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  • Jim Caswell avatar

    Holding On To Christmas

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 7, 2016
     | 4,106 views

    How are we as followers of Jesus to react to the "Christmas War" that is going on in our society? We find the answer in 1 Peter 3.8-16. We must be careful as followers of Christ to reveal His way not ours.

    Title: Holding On To Christmas Date: 12/11/16 Place: BLCC Text: 1 Peter 3.15 CT: Christmas is about revealing His way not ours. [Screen 1] FAS: I imagine that almost everyone here this morning is familiar with Charlie Brown in the comic strips. Christmas for me as a child was filled with Charlie ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "From Chaos To Redemption"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 194 ratings
     | 13,288 views

    The God of Creation takes empty lives and gives them purpose.

    Genesis 1:1-5 “From Chaos To Redemption” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The first 5 verses of the Bible inform us that God brought Creation out of chaos. And chaos is a word that we--as Americans--understand in a way that we never have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    So, Christmas Is Over, Huh?

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 26, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,608 views

    Christians are polarized by Christmas. We battle against the commercialism and secularization of one of the two most holy days for Christians.

    So, Christmas is Over, huh? I have a poem I’d like to share with you. It’s called "The Month After Christmas." ‘Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the fudge I did taste, all the holiday parties ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Death Is Precious

    Contributed by Virgil Watson on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,478 views

    Although the bereaved may find it difficult to comprehend the loss of a loved one , the Christian family can be comforted in knowing that death is precious to the Lord.

    Dearly beloved, we are gathered together today to pay our last respects to _________________________ and to offer our condolences to family and friends. EULOGY: Born:_____________________ Passed:__________________ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dealing With Holiday Emotions

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,788 views

    The myriad of emotions as Christmas create a time of stress, conflict, frustration, and dissatisfaction. How do we deal with these emotions?

    DEALING WITH HOLIDAY EMOTIONS LUKE 10:38-42 Introduction: Perhaps no other season lends itself to such a myriad of emotions as Christmas. The holidays can be a time of stress, conflict, frustration, and dissatisfaction causing emotions to intensify. Holiday Stress for many is all too real. Martha ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 7, 2018
     | 6,699 views

    Today we will open the awesome gift of love! This message comes from a series from Sermon Central, I want to acknowledge them for their help on this series

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What would Christmas be without Christmas music? • Let’s do a little participation exercise. • I will read a phrase from a Christmas song, and you TRY to guess the song. • We’re snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be. (“Sleigh Ride”) • When we finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Setbacks May Prepare Us For Comebacks.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 16, 2023
     | 2,575 views

    WHY? WHY? THE ADVERSITY YOU FACE TODAY COULD BE A COME BACK TO THE SET BACK . Do you think you are the only one that ever failed?

    THIS SETBACK IS PREPARING US FOR A COME BACK! DO YOU THINK YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE THAT FAILED? WHY? WHY? THORNS? BAGGAGE? I HAVE FALLEN AND I CAN’T GET UP. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (SEVERAL PART LESSON) THIS LESSON IS GOING TO WORK ON THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Willing To Follow

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,392 views

    They left everything and followed him; a challenge for following Jesus.

    Knute Rockne served as head coach of Notre Dame University’s football team from 1918-1931. During those 13 seasons, he scored a winning percentage of just over 88%, the best ever for a college (or pro) football coach. Rockne knew how to play football. More precisely, he knew how to coach; to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Coming Of Christ Brings Me Joy

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010
     | 3,954 views

    The coming of Christ brings me joy because He soaks up my sin like a sponge, and He helps me get a spiritual bailout.

    The Coming of Christ Brings Me Joy John 1:29-34 SLIDES 1, 2 Christ brings me joy because He takes away my sin. The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Here is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1:29 HCSB) SLIDE 3 – Sponge Bob VISUAL ILLUSTRATION ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divided Opinions About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 30, 2023
     | 1,611 views

    A picture of the great claim of Jesus and the divided opinions about Him. It’s a picture that should cause every one of us to search our own response to Jesus.

    Tonight’s passage is a picture of the great claim of Jesus and the divided opinions about Him. It’s a picture that should cause every one of us to search our own response to Jesus. READ v.37. You might recognize these words of Jesus. He spoke similar words to the woman at the well. The Feast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Asking Questions About Jesus?

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016
     | 5,382 views

    Has evangelical Christianity become a "subculture" in today's world?

    ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUT JESUS? John 7:14-18, 25-36 Whenever the secular media try to do specials on religion in America, Evangelicals are usually characterized as being part of a “subculture.” That is, we are not considered to be part of mainstream America. We sort of live in our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hope Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,330 views

    God came into this world to become our Savior. So that He could be the blameless lamb who was slain for our sins. He who knew no sin, became sin, so that we may be saved. God came into this world with the fullness of love.

    The Hope of a Savior Isaiah 9:6 Since Thanksgiving, the shopping malls have been telling us that "It is the most wonderful time of the year." And it is - for them. For many others, however, it can have many mixed emotions. Christmas is not the same as it was when we were children. As an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Back To School-Paul's Final Message Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 17, 2023
     | 1,870 views

    The book of 2 Timothy is Paul's last letter. In chapter 4 Paul gives what could be called his last message to Timothy. Look for the four types of disciples Paul mentions in verses 9-11.

    (Based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription) Introduction: Paul had been convicted and sentenced to death. Before this happened, though, he wrote this second letter to Timothy. In keeping with our August “back-to-school” theme, we could say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Keys - 1 And 2 Timothy Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 832 views

    Christian leadership is different from other forms of leadership because it is focused on God's longer term goal over the immediate task at hand.

    So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Calling All Losers

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 14,051 views

    Discipleship is about our willingness to lose ourselves in God’s will.

    "Calling All Losers" Mark 8:34-38, John 12:23-28 By Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church The great statesman, Winston Churchill, once said, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” That proverbial statement best captures the meaning of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran