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  • Ron Auch Jr avatar

    Why Did Jesus Come As Helpless Baby?

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Dec 29, 2024
     | 204 views

    The virgin birth of Jesus is a foundational aspect of Christian belief and holds deep theological significance. Here’s why Jesus came into the world through a virgin birth:

    Why Did Jesus Come as helpless Baby? The virgin birth of Jesus is a foundational aspect of Christian belief and holds deep theological significance. Here’s why Jesus came into the world through a virgin birth: 1. To Fulfill Prophecy • The virgin birth was foretold in the Old Testament. Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When God Opens Hearts, And Opposition Comes Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 14, 2011
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     | 6,491 views

    God directed Paul to Philippi to preach the gospel. Acts 16 reveals both the open hearted reception and the opposition he faced. We should expect the same when we share Christ today.

    When God opens hearts he comes into them to dwell. Acts 16 gives us the history of how the gospel was planted in Philippi, how God opened their hearts to hear and obey the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This lesson continues our introduction to the letter of Philippians. Let's read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas - He's Coming To Town!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 188 ratings
     | 54,228 views

    The One whose coming I’m looking forward to this morning won’t be coming from the North Pole & riding in a sleigh. Instead, He’s coming from Heaven, & arriving on the clouds of the sky!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2022) TEXT: Daniel 7:13-14; 1 Thess. 4:16-17, 5:1-2; 2 Peter 3:11-12; Rev. 11:15, 22:20; Matthew 24:30-44; John 14:1-3; Philippians 2:9-11; James 1:17-18 NCV A. It's Christmastime again! The countdown started well ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Omen - Is The Antichrist Coming To A Theatre Near You? Series

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,576 views

    The Antichrist might be found at a theatre near you, but also in anything else that is not uplifting Christ in your life or edifying to others around you.

    INTRODUCTION A. On June 6, 2006 (6/6/06) “The Omen” Was Released In Theatres B. Synopsis “This WeekThe prophecy is clear, the signs unmistakable: Armageddon is upon us. On 6 / 6 / 06, ’The Omen’ is revealed...and our darkest fears are realized. ’The Omen,’ a contemporary thriller based on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Shall Be The Sign?

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,554 views

    A necessary but warning word from the Lord about the times before His coming.

    WHAT WILL BE THE SIGN? TEXT: Mark 13:1-13 Mark 13:1-13 KJV And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! [2] And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Breakthrough Comes From A Proper View Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 3, 2020
     | 8,215 views

    Key Point: We overate ourselves and under-rate God.

    Video Illustration: So will I – the song and video from Hillsong Sermon: Breakthrough comes from a proper view of God! Thesis: With the wave of coronavirus impacting everything from economy, to people’s health, disrupting peoples lives, causing shortages to food supplies, impacting businesses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    O Come Let Us Adore Him

    Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,444 views

    A heavenly view of worship

    There is an old story which was passed down to me by one of my mentors, Dog James. If you like this story give him credit. If you don’t like it blame me for telling it. It was about this time of year when a mother was beginning to make her plans for Christmas gifts so she called in her son and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What To Do When The Trouble Keeps Coming

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,817 views

    1. Know that God is near (vs. 1-5). 2. Get straight about your sins (vs. 3, 5&6). 3. Remember your responsibilities (vs. 7-10). 4. Keep believing in God's blessings (vs. 10-13).

    What to Do When the Trouble Keeps Coming Job 42:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 27, 2014 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *On the world scene, there is some new, big trouble almost every day: Crisis on our southern border, planes shot down in Ukraine, with the Russian army ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Why Did My Savior Come To Earth?

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 5, 2012
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     | 8,782 views

    A look at just eight of the reasons stated in the New Testament of why Jesus left the glory of heaven and came to this earth.

    “Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?” Text: Matthew 1:18-23 I. Welcome II. Introduction Perhaps many of you remember singing "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" out of the old Christian Hymns Number Two book in preparation for the Lord’s Supper. It was sung almost every Sunday for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "come And Worship" Part Two

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 22, 2020
     | 5,472 views

    Second in a series of worship. 1. Analysis of Worship, 2. Attitude of Worship, 3. Acts of Worship

    “Come and Worship” (Part Two) Psalm 95:1-7 “Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods. In his hand are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Can Anything Good Come Out Of Nazareth Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 41,243 views

    While Galileans were despised by Judeans, Galileans themselves despised people from Nazareth. People are asking the same question today. Can anything good come out of Nazareth?

    Can anything good come out of Nazareth? This was a question asked of Jesus’ disciple Nathanael – and Phillip said to him; “Come and see.” Nathanael was from Cana, another Galilean town just to the North of Nazareth. While Galileans were despised by Judeans, Galileans ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The God Who Still Comes For His People Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,494 views

    Where is God when we’ve messed up? God is there with compassion. That is the word in the passage. God is there with restoration. God is there to strengthen. God is there to answer. These are powerful, amazing words! Let’s not run past them!!

    The God Who Still Comes For His People October 19, 2008 Zech 10 Intro: A little over a month ago, I was sitting on the LRT late one night after a football game, feeling a profound sense of sadness. No, it was not because the Eskimos lost, though they had. I’m getting used to that… and I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When He Shall Come Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
     | 190 views

    Signs of Lord's return in nature, society, and Christian opposition.

    A. WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN? 1. Signs in nature, i.e., “There shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes” (Matthew 24:7). 2. Signs in society. Lawlessness, violence, sexual immorality, greed, selfish pursuit, pleasure seekers, rebellion, despair (2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Get In The Game: Preview Of Coming Attractions At Bethany Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 28, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,951 views

    This is a "preview" of the National Campaign of the 40 Days of Purpose, a spiritual growth campaign in which Bethany Church will participate.

    (PowerPoint presentation available--email author) Slide 1 GET IN THE GAME: Preview of Coming Attractions at Bethany Slide 2 What are the best things about the arrival of fall? Its crisp air, brisk breezes, and dipping temperatures? Its radiant colors and ravishing smells? The picture on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Keep Watch For Christ’s Coming

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 1, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,185 views

    Keep Watch for Christ’s Coming 1) Watch against unbelief; 2) Watch against indifference

    Keeping watch may be boring but it pays well. In 2010 world security service income, money earned by security guards and security systems, exceeded $174 billion (MarketLine). For comparison’s sake, $66 billion worth of diamonds were sold that same year. It seems that you can make more ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran