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  • Timm Meyer avatar

    The Lord Establishes A House For You

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,473 views

    Advent 4(B) - The Lord God Almighty establishes a house for you: it is not built by human hands and, it is an eternal home.

    THE LORD ESTABLISHES A HOUSE FOR YOU (Outline) December 23, 2007 - ADVENT 4 - 2 Samuel 7:8-11 INTRO: During Advent we study promises that are made and examine promises that are kept. This morning we will look at promises made to David and promises kept. It is the Lord who makes these ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You May Overflow With Hope

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
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    Advent 2(A) - You may overflow with hope by the endurance in God’s word in order to become an encouragement to others.

    "YOU MAY OVERFLOW WITH HOPE" (Outline) December 6, 2009 - ADVENT 2 - Romans 15:4-13 INTRO: One often associates the word hope with the future. Today’s verses describe the word hope as one of the present gifts God gives to every believer. Notice the words in our verses for today: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Patient And Stand Firm

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,822 views

    Advent 3(A) - Be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. Wait watchfully. The Lord is near.

    "BE PATIENT AND STAND FIRM…" (Outline) December 13, 2009 - ADVENT 3 - James 5:7-11 INTRO: Soon and very soon the Lord Jesus Christ will return as the righteous Judge of the living and the dead. At times we grow impatient waiting for the end to all of the wickedness in this sinful ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prepare The Way! Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 22, 2020
     | 8,121 views

    Advent - preparing the way. At Christmastime, we often prepare the house, the decorations, the food, the gifts—but we forget to prepare ourselves. Make a commitment to spend some time each morning during Advent preparing your heart for the coming of Jesus Christ.

    2019.12.1 Prepare for the Way William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Advent - preparing the way. At Christmastime, we often prepare the house, the decorations, the food, the gifts—but we forget to prepare ourselves. Make a commitment to spend some time each morning during Advent preparing your heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What The Incarnation Says To Us

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,633 views

    The Incarnation tells us that we are loved and we have significance.

    What Does the Incarnation Say to Us? Luke 2:8-14 Incarnation is one of those big church words we hear a lot about at Christmas. But what does it mean? If I asked you to define “Incarnation” could you do it? Let me give you a hint… it is not a flower and it does not come from contented cows. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Through The Eyes Of The World

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 191 ratings
     | 17,978 views

    How the world sees Christmas is far from what God was actually doing.

    Christmas through the Eyes of the World John 1:1-14 A friend of ours who is a young pastor’s wife and has three children. They went to the Christmas parade and as the floats went by her daughter kept hollering to the people in the parade, “Happy Halloween!” Another young mom wrote on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Joseph: On Being A Real Father

    Contributed by Glenn Abel on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 14,491 views

    This sermon uses the name JOSEPH as an acrostic with each letter representing a characteristic in the life of this famous father figure.

    JOSEPH (Matthew 1:18-21) There are many monumental statements we associate with fathers. Statements that reverberate down through the corridors of time. Statements like: Ask your mother. I was watching that! It’s only blood, wipe it off. I’m not lost. I’m taking a short cut. Today as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia - Always Winter, Never Christmas Series

    Contributed by Robert Marsh on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 105 ratings
     | 11,293 views

    First of series centered on The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

    A Narnian Christmas Narnia: Always Winter But Never Christmas This week a major motion picture is being released in the United States and around the world. It is the first in the “Chronicles of Narnia” series of films, entitled The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. The film is sure to be a hit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas ... Dragon?

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 32 ratings
     | 7,670 views

    Christmas day is often depicted as a time of peace, tranquillity and hope. However there is another aspect to the arrival of Jesus which should make the church realise that we are in a serious battle with Satan.

    Congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ Think of “Christmas” and what are the thoughts that come to your mind? • peace and tranquillity. • shepherds on a hill being serenaded by an angelic choir. • Magi crossing the desert on a quiet night as they make the long journey to Bethlehem. • a child ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Men Still Seek Him

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,022 views

    This catchy slogan has appearred on commercial Christmas material for ages. The implications of the statement bothers me. What does it mean? What is it’s implication for us?

    The story goes an angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. "Done!" says the angel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christmas Means God Is With Us

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Dec 24, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 10,619 views

    The message of Christmas is that God is with us.

    Maranatha Tabernacle Church of God 381 Manton Avenue Providence RI 02909 God is with us Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. An outstanding fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Innkeeper’s Apathy

    Contributed by Donald Jewell on Dec 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,267 views

    Are we too busy for Jesus at the time of His birth? Do we even care?

    Many Don’t Care – The Innkeeper’s Apathy Purpose: To help every believer and non-believer make Christ a priority in their everyday lives. Scripture Focus: Luke 2:1-8 Introduction: Christmas is becoming “Christ-less” in our day because we are losing the focus on what the holiday is all about from ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Christmas Series

    Contributed by Rajkumar Pulla on Dec 8, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 34,814 views

    Christmas means

    The recent discovery of an ossuary (bone box) in Jerusalem that contained the phrase “James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus” has rekindled the controversy as to whether Mary had children other than Jesus. Catholicism claims she did not. What does the actual evidence reveal? A few months ago, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Touching God In Worship Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,559 views

    Third part of a Christmas series. Christmas is not only about sing songs, it is making worhsip.

    A Touch of Christmas, P3 Touching God through Praise Luke 1: 46-55 INTRODUCTION Series Summary: even at a time that is as stress filled as Christmas, • God wants to touch others THROUGH YOU, with His love and grace • God has a Fresh Touch FOR YOU • You can TOUCH GOD with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Shepherds Met The Shepherds

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,121 views

    The Lord’s humble coming tells us more about His glory than any spectacle ever can.

    From my family, I would like to greet each one of you a blessed Christmas! In their December 13, 2004 issue, exactly 5 years ago, Newsweek came up with a cover story about “The Birth of Jesus.”[1] Its subtitle was “From Mary to the manger, how the Gospels mix faith and history to tell the Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist