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"Hope In The Midst Of Hopelessness" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 26, 2004

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Where does hope come from and how do we get it when life brings us to the point of hopelessness?

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches First Sunday of Advent November 28, 2004 “Hope in the Midst of Hopelessness” Isaiah 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of Advent and our theme is HOPE. What is hope? Emily Dickenson puts it this way: “Hope” is the thing with feathers-- That ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Isaiah 64:1

Denomination: Methodist

Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 7, 2005

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This week marked a transition on our calendars. On Friday, retailers hosted Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the mad rush of the commercial Christmas season gets into full steam. Today, the worldwide Christian church begins a period of time

INTRODUCTION This week marked a transition on our calendars. On Friday, retailers hosted Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the mad rush of the commercial Christmas season gets into full steam. One article that I read explained that, “Black Friday gets its name from the hope that on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Child Is This? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 4, 2007

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God became a man so that He could die for our sins.

John’s Gospel has been called the Gospel of Decision. In its pages we are urged to believe the truth about Jesus Christ. “I am a historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a historian that this penniless preacher from Nazareth is irrevocably the very center of history. Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Deceptive Gift Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 12, 2007

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This is a seeker friendly Christmas sermon which looks at the gifts of the Wise men which unwrap the Christ child.

The gift can look deceptive… As a farewell present to thank you for your company with us this evening, I have a gift here for you to share, at first glance the gift won’t look much, as its wrapped up in news paper But as you take the trouble to unwrap it find a beautiful box of Terry’s all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A World Turned On Its Head

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Dec 6, 2004

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This is an Advent sermon.

Read Isaiah 11:1-10. Jesus turned the world upside down, or more appropriately, right side up. People never really understood Jesus. Paul said, “For those who live in Jerusalem…did not recognize him” (Acts 13:27). Everyone expected a military-political leader. Jesus closest disciples didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You Ready Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

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This is an Advent sermon.

Introduction Y2K fears. Water, food and guns. Companies spending thousands to fix it. Fear and anxiety. Read Luke 21:25-36. I. The fact of the Second Coming It is going to happen. A. Prophecy 332 prophecies in OT about Jesus 1st coming. All true. Statistically speaking it is impossible for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Preparation By Repentance

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 13, 2009

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A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent preached 12/6/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It is a revision of a sermon I preached in 2003 on the same text.

Well, here we are, today is the 2nd Sunday in Advent. We’re one week closer to the big day! Christmas! You can tell its closer! Maybe you thought that this morning as you entered the church, and you noticed that the Christmas trees are now up here in the chance,, wreaths are hung outside the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift Of Myrrh Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009

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Part 3 in series The Three Gifts. Scripture records that the third gift given to Jesus by the Magi was myrrh – a gift given to one who was to die. Why was Jesus given this gift at such a young age?

The Gift of Myrrh The Three Gifts, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 13, 2008 Matthew 2:11 (NRSV) 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Word Became Flesh Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 29, 2002

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The purpose of this sermon is to explain the significance of the Supreme Being becoming a human being.

Christmas in John 1 The Word Became Flesh John 1:1-14 Intro: Words 1. A young man was buying a shirt in a department store. The shirt label said, “Shrink Resistant.” He asked the clerk what that meant. The clerk said, “The label means that the shirt will shrink, but it doesn’t want to.” 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Dark No Longer Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 15, 2002

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Jesus is our source for life.

IN THE DARK NO LONGER John 1:3-5 S: Life Th: Christmas: It’s About Jesus Pr: JESUS IS OUR SOURCE FOR LIFE. ?: How? KW: Undertakings TS: We will find in John 1:3-5 three undertakings of Jesus that reveal to us how He is the source for our life. The _____ undertaking that reveals Jesus as our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

It Was Not A Silent Night

Contributed by Tom Lawson on May 17, 2004

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The Incarnation as Noisy Reality, not Quiet Theology

It Was NOT a Silent Night Incarnation Reality and Myth Introduction: Illustration (humor): Christmas is a time of surprises. A lady was preparing her Christmas cookies. There came a knock at the door. She went to find a man, his clothes poor, obviously looking for some Christmas odd jobs. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nativity Story: The Love Of God

Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 27, 2006

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The most perfect love gift ever given was the gift God gave at Christmas – the gift of His Son. To help us appreciate that gift, think for a moment of the Nativity scenes you have probably seen all around at Christmas. They usually feature shepherds and W

THE LOVE OF GOD The Stable In Bethlehem Tells Us Of The Love Of God The Infant In The Manger Tells Us Of The Love Of God INTRODUCTION Pastor: Choose an introduction that illustrates from your life the fact that we seek out gifts that say “I love you.” Shopping for a Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ransomed Shall Return

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 10, 2016

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The analysis of the ransomed of the Lord as set forth in Isaiah 35:1-10 shows us that everlasting joy is coming to all who trust in him.

Scripture Today is the Third Sunday of Advent. I am preaching a series of messages during Advent on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” One commentator on Isaiah wrote the following on chapter 35, our text for today: No one can call Isaiah a prophet of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

3 Christmas Gifts

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

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WHAT CHRISTMAS GIVES US

3 Christmas Gifts Matt 2:1-23 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Everlasting Father" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 31, 2008

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Fourth sermon in a series on Isaiah 9:6.

When Jesus came to earth, He did so for the purpose of redeeming a lost world so that He might ultimately restore it to its former state of sinlessness and blessedness. In the process, as God come in human flesh, He also revealed the Father to us. John said of Jesus, "No one has ever seen God, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

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