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  • A Peaceful Kingdom

    Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 8,750 views

    God’s gift during Advent is the promise of a peaceful kingdom, even in the midst of pain and suffering

    The prophet Isaiah lived during the time around 720 BC, which is a significant date in Hebrew history, because it marks the time of the fall of the ten Northern Tribes of Israel. The Assyrian Empire, which was the world’s only superpower at the time, overtakes these ten tribes. We find in the first ...read more

  • Good News Of Great Joy

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,388 views

    The message of Advent and the birth of Jesus are about joy. Joy is not found in gifts but in the Person, Jesus Christ.

    Good News of Great Joy Luke 2:8-20 One of my favorite Christmas Carols is “Joy to the World, the Lord has come.” The message of Advent and the birth of Jesus are about joy. The angel announced to the shepherds: “I bring you good news of great joy for everyone! The Savior, yes, the Messiah the ...read more

  • Based On The Evidence Series

    Contributed by Jason Duncan on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,768 views

    The third in a series of messages based on the Matthew texts chosen by the Revised Common Lectionary for Advent of 2007.

    Judgment and Trouble in the World **The opening illustration is based on pages 299-321 from the book Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides. In the fall of 1849, a fur trapper named James White became frustrated with the slow moving pace of his wagon train along the Santa Fe trail. White, his young ...read more

  • Narnia: Always Winter Never Christmas

    Contributed by James Byers on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,517 views

    First Sunday of Advent using Narnia Illustration connectin winter to darkness in Isaiah 9 prophecy

    Read (Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:1-10) Winter is about to be here again. This season is the least favorite of most if not all people. It’s colder, days are shorter, more darkness, less activity. The trees and plants show little sign of life. The skies are usually more gray. The brisk air and the cold ...read more

  • Mary's Song Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 16,637 views

    Christians should celebrate God’s fulfillment of His promises and mercies to the lowly through the birth of Jesus the Christ.

    Mary’s Song: A God’s to the Lowly Luke 1:46-55 (Part 1) Introduction: Excitement for an upcoming event; great anticipation; Ill: A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, ...read more

  • In The Service Of The King Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Mar 4, 2009
     | 2,706 views

    Part 5 of 7 in the teaching series "Storybooks, Fairytales & the Life God Wants You to Have."

    Discussion: On a scale of 1-10, how well do you respond to CHANGE? :: Girl, Interrupted Luke 1:26-29 “God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David. Gabriel appeared to her and ...read more

  • What If The Gift Never Came?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
     | 2,755 views

    What be be missing if Jesus never came.

    During this advent season, we have been talking about waiting. How the Hebrew people waited for their messiah and how we wait for his return. We have also considered how we tend to take the ancient meaning of Christmas for granted. The stress that has to be there because Mary and Joseph’s ...read more

  • Preparing For Jesus

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Feb 1, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,279 views

    Prepare our hearts to receive Jesus.

    1. The Commander’s Intent – vs 1-2 a. Comfort His people b. Sins have been paid for (cease striving to earn your way to heaven) 2. The Mission – vs 3-5 a. Prepare to receive Christ b. God reveals Himself through us 3. The Current Situation – vs 6-10 a. Man is temporary b. God’s ...read more

  • "Indications Of His Love For Us" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 18, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,539 views

    How do we really know that God loves us? What are the indications of His love for us?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Fourth Sunday of Advent December 19, 2004 “Indications of His Love for Us” Isaiah 63:7-9 INTRODUCTION: How many have your Christmas shopping all done? How about all wrapped? This morning I want you to think about your Christmas shopping list. Think about the ...read more

  • Our Regret Is Replaced Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,889 views

    When throwing rocks womn't cut it, what do we do?

    “When Heaven Comes Down…Our Regret Is Replaced” Gen. 28:1-22 In the movie Forrest Gump, Forrest has a lifetime friendship with Ginny. In one scene, when both of them are grown and Ginny is just beginning to retreat from her lifestyle of sex and drugs, they are walking down a dirt ...read more

  • Joseph And The 1st Christmas

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 17, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,845 views

    This sermon examines how God uses Joseph to bring about the first Christmas.

    4 advent 10 Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph and the 1st Christmas For some reason many find themselves struggling with anxiety during the holiday season. There seem to be added stresses, pressures, hurts and frustrations. Holidays seem to magnify everyone for better and more often for worse. Psychologists ...read more

  • Presents Or Presence?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,449 views

    This Christmas do you want Presents or Presence? Learning to put our priorites right in a commercialized world.

    The greatest gift-Presents or presence Matthew chapter 2:1-2:11 I want to challenge you a little this last Sunday before Christmas. I want to invite you to join us on Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birth of our ...read more

  • Love Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 7,973 views

    With humanity so confused about love, who is to say what love is?

The answer is God! 
It has accurately been said that "love does not define God, but God defines love." So it is important that we dig a little deeper into this passage to

    God Is Love

 1 John 4:7-21 For many, the Christmas season is a period of dread. The days are getting shorter, decorations need to be hung, parties attended or prepared for, homes cleaned, shopping to be done and presents to be wrapped. All this under the countdown of the clock which ...read more

  • Behold The Lamb Promised Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 3, 2012
     | 5,521 views

    As we enter this Christmas season, it is a good time for us to reflect on the reason for this season.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church December 2, 2012 Behold The Lamb Promised As we enter this Christmas season, it is a good time for us to reflect on the reason for this season. Our society/embraced/season/time/merchandise/parties/foolish observances. • People spend money they ...read more

  • Ready Or Not, Here He Comes

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,421 views

    Advent is about preparation for the celebration of the coming of our Savior. In Isaiah we can see three ways to prepare for the coming of the Messiah.

    Ready or Not, Here He Comes Isaiah 40:3-5 Intro. An elderly widow decided it was too much trouble to get all of her kids and grandkids Christmas presents, so she decided to send them a check with a card. She chose a special card for each one of them and wrote them a little note and ended all the ...read more

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