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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Divine Reversals

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,301 views

    Jairus and his spouse had one daughter, the age of twelve. Their whole life centered around her. She was precious; she had her parents in her pocket. Understandably, they would do anything for her.

    Divine Reversals Text: Luke 8:40-42 40.So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him. 41 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Waiting For Christmas”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 18, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 877 views

    We’ll be looking at Simeon and Anna from the Christmas story and how they each waited for different aspects of Jesus’s coming, and what we learn from their waiting.

    Waiting For Christmas Luke 2:25-38 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5fyF3K6NcU None of us are very good at waiting. We don’t like to wait. I remember when it took several minutes to turn on and load the very first IBM personal computer, and we thought that was fast. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Search For The Messiah

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,974 views

    Jesus ONLY reveals Himself to people who seek for Him earnestly.(This sermon is prepared by Pastor Joe Balaan, my student in Central Bible College, as part of his course requirement in Bible Exposition).

    (This sermon is prepared by Pastor Joe Balaan, my student in Central Bible College, as part of his course requirement in Bible Exposition) Main Idea : Jesus reveals Himself to people who seek for Him earnestly. Historical background The Magi were men who were skilled in philosophy, medicine ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Life's Challenges

    Contributed by Seth Aryee on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 59,267 views

    Many times, it takes years of failures and setbacks to become an "overnight success". Abraham Lincoln had two failed businesses, one nervous breakdown, endured the death of his sweetheart, and was defeated for public office no less than 10 times over the

    SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER, BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: OVERCOMING LIFE’S CHALLENGES GENESIS 39:1-23 TEXT: “And the Lord was with Joseph” [Genesis 39:2]] In my Christian life I have noticed that God doesn’t waste anything? Everything happens in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Like Priest, Like People Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,222 views

    If Israel’s priests were accountable for Israel’s ignorance and wickedness, what does that mean for all believers as priests and pastors in particular?

    [Note: I felt led to preach this sermon during the period leading up to Christmas.] Today is the beginning of the Advent season in churches that follow the ecclesiastical calendar. It celebrates the past, present, and future of God’s coming into the world. In fact, “advent” originates in the Latin ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,622 views

    Being ready for the return of Christ. The parables of Jesus in Matthew 25 give us a model for being ready. First Sunday of Advent, Year B

    It’s hard to believe that Christmas season is upon us again. The craziness has begun. I was reading in the paper the other day that a Wal-Mart employee out in New York was killed by injuries sustained while trying to prevent a mob from entering the store at 5 am the Friday after Christmas. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Miracle, Meaning & The Message Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 20, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,466 views

    And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.” - (Luke 1:35)

    The miracle, meaning & the message of Christmas In today's reading, our text is taken from gospel of Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke chapter 2:1-14. The historic record of the birth of Christ can be found in the gospel of Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 2:1-20. It starts with the full description of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Song Of Mary

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013
     | 5,356 views

    Mary's song reveals that a humble Savior delights in working through a humble servant.

    This year, two radio stations in central New York switched over to their all Christmas music formats in early October. By the first part of November, many other radio stations across the country had also followed their lead and began playing Christmas music 24 hours a day. Now, like many of you, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Glory To Rat Hole

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,623 views

    Saddam Hussein made the humilating transition from palace to rat hole out of necessity. Jesus did it for love

    Christmas – From Glory to Rat Hole - 2003 • About 9 months ago it was the toppling of a statue that focused the world’s attention on Iraq, this past week it was the real thing • dramatic footage of Saddam Hussein being manhandled by an American doctor as he was subjected to a medical examination ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Following Jesus - Hook, Line And Sinker Series

    Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,067 views

    Fifth in series on Following Jesus

    Following Jesus - Hook, Line, and Sinker October 23, 2005 These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Room For The Savior Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,368 views

    1st sermon from my Christmas series where i look at Christmas from point of view of Biblical characters, an attempt at a topical sermon.

    Finding Room for the Savior Christmas through their Eyes Luke 2:1-7 Introduction Ask: Has anyone ever been to a children’s Christmas program? Back when I was in elementary school it was still OK for schools to have Christmas programs and actually call them Christmas programs. On top of that, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Signs Of An Old Story

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010
     | 4,748 views

    Our world is filled with all kinds of signs...the Bible tells of other signs.

    New Signs of an old Story I guess I will share with you that I can sometimes be directionally challenged. I don’t really get worried about being lost…I am not sure that most to the times I take an original route to some place that I would ever say I was really lost. I have told ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Don't Miss The Point

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,423 views

    This sermon challenges listeners to evaluate thier comprehension of the truth of Jesus birth.

    Did you hear about the farmer that decided to buy a chain saw? A logging foreman sold him one that he guaranteed would cut down 15 trees in a single day. A week later, a very unhappy farmer came back to report that the power saw must be faulty - it averaged only 3 trees a day. The foreman grabbed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Loss Of The Harvest

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,905 views

    The Loss of the Harvest

    Jeremiah 8:13 - 22 The Loss of the Harvest 20 the harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved. Jeremiah's Warning - their fields would be ruined - v. 13 their cities would be destroyed - v.16 the people would be either killed or taken captive - 17 For, behold, I will send ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Find Jesus In Christmas

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,135 views

    If you look at the letters in the word Christmas, you will find Jesus.

    Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 1:26-38 Isaiah 26:3-4 Topic: How to see Jesus Christ in Christmas During this Christmas season, our Lord Jesus Christ should be the focal point of our Christmas celebration is because during this holiday season and on December 25th is the time that we celebrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist