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  • Roger Nelmes avatar

    Let's Go

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
     | 3,219 views

    Today we are looking at the Christmas story through the eyes of the shepherds. The shepherds were a poorer social class (especially when compared to the magi), which shows the truth of the “great joy that will be for all the people” - regardless of socia

    Let’s Go Luke 2:8-20 Today we are looking at the Christmas story through the eyes of the shepherds. The shepherds were a poorer social class (especially when compared to the magi), which shows the truth of the “great joy that will be for all the people” - regardless of social status. We too are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Advent - Come All Ye Faithful

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,100 views

    Examines "Come All Ye Faithful" and Hebrews 1. Hymn speaks of much more than birth of Jesus, it calls us to worship Jesus because He is divine. YES, THE INTRO STORY IS ALL TRUE.

    Christmas Eve 1990. I came this close to being physically thrown out of church. We were new to town and we heard that a certain church in town had a fantastic Christmas Eve service. So, we went with some friends, about ten of us total, to this church in downtown Princeton, New Jersey. The church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Plus One = ? Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 87 ratings
     | 46,475 views

    I begin this message with a story of the man I believe was used more than any other person in the 19th century for God. He was a layman, not an ordained clergyman. His name was D.L. Moody.

    STEWARDSHIP: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING One Plus One = ? Acts 3:1-10 Dr. John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: If you’ll open your sermon section to where the puzzle is, I conclude today the series of messages on: “Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living.” We opened this month by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Whose Child Is This?

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,869 views

    This message invites the audience to take the Christmas story personally. This just isn’t the Jews Messiah, or Mary’s child. Jesus told the shepherds "Unto YOU is born..." This Christmas - make him YOUR Jesus.

    4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Restoration And Commission

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 14, 2008
     | 3,467 views

    Jesus restores individual lives and them gives them the ministry of restoration. In fact- this is His plan: the restoration of the whole world. Three stories of individual restoration and then a step back to look at the big picture of global restoration

    Restoration and commission Luke 7:36-50 1) A sinful woman 1.1 Differences in gospels 1.1.1 all contain conflict 1.1.2 Jn & Mt= over extravagance 1.2 Big problem! "If Jesus knew!" Problem of Roman Occupation Temple/freedom being taken 1.2.1 Sadducees: Problem solved by collaboration! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guardians At The Gate Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,339 views

    I began with a true story of a young girl rescued and brought to know Jesus. Father’s are to be guardians at the gate of their home, protecting their children from the sin and immorality of the culture, teaching the word of God and demonstrating love and

    In Jesus Holy Name June 17, 2007 Text: Deuteronomy 11:1, 4:9 Father’s Day “Guardians at the Gate ” Story: “Father of the Year Essay” Merced County by Halley I think my step-dad is “father of the Year” because of our unique story. Let me explain. Long before I was born, my mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Avoiding Dead-End Shortcuts Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 12,641 views

    In our text today we see a family that took a shortcut, and it led to a dead-end - literally. Looking at their story, we discover how we can keep from taking shortcuts that lead to dead-ends.

    AVOIDING DEAD-END SHORTCUTS Ruth 1:1-5 INTRO: Shortcuts that don’t turn out so well: The shortcut to Lake Success Some shortcuts aren’t just inconvenient, they are deadly. Shortcuts that lead to dead-ends: Jim Madsen on Yosemite’s El Capitan in 1968. A veteran and skilled climber, he rappelled ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bowing To The Great Idol Of Self

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,258 views

    The OT has a lot of interesting stories about idolatry, but is that really just a problem of the past? This sermon addresses the very real problem that our culture has in worshiping our own desires above all else.

    To the reader: What inspired this sermon was a quote I read in R.C. Ortlund’s book, When God Comes To Church, p. 194. "Self is the great idol standing at the center of our conceptual world, to which all bow low. We even have a duty-to-self ethic, as if self-denial were harmful, immoral, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Climbing Companions Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,771 views

    Only 12, those who climbed with Jesus, got the best sermon ever preached firsthand. Only those who climb with Jesus get His best. This sermon tells stories of His climbing companions.

    Matthew 5:1-2 – Climbing Companions Deep within a forest, a little turtle began to climb a tree. After hours of effort, he reached the top, jumped into the air waving his front legs and crashed to the ground. After recovering, he slowly climbed the tree again, jumped, and fell to the ground. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Messianic Entry Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 100 ratings
     | 34,661 views

    This story of Jesus’ messianic entry into Jerusalem is one of the last links in the chain that leads toward the final cataclysmic event. Jesus steps into the limelight to draw attention to the most important event in history, His death & resurrection.

    JOHN 12:12-19 THE MESSIANIC ENTRY [Zechariah 9:1-10] The final week in Jesus’ earthly life begins with an outpouring of public recognition. This story of Jesus’ messianic entry into Jerusalem is found in all four gospels. It is one of the last links in the chain that leads toward the final ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Holocaust Memorial Day - Rwanda (Past And Present)

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,753 views

    A short talk / sermon given at a local school for Holocaust Memorial Day. I was asked to talk about Rwanda, so include reference to my 2007 visit, plus up to date story / testimony. Be encouraged!

    Rwanda is a tiny country in Central Africa, a bit bigger than Northern Ireland, with a population of over 8 million people, and thousands of hills. Rwanda is a beautiful country of hills, mountains, forests, lakes, laughing children, markets full of busy people, drummers, dancers, skilled workers ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Ultimate Gift

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,132 views

    In this story, the Magi come with gifts. I wonder why they came giving gifts? Have you thought about why we give gifts to each other? Receiving the Gift, Opening the Gift, Sharing the Gift

    The Ultimate Gift You know I have often wondered what a visitor, say from outer space, would say about Christmas. Perhaps if they saw all of our decorations; like Christmas trees decorated with lights and ornaments, and Christmas cards, and Christmas dinner with family and gifts under the tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Loves A Hilarious Giver!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,905 views

    God loves a cheerful, hilarious giver. This is a short all-age appropriate talk using a story and the giving out of chocolates to help people think about the resources God wants them to use hilariously for him.

    On one occasion Jesus said: “Give; and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you” (Luke 6:38). God is so good to me. God is so generous. St Paul once wrote that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Ten Percent Is Not Enough

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,199 views

    The Story of the widows mite shows us what it really means to give. It is not some percentage that we are required to give. Instead the widows meager offering shows how we are to give all to our Great God.

    Intro: One Sunday in church a little boy took off his tie and put it into the offering plate. “What are you doing?” asked his mother. “The preacher told us to give our ties and offerings.” It is apparent that the young boy misunderstood what the preacher said. It is also apparent today in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prospering From The Prisons Of Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Sep 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,993 views

    The life of Joseph is a remarkable story. His life is a mixture of surprise, sadness and splendor. Joseph’s life contains many lessons from which believers can learn. One of those lessons is found in this passage.

    PROSPERING FROM THE PRISONS OF LIFE Pastor Kevin W. Burden Carter Creek Baptist Church Sunday AM, September 21, 2008 Genesis 39:20-23 “And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison. 21 But the LORD was with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist