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Hope For The Season

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 2, 2012

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Only when Christ is the OBJECT of our hope can EXPECTATION be realized. Find your hope in Jesus this Christmas.

Dakota Community Church December 2, 2012 Hope for the Season Isaiah 59:1-11 Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear. For your hands ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Waiting....a Centering Excercise

Contributed by Derek Noorman on Dec 8, 2012

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With three powerful words, "Let it be...," Mary goes from Nazerene poor girl to highly exalted mother of our Lord Jesus Christ. But Mary's words also give us a different perspective on our own waiting.

Prayer for Illumination: Lord we bring ourselves to your word this morning, And we ask that you would speak to us that we might hear your words. Unstop our ears to listen, Chase the thoughts of tasks unfinished and tasks yet to do from our minds, Open our hearts to be responsive to your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peace On Earth Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 8, 2012

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Jesus in the song you wrote, The words are sticking in my throat, Peace on Earth Hear it every Christmas time, But hope and history won't rhyme, So what's it worth This peace on Earth – (From Peace on Earth – U2)

Dakota Community Church December 9, 2012 Peace on Earth Luke 2:8-20 So 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 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Living In Hope Series

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Dec 2, 2019

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This sermon focuses on the hope of Advent. Our community suffered the devastation of Hurricane Michael and we spent 2019 reacting to the chaos. This series is an encouragement to turn the corner and find newness in God's hope and mercy.

Preparing for 2020: Living in Hope 1967. The Doors. The lyrics? “Come on baby, light my fire, Try to… set the night… on fire.” I will begin something today that I’ve never done before, in addition to quoting the Doors in a sermon. For Advent, I’m going to preach a sermon series. This ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Episcopal

What Can God Say? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 11, 2012

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Joylessness is transformed into joy by the coming of Christ.

“Questions About God: What Can God Say?” Is. 40:1-11; Mk. 1:1-8 More than two hundred years ago in the industrial ghetto of Liverpool, England, a sophisticated young man climbed the steps of a stone monument called the “market cross”. Leaning against the cross and looking ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wonders Of His Love Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 26, 2012

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Why the God-centeredness of God is essential in His expression of love for sinners like us.

Dakota Community Church December 23, 2012 Wonders of His Love From The Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647): Question 1: What is the chief end of man? Answer 1: Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him for ever. Man’s chief end is to glorify God: Romans 11:36 For from ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8-22

Denomination: Mennonite

Christmas Candlelight Service

Contributed by Jody Brock on Dec 24, 2007

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Brief Christmas Candlelight service that encompasses the Advent wreath and the lighting of the Advent candles.

Welcome/Opening Prayer Lighting of the Advent Candle of Hope Jesus’ birth brought hope into a world that felt hopeless. The people were under Roman rule and high taxes. God had promised them a Savior, a king who would overthrow the Romans and rule like King David. Had God forgotten His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Faith Of Christmas In Corinth And America (1 Sunday Of Advent 2005)

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Nov 25, 2005

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Waiting for Christ in a "self-now" world.

First Sunday of Advent 2005 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey Valley Forge United Methodist Church www.valleyforgeumc.org The Faith of Christmas in Corinth and America First Corinthians 1CO 1:1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 1CO 1:2 To the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Advent 3 - (Joy) 2007 [the Real Joy Of Christmas]

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 16, 2007

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A sermon that focuses on the true Joy of Christmas... the joy that we have recieved a messiah!

Isaiah 35:1-4 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Advent #3: How Long Do I Have To Wait??

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

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WAITING IS ABOUT BELIEVING AND BELIEVING IS KNOWING HE WILL COME AGAIN!

ADVENT #3: HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT?? JAMES 5: 7-11 DECEMBER 12, 2004 PM SERVICE INTRODUCTION: Christmas Survey What do people believe about the birth of Christ? A few days ago Newsweek Magazine conducted a poll asking some questions about Christ and His birth.* Here are some of the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Advent: How To Get Things Done In Your Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

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How? Not by might. Not by power, but by the Spirit

Last week we saw that life’s circumstances do not show whether God’s favor is with you.We saw, that we have hard times, bad circumstances……desperate circumstances, times when bad things pile up. They are in no way a sign that God’s blessing is not upon you.We saw, that in fact those who are highly ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah's Messiah - Longing For Advent (Is. 64:1-9)

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Dec 3, 2011

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Here is the prayer which was answered with the birth of Jesus. Isaiah 64:1-9 shows the community, collect and confirmation of God's exiled people longing for deliverance.

Isaiah 64:1–9 Oh, that You would rend the heavens and come down, That the mountains might quake at Your presence — 64:2 As fire kindles the brushwood, as fire causes water to boil — To make Your name known to Your adversaries, That the nations may tremble at Your presence! 64:3 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eye Witness News 4 - Bethlehem (Advent 4, 2009) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010

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This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is week four focusing on the little town of Bethlehem.

Luke 2:1-7 NIV In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unseen Hope Is Not Blind Hope: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 23, 2021

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Our natural eyesight can blind us to the unseen hope.

? Unseen Hope is not Blind Hope: A Sermon for the First Sunday in Advent Romans 8:24–25 NKJV For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-25, John 1:14, 1 Corinthians 13:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Advent Week 2 - Christ's Messianic Titles Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 5, 2020

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In Isaiah 9:6 we see the Titles that will be bestowed upon the coming Messiah. What a wonderful and complete God we have. Let's be sure to enjoy His fullness in this Advent season and all year long.

The Royal Titles Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His Law he meditates ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Genesis 21:33, Deuteronomy 33:27, Isaiah 40:28, John 10:17-19, Leviticus 26:3-12, 2 Timothy 2:11-13, 2 Timothy 3:16, Philippians 4:6-9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

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