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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Wonder Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 13, 2024
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    The incarnation shows God dwelling with and loving a broken humanity and the importance of being with others even in their brokenness.

    INTRODUCTION - Have you ever received a gift that was interesting to you, it piqued your curiosity, yet you did not know precisely what it was? - Then someone explains the gift to you, and you find it useful, yet because you do not fully understand it, you do not use it to its full capacity? - For ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christ Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 14, 2024
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     | 1,570 views

    CHRISTMAS originated with Christ. Before Christ there was no Christmas. The root word of Christmas is CHRIST. Christmas is all about Christ. What is the truth about THE CHRIST of Christmas?

    I. JESUS CHRIST is the TRUTH! It was Jesus Christ Himself who said in reference to God, “Your word is truth” (John 17:17). And so we are told in John 1:1 that, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”?? A. Then we learn in John 1:14 that, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Blitz avatar

    Showing John The Baptist The Gospel

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 14, 2024
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    For the Third Sunday in Advent, we look at John the Baptist in Jail, stuck in depression and questioning God. His search for who the Messiah is supposed to be helps us to see clearly who God is, and how He works in our lives.

    Showing John the Baptist the Gospel Good Morning. We live by expectations, and that’s not necessarily bad. When we go to bed at night, we expect the alarm to work. We expect others to stop at stop signs. In fact, we have a lot of expectations about how others should act. Our days are full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christmas: God Will Turn Things Around For Good

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 14, 2024
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    Christmas is a time of pressures: decorating, shopping, dinners, loneliness, money pressures, missing our loved ones. Joseph & Mary also had a difficult first Christmas. But we serve a God who will TURN THINGS AROUND FOR THE GOOD!

    CHRISTMAS: God Will Turn Things Around for Good Mt. 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION Christmas, instead of being a time of joy, can be a time of great stress. Often there are unrealistic expectations and disagreements. One Poem says... A. “TWAS THE FIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS” by Tony Cooke and David Beebe 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Is This Happening To Me?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 17, 2024
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    Mary was bearing a great burden, or was it? Elizabeth wondered why all these good things is happening to her.

    Why is this Happening to me? Luke 1:39-55 1. Mary has to leave her home town39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the country, • Mary leaves town maybe her parents ask her to leave, maybe Joseph is upset with her, maybe she leaves because she is pregnant without a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    Christmas Message: "mary, Did You Know?"(1)

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 18, 2024
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    The hymn “Mary, Did You Know?” beautifully captures the essence of this anticipation. It prompts us to reflect on Mary’s profound journey and the life-changing role she played in God’s divine narrative.

    Introduction: Merry Christmas, beloved community! Today, as we gather to celebrate the birth of our Savior, I want us to reflect on a simple yet profound question: “Mary, did you know?” This question encapsulates the wonder, mystery, and the revolutionary calling of a young woman chosen to bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Joy To The World Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 19, 2024
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     | 979 views

    Christmas brings a lot of stress: emotional, financial, decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Have you ever been tempted to skip it? 

    JOY TO THE WORLD Luke 2:1-20 Introduction Christmas brings a lot of stress: emotional, financial, decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Have you ever been tempted to skip it? John Grisham’s Skipping Christmas was made into a movie called Christmas With the Kranks. The lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Night With The Shepherds

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 19, 2024
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    Let's spend a night with the Shepherds while they are tending to their sheep.

    “A Night With The Shepherds” Luke 2:8-16 Introduction: Luke 2:8-9 “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. John D. WENTWORTH avatar

    "overflowing With Love And Joy: The Heart Of Christmas"

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Dec 20, 2024
     | 1,031 views

    Advent joy is the deep, unshakable delight that comes from knowing Christ is near—our hearts rejoice not because of perfect circumstances, but because of His perfect presence."

    Title: "Overflowing with Love and Joy: The Heart of Christmas" Text: Joy: John 15:11 "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." Love: 1 John 4:9-10 "This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Louis Mare avatar

    Christmas Day: Joseph Adoption Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Dec 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 514 views

    The sermon focuses on how, as God’s adopted children, we are called to live out our new identity in two ways: reflecting God’s love and embracing His family.

    Well good morning new life church and merry Christmas to you all. Man, it is great to spend the morning with you, as yes, we celebrate Christmas but that we can come together as families, friends and relatives and hear from God’s word as the real reason we celebrate the birth of Jesus. I have loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "making Room For Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2024
     | 948 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve.

    Luke 2:1-20 Making Room for Jesus There is a story about a group of children who had been practicing for the Big Christmas Play for several weeks. There was Mary and Joseph and the sheep and shepherds and there was a young boy named Timmy playing the grumpy old Inn Keeper. Timmy was a nice ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    God Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 22, 2025
     | 590 views

    May the God of hope fill you with all Joy

    Christmas 2024/God of Hope Romans 15:13/ 1 Peter 1:3-7 Good morning everyone, please turn to Romans chapter 15: This week we begin Advent season, a time that we prepare ourselves for Christmas and what Christmas is meant to be. A celebration for what Christ has done for us by coming to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Waiting For Christmas

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 1,048 views

    Puts things in perspective, doesn’t it? The message is the same this Christmas. Because of the Father’s love … whoever takes the Son gets it all. Will you take Him this Christmas?

    Illustration: Kids have a hard time waiting for Christmas. Here are some actual letters that were written to Santa: Dear Santa Claus, When you come to my house there will be cookies for you. But if you are real hungry you can use our phone and order a pizza to go. Dear Santa, I want a Puppy. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peace On Earth

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 1,220 views

    Do you know God’s peace in the midst of situations that the world gets anxious about? If not, examine yourself: Is your faith in Him and your focus on His kingdom, rather than on selfish pursuits?

    Opening illustration: Review my life: 1970-71 was the Indo-Pak war and my family and I were in the war-zone living most of the nights in blackouts and bunkers when the war planes would come. 1980’s (for a decade) national unrest and civil war. 1990-91 we were just married and thrust into region of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Dustin Parker avatar

    An Advent Sermon: He Will Do What Is Promised (Sermon 1 - Faith)

    Contributed by Rev. Dustin Parker on Nov 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,666 views

    The first sermon of Advent at Concordia Lutheran Church. It is the title and theme of the series

    He Will Do What is Promised (Faith) Jeremiah 33:14-16 † Jesus, Son, Savior † May the grace of God, that incredible mercy, and peace that resides in you because of the Holy Spirit, sustain you until His imminent return! The Time Is Close You wondered with every passing car, whether the guests ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran