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  • Ron MacArthur avatar

    Birth Of Christ Part 2

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,011 views

    A more detailed look at the dedication of Christ at the temple.

    Luke Chapter 2 The Birth of Christ (con’t) As we said last week the two gospels from which we compile the story of the birth of Christ are Matthew and Luke. Matthew is especially careful to point out when a prophecy is fulfilled. Note as you read his gospel how often he tells us that “this was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Forsaken

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 10,260 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent Series C

    2nd Sunday of Lent Luke 13:31-35 Love Forsaken "At that very hour some Pharisees came, and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." And he said to them, "Go and tell that fox, ’Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    You Will Be With Me

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,486 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. Today we go back together nearly 2,000 years. We go to a place called Calvary or the Skull. Picture the scene as three crosses stand on the hill and on each of them is a man who will soon meet his death. If we were living at this time, there would not be that much unusual ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Will Be With Me

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,981 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. Today we go back together nearly 2,000 years. We go to a place called Calvary or the Skull. Picture the scene as three crosses stand on the hill and on each of them is a man who will soon meet his death. If we were living at this time, there would not be that much unusual ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cry Of The Blood

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,780 views

    The testimony of the blood of Jesus bring justification to the believer, just as the cry of Abel’s blood condemned Cain.

    Genesis 4:1-14 I. The Blood is against the workings of the enemy A. There is so much blood from cover to cover in Scripture 1. Coats of skin that covered Adam 2. Abel’s sacrifice 3. Passover lambs blood applied to doorpost 4. Spotless lambs of Levitical priesthood 5. The life of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    God's Throne Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,611 views

    The first vision of Revelation is complete, now we start the second vision. In the first vision John saw and heard Christ on the earth. The second vision begins with John being taken to heaven.

    THE REVELATION OF JESUS GOD’S THRONE Revelation 4: 1-11 The first vision of Revelation is complete, now we start the second vision. In the first vision John saw and heard Christ on the earth. The second vision begins with John being taken to heaven. As he wrote the vision down, John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Time To Rebuild

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 35,852 views

    Every new project or ministry has several hands in it: hand of God, hands of outsiders, hands of believers, and hands of opposition.

    A Time To Rebuild Nehemiah 2:17-20 Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church July 13, 2003 BACKGROUND: A. Parable: There once was a thriving little church in the country. Internal squabbles developed that tore the church apart. Attendance dwindled until the church died. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Annointing

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,511 views

    We believe in God’s Word for direction and instruction. The Apostle Paul said it so well in his letter to Timothy, “…I know Whom I have believed…”

    I would like to ask the Lord this morning what He wants me to do to be an effective part of His plan. Personally, I can say I do not want things to become routine for us. I hope we all have come here for the same reasons. We are hungry for God. It is important that we study God’s Word closely. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Are We Doing It Our Way Or God's Way?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,563 views

    Living in readiness and anticipation of the Second Coming of Christ.

    Matthew 25:1-13 “Am I Doing Things My Way Or God’s Way?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One day, while visiting a home for mentally challenged children... ...operated by a Christian friend... ...a minister noticed the tiny handprints of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Watch

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,527 views

    Jesus emphasizes, not the time of His coming, but whether when He comes He will find us watching and ready.

    Watch! Mark 13:31-37 When our ship was in dry dock, I was assigned a watch in the barracks one night. I don’t remember what the problem was, I usually did not have this problem, but that night I was very sleepy. Since it was my own barracks I was roaming, I slipped into my room and lay down ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    His Anointing

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,529 views

    Believing is critical to living for God. Believing will establish your faith and salvation. But to personally know Jesus will change your life.

    I would like to ask the Lord this morning what He wants me to do to be an effective part of His plan. Personally, I can say I do not want things to become routine for us. I hope we all have come here for the same reasons. We are hungry for God. It is important that we study God’s Word closely. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    The Body Revealed Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,125 views

    The Mystery of The Body, the Church, is revealed to Paul and through him to us in all it’s splendor and purpose.

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 1. THE BODY REVEALED (Eph. 3:1-13) INTRODUCTION: MYSTERY. Everybody loves a mystery, don’t they? In most contexts today, to speak of a mystery is to speak of “something completely unknown and perhaps even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bolton avatar

    Message For Stillborn Baby

    Contributed by Brian Bolton on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 86,628 views

    This message was written for a stillborn baby that was born at 36 weeks.

    Memorial/Grave Side Service Grace Mikayla Godby Psalm 139:16 Today we gather to grieve with and support Nick & Jenni Godby. □ Grace Mikayla was born on April 18 at 7:19pm □ The excitement of a long awaited pregnancy has come to a terrible, unexpected and painful end. □ This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gaston avatar

    God Is In The Detours Too

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 9, 2015
     | 9,223 views

    Life is full of surprises. With observation, we see that the Holy Spirit is as much in the detours as He is in the plans we carefully map out. Two passages in the New Testament & one in the Old demonstrate the truth of this insight.

    GOD IS IN THE DETOURS TOO Prov. 3:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DECISIONS 1. Harry and Kitty are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. 2. Max and Betty said, “You must let us in on your secret - how have you managed to stay married for so long?" 3. Harry turns to Kitty and asks, "OK for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    What To Do When You Are Stuck In A Rut

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,205 views

    A sermon that helps us to know what to do when we are in a spiritual rut

    Title: What to do when you are stuck in a rut Text: 2 Kings 6:1-7 Introduction “The company of the prophets said to Elisha, “Look the place where we meet with you is too small for us. Let us go up to the Jordan, where each of us can get a pole and let us build a place there for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God