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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Why Should We Celebrate Christ’s Birth?

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 26, 2009
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     | 5,105 views

    In our society you can’t even utter the word "Christmas" in many circles. Why not just do away with it?

    Have you noticed that a lot of stores are now open on Christmas Day? At one large grocery store chain, they told their employees that the reason they now open on Christmas is that only about 30% of Americans are Christians so why not? In our culture, especially in the last few years, the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Everything Is About Jesus

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 19, 2020
     | 4,738 views

    A study in the book of 1 Corinthians 2: 1 – 16

    1 Corinthians 2: 1 – 16 Everything Is About Jesus 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 3 I was with you in weakness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Be Careful About What You Promise God

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 14, 2005
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     | 4,061 views

    We have to be careful that we are ready to make a full commitment when we make promises to God

    Be Careful About What You Promise God Subtitle: Count up the cost Sermon Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, 69 – 75 (KJV) Matthew 26:31-35 31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Did The Holy Spirit Come? Series

    Contributed by R. G. Moore on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 26,169 views

    The only legitimate purpose of the dedicated Christian is to accept the indwelling presence and power of the Holy Spirit into our lives and then become witnesses of the life, death, burial, resurrection, ascension and promised return of Jesus, as the Chri

    “WHY DID THE HOLY SPIRIT COME?” pt. 1 Acts 1:4-8 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, "which," He said, "you have heard from Me; "for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With Purpose

    Contributed by Benjamin Sharpe on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 165 ratings
     | 16,316 views

    God has a specific goal and purpose for his Church and for each individual Christian. Satan’s intention is to cause the Church and the individual Christian to deviate from that destiny and, in so doing, to thwart the will and design of God.

    Luke 4:1-13 Living With Purpose The temptation of Jesus was for the purpose of distracting him from his ultimate goal and purpose in life. And that goal, that destiny, was to go to the cross as the atoning sacrifice for humanity. Satan’s intent in the wilderness was to defeat God’s purpose for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Do You Think Of The Christ

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,750 views

    This sermon considers several possible answers to the Pharisee’s question in Matthew 22:41, "What do you think of the Christ?" Here, I encourage the congregation to make up one’s mind on Christ’s identity.

    “What do you think of the Christ?” Matthew 22: 41-46. By Matthew Everhard, originally delivered at Hudson Presbyterian Church October 27, 2002. Words 2117 Forensic science is now the perfect compliment to crime investigation. Recent advances in the art and science of forensic investigation has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rooted In Jesus

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 29, 2011
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     | 12,086 views

    All hope of man’s redemption is founded on Christ, in Whom alone are all complete fullness, perfections, and sufficiency. There is a completion or a filling up, in him, so as to leave nothing wanting.

    Opening illustration: There was once a farmer who went to town to purchase seeds for his farm. As he was returning home one of the squash seeds he had purchased fell from his pocket onto the ground. It happened that within a few feet was another seed of a different type. The place where the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Revelation Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 18, 2017
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     | 7,530 views

    To establish that one work of the Holy Spirit was to make known through revelation, the “mystery of Christ to the world.” This mystery was given to the holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. Revelation of Christ Remarks. 1. We will consider the Holy Spirit’s work in the revelation of the Mystery of Christ. Jesus promises in our text of discussion, that the Holy Spirit: “would guide the apostles into all truth,” John 16:13. 2. Paul would speak of this revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Rich Man And Lazarus) # 18

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 1,864 views

    This parable is different from most parables because it conveys to us a number of vivid contrasts, such as:

    • Riches and Poverty • Heaven and Hell • Compassion and Indifference • Inclusion and Exclusion As we teach this parable, I need to mention that there are some who refuse to teach Luke 16:19-31 as a parable. Their objection is for two reasons: (1) It is the only one of the parables in which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Endowments

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2022
     | 1,209 views

    The text and story you are all familiar with. Yet, as with all of God’s Word, there is yet another lesson we can learn.

    As you know, Israel was facing the Philistines. David came along. He learned that no one would fight Goliath, who had blasphemed the name of David’s God, and he decided that if no one else would fight him, he would. Illus: Isn’t it good that you always find, among God’s people, those with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resting On God's Power

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,350 views

    Revival comes by resting on God’s power alone

    Resting on God’s Power (1 Corinthians 2:1-5) I. How Paul Came A. Not… 1. Eloquence 2. Superior wisdom B. For I resolved… 1. To know nothing 2. Except Jesus Christ and Him crucified C. I came to you… 1. In weakness 2. In fear 3. With much trembling II. Paul’s Message and Preaching A. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    To Proclaim The Year Of The Lord's Favor Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,922 views

    This is the fourth in a series of sermons based on Luke 4:14-21 and Isaiah 61:1-4 which equates the mission of the Church with the mission of Jesus as He states it in Luke 4:14-18

    His Mission and Ours: To Proclaim the Year of the Lord’s Favor --Luke 4:14-21 World renowned evangelist Luis Palau, shares this personal testimony in his sermon “Go to the Ends of the Earth.” “My family and team have gone to over sixty countries declaring the glory of God. When I first went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Bright avatar

    Beliefs As Boundaries Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Apr 26, 2021
     | 3,250 views

    This is the first in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers.

    Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week One – “Beliefs as Boundaries” Pastor john Bright – delivered 7/14/19 Revelation 2:12-17 “12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write,‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: 13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Disappearing Act

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 3, 2024
     | 883 views

    What is the message of the undisturbed grave clothes? (Outline came from here: https://www.sermonnotebook.org/new%20testament/John%2020_1-10.htm; Material adapted from William Nicholson's book "The Six Miracles of Calvary," chapter on the undisturbed grave clothes of Jesus)

    HoHum: Harry Houdini's "Chinese water torture cell" trick is considered one of the most iconic and influential escapes in the history of magic performance. The trick involved Houdini being suspended upside-down in a glass and steel tank filled with water, with his feet locked in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Religion To Relationship Series

    Contributed by James Julian on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,566 views

    Paul instructs the Christian on how to make one’s faith real throughout the book of Colissians. In chapter 2 he tells the reader important information on living out one’s faith.

    From Religion to Relationship Colossians 2:1-10 REASONS to live out your faith (v.1-3) -to BUILD UP one another -to BE CLOSER to one another (v.2) -to BE COMPLETE for one another (v.2,3) WAYS to live out your faith (v.4-7) -live out what you have PORTRAYED (v.5) -live out what you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist