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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Birth Certificates And Grave Stones Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2010
    based on 64 ratings
     | 61,815 views

    The "begats" are thought to be the most boring parts of the Bible. But are they? What can we learn from what God tells us in these "tedious" lists?

    OPEN: The story’s told of an old Scottish minister who was reading from the opening chapter of Matthew. He started reading, "Abraham begat Isaac, and Isaac begat Jacob, and Jacob begat Judah…" Then it suddenly occurred to him how long this list was and, not certain he wanted to read all of that, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Horoscope Of Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,343 views

    What must Mary have thought when she first opened the door and found a group of Iranian astrologers, there to celebrate the birth of her son?.

    The Xmas season is over! We’ve wished each other a Merry Xmas AND a Happy New Year, and now the festive season is PAST. The holidays (for most of us) are over. The time for singing carols and wishing peace and goodwill to all is finished. The presents have been handed out. The cards have all been ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    What Is On Christ's Wish List

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Dec 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,090 views

    Each year the kids put together a list of wishful gifts they would like to have for Christmas, this year I used that thought with a Heavenly view.

    What is on Christ’s’ wish List Ephesians 5:17 KJV Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 1. That Salvation would come to all A. That all Israel would be saved…..Romans 11:26 Acts 5:31 B. That men everywhere would be saved….I Timothy 2:4 C. That all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Goes Around Comes Around Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,114 views

    Jacob thought lightly about taking advantage of others, but he didn’t take it so lightly when others took advantage of him.

    What Goes Around Comes Around (Genesis 29:14b-30) 1. My son, Scott, an insurance broker in Florida, loves ocean fishing and takes his cell phone along on the boat. One morning we were drifting about ten miles offshore as Scott discussed business on the phone. Suddenly his rod bent double, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Those Stinkin' Shepherds

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 9, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,367 views

    Have you ever thought that the Wise Men got the short end of the stick? The shepherds were given specific instructions. Wise Men on their own!

    Those Stinkin’ Shepherds They got the short end of the stick. It just wasn’t fair. They were supposed to be wise and would probably come a lot closer to figuring out the riddle than the shepherds could, but it still wasn’t fair. Why should they have to do all the research? Why did it it fall their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Perfect Christian Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,606 views

    Many Christians that are thought to be mature demonstrate immaturity through their speech. James confronts Christians, demanding that they look at what is said and how they say it.

    JAMES 3:2-5a A PERFECT CHRISTIAN “We all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Regarding Being A Comforter Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,268 views

    Paul was sharing these thoughts with those who were believers in Thessolonica. Each of us is commanded to participate in the ministry of bringing comfort to others around us.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 18, 2001 Date Preached: February 21, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative Being a Comforter Text: 1 Thess 4:13-18 Introduction: An English woman had 2 daughters and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is Church Not Theatre

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,783 views

    The Corinthians had made the mistake of approaching worship like a smorgasbord. They were taking what they thought was the best and walking by what they really needed on their plates.

    This is Church not Theatre 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Today’s scripture passage is meant as a loving correction from a father to his children. St. Paul is writing to his spiritual children in Corinth a church that he planted and now he goes about watering it. Just like the parable of (The Sower) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Finishes What He Starts Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,058 views

    This message explores the thought that as a result of the confidence we have in God working out His purpose inour lives, we can have joy.

    03 LIVING JOYFULLY IN LIFE GOD FINISHES WHAT HE STARTS PHILIPPIANS 1:6 FOR I AM CONFIDENT OF THIS VERY THING, THAT HE WHO BEGAN A GOOD WORK IN YOU WILL PERFECT IT UNTIL THE DAY OF CHRIST JESUS. PROPOSITION: WE CAN HAVE JOY IN OUR WALK WITH GOD BECAUSE GOD HAS PROMISED TO FINISH WHAT HE HAS STARTED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Me Oh Lord (Standing In The Need Of Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Sep 30, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,170 views

    Where do we turn when the world stands against us? Here are some thoughts that come from the early church response to opposition.

    There’s an old spiritual song- It’s Me Oh Lord, standing in the need of prayer- and that’s how our drama concludes. We began with Peter and John healing the crippled man at the Beautiful Gate and continued as Peter and John stood on trial. Today, we’re going to look at how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Going Through The Motions Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,794 views

    Why do you worship? Ever catch yourself just going through the motions? Check out these thoughts on becoming motivated to worship again.

    (Opened sermon by playing Matthew West’s “Going through the Motions”) If you’ve ever watched the classic “Monte Python and the Holy Grail”, you may recall the scene where they are accusing a woman of being a witch and were encouraged to apply the Duck Test- if it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Happens After This ?

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 25, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 36,641 views

    WE KNOW HAPPENS AFTER CERTAINTHINGS TAKE PLACE IN LIFE BUT HAVE YOU EVER SERIOUSLY THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS AFTER DEATH

    Hebrews 9:27 (KJV) 27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY IF I COULD GET A BAPTIST AMEN –A METHODIST NOD AND A SANTIFIED CHURCH HALLELUJAH I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And Nicodemus Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 18, 2017
     | 14,368 views

    Jesus is seeking to get Nicodemus to a deeper level of thought concerning the Kingdom of God that will defy all he had learned to this point in his life.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What us the most well-known passage in scripture other than Judge Not, lest you be judged? • John 3:16! • Today we are going to examine the context from which Jesus gave is this wonderful passage of Scripture! • This week we being a new series entitles Deep Thoughts with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Moses & The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 14, 2015
     | 15,337 views

    A new series centering on the Person of the Holy Spirit. I thought it would be interesting to see the Holy Spirit at work during different periods of time.

    MOSES & THE HOLY SPIRIT INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Retold Burning Bush account: "Moses, listen to Me. I have good news, and bad news." 2. Moses says, “Tell me the good news first.” 3. “OK.” The voice continues: "You, Moses, will lead the people of Israel out from bondage. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Bathsheba, A Mother To Model

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on May 2, 2013
    based on 85 ratings
     | 70,652 views

    Bathsheba is probably one of the least likely people you ever thought of as a good example for mothers, but it is time you heard the rest of her story.

    Bathsheba, a Mother to Model This Mother’s Day I have chosen someone very different to speak on. In fact, in my research I have not found anyone who has ever chosen to use Bathsheba as an example for Mother’s Day, for some reason we are able to grant David forgiveness and restoration, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal