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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Do I Do When God’s Leading Doesn’t Add Up? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,894 views

    A look at the fact that the Magi did not come to Bethlehem but to Nazareth. The sermon uses that truth to talk about following God's direction instead of the man's leading.

    STAR OF BETHLEHEM MYTH: The star led the Magi to Bethlehem. - We’ve all seen this in a hundred Christmas plays. - Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen to be the way that the Bible actually says the story happened. - This morning I want to talk about the way the Bible says the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Decisions Decisions

    Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Feb 18, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,049 views

    The importance of making decisions and some of the tools God gives us to make good ones.

    Decisions Decisions God is giving instruction regarding Aaron and his clothes that would be required to enter the tabernacle on behalf of the people. Exodus 28:15 (NASB95) 15 “You shall make a breastpiece of judgment, the work of a skillful workman; like the work of the ephod you shall ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What A Man Sows. . .

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 31, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,289 views

    Now this principle that the apostle Paul shares with us here has been around for a long time. In fact, Paul was not the first to say it.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Galatians 6:7 9; Hosea 8:7; Genesis 1:11 (This is a shortened variation of a sermon “Do Not Be Deceived” donated earlier to Sermon Central.) A. When you were a child did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The True Spirit Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Dec 8, 2014
     | 7,962 views

    What is the true spirit of Christmas? Take a brief journey through the Biblical accounts of Christ's birth and revisit the response of those who came into contact with Immanuel -- God with us.

    Introduction Today we begin a Christmas teaching series called “The Spirit of Christmas.” What do you think the “Spirit of Christmas” is? (Allow responses) Perhaps it might be best to begin with what the Spirit of Christmas is not: Fully-loaded eggnog or other drinkable ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living By The Spirit's Power Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 16, 2022
     | 2,600 views

    If we are going to be the people God is calling us to be we need to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

    Living By the Spirit’s Power Text: Eph. 5:15-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: “The presence of the Holy Spirit is the keystone of all our hopes.” (John Nelson Darby) 2. A major section of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians deals with living as God’s holy people who are imitating our God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lot's Lot

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 4, 2013
     | 9,970 views

    Choices Have Implications.

    Lot’s Lot Genesis 13:1-13 Lot is first mentioned at the end of the 11th chapter of Genesis. It mentions that his grandfather Terah had taken him and his uncle Abram and aunt Sarai from the advanced civilization of Ur of the Chaldees to a less prestigious village of Haran which was several ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Witnesses Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 5, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 45,476 views

    A sermon examining the importance of sharing the gospel.

    THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ISAIAH A study of Isaiah 53 Series Prologue (Continued): “Witnesses Of The Gospel” Serving in vocational ministry is a tremendous privilege and it brings me great joy. However, one of the disadvantages of my position is the constant barrage of bad news. Almost daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acting The Fool

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 4, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,921 views

    ACTING A FOOL IN TIMES OF DISTRESS

    ACTING THE FOOL INTRODUCTION: THE SETTING OF THIS TEACHING FINDS SAUL, THE FATHER OF JONATHAN, AS REIGNING KING. SAUL BECAME JEALOUS OF DAVID BECAUSE OF DAVID’S MILITARY ENDEAVORS. SAUL, EMOTIONALLY CHARGED, BECAME JEALOUS AND ATTEMPTS TO KILL DAVID. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: DAVID, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Greatest Command 3: A Pledge Of Allegiance Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 10, 2014
     | 3,464 views

    The magi brought the child, Jesus three symbolic gifts. These gifts can be interpreted in light of the greatest command as a pledge of allegiance to him.

    1. Red Skelton Pledge of Allegiance -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HGHdFmu5GU 2. The Greatest Command is a "pledge of allegiance" to God -- Deuteronomy 6.4-9 3. The Wise Men gave a Pledge of Allegiance to Jesus with their gifts -- Matthew 2.1-11 a. Typically we see the gold as Royalty; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Star Of Wonder

    Contributed by David Simpson on Dec 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,263 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

  • Craig Condon avatar

    God's Gift Of The Magi

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 30, 2015
     | 5,619 views

    The Magi were humbled by the state of reverence that they felt for the Christ Child. That, my friends, is the appropriate motivation for worship in our church services today. We need to put away our pride and worldly baggage and worship Christ sincerely.

    Well, the 12 days of Christmas are over for another season. All of the decorations are down and put away for another year, and the presents have been opened. The craziness of the Christmas season is over for the secular world, but here in the church, we have some more of the Christmas story to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Man Of Sorows Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,575 views

    Jesus was born so that he could suffer and die for our sins.

    MAN OF SORROWS - LOVE A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had an extensive collection including many works from famous painters. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art. The son went off to war and one day the father received a letter saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Finding The King[2015]-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 22, 2015
     | 4,049 views

    4 of 5. Magi traveled from the east to pay homage to the newborn King of Israel. The King of Israel is worthy of your careful searching. Those who find the King, perceive His....

    FINDING The KING-IV—Matthew 2:1-12 Attention: Summarize with quotes from Kirsten Powers’ testimony: ’Becoming a Christian Ruined My Love of Christmas’ Published Dec. 17, 2015 @ ChristianityToday.com God doesn’t want you to miss the King. Magi traveled from the east ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Anderson avatar

    Going Home A Different Way

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 24, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,370 views

    The wise men were changed after being in the presences of Jesus, the King of kings. True worship should cause a change in us also...When we leave we should go home a different way.

    Today's scripture is a very familiar during the Christmas season...the story of the wise men and their visit to see Jesus. (Matthew 2:1-12) (1 Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    #2 Life Is About Focus And Choices!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 26, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,583 views

    We become a product of our daily choices. Choices have consequences.

    LIFE IS ABOUT FOCUS & CHOICES... #2 SEE THE GIANTS OR SEE THE GOD OVER THE GIANTS... ??? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingerrs@aol.com TEXT: Deuteronomy 30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God