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  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Hope Born At Christmas

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 8, 2019
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     | 10,815 views

    Jesus came as our Messiah, our Christ, fulfilling a 700-year-old prophecy of deliverance. In so doing, he still today brings us understanding, justice, and peace.

    Isaiah 11:1-10 Hope Born at Christmas Christmas is about miracles. Christmas is about hope and peace and love. Christmas is prophesied here in the book of Isaiah, written some 700 years before Jesus’ birth. Times were hard then. The 10 tribes of the Northern Kingdom had already fallen to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trusting God In Everything We Do Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,490 views

    It’s easy to say we trust God, but do we really? Or do we put our trust where everyone else does; the stock market, real estate, banking institutions, or whatever the newest quick fix solution may be.

    Three men were hiking and they came upon a large raging river. They needed to get to the other side, but they didn’t know how. The first man said, "God, give me the strength to cross this river." Poof! God gave him big arms and strong legs, and he swam across the raging river. It took him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Build Your Memorial

    Contributed by James May on May 25, 2008
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    The Centurion’s life became a memorial before God and brought about the salvation of his household. This sermon also has a Communion Service on the end.

    Build Your Own Memorial Sunday, May 25, 2008 – AM By Pastor Jim May Tomorrow is a Memorial Day across the United States. The observance of Memorial Day for those killed in the line of duty, defending our country, began after the Civil War. The Grand Army of the Republic began honoring the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Breaking The Altars Of Limitation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 27, 2025
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    Every altar of limitation speaking against your destiny must be broken so you can walk in liberty and fulfil God’s purpose for your life.

    BREAKING THE ALTARS OF LIMITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 6:25-32 Key Verse: “And it came to pass the same night, that the Lord said unto him, Take thy father’s young bullock, even the second bullock of seven years old, and throw down the altar of Baal that thy father hath, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sermon "Navigating This New Season" (Understanding What Lies Ahead)

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 21, 2024
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    Many today talk about new goals, going to the next level, moving to a new dimension, but many are not willing to pay the price. Not only must we be willing to pay the price to get there, but they must also pay a price to stay there!

    Sermon “Navigating this New Season" (Understanding What Lies Ahead) Scripture Lesson - Deuteronomy 11:8-17 “and so that you may live long in the land the Lord swore to your ancestors to give to them and their descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey. The land you are entering to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Testing Your Faith

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015
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    God wants me to live by faith. God builds my faith by testing it. How then, does God do this? I’d like to look at four ways God tests and builds our faith.

    Testing Your Faith The Bible says in Matthew 9:29 "According to your faith it will be done unto you." What are you expecting God to do in your life? This is the law that God has established. It’s called the Law of Expectation. The fact is, we tend to get what we expect out of life. We tend ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Your Faith Is The Victory

    Contributed by Cris Willis on Sep 22, 2007
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     | 7,176 views

    We don’t have to guess how to live a life of faith as we face life’s hardships. God’s Word lays out a simple plan for getting from a problem to a miraculous solution. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been a Christian for fifty years or if you were born again f

    Introduction: Are you frustrated by the struggles in your life? Do you feel like giving up because you’re just not seeing the miracles you need so desperately? Jesus said that in this world we would have trouble. But praise God, that’s not all He said. He also admonished us, “Cheer up! I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Bookkeeping Nightmare

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 27, 2010
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     | 2,861 views

    Forgiveness is an act of understanding how much God has forgiven us; of the heart, making a changed spirit possible; and of the will, opening up all that God wants to do in us.

    First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg, MD, October 4, 1979; Cresthill Baptist Church, Bowie, MD, June 8, 1980; Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, May 16, 1982; Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC November 24, 1985 Back in my early teen years I was a Monopoly freak. Not an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Contagious: With Your Attitude

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on May 8, 2007
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     | 4,480 views

    In the person of Jesus we have who we should be.

    Philippians 2:5-11 “Be Contagious: with your attitude” In the person of Jesus we have who we should be. Sunday Morning Sermon 05.06.07 Intro: (Start with Title and Text) Let me ask you a question this morning – how many of you in the last two weeks have been sick? My problems started about two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Riches Are Not Your Life

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2014
     | 2,960 views

    To show that life is defined by riches in GOD's Presence not by riches. Be covetous of GOD's Presence.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you rich in GOD's Presence? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that life is defined by riches in GOD's Presence not by riches. Be covetous of GOD's Presence. IV. TEXT: Luke 12:15 (Amplified Bible) 12:15 And He said to them, Guard yourselves and keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Is Fulfilled In Your Hearing

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018
     | 4,596 views

    As Christians we know who holds tomorrow and who holds our hand. We can approach each tomorrow in calm assurance and certain faith. Lately we have seen unprecedented environmental events occur in our world and affect 10’s of millions of people Why?

    It is Fulfilled in Your Hearing Luke 4:16-22 Isaiah 61 Have you ever been present when history was being made? Maybe for you it was personal history at the birth of a child or your wedding day or graduation day. Those are personal milestones that are for us an important part of our personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "The Race Of Life” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006
    based on 128 ratings
     | 35,907 views

    Hebrews # 22. In the race of life if we are to run a good race there are four things we must do!

    A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 22 “The Race of Life” Hebrews 12:1-3 The scene that is set in Hebrews 12 is that of a Track and Field event. The runners have gathered and the event is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Mann avatar

    Speaking God's Language

    Contributed by Brian Mann on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,260 views

    It's no WHAT you know it's WHO you know.....

    "Speaking God’s Language" By:Pastor Brian Mann 1 Corinthians 2 1And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with Excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2For I determined not to know any thing among you save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3And I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024
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     | 1,211 views

    This sermon encourages harnessing Christ's strength to overcome negative thoughts, transforming our minds through God's Word, and clinging to His promises in challenging times.

    Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, it is with a heart full of gratitude and a spirit filled with the joy of the Lord that I stand before you today. We gather in this sacred sanctuary, not as mere attendees, but as members of the family of God, united in our shared love for our ...read more

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    Control Your Cravings Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,748 views

    4th in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

    RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 4 CONTROL YOUR CRAVINGS JAMES 4:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Several summers ago the Cleveland Plain Dealer ran an article entitled "The Gold Circled Ring." It told about some Kent State University students that were arrested because of their involvement in a conspiracy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church