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  • Dwight Gunter II avatar

    Extraordinary Things Can Happen (The Miracle Of Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 7,828 views

    Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak

    Introduction… Life is a journey/ an adventure. And as we journey on the road of life we sometimes encounter unexpected curves: · The medical report you didn’t expect · The accident you didn’t see coming · The job being over · Having a baby · Losing a baby · Losing someone without ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Where No Oxen Are The Barn Is Clean Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 135 ratings
     | 29,617 views

    #7 in Proverbs and Parables series Matthew 24:45-51 with Proverbs If you want a clean, tidy church just get rid of the people. As God’s servants we are in the people business.

    Where no Oxen are the Barn is Clean Proverbs 14-15 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 24:45-51 INTRODUCTION: You will notice in the parable _________________ read that the good servant did the job of overseeing other servants and making sure everyone was fed and cared for. If you’ve ever cooked for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Singles And The Church Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Feb 28, 2025
     | 280 views

    How do you think the church should encourage singles? What if you knew the value of single and married people to the church family and the benefits of integrating the two? You are invited to consider ways to better support single people!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Singles and the Church Selected Scriptures Today we continue with our 3-part series on Singles. Last Sunday we looked at Singles and Marriage. Today, Singles and the Church. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Watchman What Of The Night

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 17, 2024
     | 2,173 views

    Dark times have always been a part of history. There have been wars, famines, uprising, persecutions, tribulations, and trying times. The Bible reads with many of them and how God delivers His people through them all.

    Watchman What of the Night By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Dark times have always been a part of history. There have been wars, famines, uprising, persecutions, tribulations, and trying times. The Bible reads with many of them and how God delivers His people through them all. ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Holiness Vs. Love Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 10, 2011
     | 4,220 views

    A sermon on the two attributes of God's moral nature and how they are related to one another (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "Set Free", Chapter 2 "The God of Grace")

    HoHum: What is our picture of God? What images come to our minds when I say God? A God who always says “No” or “Do Not” A tyrant requiring perfection. An old fashioned guy An impersonal executive A lot of people perceive God like one person said: God is a lot like our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Generous Spirit

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 28, 2015
     | 7,962 views

    A generous spirit acts graciously in love for others in response to their need and the example of Jesus.

    Title: A Generous Spirit Text: II Corinthians 8:7-15 Thesis: A generous spirit acts graciously in love for others in response to the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ. Introduction The U.S. Bureau of Economic Research reported that the latest Great Recession began in December 2007 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    According To Truth Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 26, 2011
     | 5,629 views

    God's judgement is according to truth.

    Introduction I never grow tired of the story of the man who came down from the North Carolina Mountains. He was all dressed up and carrying his Bible. A friend saw him and asked, “Elias, what’s happening? Where are you going all dressed up like that?” Elias said, “I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    You Are A Bridge

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Aug 2, 2012
     | 4,739 views

    This message shares how we are called and challenged to become the "bridge" to lead others over the great chasm of sin to the Christ. Yet there are certain responsibilities and challenges along the way.

    In out text this morning, from John’s Gospel account, we can see for ourselves three distinctive bridges to the Christ. PRAYER According to Dictionary.com the meaning of the word bridge is: “a structure spanning and providing passage over a river, chasm, road, or the like.” If ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Ambassadors With Contradictions

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,875 views

    We live with contradictory feelings about many things, including our church. We do not get the gift of reconciliation fully until there is conflict, but God wants to give the gift of reconciliation now, if we will accept it.

    Church, some say, should be a place of peace. Church should be a place where we can come after a week of dealing with conflicts, fears, and doubts, and find peace. I was told we don’t want conflict at church. And I do understand. I do understand why, when we come to the hour of worship, we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Even Parents With A Perfect Child Have Problems

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,375 views

    This message can be used during the Christmas season or a family series and illustrates how Christians deal with the curves that life give us in marriage and life.

    Even Parents with the Perfect Child have problems! Luke 2:1-7 Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) Introduction: Today as continue our sermon series entitled Crosspoints we will look specifically at the “Parents in the Pageant.” Our focus will be on Mary and Joseph and remember we are introduced to them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trouble With People

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 28, 2015
     | 5,502 views

    When Jesus saw people he valued them, felt for them and did what he could to help them.

    Title: The Trouble with People Text: Mark 6:30-44 / John 6:1-14 Thesis: When Jesus saw people he valued them, felt for them and did what he could to help them. Introduction Recording artist Seth Glier sings in his The Trouble with People” album, “The trouble with people is they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Insights From The Christmas Story

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 26, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,234 views

    This sermon is about the spiritual lessons that we can learn from the Christmas Story

    SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS FROM THE CHRISTMAS STORY OUTLINE 1.TIDINGS 2.TURNAROUND 3.THANKSGIVING 4.TIMING 5.TENSION 6.TESTIMONY 7.TESTAMENT THE MESSAGE SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS FROM THE CHRISTMAS STORY 1.TIDINGS Luke 1: 11-20 Luke 1:26-38 Luke 2:8-12 Matthew 1:20-24 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Forgeh 'bout It Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 13, 2007
     | 2,341 views

    Jesus said don’t worry about food and clothes. Don’t be consumed if you have them or not. If Jesus would have been Italian, he might have just said, "Forgeh ’Bout it!"

    Jesus has been telling us about money and possessions. Be generous. Share the blessings that God has given you with others. Make giving your lifestyle. Tithing is one gift that God gives us to help keep our desires in check and to train us to live a lifestyle of giving. End of the month giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Divided In Christ Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 551 views

    Following Christ can bring division in relationships, but it is important to remain faithful and trust in Jesus' honesty and guidance.

    Bring in a rope and have two volunteers come up. Have them hold the rope, one on each end, and explain that the rope represents our relationships. When we follow Jesus, sometimes it can cause tension and division in our relationships, like when we pull the rope tight. But Jesus is with us through ...read more

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    "Yet" Faith

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 24, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,742 views

    This text encourages us to trust God in spite of circumstances that suggest that He has abandoned us.

    17Though the fig tree does not blossom, and no fruit is on the vines; though the produce of the olive fails and the fields yield no food; though the flock is cut off from the fold and there is no herd in the stalls, 18yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will exult in the God of my salvation. 19God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist