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  • Craig Lee avatar

    Christmas Throught The Eyes Of Joseph Series

    Contributed by Craig Lee on Nov 1, 2006
     | 4,471 views

    Christmas as seen from the earthly father of Jesus Christ.

    Christmas Through The Eyes of Joseph Matt. 1:18-25, Micah 5:2-5, Luke 2:1-7 Last week we began a series entitled, Christmas Through the Eyes of… Mary had a prospective on Christmas that you and I will never understand. I believe that Joseph had a prospective that we can learn from as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Too Blessed To Be Stressed

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,559 views

    Helping others understand that with the Grace of God life’s situations can be more bareable.

    To Blessed to Be Stressed I remember one day I was driving along minding my own business and be self absorbed with y own problems and all of a sudden I was in the midst of 5:00 traffic. Little Rock isn’t a big city, but unfortunately it has big city traffic. Well, I was waiting for the light to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Forgive Us Our Trespasses Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,895 views

    Being forgiven by God enables us to forgive others

    SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #7 TITLE: Forgive Us Our Trespasses TEXT: Matthew 6:9-12 INTRO: A letter from a young lady to her ex-boyfriend: “Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism: The Gift Of Identity

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 10, 2022
     | 2,669 views

    A sermon for The Baptism of Our Lord, Year C

    January 9, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 3:15-17, 21-22; Acts 8:14-17 Baptism: The Gift of Identity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When the Israelites had coursed their 40-year journey out of slavery ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Getting Ready To Talk With God Introduction Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024
     | 1,165 views

    Getting ready to talk with God.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The word Psalm in Hebrew means Tehillum, “to make jubilant music.” It comes from the root halal to yell a greeting, of course this means happy greetings. It is the word from which we get hello. So, pray, hello God. 2. Some Psalms were: a. Prayers (all types of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shemini Atzeret - The Day God Says, "stay A Little Longer" Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 12, 2025
     | 355 views

    GOD’s desire for intimate fellowship beyond the feast. After the celebration of Sukkot, GOD calls His people not to rush away but to linger in His presence - symbolizing the eternal fellowship we will share with HIM forever.

    2025.10.13. Study Notes. SHEMINI ATZERET, Stay a Little Longer William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Leviticus 23:36, Numbers 29:35, Revelation 21:3, Zechariah 10:1 Shemini Atzeret – The Day GOD Says, “Stay a Little Longer” BIG IDEA: GOD’s desire for intimate fellowship beyond the feast. After the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Deal With A Disaster: A Biblical Response To Tragedy

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 219 ratings
     | 70,511 views

    In the wake of the terrorist attacks, how should Christians respond and what does the Bible say about tragedy?

    This has been a week that our church and our country will never forget. We had Roger Peterson’s funeral here on Tuesday, the same day that our world was rocked by reports of terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. Preaching involves at least two responsibilities. The first is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming More Undignified

    Contributed by Carl Barnhardt on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,025 views

    Encourages worshipers to not be ashamed or reluctant to display their faith publically

    Do you know that today is a special Sunday? Every Sunday is special but today is most especially special because it is congregation participation Sunday. I want to know who in the early service told you what was coming. Today we’ve seen some things, we’ve seen some very small children display ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Word To The Wise On How To Treat Your Momma Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 12, 2013
    based on 84 ratings
     | 29,723 views

    A godly woman is worthy of honor and respect, but Proverbs recognizes that some kids don't do that. Why should a child honor their parent and how can they do it as a Christian ought to?

    As I was in the foyer this morning I saw Jim and Iris. And I said to Jim “Happy Mother’s Day”, to which he replied “I guess it really doesn’t apply to me. I’m not a mother.” Then he paused and said “Well, I guess you could say I’m the reason ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wild Praying Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 11, 2013
    based on 115 ratings
     | 30,481 views

    Do you believe in praying bold and wild prayers? Do you believe that if you asked God to do something "impossible" that He would? Frankly, the story in Acts 12 doesn't look like these folks believed that. Did God look down on them for their doubt?

    OPEN: Back in 1540 Martin Luther was very distressed. His good friend and assistant, Friedrich Myconius, was sick and was expected to die within a short time. From his bed Myconius wrote a tender farewell letter to Luther. When Luther received the message, he immediately sent back this reply: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The History Of Creation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 11, 2015
     | 7,017 views

    God got close when He made humanity, close enough to breathe life into us. That's how close He wants to stay.

    The Gospel According to Genesis - Part 2 of a 4-Part Series - “The History of Creation” January 11, 2015 God said to Adam, "I am going to make you a helper, a companion. What would you like your companion to be like?" Adam replied, "Well I want someone that is humorous, witty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "It Is Finished"

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 18, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,924 views

    What Jesus meant when He declared "It Is Finished".

    1Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged. 2The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head. They clothed him in a purple robe 3and went up to him again and again, saying, "Hail, king of the Jews!" And they struck him in the face. 4Once more Pilate came out and said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Dunn avatar

    Laodicea And Leviticus

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025
     | 229 views

    Jesus the Judge is also Savior and Friend, cleansing hearts today so His people can live free, hopeful, and ready for eternity.

    (A Story of Hope and Cleansing) I want to start tonight with an honest question: What word makes your heart tighten faster than almost any other? For some it’s taxes. For others it’s diagnosis. For me, for a long time, it was judgment. I grew up hearing Revelation’s words: “Fear God and give Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Cost Of Distraction PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 191 views

    Stay focused on God’s calling, resisting distractions and lesser pursuits, so your life’s work aligns with what truly matters in God’s eyes.

    Some weeks feel like a parade of interruptions. Phones ping, pressures pile, promises pull, and before long our attention drifts like a leaf on a windy day. You set out to do the thing God has put in your hand—raise a child, love your spouse, serve your neighbor, finish that assignment, shepherd ...read more

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    Can I Be Saved And Not Attend Church?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 17, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,832 views

    I titled this sermon…CAN I BE SAVED AND NOT ATTEHD CHURCH?

    This is a very foolish question but it is often asked by those who do not know the scriptures. In this sermon I want to deal with this question in two ways: (1) With Common Sense (2) With The Scriptures Let me deal with this question first with… I. COMMON SENSE This question CAN I BE SAVED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist