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  • Ben Peak avatar

    Why Shepherds?

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
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     | 22,517 views

    Why did God choose to let shepherds be the first to hear the news of the Messiah?

    Over the past few weeks we have been taking a new look at some of the figures of the Christmas story. We’ve taken some time to study the stories within the story. We’ve looked at the story of Mary, the teenaged girl that God chose to be the mother of His Son. Last week we discussed the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Paul's Pattern Of Preaching - Acts 26:20

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,264 views

    Learn from the Apostle Paul his pattern of his first preaching in Damascus.

    Paul's Pattern Of Preaching - Acts 26:20 Acts 26:20 First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and to the Gentiles also, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds. I. Start From Where You Are II. Back To Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    David And Abigail -- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 4, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,428 views

    First Samuel 25:32-44 shows us that vengeance belongs to the Lord.

    Scripture Last time we learned how David wanted to kill Nabal because Nabal had rudely rebuffed David’s request for food. The Lord providentially intervened by sending Nabal’s “discerning and beautiful” wife Abigail to prevent David from carrying out his murderous intent. In today’s lesson, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007
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     | 5,429 views

    Today we have the first occasion where Matthew uses the word parable. And, as we have seen in the past, the first time that something occurs in the Bible is very important to note and pay special attention to.

    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 1 The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Matthew 13:1-23 The very first phrase of the first verse of our passage today says a great deal about our Lord and His approach to ministry. We have already seen what a full day He has had. We know from the flow of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Mark Bouman on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 13,722 views

    A small introduction to the Apocalypse of St. John and a verse by verse exposition of the first Chapter of the book.

    Introduction- A few years ago a friend asked me what I thought was the most important book of the Bible for our own day and age. My answer to him was a resounding, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ.” It is because, I believe, we are getting nearer and nearer to its literal fulfillment every day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 28, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 22,847 views

    Jesus raises dead things. Lazarus, jolted out of his reward, was just the first.

    Sermon for CATM – February 28, 2010 – Journeying with Jesus: Lazarus (John 11:1-44) Today we continue our Journey with Jesus to the cross. This is the second in a series on the events that lead up to Jesus’ own suffering and death on the cross. Last week we looked at the Transfiguration. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unlikely Preachers Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 14, 2022
     | 2,342 views

    This is a sermon I preached on Tuesday of Holy Week, 2022, to a gathering of Lutheran pastors for our monthly fellowship meeting.

    I’d like for you to join with me in thinking back to your high school years for a moment, and in doing so, how many of you at your high school had a poll asking for who in your graduating class was most likely to do certain things? What was yours? I graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Eternity What Happens Next? Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 15, 2016
     | 6,444 views

    What happens after death? Where will you end up? Can we choose our eternal destination?

    Eternity; what happens next? John 14:1-2 King James Version (KJV) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. Luke 23:33-43 New International Version ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Experiencing God Series

    Contributed by John Park on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,115 views

    A sermon from the first chapter of Acts from a chapter by chapter series on Acts.

    EXPERIENCING GOD I. Introduction A. Author and Date 1. Although the author is not named in the book we can gather from external evidences and from inferences of the book itself that Luke was the author. 2. The earliest of the external evidences appear in the Muratorian Canon (A.D. 170), ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Test 9: Afliction Test, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,648 views

    This sermon looks at the first key to passing the affliction test--the individual key.

    1. When experiencing affliction, your first individual responsibility is to pray (13) 2. When experiencing affliction, your second individual responsibility is to call (14) A few weeks ago, our family went to see a movie called National Treasure. I won’t go into all the details with you, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 10, 2015
     | 7,577 views

    This is the first of 5 messages exploring what it means to live by the power of the Holy Spirit

    Life in the Spirit Page - 1 Chico Alliance Church October 26, 2014 Pastor David Welch Life in the Spirit INTRODUCTION Paul wrote to followers of Jesus in the city of Galatia. They were struggling to understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Exalting Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 27, 2015
     | 8,443 views

    Everything falls into place when we realize that Jesus is First and we are second.

    Exalting Jesus Text: John 3:22-36 Introduction 1. Illustration: I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I’m a disciple of His. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Jay Shrewsberry avatar

    Look At Me Series

    Contributed by Michael Jay Shrewsberry on Apr 2, 2015
     | 5,783 views

    First in a series of three describing the Day the Earth really did stand still

    Look at Me “And when they came to a place called Golgotha, which means 'Place of a Skull,' they gave Him wine to drink mixed with gall; and after tasting it, He was unwilling to drink. And when they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments among themselves by casting lots. And sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Believe Series

    Contributed by Justin Lamison on Dec 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,185 views

    The first in a series of sermons devoted to understanding the biblical truth contained in the Apostles' Creed.

    I Believe… Matthew 7.24-27 Introduction What do we mean when we say, “I believe” in the Apostles’ Creed? In the current use of the word belief, there is very little difference between belief and an opinion. You have your beliefs and I have mine. But in the Bible, belief is a much stronger ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Owens avatar

    The Mission Becomes Difficult Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2016
     | 13,754 views

    In this sermon, we finish the first missionary journey and make important lesson applications.

    Introduction: A. The classic joke or dig that preachers often endure is the one on this cartoon where the young man says, “When I grow up, I wanna be a preacher too…cuz you only work 1 day a week…” 1. Usually the preacher and the person laugh, because they both know it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ