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  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Women Of Jesus' Geneology

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,626 views

    It’s good to know that Jesus welcomes such damaged people into his family!

    Matthew 1 3rd Sunday of Advent: December 11, 2005 The Women of the Genealogy of Jesus A few months ago I was beginning to read the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew has the genealogy of Jesus right away. Often when I hit a passage like that, I skim over it to get to the good parts – the stories. ...read more

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    When Christ Is Formed In You

    Contributed by Lauri Smalls on Oct 11, 2012
     | 5,268 views

    An Advent message

    And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. His mercy extends to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "getting Ready For Christmas: Walking In The Light"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 11, 2018
     | 4,088 views

    A sermon for Advent.

    “Getting Ready for Christmas: Walking in the Light” Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 One weekend, author Paul Tripp allowed his teenage son to spend the weekend at a friend’s house. But during the weekend Paul got a call from the friend’s mother informing him that Paul’s son was not at her home. Her son had ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Hope Series

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,997 views

    The first in a series of Advent sermons. The hope we find in Christ

    Years ago, there was a very wealthy man • Who, along with his devoted son, shared a passion for art collecting. • Together they traveled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. • Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and many others adorned the walls of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Coming Of The Savior

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,181 views

    The Coming of the Savior produced many actions and reactions then and now... but how has his coming affected you? 1. Fear Accompanied His Coming 2. Praise Accompanied His Coming 3. Witnessing Accompanied His Coming 4. Gifts Accompanied His Coming

    For Powerpoint, please send a blank e-mail to savior@aweber.com - You will receive the powerpoint within moments... "THE COMING OF THE SAVIOR" Text: Luke 2:1-20 Matt. 2:11 The Coming of Jesus Christ to this earth is without a doubt the single greatest event that has ever happened in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Behold The Power Of The Potter

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,636 views

    This sermon reflects on God’s power to harden the hearts of the Israelites, and how God wants us to respond in light of such judgment.

    November 27, 2005 Isaiah 63:16-17 , 64:1-8 You, O LORD, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name. Why, O LORD, do you make us wander from your ways and harden our hearts so we do not revere you? Return for the sake of your servants, the tribes that are your inheritance. 1 Oh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Anger Against The King Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,927 views

    This sermon highlights the anger of Herod against King Jesus. The anger against King Jesus is seen in his trip to Egypt.

    Scripture Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent. For this season of Advent I am preaching a series of sermons titled, “The Advent of the King,” which is based on Matthew’s Gospel chapters 1 and 2. The first week we examined “The Ancestry of the King” in Matthew 1:1-17, and learned about the human ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Ransomed Shall Return

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 323 views

    The analysis of the ransomed of the Lord as set forth in Isaiah 35:1-10 shows us that everlasting joy is coming to all who trust in him.

    Scripture Today is the Third Sunday of Advent. I am preaching a series of messages during Advent on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” One commentator on Isaiah wrote the following on chapter 35, our text for today: No one can call Isaiah a prophet of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do You Hear What I Hear?

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 24, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 22,903 views

    ADVENT 4(C) - Do you hear what I hear - - God’s joyful promises and God’s voice of blessing?

    DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? LUKE 1:39-45 DECEMBER 22,2002 LUKE 1:39-45 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Olive: Exhaustion Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 21,999 views

    How do we replenish our exhaustion? The world into which Jesus was born was spiritually weary. We too are worn out from conflict, moral uncertainty. God has acted to come among us and to give us power to become.

    “All ye, beneath life’s crushing load, whose forms are bending low, who toil along the climbing way, with painful steps and slow, Look now! for glad and golden hours come swiftly on the wing: O rest beside the weary road, and hear the angels sing!” You don’t have to look long to find examples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tired Of Too Much Church Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 4, 2004
    based on 72 ratings
     | 35,154 views

    It is easy to be tired of church if church does not connect with integrity, compassion, or fundamental life change. But you will not grow weary if you will work for the good of all.

    Several years ago I officiated at a wedding at National Cathedral. At the rehearsal an official of the Cathedral explained why the service would be held in just the Great Choir of the Cathedral, and not out on the main floor, and why we would have to be exactly on-time, no exceptions. He said that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honor The Overlooked

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,749 views

    This message consider the Shepherds that first heard of the birth of Jesus. The message gives honor to those who are often overlooked.

    Honor the Overlooked Luke 2:8-20 This morning I want to consider the Shepherds that first heard of the birth of Jesus. I want us to give honor to those who are often overlooked. Abraham Lincoln once said, "Die when I may, I want it said of me by those who know me best that I have always ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Romance Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,692 views

    Building better relationships with your spouse

    Ruth 2 - Romance The great German poet Goethe said of this book, "we have nothing so lovely in the whole range of epic and idyllic poetry." Goethe thought Ruth was a romantic story. Many other people have commented on the beauty of the book of Ruth because it is a romantic story. Today we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Arrival Of The King Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,981 views

    In this sermon, as we consider the arrival of the king, we see the dilemma of Mary, the distress of Joseph, the directive of the angel, the declaration of the prophet, and the decision of Joseph.

    Scripture Today is the second Sunday of Advent. For this season of Advent I am preaching a series of sermons titled, “The Advent of the King,” which is based on Matthew’s Gospel chapters 1 and 2. The apostle Matthew wrote his Gospel for the Jews. His purpose in writing this Gospel was to show ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Passion Of The Magi Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,460 views

    Today, we look at the wise men. There is one thing which sets this God encounter apart from the others in the Nativity story. Mary, the shepherds and Joseph weren’t expecting or looking for anything special to happen in their lives. The Magi weren’t eithe

    The Passion of the Magi Matthew 2:1-12 Jeff Vanderhoof writes, Earlier this month I was privileged to fly to England with the incoming class of ordinands, the Bishop, and others from our Conference. It was an outstanding experience, one that I will treasure for years to come. Part of me expected ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist