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  • Troy Richards avatar

    A Christmas Story

    Contributed by Troy Richards on May 8, 2009
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     | 8,397 views

    A look at the 8 prophecies of the Christmas Story.

    -I want us to do something a little different today. I think if I asked you to most of you could tell me the Christmas story pretty much without a problem. So I want to look at it from the other side of the coin. -here’s a simple fact: God plans ahead. There were prophecies about Jesus before He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It Is A Love Story

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,376 views

    Is the story about healing the Leper just about physical healing? Or is there more to the story? Most translations use the word "clean" ... not "healed." But could this "clean" mean "forgiveness" of sin? Mark Chapter 2 suggests it may be.

    I confess to you how I struggled with the scripture this morning. I struggled because when I first read this scripture, I wondered “how can I preach about this “healing” when I know we have people in our congregation who are good, faithful servants, disciples of Jesus Christ, yet who are suffering ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,323 views

    A Christmas message.

    Dakota Community Church December 10, 2006 The Rest of the Story We all know the Christmas Story. Why are we here today more than 2000 years after these events took place? Does this message have any bearing on us today? I want to share with you today the rest of the story, what God was doing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Love Story

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2011
     | 3,776 views

    Love doesn't mean never having to say you're sorry; it means being loved before you've even said it.

    They came, streaming down to the Jordan from Judea, Galilee, Perea and Decapolis, Jewish men, women and children, hoping to hear the word of God. And they saw just what they expected. They saw a wild man, a hairy man, a man straight out of the Old Testament tradition. He was dressed, so Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Soldiers Story

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Mar 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,355 views

    A narrative story from the perspective of the Centurion at the Cross of Jesus

    "With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, heard his cry and saw how he died, he said, “Surely this man was the Son of God!” Mark 15:37-39 NIV Some days are just so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story Of Four Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,781 views

    We all have a past, some would like to bury it, but coming to face Jesus we find He is not shocked by what we have done, yet He offers us unconditional love.

    The Story of 4 1 Peter 5:7 Everyone has a story, a past, a present and a future. Many of us have a past that we buried some with alcohol, or drugs, work, hobbies and other sorts of objects. Healing the old wounds does not come, so we bury them deep. Meet Amy She is a lesbian; she has been in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Puppy Story

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 4, 2014
     | 5,288 views

    Two Christians, one unbeliever, a little girl, a puppy, and a shark constitues a story about the lost and the believers responsiblities.

    Last weekend Debbie and I were in Charleston, SC for a nice Valentines weekend. We walked for 9 hours around the city, through the market place, and toward the harbor. From where we were standing, we could see a decommissioned aircraft carrier, submarine, and a destroyer. This took me back to my ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Story Continues Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
     | 7,097 views

    Peter restored, the story continues

    The Story Continues Read John 21:15-19 John 21:15-19 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love (Agape) me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love (phileo) you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16 Again Jesus said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Is My Story

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,256 views

    A sermon on Galatians 1:13-24 based on sharing our story in Jesus Christ (Material adapted from Scot McKnight in NIV Application Commentary, New Testament, Galatians)

    Sermon for 5/27/2007 Galatians 1:13-24 Memorial Day Introduction: A. Tomorrow is Memorial Day. We honor and remember those who have died fighting for the United States and for the cause of freedom. B. Our sign out front is in honor of Memorial Day. Had a young lady ask a few questions about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hisstory Series

    Contributed by David Kirkner on Sep 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,753 views

    God has never and will never leave us without a message and a mission

    Route 66- Taking The High Way: Review 2 His-Story God has never and will never leave His people without a message and a mission Genesis 1 God created perfection Message: Don¡¦t eat the forbidden fruit Mission: Be fruitful, multiply, tend the garden Genesis 2 Mankind sinned/Human soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Story Of Faith

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Aug 20, 2015
     | 6,256 views

    A Christian's life is based on faith. Even the Apostles lacked it at times. This is hard to understand since they were eyewitnesses. We all have evidence that Jesus works in our lives today so when our faith is weak we are no different than them!

    Story of Faith I. Matt. 14:22-33/Mk. 6:30-52/Luke 9:10-17/Jo. 6:1-15 A. Prelude to The Story 1. Prior to Jesus coming to His own hometown Mark tells us He had cast out the demon, Legion and raised a little girl from the dead. Upon arrival to Nazareth He teaches in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Inside Story Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 15, 2015
     | 5,727 views

    God does not see as we see. He has the ability to look on the heart of men. God chose David of Bethlehem to be the unifying king of Israel and ancestor of Jesus, the ultimate King of Israel.

    1. Superman -- Fact or Fiction? George Reeves (TV's Superman in the 1950's) was popular for guest appearances, but his fame included risks. Kids might kick him in the shins or throw rocks to find out if he was the "real" Superman or a "pretend" Superman, the same way kids pull on Santa beards to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,808 views

    This Easter sermon focuses on the resurrection of Jesus and the potential resurrection of his followers which complete the story of Jesus. We often focus on his death, but the empty tomb is good news that requires a response.

    1. The Rest of the Story was a Monday-through-Friday radio program originally hosted by Paul Harvey. Beginning as a part of his newscasts during the Second World War and then premiering as its own series on the ABC Radio Networks on May 10, 1976, The Rest of the Story consisted of stories presented ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Story Of Joseph

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015
     | 3,570 views

    : but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

    1 Corinthians 10:12-13 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. 13 There hath no temptation (trial: whether in the form of seductions or afflictions, solicitations to sin or hardships) taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Story Of A Birth Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 27, 2016
     | 9,210 views

    At Christmas we often talk about the birth of Jesus but this message is about the birth of John, The Story Seldom Told

    The Story of a Birth We all know the Story; we’ve heard it over and over again. this is the beginning of the Christmas story and it has all the earmarks of a great story. You hear it this time of year in sermons, songs and read about it on Christmas cards. Of course, it’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan