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  • Rev. Eugene Turner avatar

    The Boy Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Eugene Turner on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,050 views

    This sermon emphasizes the uniqueness of Jesus as boy growing in favor with God and man.

    Luke 2:43-2:43 Intro. This was not just another child of the Bible. He was Mary’s baby, but He was God’s Son. We use the term God in the flesh. The writer said, after they had performed all things according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Nazareth (a city in Galilee). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 15, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,613 views

    We must know our Father’s business in their lives ~ encourage our kids for God’s mission and call upon their lives. Even at time it may discourage you. This will keep your kids strong and encouraged.

    Opening illustration: "A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning they were eating breakfast in a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white haired man moving from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Favorite Jesus - Pt. 2 - Teenage Jesus Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,334 views

    Favorite team. Favorite shirt. Favorite food. But a favorite Jesus? What if we miss Him because we don’t like Him?

    My Favorite Jesus Pt. 2 - The Teenagers Jesus I. Introduction Having favorite things is not bad. We all have favorites. Favorite colors. Favorite cities. Favorite music. Favorite shows on TV. A favorite pair of jeans! And right or wrong, like Ricky Bobby most of us have a favorite Jesus too. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Reflection Of Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,582 views

    This was a Christmas Day message challenging people to not leave Christ in Christmas

    A Reflection of Tomorrow So here is the question: When do your put Christmas away? We usually do it on New Year’s Day. You know; take down the tree and Christmas cards, remove the lights from outside the house, pack up the nativity scene. And before the first day of the new year is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Puzzle Of Family Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,476 views

    This is week one of a five week series on Families and we look at Mary and Joseph and the family they provided for Jesus

    1 the Puzzle of Family It was Tolstoy who said “All happy families resemble one another; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” Have you ever stopped to think that both the Old Testament and the New Testament start with the story of a family? And the bible itself is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Losing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,687 views

    Joseph and Mary lost Jesus in Jerusalem but they weren't the last people to lose him. Insights on how we lose Jesus in our lives

    Losing Jesus So, where were you when you lost your kid? Seriously, if you have children you’ve lost one at some point or another. And if you haven’t lost one yet you will. Maybe it was in a grocery store, or on a street, at Disney Land or perhaps at church. But you remember the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    And The Grace Of God Was Upon Him

    Contributed by Jarvis Ellis on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,081 views

    This was a sermon that I preached in a seminary class to a group of seminary professors and colleagues during one of Chapel services.

    And The Grace Of God Was Upon Him SCRIPTURE: “And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.” Luke 2:40 Introduction When you look back over the road you have traveled, what accounts for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Other Name Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 20, 2011
     | 5,135 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 2 verses 1 through 52

    Luke 2: 1 – 52 No Other Name 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.4 Joseph also ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Christ’s Childhood Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 22, 2011
     | 5,640 views

    As Christians, we have responsibilities on earth (family, work, school, society, etc…), but we must always remember where we ultimately belong (we are citizens of heaven)!

    When Jesus Christ was on earth, He was fully man and fully God! This of course is a mystery, but it is truth. This is similar to the truth and mystery of God is One but exists in Three Persons. If Jesus Christ was fully man and fully God on earth, how was His growing up? God gives us a glimpse of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Immersions For The Young Messiah-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 22, 2011
     | 2,578 views

    1 of 2. Luke revealed Jesus as Messiah thru showcasing His immersion in God’s affairs. Likewise, the God-sent immerse themselves in God’s affairs. How is this immersion substantiated? Immersion in God’s affairs is substantiated thru...

    IMMERSIONS Of The YOUNG MESSIAH-I—Luke 2:41-52 Attention: There is a TV show highlighting the lives of the Duggar family. They are a family of Conservative Baptists who live in Arkansas. They live debt-free. Jim Bob(father) is a former state legislator who served in the Arkansas House of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Markes avatar

    Have You Lost Jesus In Your Life?

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,651 views

    How easy it is to sometimes lose Jesus in our lives.

    “Have you lost Jesus in your life?” Luke 2:41-52 This morning we are going to look at a unique story about Jesus. It is unique because it is the only recorded story describing an event that took place during the childhood of Jesus. It is also unique because Luke is the only writer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Immersions For The Young Messiah-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 6, 2011
     | 2,623 views

    2 of 2. Luke revealed the boy Jesus to be the Messiah thru showcasing His immersion in God’s affairs. The God-sent immerse themselves in God’s affairs. But How is this substantiated? Immersion in God’s affairs is substantiated thru...

    IMMERSIONS For The YOUNG MESSIAH-II—Luke 2:41-52 Attention: During our church’s worship service, the pastor invites all the young children to join him near the altar for the "Children’s Moments Sermon." One day, with seven small children in attendance, he spoke about the ingredients ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Herbert Cooper avatar

    I Quit Cheating On My Wife Series

    Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,438 views

    People get so focused on the immediate: work, friends, hobbies, sports, and the busyness of life that they lose focus on the important and wake up one day and realize they left their spouse and kids behind.

    Yes, I’ve cheated on Tiffany: It has happened twice. In 2005 & the first part of 2006 and also in 2009: I’m going to tell you the persons name in a moment. Everyone of you know her. During the seasons I cheated, she was always on my mind. She consumed so much of my time and energy. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Where's Jesus

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,145 views

    Sometimes we need not be in such a rush to get out the door of the church but mediate and reflect on what you just heard and ask the preacher questions.

    Verse 41-43-How we get away from Jesus Notice Mary and Joseph were in hurry to get home. They did not linger there in Jerusalem. They had accomplished their religious obligation and did not want to hang around the church house any longer than they had to. (To eat Sunday Dinner. To watch the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Father’s Business

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,792 views

    We are to be about our Father's business

    I. Your Priorities Will Change - When Christ was missing He was twelve years old. Where would one suppose to find a twelve year old? Playing with friends, wrestling with other boys, having fun, and all the other things twelve year olds like to do. But Jesus was in the Temple sitting among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist