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  • Jaeyoun Chang avatar

    The Birth Of John The Baptist

    Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Dec 11, 2025
     | 59 views

    When Mary visited Elizabeth and greeted her, Elizabeth was six months pregnant. Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then she returned home (v. 56). Perhaps she returned to Nazareth in Galilee before Elizabeth gave birth to her baby.

    I. Birth and naming of John (vv. 57~65) Finally, when Elizabeth’s days to give birth were fulfilled, she gave birth to a son (v. 57). At that time, many neighbors and relatives heard it and rejoiced together (v. 58). Jews circumcise their sons eight days after birth, and at that time, relatives ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Revision: Winning Life Strategies

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,618 views

    This sermon will focus on 7 winning life strategies when you’re faced with a God-sized problem

    Revision: Winning Life Strategies Nehemiah 2: 1-10 Two old men lived in the backwoods of the Ozarks named Rufus and Clarence.
They lived on opposite sides of the river and hated each other. Every morning, just after sunup, Rufus and Clarence would go down to their respective sides of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Understand The Lord's Will

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,576 views

    Analyse your lifestyle, prioritize what is imporant, economise your energy and utilize the present.

    [I’ve taken the main points in this sermon from Rick Warren’s sermon MANAGING YOUR TIME - Growing Through Goal Setting, Part 3, June 2-3, 2006, and added my own thoughts.] Last Week: (1) Making the Most of Your Time. This Week: (2) Understand the Lord’s Will. NIV - Be very careful, then, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Are Some Missing The Best Things In Life

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,114 views

    We miss the best because we have settled forthe ordinary.

    Why are some Missing the Best Things in Life Washington State led 61-56 with 25 seconds left before Dan Grunfeld cut it to one with a rare four-point play, hitting a long 3-pointer from the corner and making a free throw, his only points of the game. With 17.2 seconds left, Washington State could ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    When Life Seems Like A Deep Disappointment

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,762 views

    Life is about the choices we make. When we face disappointments they might be a stumbling block or a stepping stone? This disappointment could be an opportunity to trust God's plan.

    WHEN LIFE SEEMS LIKE A DEEP DISAPPOINTMENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@ol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Text: John 16:33 (MSG) I've told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be Careful About The Family Name Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,726 views

    As we must be careful about our family names, we must be careful not to bring dishonor to God’s family name.

    Why? Purpose Driven Life #7 Montreal/Cornwall September 13, 2003 How much do you value your name? Do you have a good name? God tells us, in Proverbs 22.1, that to have a good name is better than great riches. I think my mother must have taken this passage literally as she often reminded my sister ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Made To Serve God Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 27,118 views

    Part 5 of this series that is looking into the purpose’s of life and how to live them out. This message shows how we were made to serve God.

    Living a Purpose Driven Life part 5 (Made to Serve God) Brian A. Moon (Based on the book Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren) Welcome to week number 5 of the 40 Days of Purpose! We have been taking an in depth look at why on earth am I here, or what is the purpose of life. We discovered that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Making God Smile

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,383 views

    The function of worship is to bring God appropriate pleasure.

    (Overhead 1) This time of year is a time for love, romance, and passion. Millions of dollars are spent on Valentine’s Day gifts. In fact a 1998 report from Ball State University indicates, “Valentine’s Day ranks second behind Christmas in total sales of candy, flowers and cards.” Love is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Made To Be More Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,052 views

    Part 4 of this series looking into the purpose’s of life and how to live them out. This message shows us that we were made to be more like Jesus.

    Living a Purpose Driven Life part 4 (Made to be More Like Jesus) Brian A. Moon (Based on the book Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren) Welcome to week number four of the 40 Days of Purpose! For those of you just joining us we have come to the conclusion that a life without a purpose is no life ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Sovereign Hand Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 31, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,751 views

    To examine how God works in the life of Moses to bring about His Sovereign purposes.

    SBC Philippi 10/24/04 Sunday morning God’s Sovereign Hand of Purpose Exodus 2:1-14 Primary Purpose: To examine how God works in the life of Moses and brings about His Sovereign purposes. Today we are looking at what could be described as one of the darkest times in Jewish history. The story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Designed Purpose For His People Series

    Contributed by Patrick Sherman on Jan 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,230 views

    Live Life to the Glory of God and You will have a Fulfilling Life.

    Ezek 24:24 24 Thus Ezekiel is unto you a sign: according to all that he hath done shall ye do: and when this cometh, ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD. KJV A sign: something material or external that stands for or signifies (points toward) something spiritual. God stated in the text, (Ezekiel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    How Do We Fulfill Our Purpose? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 14, 2013
     | 8,014 views

    Last week we defined our purpose which is: "Connecting people with Jesus Christ and each other". Today, using Scripture as our guide, we are going to learn the "how". (Acts 13:13-52)

    How do we fulfill our Purpose? Acts 13:13-52 Introduction When this series first started we discussed the imp of being a biblical church -- The church of Acts is a tremendous model for us to examine / follow -- When it comes to following Christ, there is really NO more perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why We Need Each Other Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,718 views

    First week of 40 Days of Community adapted from Purpose Driven Ministries

    We Americans love our independence. Our nation was founded on the Declaration of Independence. We celebrate Independence Day. We love our independence! “I’ve got to be me!” “I did it my way!” “I don’t need anybody to tell me what to do!” We’ve been taught that happiness is the result ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeking A Life Of Impact Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,320 views

    The Church is to IMPACT the Climate and Culture around us. We need to understand this and move out in that understanding.

    IMPACT Series Introduction Things that leave an IMPACT – • Meteors Leave Craters • Volcanoes Clear Forests and Bury Cities • Automobiles Leave Dents • Golf Clubs Leave Concussions (Why Andie doesn’t play w/ me) When Something Has Made an IMPACT You Know That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering Life's Meaning

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,870 views

    I used this lesson for our annual Friend Day.

    Introduction: A. Good morning and welcome to Friend Day. 1. I sincerely hope you are uplifted and challenged by what takes place among us today! 2. If you are visiting with us today, we hope that you will come again – you are always welcome. B. Let’s start with some cartoons about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ