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The First Person To Worship Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

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Before Jesus was born of a virgin, there was one who worshipped.

LUKE 1:29 45 THE FIRST PERSON TO WORSHIP JESUS “[Mary] was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:29-45

Denomination: Baptist

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 4, 2008

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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

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Comes Near

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2005

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What happens to us when God comes near.

God Comes Near Luke 1:26-38 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church Dec. 11, 2005 *Christmas is a time when God came near... -And God comes near today. *Joe McKeever told the story of a little girl named Rachel -Like many preschoolers, Rachel had a problem waking up in the middle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Serving God Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Dec 20, 2006

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A different message on JOY (the theme of the third week of Advent) that focuses on joy that comes from serving God.

It’s the 3rd week of Advent – have you been keeping up at home? I hope so. Today’s topic is JOY. Just as in the past weeks with peace and hope, JOY is a huge subject that we will barely scratch the surface of today. But I want to use a great story from John 4 to show you one way that Jesus said you ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 7, 2018

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Today we will open the awesome gift of love! This message comes from a series from Sermon Central, I want to acknowledge them for their help on this series

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What would Christmas be without Christmas music? • Let’s do a little participation exercise. • I will read a phrase from a Christmas song, and you TRY to guess the song. • We’re snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be. (“Sleigh Ride”) • When we finally ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Message For Those Living In The Land Of Shadows

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 14, 2002

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Third Sunday in Advent: We live in a land of shadows. But God calls us to live joyfully - to let Christ’s light come into our land of shadows.

Have you ever walked into a room and said, “Good morning” only to receive a roomful of, “What’s so good about it?” It’s that way in the land of shadows – people live with anger and frustration. Yesterday I was driving up West Avenue. I signaled to make a left-hand turn. A lady driving an SUV from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Lutheran

King Jesus, Our Coming Hope

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 2, 2007

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Isaiah 2:1-5 is the Old Testament for the First Sunday in Advent, Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary. This was the occassion for the preaching of this message in December 2007, and the theme is that the Second Coming of Jesus is our ultimate hope.

King Jesus, Our Coming Hope --Isaiah 2:1-5 Traditionally the first Advent candle and the theme for this Sunday is “Hope.” When we hope for something we have confidence that it will happen. Hope is the expectation that our dreams will become reality. The greatest English poet of the eighteenth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Responding To The Christmas Message

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

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The revelation of Christ’s first advent invoked interesting and diverse responses. The responses of the Magi, of King Herod, and of the Priests and teachers in Jerusalem are examined and contrasted. They are rather typical of varied responses to Christ to

Responding to the Christmas Message 12-15-02 Intro: Text: Matt 2 2:1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Charismatic

Embarrassed At Christmas Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004

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IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 2) If you and I are to keep from being embarrassed at Christmas, we need to learn to give in the same way God has given to us. Selfless giving follows God’s example. God hasn’t given us anything waiting

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been embarrassed a Christmas? Has you found yourself “red faced” and it wasn’t due to the cold? Unfortunately many of us have fallen into the commercial Christmas mentality and find ourselves overly self-conscious and uncomfortable if we receive an unexpected gift ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

O Come, O Come Emmanuel Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 27, 2007

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To show nature and character of our Savior – the incarnate God.

O COME, O COME EMMANUEL Advent 2007: “Christmas in Song and Story” Week #3 Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 11:1-12 Special Note: This sermon will employ an A Capella vocalist to sing one verse of the Christmas hymn at strategic points throughout the sermon. Sermon Objective: To show nature and character of ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Coming King

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 3, 2002

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This parable of Jesus tells us to: 1. Be Alert. 2. Be Prepared. 3. Be Filled.

I can still remember the excitement and confusion in the 1980’s which surrounded the publication of a booklet by Edgar Whisenant, a former NASA engineer, entitled 88 Reasons Why the Rapture Will Be in 1988. He sent his book out free to people all over the United States. There must have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

An Old Testament Christmas

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000

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Christmas begins in the OT with the promise of the Messiah.

Christmas really begins in the Old Testament. The promise of a coming Messiah filled the pages of the Hebrew Bible, and the Jews were watching for his coming. It is interesting that the Jews use a different arrangement of the Old Testament books than we do. After the first five books there is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Prepare The Way For The Lord

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

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This is an advent sermon.

I. God’s Comfort. “I think my water broke!” “Your what did what?” I replied. “I think my water broke!” “Not now. We’re at church.” “No, this is it. We gotta go to the hospital.” “Uh, okay. Let me ask mom to take Victoria.” We were off to the hospital. It wasn’t supposed to be for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Good Place To Start

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 7, 2002

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Second Sunday in Advent: The evangelist Mark starts with John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness. He seems to leave out Christmas. But perhaps, for us, it is a ’good place to start.’

The Gospel Lesson today is one of the most interesting Advent / Christmas lessons in all of scripture. I say that because - did you notice that something seems to be missing? There is no mention of Christmas in this Gospel. Mark mentions neither the miraculous conception nor the birth of Jesus. And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"Hope In The Midst Of Hopelessness" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 26, 2004

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Where does hope come from and how do we get it when life brings us to the point of hopelessness?

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches First Sunday of Advent November 28, 2004 “Hope in the Midst of Hopelessness” Isaiah 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of Advent and our theme is HOPE. What is hope? Emily Dickenson puts it this way: “Hope” is the thing with feathers-- That ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Isaiah 64:1

Denomination: Methodist

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