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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    When Christmas Isn't All It's Cracked Up To Be Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 606 ratings
     | 44,701 views

    The wise men were satisifed with their Christmas.

    When Christmas Isn’t What It’s All Cracked Up To Be (Christmas In The Real World Series) 2 of 3 December 8, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Someone pondered what the first Christmas might have been like if wise women had come from the east ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Can You Do With Your Tongue?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,326 views

    The tongue is a powerful tool. Use it wisely!

    James 3:1-12 August 1, 1999 “What can you do with your tongue?” Be careful how you use your tongue because . . . 1. your tongue controls other people. (vs. 1-2) child’s games of red light / green light or Simon says 2. your tongue, though small, has great power. (vs. 3-5a) Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Knight avatar

    Stewardship Of Treasure Series

    Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,238 views

    Being wise with our money and resources.

    STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Ecclesiastes 6:7 Intro: We live in a consumer culture Issues of consumption 90% of worlds wealth is in America *examples -Mitsubishi commercial -use of advertising, creative pricing I. Misconceptions About Finances A. My financial status determines my worth as ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Ways To Avoid Financial Meltdown

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,658 views

    Practical sermon on wise financial practices.

    WAYS TO AVOID FINANCIAL MELTDOWN Sunday, October 5, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee John and Jane are my friends. Years ago I was able to learn from their story. 1. Be content a. The Commandment that saves us from financial ruin is the 10th Commandment, “Do not covet”. b. We are bombarded by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Donald McCulley avatar

    The Walk Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 5,516 views

    Paul exhorts us to live wisely.

    The Walk Of Wisdom Ephesians 5:15-21 Introduction: Paul exhorts us to live wisely. Note the word “careful” (NIV) in v.15. It suggests looking around and giving attention to circumstances and consequences as one might do when passing through a dangerous place. It expresses the idea of living in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is He That Is Born King?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,007 views

    Wise men still seek Him.

    WHERE IS HE THAT IS BORN KING? Matthew 2:1-12. MATTHEW 2:1. This verse simply states that “when Jesus was born in Bethlehem” there came “wise men from the east to Jerusalem.” MATTHEW 2:2. The visitors were forthright. They were come seeking the one “born King of the Jews.” It is unusual for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Danger Of Rejecting Godly Counsel Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 238 views

    1 Kings 12 is a sobering reminder that leadership without wisdom, humility, and discernment leads to division and disaster.

    THE DANGER OF REJECTING GODLY COUNSEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 12:1-33 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 15:22; 2 Chronicles 10:1-19; Isaiah 30:1; James 1:5-6 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 12 marks a pivotal shift in Israel’s history—the division of the united kingdom into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Three Things About Wisdom

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,654 views

    a Daily Devotional on Proverbs 1:20-33. Wisdom is easy to attain, but we don't all want it. We wanna do what we wanna do, even if it's foolish. So we have to develop habits of wisdom so in times of stress we behave wisely.

    Proverbs 1 20 Wisdom shouts joyfully in the street, in the plaza she raises her voice 21 at the head of the meeting place she calls, in the opening of the gates of her city she proclaims words, 22 “You simple who love your simplicity and scorners who delight in their scorning and fools hate ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Is Coming Back, Be Prepared (5 Of 5) Series

    Contributed by Gary Holt on May 31, 2020
     | 5,785 views

    Jesus is coming back a second time to collect the faithful and issue rewards, we need to always be ready

    “Jesus is coming BACK, BE PREPARED” Week 5 of 5 Matthew 25:1-13 Credit: Steve Shepherd, Troy Borst, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament Please stand for the reading of God’s Word: Matthew 25:1-13 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Year Of The Lord’s Favor

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 24,916 views

    As we look at the life of Jesus we see that same thing happening over & over again. So consistently does it happen that we begin to wonder, "What is God trying to tell us?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. This is the first Sunday, the first day of a brand new year. I think that an appropriate scripture this morning would be Isaiah 61:1 3. In many of your bibles it is sub titled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas At Your House

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 13, 2025
     | 287 views

    This message is based on Matthew 2:11 when the "Wise men" came to visit Jesus.

    Christmas at (Y)our House?Matthew 2:1-18 Intro. Across America this Christmas millions of homes will celebrate the Christmas season.?    1. Some will celebrate it with revelry (Food and strong maybe strong drink)?    2. Some will celebrate it with exchanging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “the Real Out Of Egypt Story” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,220 views

    This is a part of the Christmas story that is not included in the Christmas carols. I have never seen a Christmas card that depicts this part of the Christmas story, and yet it very real.

    “The Real Out of Egypt Story” Matthew 2:13-23 Last week we examined the story of the Magi as they made the long and dangerous journey following the star to worship the new born ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Follow Your Gps" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on May 25, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 26,397 views

    This message follows the wise men as they follow the star to Jesus. All of us need direction. This message shows us how to find it.

    “Follow Your GPS!” Matthew 2:1-12 The story of the wise men has always been surrounded by mystery. When we look at the scripture we find that there are several questions we cannot answer from the Biblical text. For example: how many were there? We don’t know. Where did they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Christmas: The Giving Of Gifts Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 14, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 23,945 views

    It’s good to give gifts. The story of the wise men giving their gifts to Jesus teaches us three things about giving today: Give an unexpected gift, give a gift with genuine joy, and give a gift that will last.

    CHRISTMAS: THE GIVING OF GIFTS INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you ever heard anyone say, “Christmas isn’t really about the gifts”? • “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights.” (James 1:17). God loves to give good gifts! • “Thanks be unto God for His ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Esther's Story Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 19, 2011
     | 14,867 views

    Esther became a hero because she responded to the call on her life to become an intermediary for the people of Israel. She is a Bible super hero because she was teachable, she knew when to call on God for His help, she became courageous in the face of dea

    Esther’s Story Opening thoughts to the series - “BC justice league” – God’s biblical super heroes before Christ. Over the last few weeks we have been sharing the power of the story! We have been looking at how a person’s life can make a difference in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational