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  • Jesus Is The One

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 13, 2010
     | 5,811 views

    John the Baptist struggled. Was Jesus the One? Jesus leads us into God’s Word to heal our struggling hearts, just as he did for John. A) He fulfills the prophecies, so we find healing in the Scriptures B) He blesses us in his Word, so we take it to heart

    Text: Matthew 11:2-11 Theme: Jesus Is the One A. He fulfills the prophecies, so that we find healing in the Scriptures. B. He blesses us in his Word, so that we take it to heart. Season: Advent 3a Date: December 12, 2010 Web page: ...read more

  • Mary’s Secret For A Merry Christmas

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,170 views

    Mary rejoiced in God, her Savior. That’s where we want our Christmas joy to come from as well. Parts: A. Recognize our lowliness. B. Rejoice in his greatness.

    Text: Luke 1:39-55 Theme: Mary’s Secret for a Merry Christmas A. Recognize our lowliness B. Rejoice in his greatness Season: Advent 4c Date: December 20, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Mary_s-Secret-for-a-Merry-Christmas-Luke1_39-55.html Grace and peace to you from God ...read more

  • The Father’s Gift Of Jesus Messiah Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 29, 2013
     | 5,490 views

    The Genealogy of Jesus proclaims the truth of WHO IS JESUS!

    The Father’s Gift of Jesus Messiah Matthew 1:1-17 I realize that the way to win friends and influence people on a Sunday morning may not be to read the Genealogy of Jesus, but this IS the inspired Word of God and so it is ...read more

  • Truly This Was God Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 19, 2011
     | 4,612 views

    This series looks at various truths and principles that can be found in the story leading up to the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Gethsemane to Golgotha Pt3-Truly this was God Introduction Continue- Easter series- Gethsemane to Golgotha. Review Pt1- Mat 26- Jesus in garden- night of His arrest. Looked at three action responses- Remain Here, Keep Watching, Keep Praying -stand courageously where God has called you, -be ...read more

  • A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Altar Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 29, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 11,683 views

    Zechariah’s experience in the Temple: Religion can turn us away from God. (Preached during Advent, but not really seasonal)

    Introduction In the musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” Tevye, a man devoted to tradition, finds his thinking challenged when his oldest daughter wants to marry for love, instead of having her marriage arranged by her parents. It had never occurred to him that one would marry for love, and one night he ...read more

  • The Virgin . . . Will Give Birth To A Son

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,157 views

    ADVENT 4(A) - The virgin will be with child and give birth to a son because man cannot change what God wants done.

    THE VIRGIN.....WILL GIVE BIRTH TO A SON Isaiah 7:10-14 - December 21, 2003 ISAIAH 7:10-14 10Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, 11"Ask the LORD your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights." 12But Ahaz said, "I will not ask; I will not put the LORD to ...read more

  • Friend, You Are Not Trapped

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,445 views

    Advent Alertness means to see the power of God behind our weaknesses and failures and let Him take control of our life.

    The figure of the watchman in the parable of Mark 13.33-37, who waits alertly for the return of the master, reveals the true task of a christian. Our life is compared to a house with its watchman. The watchman guards the house and lets in only the members of the house and those who are welcome to ...read more

  • What Was In The Stable?

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 9,133 views

    This Advent sermon uses the real and imagined contents of the stable, to help us think of the significance and symbolism of the place of Messiah’s birth.

    “What Was In The Stable?” INTRODUCTION Taxes, taxes, taxes… Sales tax, excise tax, federal income tax, social security tax, state income tax, inheritance tax, gasoline tax, liquor tax, cigarette tax, property tax, deed tax, license and registration fees, building permits, hotel room tax, ...read more

  • Part Of The Plan Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,573 views

    This is the second in a series of messages looking at the Advent story. It examines the plan of God for the salvation of His people and our invitation to be a part of that plan.

    The Stories of Advent Pt 2 Part of the Plan Matthew 1:18-25 In our celebration of Advent we come now today to the story of the Angels of Advent. Four times during the Advent story Angels play a decisive part in the narrative of Messiah¡¦s coming. First with Zacharias, then Mary, then Joseph, then ...read more

  • Letting Go!?

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 30, 2019
     | 6,214 views

    An advent series looking at letting go of what we hold onto which holds us back from experiencing Jesus.

    Letting Go?! December 1, 2019 Have you taken inventory lately? As I approach this Christmas season, it seems like I’ve been doing that . . . which leads to this message. Do you have a lot of STUFF in your house? I mean, more stuff than you need? Can people mistake your home with an episode of ...read more

  • The Age Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,121 views

    Empowering the Church for worldwide mission.

    THE AGE OF THE SPIRIT. John 16:5-15. When Ezekiel looked out across the valley of the dry bones, the LORD asked him, “Can these bones live?” to which the prophet answered, “Well, Lord, if anyone knows you do.” The Lord GOD spoke to the bones through the mouth of the prophet, and they revived: but ...read more

  • Simeon: Waiting For A King Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 3, 2020
     | 4,927 views

    Simeon is an amazing Jew who comes in and out of the scene of the Christmas narrative, but with power and significance to attest of the birth of Christ. What can we learn from him as we await the return of Christ

    Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Winchester VA www.GraceCommunity.com Watch this Message on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XoQ2v6xn_tM Introduction This coming Friday, most of us will be waking up to another Christmas morning. Certainly, as with everything else this year, it will be much ...read more

  • Come: To A Choking World

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,823 views

    What chokes the joy out of life? Too many cares that major on minors, and the relentless pursuit of material success. Jesus came to be authentically human among us.

    Nearly every time I take an airplane trip, I get a happy surprise. When we take off and rise through the congestion of earth and the grim gray clouds of our immediate atmosphere, there comes that astonishing moment when the plane bursts through the cloud cover into bright sunlight. I am always ...read more

  • Repentance: It's Not Just Words; It's A Complete Change Of Heart

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 5, 2010
     | 6,528 views

    How do we prepare our hearts for Christmas? Let's listen to the messenger God sent to prepare the way. Parts: A. A heart horrified at my sin. B. A heart rejoicing in Christ's kingdom. C. A heart producing real fruit in my life.

    Text: It's a Complete Change of Heart Theme: Repentance: It's Not Just Words; A. A heart horrified at my sin B. A heart rejoicing in Christ's kingdom C. A heart producing real fruit in my life Season: Advent 2a Date: December 5, 2010 Web page: ...read more

  • Why Did God Become Man? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,892 views

    In answer to the question, “Why did God become man?” we learn that God became man to solve a problem only he could solve.

    Introduction Christmas is a wonderful day. The secular culture celebrates Christmas as a time to party and share gifts. Christians, however, celebrate Christmas because it is Jesus’ birthday. Advent is the season immediately before Christmas Day. In the church calendar, it begins four Sundays ...read more