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God's Faithful Messengers Series

Contributed by Philip Kruis on Dec 17, 2001

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God uses his faithful messengers, both throught their presence and their message, to assure that message sent is message received.

God’s Faithful Messengers Luke 1:26-38, 2:8-14 Introduction: "I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant." Wow! How many times do we communicate like that? Far too often I imagine. I’m currently doing premarital ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Makes A Wise Man Wise?

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 17, 2001

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Next sermon in the advent series dealing with the Wise Men and how we can and should relate to them with regard to seeking and approaching Christ.

A visitor in a small Southern town comes across a beautiful Nativity scene. It was obvious that great skill and talent had gone into creating it. One small feature bothers the man - the three wise men are wearing firefighters helmets. Unable to come up with a reason or an explanation, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"What A Difference God Makes!""

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 18, 2001

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A sermon for the fourth Sunday in Advent, or Christmas Eve.

Matthew 1:18-25 “What A Difference God Makes!” By: Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA I was talking with a colleage of mine this past Tuesday morning, and he was telling me about his family. He was telling me how excited he was that his children would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Touched By An Angel

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 19, 2001

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Through an angel, God changed Joseph. What "angel" does God use today to change us? How can we be "angels" to others?

Matthew 1:18-25 “Touched by an Angel” Have you ever heard of the show “Touched by an Angel”? It’s a pretty popular show. I did some research on the show, and here’s what I’ve found. The show usually begins with a person or some people who have problems. Maybe they brought these problems upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Word Became Flesh Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001

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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

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Waiting For Godot

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 22, 2001

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How do we wait for God? 1. We wait patiently. 2. We wait expectantly. 3. We wait faithfully.

Samuel Beckett’s play, entitled Waiting for Godot, is a satire on the human condition. As Beckett sees it, humanity is waiting for Godot, or God, to come and save them, but he never shows up. Their waiting is in vain, for although they have been repeatedly told that God is coming, he never has, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40, Luke 12:32-40, Luke 12:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

In Terror, Peace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 23, 2001

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Our times of terror are like those into which Jesus was born. Then and now we try to carve out peace with government, wealth, ingenuity. But Jesus is the source of peace because His life was given to service, His dependence on things was nil, and He ope

And on earth, peace. What an ancient longing! What a long-standing frustration! On earth, peace. I don’t know what language angels sing in, and I suppose the shepherds would have known only Aramaic, but we have grown accustomed to choirs singing the angelic words in Latin: “Gloria in excelsis ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Climbing Into The Manger Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 23, 2001

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We experience the Christmas touch of God as we personally give the gift of ourselves to God and experience both belonging and forgiveness.

It was a few days before Christmas on the Oregon coast. Two men whose families lived next door opted to go sailing while their wives went Christmas shopping. An unexpected storm surprised the weekend sailors. Before long, the sea became angry, and the two had a difficult time keeping the sailboat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Church Of God

"Virgin Birth: Does It Matter?" Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 24, 2001

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To really understand Christmas you have to look closely at the Virgin birth.

Year A – 4th Sunday of Advent - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I heard a reference to our gospel text during my first trip to Wal-Mart last Tuesday. It was in that aisle where they have wrapping paper and bows hopelessly strewn in piles, along with ribbons, and gift bags. I had just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Embrace The World Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 1, 2002

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We embrace the world, as Simeon did, when we embrace faith, hope, and love as we both embrace and are embraced by Christ.

Introduction: “Last Christmas, This Christmas e-mail forward” “If you have e-mail, perhaps you received one entitled Merry Christmas that said something like this;” Last Christmas, we were thinking about all the things we didn’t have; this Christmas, we are thinking about all the things we do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Church Of God

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

Prepare The Way!

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Nov 26, 2003

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John the Baptist came to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. How do we prepare today?

“Prepare The Way!” Luke 1:13-17 November 30, 2003 Now that it is winter here in Nebraska, getting to work in the morning will be a little more difficult for me. More preparation will need be done before I can pull (or skid) into the parking lot here at church. Above and beyond the normal, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

'tis The Season

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2003

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The shallow adulation and transitory merriment that the people showed toward John the Baptist is echoed toward Christ in the world’s celebration during what is known as advent or the Christmas season.

‘TIS THE SEASON JOHN 5:35 I. The Season of John the Baptist A. The Ministry of John the Baptist 1. He was a burning and a shining light 2. Several words can be used for light a. Luchnos – a portable lamp or luminary. b. phōs – light, source of luminousness 3. A light shining in the darkness ...read more

Scripture: John 5:35

Denomination: Baptist

"Peace Endures" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 29, 2003

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How do we take back peace that has disappeared from our lives as a part of our stressful lifestyle. We can prepare the way to receive the peace that Jesus came to bring us. Here’s how.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches November 30, 2003 First Sunday of Advent Peace “Peace Endures” Malachi 3:1-4 Philippians 1:3-11 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of Advent. We light the candle of peace today to remind us that Jesus came into an imperfect world to bring peace to individual ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4, Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

Behold, Your King Is Coming

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 29, 2003

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Advent 1: God prepares us to recognize and receive his Son. Through this we receive the blessings of peace and joy that we can receive only through the King - Jesus Christ.

[Note: This sermon makes use of some thoughts, concepts, phrases and sentences from, “Setting for an Advent Series,” pp. 12-13, in Concordia Pulpit Resources, Vol. 14, Part 1] A woman was known in her community for her calm, happy life. It seems that no matter what trials came into her life, even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

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