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  • Jason Patrick avatar

    The Best Gifts Come In Small Packages

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,978 views

    We need the joyful reminder that God is present with us not only in life’s most difficult moments but especially in the midst of life’s tragedies.

    The Best Gifts Come in Small Packages / Matthew 1:18-25 Advent 4, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 23 Dec. 2001 A little boy and girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded "Silent Night" with the words, "Sleep in heavenly beans." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    The Light Has Come

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,266 views

    Speaks of Christ bringing the light of hope into a dark world on Christmas. Tells how Christ can bring hope to our darkness too.

    The Light Has Come The author, M. Scott Peck once said, “Life is difficult.” This is a simple, yet profound statement. It seems in this day and age like we have to work an eternity just to survive. It used to be that we put in long hours and worked weekends or a second job in order to get ahead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Mary's Song

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,445 views

    The extraordinary happened to Mary. Are we ready to experience the extraordinary as well?

    First Baptist Church December 23, 2001 Luke 1:39-55 Mary’s Song Have you ever had a simple, ordinary day; and something extraordinary happens? You didn’t expect it, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ - A New Hope

    Contributed by Aaron Matthews Sr on Jan 20, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,617 views

    Seeing Christ as the real hope for our lives.

    Text: Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out with our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:5 – NAS) “I’d rather not celebrate Christmas this year,” the hallow-eyed young woman stared at the snow at her feet. “I just don’t see the point in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Steve Steve avatar

    Candle Of Love (Salvation)

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,937 views

    Brief sermon outline on the advent season. This sermon deals with the candle of Love.

    1. I Corinthians 13-The love candle. All of our previous weeks have worked in concert with this love candle. -Light love candle. 2. Now we take this idea of these four candles and they are all focused around the one candle in the center the candle of salvation. The Hope in Salvation. The Peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Christ: Born To Die

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 14,543 views

    A Christmas message on why Christ came.

    Christ Born to Die John 18:37 "Pilate therefore said unto him, Are You a king then? Jesus answered, You say that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth hears my voice." John 12:27 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 11,313 views

    Who was Mary, the mother of our Lord?

    MARY LUKE 1:26-33 I. Mary?s Chastity A. Luke 1:27 "To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary." B. Isaiah 7:14 "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Room In The Inn

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 34,131 views

    OUR TEXT STATES THAT THERE WAS NO ROOM IN THE INN. THE SCRIPTURES DO NOT TELL US WHY THERE WAS NO ROOM. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

    NO ROOM IN THE INN Luke 2:1-18 OUR TEXT STATES THAT THERE WAS NO ROOM IN THE INN. THE SCRIPTURES DO NOT TELL US WHY THERE WAS NO ROOM. I. The Natural Reason there was no room for Christ in the Inn. A. The reasons why there was no room in the inn. 1. Undoubtedly Bethlehem’s inn was full because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    Jesus Is Coming

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,626 views

    This sermon is during Advent as we focus on Jesus’ first coming, but remembering His promise to come again. What does it mean to be ready and prepared as we await Jesus’ coming again?

    Jesus Is Coming Matthew 24:36-51 (1st Advent Sunday) Intro.: A. How many of you remember a game you played as a child - Hide n Seek? It is one of those universal games that children in all time - even today - enjoy playing. You remember: one person is chosen to find everyone as they hide. ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Festival Of Lights For Jews And Christians

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,150 views

    Christians celebrate a Festival of Lights at Christmas and the Jews have Hanukkah, both pictures of the Spirit of God shining out in a dark world - see picture of Menorah.

    FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS FOR JEWS AND CHRISTIANS This Christmas the lights in town and on houses have been better than ever. I expect you had Advent candles in church to remind you of the Christmas festival. But it’s not only Christians who celebrate with lights - the Jews do so as well. I’ve got ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have A Very Gadarene Christmas

    Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Nov 13, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,117 views

    The essentials of the Christmas story are present in the deliverance of the man who had the Legion.

    It’s been said that “Familiarity breeds contempt.” Now, that’s not always the case. Certainly, in a close relationship, like a marriage, intimate, loving familiarity becomes one of the “load-bearing walls.” It’s what keeps the structure standing upright. It’s what supports the weight and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Those Were The Days

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 10,453 views

    This is an advent sermon.

    Play “All in the Family” theme song. Oh, the good old. Do you remember the good old days? I remember my parents talking about the good old days. “I remember when . . .” my parents would say. “Back in my day . . .” was another favorite. What about, “When I was you age . . ..” Simon and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Prepare The Way For The Lord

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,774 views

    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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A World Upside Down

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,047 views

    This is an advent sermon.

    Imagine with me, if you would. You are an employee at a store. The store has had an incredible year; profits are through the roof. The store is having the best year ever. The CEO of the company announces a visit for next week. You are thrilled because you are going to get the recognition you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What's In A Name?

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,858 views

    This is an advent sermon.

    When I was a kid, we used to play this game. When someone was wearing a stocking hat, we would run up to them and say, “Where was Mickey Mouse when the lights went out?” When the other person said, “I don’t know,” we would pull their stocking hat over their eyes and say, “In the dark!” The idea, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan