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  • David Simpson avatar

    Star Of Wonder

    Contributed by David Simpson on Dec 19, 2014
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     | 8,193 views

    A message about the reaction of the wise men to the star of Bethlehem. The joy they experienced must be ours when we worship Jesus.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church December 21, 2014 David Simpson Star of Wonder Matthew 2:1-11 There are a lot of symbols at the Christmas season. All represent something. Santa Claus, mistletoe, wreaths, candles, etc. I've always admired the beauty of poinsettias, and decided to do a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    On Being Ready

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 10, 2020
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    At any given time, on any given day, God's kingdom is revealing itself to us. Are you alert and ready to respond?

    November 8, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 25:1-13 On Being Ready Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” (Matthew 25:13) Caribou Coffee opened ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The God Who Rewrites Destinies Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 17, 2025
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    Description: God has the sovereign power to change your story, break every negative pattern, and give you a glorious destiny far greater than your present situation.

    THE GOD WHO REWRITES DESTINIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19; Genesis 50:20; Romans 8:28; 1 Samuel 16:11-13; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    That Same God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 1, 2025
     | 1,722 views

    No matter what situation you find yourself in, remember that God has not changed. The same God who delivered, provided, and fought battles in the past is still working today.

    THAT SAME GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:37 "David said moreover, The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the Lord be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Perfect Plan Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2024
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     | 29,060 views

    This is the 2nd Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#2] GOD’S PERFECT PLAN Luke 1:26-56 Introduction: In a week of aggravation, sadness, anger, frustration, sickness, and many other negative things; my initial attitude to this morning’s Sermon was, “Just write a quick Sermon and enjoy your Saturday- No one is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Turns Setbacks Into Platforms For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 2, 2025
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     | 158 views

    God can transform every difficulty, delay, or disappointment into an opportunity for greater testimony and ministry impact.

    GOD TURNS SETBACKS INTO PLATFORMS FOR MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 28:1-10 Key Verse: “Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.” — Acts 28:10 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28; Philippians 1:12; Genesis 50:20; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Preparing Or Procrastinating?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 29, 2001
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     | 12,762 views

    Jesus tells us to be watchful, to be ready, for his second coming.

    Matthew 24:37-44 Are You Preparing or Procrastinating? Our lives are filled with the unexpected. The events that took place in September were unexpected – very sad events. Our lives are filled with unexpected good things as well – maybe a surprise birthday party, or a surprise bonus from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thankfulness

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 23, 2011
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     | 19,605 views

    "Thanks" is a word we probably don’t say often enough. And being thankful is an attitude we probably don’t have enough. Unfortunately, when Thanksgiving is over we typically move from being thankful to being materialistic when the Christmas shopping seaso

    THANKFULNESS INTRODUCTION: Rudyard Kipling was one of the few old writers who had opportunity to enjoy his success while he lived. One time a newspaper reporter came up to him and said, "Mr. Kipling, I just read that somebody calculated that the money you make from your writings amounts to over a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Off The Exercise Wheel

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011
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    This message is from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

    If overloading ourselves has the ability to cause emotional, relational and spiritual dysfunction, why do we continually do it? The number one reason is that we do not see this as a problem. We simply assume that this is the way that life is and there is nothing that we can do about it. The second ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overturning Status Quo

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 11, 2023
     | 1,742 views

    We might think Jesus is the "go along to get along" Savior, but He is not. He challenges us to overturn the sins of our lives and nation.

    1. Praying Away the Grasshoppers John Maxwell, Partners in Prayer In the summer of 1876, grasshoppers nearly destroyed the crops in Minnesota. So in the spring of 1877, farmers were worried that the dreadful plague would again visit them and destroy the rich wheat crop, ruining thousands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Launch Out Into The Deep

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 156 ratings
     | 57,027 views

    Luke paints the scene so as to make one imagine a typical seashore . . . sand gleaming in the sun . . . water dark blue against a lighter sky . . . two fishing boats drawn up, with sails down and wrapped . . . men on shore, moving tiredly about, repairing

    LAUNCH OUT INTO THE DEEP SCRIPTURE: Luke 5:1-7 INTRODUCTION Luke paints the scene so as to make one imagine a typical seashore . . . sand gleaming in the sun . . . water dark blue against a lighter sky . . . two fishing boats drawn up, with sails down and wrapped . . . men on shore, moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When It All Comes Crashing Down Faith Hopes Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007
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     | 4,899 views

    This message an example of faith from the life of Elijah.

    When you examine your life at what times have you grown the most? Almost always people will answer this question by admitting that the greatest growth occurred in times of deep and unexpected suffering. Yet when suffering forces its way abruptly into our lives, our tendency is to believe that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resurrection Wonder Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 20, 2006
     | 4,745 views

    We need to recover our sense of resurrection wonder, joy, and excitement over what is possible with God.

    “Resurrection Wonder” John 20: 1 – 18 1. Have any of you ever read the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes? In one storyline Calvin’s father is reading him a bedtime story – “Hamster Huey and Gooey Kablooey!” – and the poor father is getting really tired of this story. It’s Calvin’s favourite and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Big Is Your God? Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,985 views

    Pray and expect great things from God. Have faith in the positive because God is good. Believe in the unseen power of prayer.

    Peter was in a crisis. The church responded appropriately – they pray! • Yet when the news was told that “Peter is at the door!” their response was, “You’re out of your mind.” • The servant girl insisted but they resisted, and gave the excuse, “It must be his angel.” • You see, they even tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rejoicing In His Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Aug 1, 2016
     | 8,059 views

    Palm Sunday message from the book of Mark

    The Miracles and the Ministry of the Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 4: ‘Rejoicing in His Righteousness’ (Palm Sunday) Mark 11:1-11 Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor March 29, 2015 How many of tired of turning on the television, listening to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist