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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "True Repentance.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,397 views

    Year A. Second Sunday in Advent Matthew 3: 1-12 December 9th, 2001 Title: “True Repentance.”

    Year A. Second Sunday in Advent Matthew 3: 1-12 December 9th, 2001 Title: “True Repentance.” In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. “This is the one of whom the prophet ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Joy Of Our Salvation: An Exposition Of The 126th Psalm

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 5, 2020
     | 4,372 views

    The pilgrim is one who sees the joy at the end of the journey and is joyful even in hardship. 3rd Sunday of Advent. A Psalm of Ascents.

    The Joy of our Salvation: An Exposition of the 126th Psalm The 126th Psalm is a collection of 15 psalms which are known as the Songs Of Ascents. The Hebrew word is hard to define, but some think that because there were 15 steps leading up to the altar of the Temple, that each of these psalms were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "repent"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 3, 2025
     | 120 views

    This Second Sunday of Advent the gospel writer tells us that John the Baptist say repent the Lord id coming Get ready.

    Matthew 3:1–12 REPENT 1. Repent so our life’s can preach the Gospel • John appears in the wilderness, dressed like Elijah, eating locusts and honey. His life itself is a sermon. • He fulfills Isaiah 40:3: “A voice cries: In ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    "Christmas Time Again"

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Nov 28, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,910 views

    This is a study of the first chapter of Luke leading up to the birth of Jesus

    Christmas Time Again Prepare the way, Emmanuel is coming, prepare the way, Emmanuel is coming, oh prepare the way, Emmanuel is coming, will we be ready to meet our Lord and King? This is the question people have asked over the centuries. Will we be ready? Is Jesus Christ really coming back? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Good Tidings Of Great Joy

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,153 views

    The traditional theme for the Third Sunday of Advent is Joy. This sermon, originally prepared for that Sunday, is based on the Angel’s message to the Shepherds in Luke 2, "I Bring You Good Tidings of Great Joy."

    Good Tidings of great Joy --Luke 2:8-14 What would be your response if you suddenly had an encounter with one of heaven’s angels? Angels are super beings; they are more powerful and intelligent that we are, but they are not omnipotent and omniscient like God. Therefore, it is only natural for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Palm Sunday (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 10, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 584 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Matthew 21:1-13, Psalm 73:23-28, Zechariah 9:9-12, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 27:1-54. A). THE TRIUMPHANT ENTRY AND THE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE. Matthew 21:1-13. Jesus approached Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover with His disciples - and to present Himself as the ultimate Passover lamb (cf. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    God's Perfect Timing Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 30, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 32,646 views

    This is the 1st Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#1] GOD’S PERFECT TIMING Luke 1:1-25 Introduction: I pray that each of you had a great Thanksgiving. 2 Sundays ago, I finished a 4 year Sermon Series from the Book of Acts and all of the letters that Paul wrote. After the Service, Karen asked David and D’Linda for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Rebel Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,529 views

    Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone.

    ADVENT CONSPIRACY* FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: REBEL Matthew 2:1-15 Big Idea: Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 55:2, Mark 12:29-31; Acts 4:12; Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15 SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • John Bright avatar

    Mary And Elizabeth Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Mar 22, 2021
     | 7,868 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Luke 1:39-45 This sermon fell on the Third Sunday of Advent

    Sermon: “Mary and Elizabeth” Luke 1:39-45 A sermon for December 13, 2020 Pastor John Bright Luke 1 “39 Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah, 40 and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And it happened, when Elizabeth heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    What God Wants On Sunday Morning

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 16, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,302 views

    We are incurably religious, thinking that if we use the right formulas, we will be acceptable to God. But God wants our personal involvement and our investment in understanding Him.

    Our most persistent sin is that we are religious. Of all the sins that men and women commit, of all the wrongheaded directions we take, of all the wayward wanderings on which we go, none is more persistent than this: that we are religious. As someone has put it, we are incurably religious. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carol Patterson avatar

    "Preparing The Way" An Hanging Of The Green Service

    Contributed by Carol Patterson on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 81,304 views

    An ushering in of the advent season by a Hanging of the Green service

    November 25, 2007 “Preparing the Way” A Hanging of the Green Service “See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to His temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire will come,” says the Lord Almighty.” Of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • allan kircher avatar

    The Lamb Is Praised Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,424 views

    What we see here can teach us some things about the matter of praise.

    Luke 2:21-38 THE LAMB PRAISED Pastor Allan Kircher Dec 23rd 2012 Intro: • It is two days before Christmas. • Presents will be given and received. • Meals have been eaten • The festivities are coming to an end of another year. That lime green scarf you will receive will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    Jesus Is Coming

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,635 views

    This sermon is during Advent as we focus on Jesus’ first coming, but remembering His promise to come again. What does it mean to be ready and prepared as we await Jesus’ coming again?

    Jesus Is Coming Matthew 24:36-51 (1st Advent Sunday) Intro.: A. How many of you remember a game you played as a child - Hide n Seek? It is one of those universal games that children in all time - even today - enjoy playing. You remember: one person is chosen to find everyone as they hide. ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    When God Became Weak: Advent #1 Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,634 views

    in God’s Kingdom, the powerful things come through what our world would describe as weakness.

    When God Became Weak: Advent #1 Philippians 2:5-8 December 4, 2005 Intro: Peter writes, in 1 Pet 2:9-12, “9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    I Don't Want To Be Afraid - Advent

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,890 views

    Mary, the mother of Jesus had fears and doubts. Looks at the humanity of Mary and how God overcame it, for nothing is impossible with God.

    Alexander the Great, couldn’t sleep one night, and he left his tent to walk around the campgrounds. As he was walking he came across a soldier asleep on guard duty. The soldier began to wake up as Alexander the Great approached him. Recognizing who was standing in front of him, the young man feared ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational