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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    "Look, Jesus Is Coming"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 33 ratings
     | 10,186 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent

    2nd Sunday Advent Matthew 3:1-12 "Look, Jesus is Coming" "In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Right Side Up In An Upside Down World Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015
     | 5,472 views

    Rather than giving a list of ideals to strive for, Jesus was showing the people how widely available God’s kingdom was – even for ordinary, poor, ignorant, imperfect, despised people. The beatitudes describe their struggle & grace to thrive in adversity.

    Right Side Up in an Upside Down World Intro: The more I study the Sermon on the Mount, esp. the Beatitudes, the less prescriptive and the more descriptive they become to me. Here is what I mean by that. Last week as I shared them, I introduced the first one (poor in spirit) as a requirement for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Conforming My Life To The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 15, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,334 views

    The Bible is an advantage only when we conform our lives to His Word rather than conform His Word to our lives

    Since our dog chewed up the old one, last week I had to go get a new backwash hose for our pool. So when we were at Wal-Mart picking up a few other things, we grabbed the only one they had. Although the package said the hose would fit the 1-1/2” pipe on my pool filter it turns out it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are We To Do When God Does Nothing?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022
     | 1,093 views

    This is a story about one of the two men that did not die. Enoch had walked with God and was taken so that he did not see death, and Elijah was taken up in a whirlwind.

    In the preceding chapter, Elijah has a contest with evil prophets. In this chapter, Elijah flees for his life. In verses 1-4: Jezebel was maddened with regard to the passing of her prophets since they had told her what she wanted to hear, forecasting her future glory and power. Their occupation ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Are We To Do When God Does Nothing?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 11, 2023
     | 1,148 views

    This is a story about one of two men that did not die. Enoch had walked with God and was taken so that he did not see death, Elijah was taken up in a whirlwind.

    In the preceding chapter, Elijah has a contest with evil prophets. In this chapter, Elijah flees for his life. In verses 1-4: Jezebel was maddened with regards to the passing of her prophets since they had told her what she wanted to hear, forecasting her future glory and power. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Stevens avatar

    A Call For Compassion

    Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,271 views

    Keeping our eyes focused on what we are called to be as a child of God.

    Today I received a call for help – didn’t want a Thanksgiving basket (that’s been what a lot of calls have been for) – just wanted everyday food. I know we have those who abuse – at times you wonder – as a boy I remember a homeless man. Wise preacher walked over and shook his hand, after he left ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Jones avatar

    Opportunity: The Da Vinci Code

    Contributed by Don Jones on May 2, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 1,889 views

    The sermon is designed to get the church to take advantage of the discussions about the Da Vinci Code to tell others the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    5-7-2006 Acts 17:16-18 - Opportunities: The Da Vinci Code West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones 16While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • The Most Rev. Kelvin C. Brooks avatar

    A Part-Time Employee For A Full-Time Job

    Contributed by The Most Rev. Kelvin C. Brooks on Jun 8, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,129 views

    What happens when you truly seek after the face of God and develop a strong relationship with him? There can only be advantages! ;-)

    “A Part-time Employee For A Full-time Job” “The Advantages to being closely connected to God.” Luke 22:54-62 I) Introduction a) Many of us are in need of a close walk with God b) Some of us are following, but not close enough c) So we will discuss: 1) Causes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Alford avatar

    A Grip On The Invisible Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,234 views

    FAITH PROVIDES POINTS OF CONTACT BETWEEN THAT WHICH IS PRESENT AND THAT WHICH IS YET TO BE OR ALREADY HAS BEEN. There are three interesting advantages of faith.

    July 17, 1994 - PM Service A GRIP ON THE INVISIBLE Hebrews 11:1-3 INTRO: (1) In John chapter three Jesus told Nicodemus that the wind was invisible. It can be detected but it cannot be seen. When someone first erected a sail on a boat and allowed the wind to push the ship across the water, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    As We Have Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,051 views

    Taking advantage of the opportunities that God has set before us; knowing that we get out of it what we put into it.

    Series: Study of Galatians Text: Galatians 6:6-10 Title: “As We Have Opportunity” I. Sharing (6) • On the surface it seems Paul is merely saying support those who teach the word, your pastor. o Which scripture clearly supports the idea of financially providing for the needs of the pastor. o 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Single And Devoted Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,783 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 7:7-9, 25-40 regarding singleness and Paul's five advantages it had over marriage

    Text: 1 Corinthians 7:7-9, 25-40, Title: Single and Devoted, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/31/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Second Class Brethren: read Kostenberger’s opening, G, M, and Family, p. 173-174 B. Background to passage: Paul is now into the section of the letter that deals with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Thriving Through Setbacks And Anxiety @ Workplace

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on May 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,809 views

    Setbacks are very common in life and especially so at workplace. As Christians we have a definite advantage over others in overcoming such setbacks

    Thriving through setbacks and Anxiety @ Workplace Today’s workplace is in a constant flux. The phrase, “change is the only constant”, though clichéd, is very much applicable in the workplace. The sad part of this is that not all that change is constructive as far as the employee is concerned. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    God's Left Handed Ways Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 14, 2020
     | 7,611 views

    Depend on the Lord, dare to serve Him, and do what you can if you want God to turn your disadvantage into an advantage.

    In 1960, Bennett Cerf, founder of Random House publishers, bet Theodore Giesel $50 that he would not be able to write an entertaining children’s book using only 50 different words. Theodore Giesel, better known as Dr. Seuss, took the bet and won, with his little book, Green Eggs and Ham. Since ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Cheating: The Attitude And Lifestyle Of The Dishonest

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 134 views

    Cheating is a reflection of dishonesty — a deliberate act of deception to gain an unfair advantage, whether in academics, business, relationships, or even spiritual matters.

    CHEATING: THE ATTITUDE AND LIFESTYLE OF THE DISHONEST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 11:1 Supporting Texts: Leviticus 19:11, Luke 16:10, Proverbs 20:23, 2 Kings 5:20-27 INTRODUCTION: Cheating is a reflection of dishonesty — a deliberate act of deception to gain an unfair advantage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Elisha’s Ministry - Ben-Hadad, Hazael And The Reprobate Nature Of Man 2 Kings 8:7-15 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,035 views

    Ben-hadad king of Aram become sick and wanted Elisha's verdict on that. He sent Hazael to Elisha, and the outcome was horrible for Ben-hadad and for Israel. PART 1 explores all that transpired from that meeting.

    ELISHA’S MINISTRY - BEN-HADAD, HAZAEL AND THE REPROBATE NATURE OF MAN 2 Kings 8:7-15 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 19 This first PART of the message investigates Ben-Hadad and Hazael, and PART 2 will follow next time. It has been split because of the length. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational