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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Nobody Ever Volunteers To Take Down The Christmas Tree

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 174 ratings
     | 14,820 views

    A sermon for the week after Christmas; dealing with post-holiday let down

    Nobody Ever Volunteers To Take Down The Christmas Tree Luke 1: 68-79 - Dec. 29/30, 2001 Intro: So the presents are all unwrapped, some even returned and exchanged already. The leftover turkey is starting to turn a funny color and let off an unpleasant odor, and since nobody has eaten any in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Taking Revival Personally (Lesson #7 In Revival Series) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,042 views

    When the subject of sin arises, we tend to externailze it rather than take it personally. True revival only come when we see ourselves as God does.

    1. When the subject of Sin arises – Avoid the issue… Externalize – see how the lesson applies to others but not to us 2. David after he had received a great promise from God. God had promised to establish a kingdom through the linage of David that would stand forever. Because of Gods promise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Oh No, He’s Back Again Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 13, 2016
     | 10,080 views

    A study of the book of Job 2: 1 – 13

    Job 2: 1 – 13 Oh No, He’s Back Again 1 Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD. 2 And the LORD said to Satan, “From where do you come?” Satan answered the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    What Does It Take To Give Birth To Your 'vision?' Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,709 views

    Joseph and Mary had to be taxed, be at the right place at the right time to give birth to Jesus (their vision / mission).

    Subject: Why did Joseph and Mary travel from Galilee to Judea when Jesus was to be born? Complement: To be registered / taxed and to be at the right place at the right time to give birth to Jesus. Idea: Joseph and Mary traveled from Galilee to Judea to be registered / taxed and to be at the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brent Baker avatar

    Why Do We Take Communion Each Week? Series

    Contributed by Brent Baker on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 77 ratings
     | 21,992 views

    Every Sunday, we take a few minutes to partake of the Lord’s Supper and some don’t even know why. Why do we take the cracker and drink grape juice every Sunday.

    Date Preached __________ Where Preached __________ Why Do We Do What We Do? Why Do We Take Communion Each Week? 1 Corinthians 11:17 -34 A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham before you cook it?” The girl’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #4. Unpaid Bills - Take A Deep Breath And Exhale! Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,537 views

    Whether you¡¦ve got a mountain of unpaid bills or a mountain of surplus money, take a deep breath and exhale¡Ktrust God with either!

    Each of us has had an unpaid bill or two (or ten) lying on the desk or kitchen table. Those bills call to us; they harass us and wake us up in the middle of the night (if they let us get to sleep at all). Unpaid bills are a tremendous creator of stress and anxiety; they cause worry that can ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    Graduation 2018

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 11, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,492 views

    God knows the way, God shows the way, God holds each day

    Exodus 13:17-22 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 17 When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was nearer; for God thought, “If the people face war, they may change their minds and return to Egypt.” 18 So God led the people by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Take Off That Coat! Feel The Paradigm Shift That Is Coming?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,846 views

    The religious crowd tends to desire to feel comfort and safe with the status quo? Be quiet poor old blind man? No, I hear Jesus is coming this way.

    TAKE OFF THAT COAT! WHAT DO YOU WANT? CAN YOU FEEL A PARADIGM SHIFT? MY MIRACLE IS COMING! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT DO YOU WANT? CAN YOU FEEL A PARADIGM SHIFT? I WILL FEAR NO EVIL? I WILL FEAR NO EVIL! A. DO WE UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ROD? THE STAFF? B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Are We Told To Take No Thought For Our Lives?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 6, 2023
     | 948 views

    We should turn our worries into prayers. While we are in prayer and with thanksgiving in our hearts, we should learn to give it to God and leave it there.

    Matthew 6:25-34 closes this piece of the Sermon on the Mount with Jesus teaching about worrying. Indeed, even to the extremely poor, Jesus says not to stress over food or garments. God takes care of the birds and garments the lilies in a beautiful manner, and God’s children are definitely more ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Owens avatar

    Taking A Stand Against Domestic Violence And A Stand For Victims

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,129 views

    Domestic violence is a plague destroying our families. We must take a stand against domestic violence of any kind and we must take a stand to support the victims of domestic violence.

    Introduction: A. Today’s sermon will not begin with a joke or a cute cartoon, like many of my sermons do, because there is no funny or humorous side to our topic for today. 1. Today I want to address the problem and plague of domestic violence. 2. This is going to be a very hard sermon for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Authority To Lay His Life And To Take It Back Again

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,495 views

    To show that GOD the Son, the LORD JESUS CHRIST laid down His life for us so that we will have life as this is the instruction from GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Did CHRIST died for you? Yes while I am still helpless and His enemy Romans 5:8 (Amplified Bible) But God shows and clearly proves His [own] love for us by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One) died for us. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Do You Take God's Name In Vain?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on May 26, 2007
     | 10,997 views

    This message points out that it is not just with the mouth that God’s name can be taken in vain. The life that a Christian lives can also make one guilty of taking God’s name in vain.

    How Do You Take God’s Name in Vain? Exodus 20.7 (Exodus 20:7) Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. What is this verse telling us this morning? Not to curse using God’s name. Now I did not come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Joshua 5: Time To Take Care Of Some Things Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 21, 2024
     | 1,179 views

    Joshua chapter 5 reflects a couple of items Israel hadn't done in nearly 40 years. Israel had crossed the Jordan River, ready to claim their Promised Land, but they had to take care of a couple of items first.

    Introduction: Israel had crossed over the Jordan River and now they were camping in Canaan, the Promised Land! God had kept every promise He had made to Israel. Israel, though, had not kept every promise they had made to God. One of those promises was to circumcise (definition omitted here but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persevering In Trials Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025
     | 392 views

    Life is full of trials—situations that test our faith, patience, and resilience. As believers, we are not promised a trouble-free life, but we are assured of God's presence and power through every difficulty.

    PERSEVERING IN TRIALS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 Supporting Texts: Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Hebrews 10:35-36, Job 23:10 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of trials—situations that test our faith, patience, and resilience. As believers, we are not promised a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Why Do We Take Communion Every Week? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,353 views

    The message examines the scriptural and historical precedents for weekly observance of the Lord’s Supper.

    A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham before you cook it?” The girl’s mother turned and looked at her and said, “Oh, sweetie, I’m not really sure why, but I suppose you cut the ends off of the meat so that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ