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Our Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 31, 2008

The problem is that we want Jesus’ peace without recognizing Jesus’ authority in our lives. We want to live our way and escape the negative consequences. We need to surrender to the Prince of Peace in order to experience his blessings.

Series Introduction: God has a Christmas gift list for you. It involves four gifts only Jesus can give. God’s Christmas list for you is found in Isaiah 9:6. A child is born to us, a son is given to us. And the government will rest on his shoulders. These will be his royal titles: Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

An End To Darkness Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 20, 2010

Have you ever noticed how much darkness surrounds the Christmas story – how much happens in the dark?

An End to Darkness Isaiah 60:1-7; 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI December 14, 2008 Advent Series 2009 This may sound a little strange, but I have always associated darkness with Christmas – physical darkness, I mean. All my childhood memories of Christmas seem to have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Faces Of Christmas: Doubt Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 26, 2011

Even in the darkest of days, God has His faithful servants who come with a message of HOPE

THE FACES OF CHRISTMAS The Face of DOUBT Luke 1:1-25 INTRODUCTION: Christmas is a time of hope. But for the people living when the first Christmas appeared, it was anything but hopeful. It was a dark time for the nation of Isreal. There had been no prophetic word from God for over 400 years. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gozo Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Dec 3, 2011

El verdadero Gozo está sólo en Jesús

El verdadero gozo está en Jesús Intro: El otro día al llegar a casa a la hora de la comida, había un hombre parado enfrente de la reja con su bicicleta y daba la impresión de estar buscando algo. Cuando estacioné el carro, lo saludé y le pregunté si estaba buscando a alguien. Me respondió que ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Zechariah The Silent Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 9, 2012

A first-person narrative of Zechariah's experience before the angel Gabriel.

I resent a little your pastor’s description of me in the bulletin. “Zechariah the Silent”? It’s true, for nine months I was unable to croak out a single “Shalom!” to those I passed on the street. But ever since God opened my mouth again I have not stopped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-79

Denomination: Lutheran

Road Work Ahead

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

John the Baptist hits the scene as a messenger to God.

Road Work Ahead Last week we looked at the words of Jesus, where He describes the second coming. We were reminded that no one would know the exact time. However the signs would be clear…not just to Christians or scientist. But everyone would know that destruction was coming. We were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

The Light Is Coming! Are You Ready?

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Nov 25, 2008

Can you stand Christ’s Light in your life?

Mark 13:24-37 THE LIGHT IS COMING! - The Light of Advent - The Light of the World THE LIGHT IS COMING TO ALL PLACES - 27 Then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. - We can’t get lost THE LIGHT IS COMING TO ALL ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Congregational

A World Where Nothing Is Lost

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 28, 2008

A fish that would not die symbolized the Christ who is able to give a relationship that will never end, as opposed to our typical dependence on things or on information to make us secure.

We have, at our house, a small miracle. I can only call it a miracle. Maybe we ought to build a small shrine to house this miracle. The miracle is the incredible, indestructible fish. Our own private incredible, indestructible fish. You see, from time to time somebody in our household will decide ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-40

Denomination: Baptist

Magnify The Lord

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Dec 6, 2007

Three qualities in Mary’s life that pleased God.

Magnify The Lord Luke 1:26-55 We are often Inspired and motivated by great people. But we value different kinds of greatness. • Talent (artistic, athletic, intellectual) • Achievement; success • Character • Courage • Faith It is my hope today that we will gain inspiration from the one of whom it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Mennonite

Ready Or Not, Here I Come Series

Contributed by Allan Bendert on Dec 1, 2013

Looking at expectations

READY OR NOT, HERE I COME! MATTHEW 24:36-44 HOWEVER, NO ONE KNOWS THE DAY OR HOUR WHEN THESE THINGS WILL HAPPEN, NOT EVEN THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN OR THE SON HIMSELF. ONLY THE FATHER KNOWS. WHEN THE SON OF MAN RETURNS, IT WILL BE LIKE IT WAS IN NOAH’S DAY. IN THOSE DAYS BEFORE THE FLOOD, THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Baptist

“jesus Came To Overcome Blindness”

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 11, 2013

We heard last week that Jesus says he came so that no one should remain in darkness, and just before that he says that anyone who sees me sees the Father. What does this mean? It means that the truth that is the most imperative for all people, is to believe that Jesus is God in the flesh.

“Jesus Came to Overcome Blindness” (2 Cor 4:1-7) English author H. G. Wells—famous for science fiction novels like The Time Machine, and The War of the Worlds—once wrote a short story called “The Country of the Blind.” It’s about an inaccessible, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

"Let's Keep Joseph In Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 13, 2013

A sermon about the Law of Love.

Sermon Series: "Christmas: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly" "Let's Keep Joseph in Christmas" Matthew 1:18-25; 2:13-15, 19-23 Some of us may have been blessed or be blessed to have a father like Joseph. Others of us may be blessed to know men like him. If you knew Joseph, you might have ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Shepherds

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 17, 2013

A look at the Christmas shepherds from Luke's Gospel.

The Characters of Christmas: The Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 History and pop culture have given a cast of characters to surround us at Christmas. The characters evoke smiles, joy, reverence, excitement, anticipation and happy memories. Some, like Santa Claus have sacred beginnings, but most are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 26, 2013

Christmas is a glorious time when experiencing the blessings of God and all is well, but, what about those who are suffering the loss of a loved one or a broken relationship or a prolonged illness. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow explores this in his poem.

Video of Church Bells Ringing I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth goodwill to men I thought how as the day had come The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along the unbroken song Of peace on earth goodwill to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Joseph's Dreams

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 6, 2016

When it comes to dreaming, many readers think Matthew is the dreamer by the way he uses Old Testament Scripture to back up his story. Is Matthew too anxious to justify his story that he twists Scripture to suit his purpose?

Matthew 2:19-23 Joseph’s Dreams 12/22/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction Do you sometimes wake up tired because of vivid dreams? I imagine Joseph had that problem. Matthew records four dreams through which an angel of the Lord spoke to him. The first dream was to assure him that he could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed