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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Immanuel: God Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 18, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,092 views

    Advent is a time to celebrate both the past and the future, we remember when Jesus came into this world 2000 years ago, born as a baby, fully human and also fully God.

    Immanuel: God IS with us Today is the third Sunday of Advent, the word Advent comes from the Latin verb ‘venio’ - to come - and ‘advenio’ - to come towards. Advent is a time to celebrate both the past and the future, we remember when Jesus came into this world 2000 years ago, born as a baby, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Upon Further Review

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 27, 2022
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    Things look different when viewed through the lens of the Cross. Jesus is willing to take us on a journey that will heal all of our spiritual blindness if we will go.

    Upon Further Review Opening Illustration: "Best known for his iconic optical illusions, impossible constructions defying logic and his prints playing with patterns and symmetry, Dutch graphic artist Maurits Cornelis Escher’s lithographs, mezzotints, woodcuts and wood engravings express a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Respond To The Risen Savior Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 31, 2020
     | 6,031 views

    How should we respond to the Risen Savior? 1. Recognize who Jesus is (vs. 4-7). 2. Rush to get closer to Jesus (vs. 7-8). 3. Receive from Jesus (vs. 9-14). [1] Food. [2] Fellowship. [3] Forgiveness.

    Respond to the Risen Savior The Gospel of John John 21:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 22, 2018 (Revised July 31, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight in John 21, we will take another look at one of the Lord's appearances after He rose again from the dead. In this Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Aliens Among Us?"

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
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    As Peter opens his letter, he describes his readers as aliens (pilgrims, strangers). This is true of all believers because; 1. The Father has chosen us. 2. The Son has washed us. 3. The Spirit has sanctified us.

    I was reading through the news on the Internet this past week – as is my regular habit, and I came across a most interesting article. According to the article, it has been reported that there are aliens living among us. One of the witnesses quoted in this article says that there may be hundreds ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Troy Voyles on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,337 views

    In this message I go into the heart of what we call the "Lord’s Prayer".

    Teach Us How To Pray This morning, I want to talk to you on the subject of prayer. I believe in these days that we must have a prayer life, because if we don’t, we will struggle. Sometimes we go through things, and if there is no prayer, there will be no victory. There are people in our lives, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Spirit Leads Us Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,248 views

    Looking at the Spirit’s leading in our lives and how to live by the Spirit.

    Intro – My wife and I are now ‘expecting the unexpected’… pregnant with our fourth child > Once again pondering the mystery and magnitude of such life being conceived within… I’m reminded that we all have a new life > “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Emmanuel - God With Us!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 14, 2003
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     | 10,794 views

    Christmas message based on Matthew 1:21-23.

    Emmanuel ¡V God with Us! Matthew 1:21-23 John 1:1-3, 10-14 December 14, 2003 Introduction This morning we continue our look at the Christmas story as related in Matthew. Last week we read from Matthew 1:18-25, which in those eight verses gives us a quick synopsis of the miracle of Jesus¡¦ ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Peter Scott avatar

    For To Us A Son Is Given Series

    Contributed by Peter Scott on Jan 1, 2014
     | 5,263 views

    The coming of Jesus is foretold by the prophet Isaiah

    For to us a Son is Given Isaiah 9.1-7 Introduction Lighthouses Since the very earliest days of sea travel, sailors have recognised the danger they are in when travelling close to a rocky shore or sand bar – especially at night. Over the centuries many thousands of sailors have lost their ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Larry Wise avatar

    Is There A Judas Among Us?

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,058 views

    Salvation message about those who are close to being saved, but have never been cleansed.

    Is There A Judas Among Us? Mark 14:10,11 Would you name your son Judas? One pastor began his sermon with that question and then followed with this illustration! Does being called a particular name really make any difference? Ask the daughter of Texas Governor James Hogg, who was the first native ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Following In His Footsteps

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2020
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     | 3,289 views

    The road which the Lord sets before us is not easy. It requires us to give up our selfish ambition, and to walk the path of service.

    FOLLOWING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS. Matthew 20:17-34. Jesus was a patient teacher. The Lord reminded His disciples that His journey to Jerusalem would precipitate events which would lead to His death and resurrection. This was why He came into the world. It was not outside His control (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Seek God & Be Sought By God: Obeying The Magnetic Tug At Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 12, 2024
     | 646 views

    Draw near to God, with a full heart, loving God with all your heart. And believe Jesus really loves you and wants to be with you too!

    "Bruce Larson tells how he helped people struggling to surrender their lives to Christ: For many years I worked in New York City and counseled at my office any number of people who were wrestling with this yes-or-no decision. Often I would suggest they walk with me from my office down to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Exodus 24 - How Close To God Would You Like To Get? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,817 views

    Imagine being drawn into the presence of God on Mount Sinai. What an incredible experience. Aaron, Nadab and Abihu worshiped at a distance but Moses got up close and personal. What about you? How close to God do you want to go?

    Exodus 24 - As Close as You Choose to be. Imagine being drawn into the presence of God on Mount Sinai. What an incredible experience. Aaron, Nadab and Abihu worshiped at a distance but Moses got up close and personal, as God called him to receive the stone tablets of the laws of God, signed off in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffrey Samelson avatar

    The Tragedy Reveals Us

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 1,932 views

    A Sermon in Response to the 9/11/01 tragedy

    September 16, 2001 — Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Sixth Day of National Tragedy Christ Lutheran Church of Columbia Pastor Jeff Samelson The Tragedy Reveals Us with reference to Romans 8: 31-35,37-39 I. "The Human Spirit" II. What We Are III. What We Need IV. What We Do with What We ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Derek Melanson avatar

    Jesus' Prayer For Us Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 466 ratings
     | 102,654 views

    Jesus intercedes for us. He offers prayer for the protection, sanctification, and unity of his followers and for those who will believe their message.

    “Jesus’ Prayer for Us” John 17 Introduction 1. One of the most encouraging experiences as a Christian is to be prayed for by someone else – and not only prayed for but prayed with. When someone prays for you in your presence, something special happens in your heart: you feel warmed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    God's Gift To Us

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Dec 12, 2007
     | 4,715 views

    (Thanks be to another contributor for the outline) How do you measure God’s Gift to us? Here are three ways.

    Introduction I. It is almost here; that special time of year called Christmas, A. That time of year when some family members travel great distances, just to be together. B. That time of year when life gets extremely busy, what with all the shopping, wrapping of gifts, extra church activities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist