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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Glory Of God Is Our Comfort Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 7, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,685 views

    Isaiah 40:1-11 tells us four truths about God who comes down to his people with a comforting promise.

    Scripture In his book, titled The Pressure’s Off, psychologist Larry Crabb tells a story from his childhood to illustrate how God works in our adversity. One Saturday afternoon, Larry said, when he was three years old he decided that he was a big boy and could use the bathroom without anyone’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Simeon's Song Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,674 views

    Christmas reminds us that God remembered to save sinners.

    Title: Simeon’s Song Text: Luke 2:25-35 Truth: Christmas reminds us that God remembered to save sinners. Aim: I want them to understand and receive God’s salvation. Life? What kind of salvation did God provide sinners? INTRODUCTION There is something comforting about the many lives in Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparation

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,856 views

    This sermon is an advent sermon that talks of getting to know the Jesus we are preparing for I finished with a clip of derek Redmonds 400 metre fat the 1992 Olympics at Barcelona. You should be able to find it very powerful.

    John 15:12-17New International Version (NIV) 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friendsif you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Characters Of Christmas - Angels Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 8, 2023
     | 1,896 views

    A brief examination of angels, especially as they apply to Christmas

    Characters of Christmas 2 Angels - Read Luke 1:1-38 Last week we began a series called, Characters of Christmas, and we looked at Elizabeth and Zechariah, the parents of John the Baptist and relatives of Jesus’ mother Mary. This morning I would like us to examine a second group of figures that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory Of Heaven Revealed Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 26, 2025
     | 231 views

    The treasure of heaven was right there in Bethlehem. The shepherds knew immediately what to do with that revelation. They didn’t analyze it, debate it, or delay it. Their hearts ignited, their spirits awakened, and their feet started moving.

    The Glory of Heaven Revealed December 14, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:15-20 There’s an old story—one of those tales passed down through small towns and family circles—about a man who spent nearly his entire adult life searching for a treasure box. His grandfather ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Gift Of Love Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 20, 2025
     | 184 views

    Throughout the New Testament, we are told how much we are loved by Jesus, it was his gift of Love that led to the first Christmas

    The words that were just read, came from the prayer of Jesus, in the garden just before he was betrayed by Judas and arrested by the temple guards. And you’re thinking, that’s a weird advent reading. Maybe, or maybe not. This Advent season your preaching team has been focusing on Gifts from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Flight Into Shadows

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 31, 2025
     | 122 views

    We come to the end of the Christmas season, and the Gospel reading assigned to us is jarring.

    We come to the end of the Christmas season, and the Gospel reading assigned to us is jarring. We've spent weeks with angels and shepherds, with wise men and star-light, with Mary's Magnificat and the peaceful scenes around the manger. We've sung "Silent Night" and "Joy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Immanuel (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 16, 2017
     | 9,680 views

    The message is a brief review of how our modern Christmas observance came to be. It is a call for Christians to remember what it must be if we will know the power and the peace of the Saviour.

    “The birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready Or Not, Here I Come

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 364 ratings
     | 25,396 views

    Have we done more to prepare for the celebration of a past event (Christmas) than we have to prepare for His future coming? A message for Christmas Eve.

    INTRODUCTION Everyone stand – because it’s participation time! Holding up the appropriate number of fingers, communicate with your partner:  Christmas is tomorrow. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most and 1 being the least, how prepared are you for Christmas?  Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Triumphal Entry -Ii

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 574 ratings
     | 37,590 views

    Palm Sunday

    "Triumphal Entry - Part 2" Revelation 7:9-15...........................March 28, 1999 I’ve always liked Palm Sunday. It signifies the beginning of Holy Week. And over the years I have tried to look at that historic entry into Jerusalem from every angle that I can think of. We’ve considered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What The Master Needs

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 407 ratings
     | 29,724 views

    Palm Sunday

    "What the Master Needs" Luke 19:28-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Bruce Goettsche (4/16/2000) The story of our Lord’s entry into Jerusalem is a familiar one for most church people. They have heard this story Year after year. But the great thing about God’s Word is that even the most family ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Road To Jerusalem"

    Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 31,493 views

    Today as we look at ¡§The Road to Jerusalem¡¨ our attention will be drawn to two things, first it was a road that had to be traveled and second, it was a road that would change mankind for all eternity.

    The Road to Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-11 03/20/02 Subject: Christ entry into Jerusalem. Compliment: Christ crucifixion was the Atonement for us. Opening: Today as we look at ¡§The Road to Jerusalem¡¨ our attention will be drawn to two things, first it was a road that had to be traveled and second, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Presence Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 240 ratings
     | 116,395 views

    Message 1 of 3 in the series "The Heart of Worship". This message explores the question, "Is true worship dependant upon where you are and what you are doing?"

    the presence of worship John 4:23-24 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Luke 7:36-50 (NIV) 36 Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 37 When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Beaird avatar

    Can America Return To God

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 2, 2003
    based on 270 ratings
     | 65,624 views

    How can we turn this nation back to God? Can it even be done? Yes! We can make a difference!

    CAN AMERICA RETURN TO GOD? By Mark Beaird Text: I Chronicles 7:14 "Nothing Happened Today" by Morris Chalfant Britain’s King George III wrote the day’s activities in his diary: "July 4, 1776--Nothing happened today." Nothing happened? America was born that day, King George. Her birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus, The King Who Brings Peace

    Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,799 views

    A reflection on Palm Sunday

    “Jesus, the King who brings Peace…” Luke 19:28-44 Introduction: Throughout our Lenten journey this year we have been traveling with Luke as our companion. All our readings have been taken from his Gospel and today we continue our journey by turning to Luke 19:28-44, here we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed