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    The God Who Keeps His Promises Series

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 29, 2008
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    God keeps His promises to those who obey Him!

    THE GOD WHO KEEPS HIS PROMISES Luke 2:23-32 It is time to do the math of God’s faithfulness. God promises and He keeps His Word, but do we keep our promises to God. God is keeps His promises to those who are faithful. None of God’s words fall to the ground without being fulfilled. I. GOD KEEPS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Born Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008
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    The real Jesus does not need to be stolen.

    Born of the Holy Spirit December 21, 2008 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A All over America, many churches have a life-size nativity scene in front of their building. 1 Several figures, life-size (Mary, Joseph, angel, shepherds, etc....and of course baby Jesus). a In recent years, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent With Handel's Messiah 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 5, 2009
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    The coming King takes away our punishment and brings us peace.

    Advent with Handel’s Messiah First Sunday November 30, 2008 Isaiah 40:1-5 Last Christmas, Linda Ruth gave me a book from The Voice Project called “The Voice from on High.” It is a translation and exploration of scripture from Handel’s Messiah. It’s inspired me to look at a selection of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Zach & Liz Series

    Contributed by Keith Ralston on Jan 9, 2009
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    The story of Zacharias and Elizabeth amazingly demonstrates God’s love as He remembers to keep His promises; and it shows that grace always goes to prepare the way for salvation.

    Zach & Liz Luke 1:11-18 Middle Age I. Names. A. Zacharias = God Remembers. A. God is Remembering His Promises. B. Elizabeth = My God Keeps His Oath. A. God is Keeping His Oath. C. Johanon (John) = God is Merciful. A. Well Isn’t This One Obvious? II. Zach. A. Won the Lottery. v. 9 B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pieces On Earth

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009
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    In the midst of all that is going on around us, you can have peace. It’s not the temporary peace the world offers – it’s better. The angels promised it, Jesus promised it, and it stands available to you now. That is God’s Christmas gift to you.

    Pieces on Earth Christmas, 2008 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 20, 2008 Would you stand please for the reading of God’s Word? We pick up here in Luke, chapter 2 verse 8. Jesus has just been born in the stable and suddenly the scene shifts. I want to read this out of the King ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Seriously Ridiculous Thought #2 - The Richest Became The Poorest Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jan 12, 2009
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    Jesus was rich. He became poor. SERIOUSLY RIDICULOUS!

    TEXT: 2nd Corinthians 8:9 (also Various chapters in Psalms 24:1; 89:11) TITLE: Ridiculous thought #2 - The Richest became the Poorest! SERIES: Seriously Ridiculous TOPIC: Incarnation; Christmas, giving! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 4th, 2008 PROP: Jesus gave up his riches, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Those Stinkin' Shepherds

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 9, 2008
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    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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    Immanuel - God With Us

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
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     | 3,918 views

    Christmas message regarding the fact that God came to earth in Christ.

    Immanuel – God with Us Matthew 1:18-23 December 2, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: It’s easy for me to let the significance of Christmas get lost in the hassles of getting ready to celebrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus In The Real World

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
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    Christmas message based on the reality that Jesus came as a real person so we can know God.

    Jesus in the Real World Luke 2:1-24 December 9, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: Raise your hand if you either are a teenager or you’ve been a teenager. Now raise your hand if at anytime during your ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Finding Christ In Spite Of The Barriers

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
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    Christmas sermon discussing how the Magi overcame many obstacles to find and worship Christ and how we can help others overcome barriers to Him as well.

    Finding Christ in Spite of the Barriers Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: Top 10 Reasons why there was no room for Joseph and Mary in the Inn. 10. The Roman Government’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Don't Reject The Gift

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
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     | 5,424 views

    Christmas message about not rejecting Christ this season. Mainly evangelistic in nature.

    Don’t Reject the Gift Romans 5:15-17 December 23, 2007 Introduction Before we get started I wanted to give you the top five most overheard comments regarding bad Christmas gifts… 5. Hey, now there’s a gift. 4. If the dog buries this, I’ll be furious. 3. I love it – but I fear the jealousy it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The World Needs The Light

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
     | 5,579 views

    Candlelight service message about spreading the light of Christ.

    The World Needs the Light Matthew 5:14-16 Christmas Candlelight Service December 23, 2007 Introduction The passage I’d like to use for my message tonight is one you’ve heard me address before, but it took on a bit of a new significance to me today. Matthew 5:14 14 "You are the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Joy Unspeakable

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 1, 2008
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     | 5,283 views

    A Christmas message about the power of the joy of the Lord in a believers life.

    Christianview Church August 20, 1995 Joy Unspeakable Like the old song says it’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Christmas season is upon us once again and its time to think about just how we are going to handle everything that comes with this holiday. Are you ready for a celebration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Why Was Christ A Carpenter?

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007
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     | 6,271 views

    It was not by chance or mere coincidence that Christ was raised in the environment of a carpenter’s shop.

    In Mark 6:3 we read, "Is not this the carpenter?" I believe nothing was left to chance in the life of our Lord. Every day’s experience had been foreseen and planned in the counsels of deity before the Incarnation took place. There were no surprises for Him. He was never caught unaware. He knew the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisemen: Seekers Of The Truth

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,216 views

    Christmas Message

    “WISEMEN: SEEKERS OF THE TRUTH” (Matt 2:1-12) - Matt 2:1-12 - Pray - Our text today tells us about some wise men. They are called magi. These were men of science, students of astronomy, students of the body of knowledge of their day. They were seekers of the truth and they had come upon some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist