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  • Tom Bartlett avatar

    Please Don’t Come For Christmas Part 4

    Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 22, 2009
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     | 1,987 views

    4 Reasons why Jesus Shouldn’t have come

    Please Don’t Come For Christmas – Part 4 4 reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come Celebration Church – December 20, 2009 We’ve come to the end of the series, please don’t come for Christmas and apparently that’s what happened last week, people stayed home. Well some braved the weather and we had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Thinking The Things Of God” Holy Communion Come As You Are Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2018
     | 4,684 views

    This is part of the series through Martin Luther's Small Catechism. Lutheran view of Holy Communion explained

    In Jesus Holy Name October 28, 2018 Series: Luther’s Small Catechism Redeemer Text Matthew 26:26b-28 “Thinking the Things of God” Holy Communion: Come as you Are On this Sunday of the Reformation we have come to our final topic in our series of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It's Jesus - Can I Come In Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 15, 2023
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    How does Jesus end up being on the outside of this Church? Let's see what was happening in Laodicea and how Jesus redeems them.

    Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22; John 14:21-23 Theme: Who Owns the Home? Title: It’s Jesus – May I Come In? Is Jesus inside your church or heart or is He knocking at the door? INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I read this advertisement recently: Room ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Joy Of Advent: Anticipating Christ’s Coming With Joy

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024
     | 1,100 views

    Advent is a time of hopeful expectation, but it’s also a season of deep, abiding joy. But what is this joy, and where does it come from?

    The Joy of Advent: Anticipating Christ’s Coming with Joy December 15, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Romans 15:13, James 1:2, 1 Peter 1:8-9, Luke 15: As we continue our Advent journey, our focus shifts toward joy—the joy that comes with anticipating the coming of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    How Many Did You Say, Was Coming To Dinner?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 20, 2011
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     | 2,839 views

    If we are Christians and were not thankful, what kind of a message does that send to all those who don’t know the Lord? We should be the happiest people on earth, we have been given so much and been asked to give so little in return.

    How Many Did You Say,  Was Coming For Dinner? This coming Thursday, since 1621, will mark the 390th time, Thanksgiving has been celebrated in this great country. Tables will be spread with all the favorite recipes of families handed down, for generations all over the land, Even though were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Please Don’t Come For Christmas Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 9, 2009
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     | 2,877 views

    Four reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come. He wasn’t wanted, welcome, worshipped and we’re not worthy.

    OUTLINE Please Don’t Come For Christmas – Part 2 4 reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come Celebration Church – December 6, 2009 Why Jesus shouldn’t come: Reason #1 - He wasn’t wanted by the ruling authorities Reason #2 – He wasn’t welcomed by His own Luke 2:4-7 (NIV) “So Joseph also went up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory Of The Coming Of The Lord

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 22, 2001
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    How God showed His glory to Moses and disciples and how he shows it to us.

    February 25, 2001 Exodus 34: 29-35 29 When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD. 30 When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, his face was radiant, and they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    His Purpose – Why Did Jesus Come?

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 23, 2015
     | 6,636 views

    Jesus gave witness to God's love through His actions.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: March 13, 2015 Date Preached: March 15, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: His Purpose – Why did Jesus Come ? Text: Luke 19:1-10 (NLT) ETS: Jesus gives witness to God’s love thru His actions! ESS: We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Anyone Desires To Come After Me, He Must…

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Mar 14, 2021
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    Jesus says these 3 things are MUSTS for anyone who desires to come after Him!

    In our western church culture, bigger is viewed as better. Bigger means success. Bigger means God’s blessing; God’s approval or better yet, special approval. Bigger is better! And to achieve & maintain this status everything the church does must be big – its music & “worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    From Creation To Christ (The Coming Of The Promised Saviour) Series

    Contributed by Ed Cheng on Jun 16, 2021
     | 2,457 views

    The Greatest stories ever told has been about the Promised Saviour Jesus. Chronicologically, the bible tells God's story from the creation to Christ who is the promised saviour of the world. An audio version can be downloaded from storyrunners.org

    Part 1 of series Beginnings: Creation of the World In the very beginning there was God. God created everything and he did it by speaking. He would just say something and it would appear. God spoke and he created light and he created the sky, land, and the oceans. He created the trees and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Come My Prayers Aren’t Answered? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,206 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 14: 12 - 31

    John 14: 12 - 31 How come my prayers aren’t answered? 12 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. 13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Judgment Of The Rebellious Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 19, 2018
     | 6,080 views

    The ungodly have crept into the church (Jude 4). Jesus is coming and they will be judged. All the ungodly will be judged. What side of Judgment are you on?

    In 1935, an umpire in his rookie year, named Ralp “Babe” Pinelli once called Babe Ruth out on strikes. When the crowd booed with sharp disapproval at the call, the legendary Ruth turned to the umpire with disdain and said, "There’s 40,000 people here who know that the last pitch was ball, tomato ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Approach Problematic Preaching Pardoxs

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on May 14, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 2,268 views

    Peter needed to clear aaway all things that distracted his view of Christ. When we put Christ First there are countless blessings that will come.

    First Baptist Church 545 South Main Street Jellico, Tennessee. 37762 Bro. Michael Blankenship www.jfb.faithsite.com/default.asp May 14, 2001 "Peter put all of them outside, and then he knelt down andprayed. He turned to the body and said, ’Tabitha, get up.’ Then she opened her eyes, and seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extend God’s Kindness

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,862 views

    God is the God of the second chance. Jonah got to see first-hand the remarkable grace of God, and come to a renewed understanding of His love and grace.

    Jonah 1:1-3 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me." 3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Suddenly: A Message Of Hope

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024
     | 635 views

    Advent reminds us of two realities: the joy of Christ’s first coming and the anticipation of His second. Both are deeply tied to the theme of suddenly.

    Suddenly: A Message of Hope December 1, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:8-14 Today, as we begin Advent, our focus is on hope—the hope that came suddenly on that first Christmas night and the hope we continue to carry as we await Christ’s return. Advent reminds us of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren