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  • John Lowe avatar

    The King And His People

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 16, 2013
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    We are citizens of heaven right now. We don't have to wait until we die because our name was written down in heaven when we accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Our place in heaven is reserved and kept for us by God, the Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

    June 5, 2006 "The Kingdom of Heaven" Lesson #1: "The King and His People" Text: Exodus 19:1-9 (NLT) Today we begin a series of devotions that I have called "The Kingdom of Heaven.". This series of devotions will cause you to think deeply about your citizenship and the realm in which you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wisdom Of God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 17, 2013
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    The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

    INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gult from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Do Not Understand What I Do Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 22, 2013
    based on 84 ratings
     | 33,154 views

    Paul struggled with his sin nature, just like us. Here is what he said about the sin nature and God’s deliverance. 1- Sin lives in me 2- God’s law delights me 3- Rescue awaits me

    INTRO.- I don’t understand what I do at times! What about you? I think this is true for most people. ILL.- Wayne Smith preached at the Southland Christian Church in Lexington, KY, for 40 years and had a great ministry. He was a well-loved preacher and full of laughter, but sometimes, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Got Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 25, 2013
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     | 6,519 views

    1. God wants to treasure our faithful service (vs. 5-10). 2. God wants to touch our lives (vs. 11-14). 3. God wants to train-up new leaders (vs. 14-16). 4. God wants to turn us in the right direction (vs. 16-17).

    God Got Ready for Christmas Luke 1:5-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 8, 2013 *Our church has definitely been getting ready for Christmas. A quick look around the room leaves no doubt. The Manger Scene outside looks great too. Plus our Adult and Children's Choirs have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have A Happy New Year

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 26, 2013
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    If you want a happy new year, separate yourself from the world and saturate yourself in the Word. That way you can situate yourself by the water. Otherwise, you will be sifted like wheat.

    In 1948, nobody expected Harry Truman to win re-election as president of the United States. But on election night, the first scattered returns showed Harry Truman leading over Thomas E. Dewey. At about midnight, radio commentator H. V. Kaltenborn announced, “Mr. Truman is still ahead, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Every Step Of The Way Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 29, 2013
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    Jeremiah points out that God will be faithful to you every step of the way. Each day when you rise, God will already be taking care of you. His grace, strength and love will be as much a daily part of you life as is breathing.

    LAMENTATIONS 3: 21-25 EVERY STEP OF THE WAY [Philippians 4:10-13] It was the first morning of the first grade. Little Johnny was having breakfast with his parents, talking about what would happen in the YEARS TO COME. "After the first grade, I'll be in the second, then the third, then..." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year's Resolutions

    Contributed by John Hickman on Dec 29, 2013
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     | 5,731 views

    Recognizing the feeling of "let-down" after Christmas may mean we're following the wrong calendar. This sermon is a different take on the resolutions to Eat Better, Lose Weight and Exercise More.

    (Need large Snow Globe hidden behind pulpit) For too many people this is what Christmas looks like. (BRING OUT AND SHAKE SNOW GLOBE WHILE SINGING): “You’d better watch out, you’d better not cry. You’d better not pout, I’m telling you why. Rudolph the Red-Nosed ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
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    A LOOK AT HOW THE AGE OF SACRIFICES IS COMPLETED, AFTER OVER 158 MILLION MANDATED SACRIFICES WITH 1 SACRIFICE ON THE CROSS

    IT IS FINISHED GENESIS 4:1-10 1. Adam knew his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man." 2. Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3. In the course of time Cain ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Holy Heroes: Fantastic Four Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,191 views

    This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

    Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/20/2013 If you haven’t been with us the last few weeks, let me catch you up. Our church is building a float for the Halloween parade this Saturday and the theme for the parade is “Superhero Celebration,” which I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Fresh Start, A Clean Slate

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 5, 2014
     | 13,213 views

    Remember Forget See Proclaim

    Today is the first time we gather for worship in 2014. It’s a new day. We face an opportunity to approach our lives in a fresh way. And our encouragement and our challenge to do this comes from the Scripture that [person] just read. Are you up for some encouragement with which to face the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    We Know Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 7, 2014
    based on 80 ratings
     | 40,666 views

    Paul said confidently that we know certain things about our relationship to Christ. 1- We know that God works for our good 2- We know that God conforms us to be like His son 3- We know that God glorifies us in Christ

    INTRO.- Old preacher Van Havner once said, “I feel like the American humorist Josh Billings who said, ‘I’d rather know a few things for certain than to be sure of a lot of things that ain’t so.” ILL.- Havner said, “My wife and I were taking a bus trip through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Vacation In Paradise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 12, 2014
    based on 30 ratings
     | 67,940 views

    We are strangers in this world, on vacation in a foreign land, with advantages the natives of this world don't even begin to understand. But do we realize what those advantages are, and what difference those blessings can mean to our lives?

    OPEN: (Video of MercyMe’s “Shake”) How many of you have ever been on a vacation? Me too. Going on Vacation can be a very pleasurable experience…as long as you know where you’re going and what to expect when you get there. But not everybody does. Travel agents have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Leach avatar

    Oh Christian, Where Did You Learn That?

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014
     | 1,628 views

    For all our exposure to the Bible, we Christians do pick up some incredible, often self-justifying, but ruinous theories about God.

    Oh Christian, where did you learn that? For all our exposure to the Bible, we Christians do pick up some incredible, often self-justifying, but ruinous theories about God. Some of the more common theories include: The Christian who says “I don’t really consult God, I don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart Of A Godly Mother

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,105 views

    The heart of a godly mother is a reflection of the heart of God. As we focus on the heart of a Godly Mother, we can be assured that God loves us with the same love. He is the source of a mother’s love.

    The Heart of a Godly Mother Intro: [Read illustration of motherhood] The Bible has quite a lot to say about mothers. Here are a few examples: Eve – the mother of all living (Gen. 3:20) [Pioneer – was taught motherhood by God] Sarah – a mother of many nations (Gen. 17:16) [From ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Birth Process

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 28, 2014
     | 4,834 views

    Have you ever felt like blaming God for your situation?

    “Faith That Works: The Birth Process” James 1:13-18 A young woman came to Christ in a marvelous way. Her conversion was, from a human perspective, partly due to the fact that she had come to a very low place in her marriage, making her intensely aware of her spiritual need. Having met ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed