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  • Paul Kallan avatar

    The Broken Nest

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 1,859 views

    If God is allowed to lead our families, we all live already in His healing and salvation.

    Often we make the decisions on our family matters out of social pressures. The pressures of education and job market determine the relationship between the parents and children. Morality, religion and personal development have become secondary to the pressures of careerism. We play according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Some See, Some Don't

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 9,620 views

    Simeon shows us what it means to wait upon the Lord and receive him personally

    The cultural celebration of Christmas has come and gone. Gifts are unwrapped and Santa is back in the North Pole! Soon the decorations will come down and be put away for next year. You gave gifts and you received gifts – for some, this was Christmas. Others enjoyed a family ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Waiting

    Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 11,438 views

    We have been waiting and watching through November and December. Simeon and Anna, too, were waiting, and now, like these senior saints, our wait is over. Lord, now let Your servants depart in peace; according to Your Word.

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Waiting. It seems that for the past couple of months that’s what we have been talking about. During the month of November we spoke of waiting and watching for the final coming of our Lord. We heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Boy Jesus At The Temple

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 14, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 24,025 views

    Jesus comes as the Son of God so he must be about his Father’s business.

    If you were here last week you’ll remember that we talked about two sets of words that filled out the basic historical record of Jesus birth: two sets of words that told us amazing news about this child who was born 2000 years ago. Jesus was not just a beautiful baby boy. He was the Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Where Is Your "Saving Place?”

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,390 views

    An unusual Christmas message.

    WHERE IS YOUR “SAVING PLACE?” Luke 2:41-51 INTRO: One of the images that we can get from the Christmas season comes from the TV commercial played during the holiday season. A discount chain calls itself the “saving place” in its commercials. The announcer informs us that “Christmas is here at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Care Of Yourself Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Nov 9, 2006
     | 15,631 views

    Series based on The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smalley. By taking care of ourselves we will have greater strength to care for our relationship with God and others.

    TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF A. Today will be our 5th lesson in the series The DNA of Relationships based on the book by Dr. Gary Smalley. Today’s lesson is entitled: TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF. ILLUSTRATION: I found the following true stories in the Reader’s Digest: ONE WOMAN WROTE: Determined ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Helpful Routines For A New Year

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,980 views

    Jesus and his family went to the Passover Feast according to custom. It was a helpful routine and not an empty ritual for them. This talk offers four helpful routines for the Church: Praying, Eating, Worshipping and Serving Together (PEWS).

    Luke 2: 41-52 Midnight mass – Church on Christmas Day – Presents all opened before 6am – No presents until after Christmas lunch – Turkey with all the trimmings – A family walk in the afternoon – A football match on Boxing Day – Turkey sandwiches for a week – New Year resolutions – A special diet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Lessons Of Tradition

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,335 views

    What we were taught, we teach our children and they will teach our grand-children

    “The Lessons of Traditions” Does anyone have a “New year’s resolution?” Party, P-a-r-r-r-t-y! It’s “New Year’s Eve!” let’s go celebrate the end of 2006 and bring in 2007 with the biggest bang ever! That’s what my parents did every New Years. Someone would host the party and the food and drinks ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Discover The Christ Who Is About His Father's Business Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,534 views

    This story from Jesus’ childhood, confronts us with the challenges of prioritizing our lives so that we, like Jesus, are about our Father’s business

    Luke 2:41-52 ”Discover the Christ Who Is About His Father’s Business” INTRODUCTION Growing up is never easy. Each one of us has stories to tell of super highs and crashing lows. We vividly remember the struggle of trying to figure out who we were and what life was all about. We also, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Parents, Praise, Prophecy, Prayer And Patience

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,844 views

    A fairly short sermon asking the congregation to pray for parents, to praise God for Jesus, to be open to prophesy, to be regular in prayer and to be patient.

    Luke 2: 22 to 40 This is such a lovely all-age event in the life of Jesus. We’ve got a baby (Jesus 2:21), parents (Mary and Joseph 2:22), a man of faith (Simeon 2:25), and a very prayerful and faithful widow (Anna 2:36). The whole event is a reminder to us that children are a gift from God. I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Growing Up

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,417 views

    These two verses provide a blueprint for each of us as we seek to move toward spiritual maturity, and become like Christ. Since we are disciples of Christ, and if we are ever to become like Christ, we will need to "grow up" in these basic areas.

    Growing Up Luke 2:40, 52 As we move away from the Christmas season, we move into the uncomfortable encounters with Christ. Both Christmas and the Resurrection Season are comfortable seasons. They are seasons that emphasize grace, God’s love, and His sacrifice. But as we move into the interlude, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Humble Submission Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,014 views

    To truly be Christ-like, we must learn and practice humble submission. The boy Jesus shows us what humble submission looks like

    Series Introduction: Some pictures are compelling. Just seeing them draws you into a story that you don’t yet know but want to. Some pictures compel you to feel certain emotions or move you to behave in certain ways. A compelling picture tells the whole story without the use of words. You’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Greg Newton avatar

    Have You Lost Jesus

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,303 views

    I wonder today has the church lost something of value that we are willing to diligently seek after until we have found it. We tend to lose the anointing of God’s Spirit upon our lives and churches but we tend to move on in life like nothing has ever happe

    “Have You Lost Jesus?” Intro: If your child has ever wondered away from you as a parent and you thought they were lost, you understand the frightening feeling that comes in your heart when you feel you have truly lost something of great value. I wonder today has the church lost something of value ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Jesus The Teenage Rebel

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,004 views

    What was Jesus like as a young person?

    Jesus The Teenage Rebel “I wish there were a couple hundred more verses at the end of Luke 2… (PUT IT IN CONTEXT!) - as a youth pastor, more stories about Jesus teen years. some indication of how He related to His peers. of how He and His parents got along. - somehow we get this idea that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Jesus Presented At The Temple

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 8, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,786 views

    Tf what’s happened with his birth we also need God’s word to enlighten us, to fill out for us these events with the rich understanding of God’s plan for the world.

    One of the good things about Christmas is catching up with people you haven’t seen for a while, maybe even since last year. Well, this year I’ve had lots of conversations with people who want to know what’s happening about the merger with St Michael’s. They all want to know how things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican