of us ever achieve the faith that brings us to where God really wants us to be in our spiritual life. I want to share with you a scripture in the Bible that I believe shows uncommon, outstanding faith that many of us want but will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sabbath Prejudices

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 277 ratings
     | 22,869 views

    The story of two cripples, yes two, who met Jesus just after Synagogue on Sabbath

    Trinity 11 Bale 26-08-01. Luke 13:10-17: Sabbath Prejudices. Story: In 1981 the film, Chariots of Fire, won an Oscar - the Academy Award for Best Picture. It tells the true story of two atheletes: Harold Abrahams - a man of the world and Eric Liddell - a committed ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    I Ain't Too Proud To Beg

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,854 views

    This sermon is on the story of the woman who "outwits" Jesus. It emphasizes the generousity of God with we human beggars.

    Sermon on Matthew 15:21-28 Ordinary 20-A / Pentecost +13-A August 14, 2005 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, OSL The famous one-time Catholic monk, Martin Luther, was legendary not just for nailing a piece of paper to the door of his home church citing 95 things that needed to be changed about it. He ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    Anna

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 56,840 views

    Why did Anna succeed under adverse circumstances and become a prominent figure in the Christmas story?

    “Anna” A study of Anna, the prophetess, as recorded in Luke 2:36-38, is a wonderful way to start the New Year. Although she is part of the Christmas story, the truths she lived out are an inspiration and model for us to follow as we consider the New Year and all the opportunities it holds. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dr. Luke

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,562 views

    This is an outline designed to take the audience through the Christmas story through the third-person eyes of Luke.

    Dr. Luke I. An absolute account (Luke 1:1-4). 1 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. 3 Therefore, since I myself have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Stringer avatar

    Lessons From Esther

    Contributed by Doug Stringer on May 15, 2005
    based on 161 ratings
     | 31,142 views

    There are many valuable lessons we can learn from the story of Esther, here are some of them.

    LESSONS FROM ESTHER We are in the middle of a lot of change here at CCBC. I know that the renovations have gone on longer than any of us expected. We are all looking forward to seeing things get done around here. Over the next few weeks, we are going to be having a few different services. Next ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal