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  • John Gullick avatar

    Advent And Casting The Nets

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 20, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,125 views

    A sermon that reminds us of the importance of Christmas and the responsibility of the Christian to be "fishers of men"

    Cast your nets on the other side. Today is the fourth and last Sunday of Advent. Next time that we meet it will be Christmas. One of the things that we realize about Christmas is that it is something that totally changes the world. We celebrate the birth of Jesus because his birth literally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Advent Gospels: Luke Series

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Feb 27, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,919 views

    This message looks at what it means to "carry Christ into Christmas" by looking at the oft-neglected story of Mary’s visit to Elizabeth in Luke’s Gospel.

    “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” So cries an exasperated Charlie Brown in the classic A Charlie Brown Christmas. Amid the commercialism, the materialism and the general confusion of the holiday, Charlie Brown seeks merely to understand. Understanding has been our goal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Advent 2 - Shepherds

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011
     | 3,794 views

    This is the second week of our Advent series 2010

    Luke 2:8-18 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Advent: Recognizing Jesus

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,204 views

    To truly recognize Jesus we need to: Identify who Jesus is; Acknowledge who Jesus is; Approve of who Jesus is; and Give Tribute to Jesus, for who he is.

    He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. The world did not recognize him. For us as Americans when we use the word recognize, we generally use it in the sense of identification. “I was driving to Costco and this quickly car passed me up. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Just Which Advent????

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019
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    during this Advent season, are we awaiting the birth of Jesus or his second coming?

    Matthew 11:2-11 The Season of Advent can be a very confusing time for some people: • on one hand, we all wait with wide-eyes for the birth of the Christ child • on the other, we are waiting for the second Coming of Jesus at the end of the world. Indeed a major part of the Christian faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Just Which Advent?

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019
     | 2,998 views

    what are we waiting for during Advent

    Matthew 11:2-11 Now when John the Baptist was in prison heard about the activities of Christ, he sent word by his disciples and asked Him, “Are You the Expected One (the Messiah), or should we look for someone else who will be the promised One?” Jesus answered, “Go and report to John what you hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    The Word Became Flesh Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,508 views

    A message bringing John 1:1-18 into a Christmas context.

    Bethlehem and Beyond - # 2 The Word Became Flesh John 1:1-18 December 9, 2001 Introduction The Creator became a Child. This is the mystery of Christmas. The fact that the tiny baby of Bethlehem was born of a virgin was astounding enough. But to realize that this baby wasn’t just any baby, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus, The Creator, Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,915 views

    Advent Series

    Sermon Preached by Rev. Larry C. Brincefield at Belleview Church of the Nazarene on November 28, 2004 Title: Advent 1: Jesus the Creator With Us. Text: John 1:1-14 Introduction 1. God is sitting in heaven when a scientist prays to Him and says, "God, we don’t need you anymore…. Science has ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Advent - Come All Ye Faithful

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,867 views

    Examines "Come All Ye Faithful" and Hebrews 1. Hymn speaks of much more than birth of Jesus, it calls us to worship Jesus because He is divine. YES, THE INTRO STORY IS ALL TRUE.

    Christmas Eve 1990. I came this close to being physically thrown out of church. We were new to town and we heard that a certain church in town had a fantastic Christmas Eve service. So, we went with some friends, about ten of us total, to this church in downtown Princeton, New Jersey. The church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Advent Moments In Our Life

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 4, 2014
    based on 44 ratings
     | 34,057 views

    What do we do when it feels .as if our world is falling apart? Where do we go when it seems as if darkness .is our only companion and God is nowhere .to be found? Beloved, .the dark times of life are threshold moments. They are Advent Moments!

    The Superintendent of the large Christian School... was concerned about the disarray he found in so many of the classrooms... he visited. Papers were often strewn on the floor,... and the Student's desks... were surrounded by clutter. Feeling strongly... that learning could not take place in such ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joel Newman avatar

    And Then.... Number 1 (New Beginnings) Born Againn Series

    Contributed by Joel Newman on Jan 21, 2022
     | 1,292 views

    It is because of advent, as spoken by the prophets that a journey can begin. A journey which is made up of grace.

    And Then…. #1 New Beginnings A series regarding the journey to: “His Lord said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord.” (Matthew 25:23 NKJV) Proposition: Either start the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    2adventa: Preparing For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,912 views

    We can learn from John the Baptist in preparing for Christ coming: 1) Don’t follow the world; 2) Do follow the Word, in a) different lifestyle, b) forward outlook, and 3) constant repentance.

    Have you put up your Christmas tree yet? Last night, a bunch of you guys gathered at my house after the college group’s ice-skating and I should have brought out the Christmas tree for you guys to decorate. To some people, Christmas season will not arrive until you have the Christmas trees up. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Hmmm...jewish Festivals Are Around!!! -Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 15, 2014
     | 4,103 views

    To learn lessons from Jewish Festivals which have been described as the shadow of the Coming Christ in both His First advent as well as His second Advent!!!

    THE JEWISH FESTIVALS-A SHADOW OF CHRIST These (Jewish festivals) are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.-Colossians 2:17 Action: a) Display of picture of the shadow of Christ b) Display of picture of a Jewish calender of Festivals Oh yes, most of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • James Jackson avatar

    Hope In Hebrews (Hebrews 11:1-13) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 5, 2023
     | 1,906 views

    What is the difference between wishing and hoping? What is the difference between faith and hope?

    Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Hebrews, chapter 11. This is a passage that’s been described as the “hall of faith,” because it’s an extensive list of some of the heroes of the Old Testament, and their example of faith. You may be thinking, “but today, we lit the Advent candle of Hope, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Beloved. Let Us Love One Another: A Sermon For The 4th Sunday Of Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 16, 2023
     | 2,800 views

    One has to know God in order to truly love.

    Beloved. Let us love one another: A Sermon for the 4th Sunday of Advent 1 John 4:7–8 NKJV Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. We now come to the 4th Sunday of Advent ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible