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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Christmas Maybe About Little Birds?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 19, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,181 views

    No room in the inn? This is a short lesson. Often we can miss what Christmas is really about. A little bird taught me a great lesson.

    My Mom’s present? CHRISTMAS MAY BE ABOUT LITTLE BIRDS? Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Let us remember the little birds... NO ROOM IN THE INN? There was a little bird ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Am I

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,932 views

    In this confusing world, that we live in it seems that everyone is searching for who they are. God has the answer.

    Who Am I Nehemiah 7:17 Monte T. Brown June 8, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Prelude In this confusing world, that we live in it seems that everyone is searching for who they are. Not sure what they are suppose to be. Don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shining Like Stars

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,967 views

    This world desperately needs Jesus. We can be a light that shines brightly.This passage tells us three ways to do that.

    Shining like stars Philippians 2:12-16 READ PHILIPPIANS 2:12-16 THE APOSTLE PAUL IS SPEAKING TO BELIEVERS IN PHILIPPI. IF WE TOOK THE TIME TO READ FROM THE BEGINNING OF CHAPTER ONE, THAT HE OFFERS A PRAYER FOR THEM. HE TELLS THEM TO BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    You Feel Inadequate Because You Are Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,774 views

    God’s work is primarily about God, secondarily about us.

    You Feel Inadequate Because You Are (Jeremiah 1:1-10) 1. Thu Feb 26, AP DENVER – A good Samaritan who helped push three people out of the path of a pickup truck before being struck and injured has gotten a strange reward for his good deed: A jaywalking ticket. Family members said 58-year-old bus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Shine Like Stars Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,709 views

    How do we shine like stars in the dark sky? – By following Jesus in obedience, living out our salvation, not grumbling and arguing.

    GDOP Video first Philippians 2:12-18 April 27, 2008 Shine like Stars You may remember from last week, Paul talked about how our attitude in our relationships with each other should be like Jesus’. He doesn’t grasp at the power that is rightfully his, he serves, and he is obedient to the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Words Mean Something--And What About Mom? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,688 views

    On the Greek letter iota the religious history of the world turned; and here's how to honor Mom today

    Third Sunday of Easter May 8, 2011 The Spirit of the Liturgy In my youth–and we really did have radio and TV back then–there was a media hero named The Lone Ranger. Folks would get into unsolvable trouble, and then the man in the white hat and his faithful companion Tonto would show ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Happened To Chapter 29? Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 4,046 views

    After praying for guidance God led me to Pastor Jerry Shirley's Acts series and the messages in this series has been revised to fit the circumstances we have been facing at EBC.

    What Happened to Acts Chapter 29, pt. 1 Acts 1:1 Turn in your Bibles to Acts 29: 1 [no such chapter!] You’ll notice there are only 28 chapters…but I wonder if you have ever noticed how the book of Acts ends. READ Could this really be the end? Is there or should there be more? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Dec 29, 2011
     | 4,230 views

    The Meaning of Jesus' Name

    Christmas Day Jesus Bruce B. Miller Jesus It is Christmas morning! Welcome families. Merry Christmas! We are delighted to have the children with us today! What a joy to be worshipping together in English and Spanish. Jaime and I are happy to be sharing the Word together in both languages. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    When He Whispers Our Name / God Is With Us (Part 2 Exodus Series) Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,559 views

    In the first sermon, we discovered God had a plan. This week we look at what happens when God calls us. Explores not only God calling Moses, but also God calling others in Scripture. And we discover that when God calls, God delivers. God will be with us.

    Last week we explored the story of the birth of Moses and how God was present in every single step of his rescue, even if God’s name was ever mentioned. God had a plan. Today we will explore the calling of God into that plan. Just as Moses and every other person called by God was surprised, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Recognizing Red Flags

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 8, 2015
     | 6,507 views

    What is a red flag? Is it possible to have red flags all around us and refuse to acknowledge the need of change?

    RECOGNIZE THE RED FLAGS #2 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DO WE UNDERSTAND RED FLAGS? A. IN MY MINISTRY I WORKED WITH A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY, THAT DID NOT HAVE A LOT OF SELF-CONFIDENCE. She dated a few fellows, but never a long term relationship. I knew her several years. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Some Reflections On The Ascension Of Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,386 views

    What does the Ascension mean to us in 21st Century Britain

    Three guiding lights for the Church Luke 24:44-53 The story of the Ascension of Jesus Christ is a wonderful piece of history, but what relevance does have to us in 21st Century Britain. May I answer my own question by telling you a story? Story: Norman Cates shared the humorous story of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Awesome Vs. Foolish Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 20, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,257 views

    Faith can appear to look foolish, and foolishness can appear to look like faith. It is what God has to say about the situation that determines if it is faith or foolish. So, I better be listening to God.

    INTRODUCTION In the Book of Hebrews, in the chapter that people refer to as the heroes of faith chapter, there is an interesting verse, if you take the time to sit down and dwell upon it. It is verse 29 and it says: Hebrews 11:29 (NKJV) 29 By faith they (referring to the Israelites) passed through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    Face-Off With The Bullies Of Nazareth

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,771 views

    Are you suffering from low self esteem? Are you experiencing bullying from the very same people that should be supporting you? Are you ready to give up your dream due to the rejection of people who are close to you? Jesus has been on that same road and he has a message of hope for you!

    THE BULLIES OF NAZARETH: (A Case Study on Dealing with Rejection) Afterward, Jesus left Capernaum and returned with his disciples to Nazareth, his hometown. Mark 6:1TPT INTRODUCTION: During His first preaching mission to Nazareth recorded in the book of Luke Chapter 4, Nazareth was impressed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard McNair avatar

    Be Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,905 views

    Who did you want to be like when you were growing up? ILL>>> Dan Smith b-ball player / -- pretend play nerf ball - jerry Adams, Mitch Steiner, Benny Polk, - Victor Hazard, --- piece of paper - contact ILL>>> Be like Mike ... Michael Jordan //

    Luke 2:41->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Life of Christ Series <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Who did you want to be like when you were growing up? ILL>>> Dan Smith b-ball player / -- pretend play nerf ball - jerry Adams, Mitch Steiner, Benny Polk, - Victor Hazard, --- piece of paper - contact ILL>>> ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Doe avatar

    God Did Not Call You To Be Superman

    Contributed by John Doe on Oct 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,205 views

    God does not call us to Superhuman status. Rather, he calls us to Overcome. (three-point outline with optional intro.)

    Launching Text: 1 Kings 19 vv.1-21 Introduction: People who are perfectionists tend to see the world in black and white. We often feel like we're superhuman, able to take on anything-- until we discover a flaw. Then we come crashing down and consider ourselves completely worthless. This "all or ...read more

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