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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "getting Ready For Christmas: Whose Child Is This?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 18, 2018
     | 2,978 views

    A sermon for Advent with a focus on the mercy shown by Joseph.

    “Getting Ready for Christmas: Whose Child is This?” Matthew 1:18-19 There can be no doubt that the story of Jesus’ birth begins with a Scandal. Matthew is straight and to the point: while Joseph and Mary were engaged to be married, Mary became pregnant and Joseph was not the father! Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    God Has A Face Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,774 views

    God loved us so much that he became like us so that he could save us.

    God Has A Face Text: Heb. 2:14-18 Introduction 1. “We make such a fuss! Bring the baby into a room, and everything changes. Grandma reaches up. Grandpa wakes up. Conversation shifts from politics and presidents to Pampers and pacifiers. This time of year babies take center stage. And well they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prepare The Way Of The Lord

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016
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    The way in which we prepare demonstrates the importance of the One who comes

    While attending a convention in Indianapolis on mass evangelism, D.L. Moody asked his song leader Ira Sankey to meet him at 6 o'clock one evening at a certain street corner. When Sankey arrived, Mr. Moody asked him to stand on a box and sing. Once a crowd had gathered, Moody spoke briefly and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Gold For A King Series

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 22, 2016
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     | 5,691 views

    Focuses on the gold that the wise men brought to see what was kingly about Jesus.

    WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM, PART 1 GOLD FOR A KING MATTHEW 2:1-12 NOVEMBER 27, 2016 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. There is so much I love about Christmas. I guess it would be easier to talk about what I don’t like about Christmas. Uhhh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Frankincense For A Holy Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 22, 2016
     | 4,788 views

    Uses the frankincense that the wise men brought to point out some of the sacrifices that Jesus made in coming to earth.

    WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM, PART 2 FRANKINCENSE FOR A HOLY SACRIFICE MATTHEW 2:1-12 DECEMBER 4, 2016 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Dave Barry, the well-known humorist, has this take on the wise men and Christmas: “Although this is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Myrrh For A Wonderful Savior Series

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,369 views

    Looks at the gift of myrrh the wise men brought in order to understand the power of what Jesus did for us.

    WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM, PART 3 MYRRH FOR A WONDERFUL SAVIOR MATTHEW 2:1-12 DECEMBER 11, 2016 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Myrrh was the gift of Balthazar of Arabia. But I just don’t get this gift. It had some medical uses. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Justin Owens avatar

    Joy ... A Short Christmas Vignette

    Contributed by Justin Owens on Dec 24, 2016
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     | 5,268 views

    A brief vignette about joy as part of a jointly held Christmas service in which four different pastors each spoke of either the Joy, Hope, Peace, or Love of Christmas

    Joy – a Christmas Vignette I. Introduction A couple of weeks ago Pastor Gary asked me if I would be willing to speak on one of the “four themes of Christmas.” I was lucky enough to be the first to be asked that, so I was able to pick my topic. I chose “Joy.” To illustrate this, I want to jump ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Rachel's Sorrow

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 6, 2016
     | 7,651 views

    However crafty, however ruthless Herod might have been, he could be no more successful than his evil superior Satan. The Redeemer would come just as was planned, would live just as planned, and would die just as planned.

    Matthew 2:13-18 Rachel’s Sorrow 12/15/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction I do like our Live Nativity we put on at our church. We show the manger scene; we have a full inn, a market square retail booth, angels singing to shepherds, and a tax collector at his booth. We even have the three ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Birth Of John Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 14, 2016
     | 7,839 views

    One day, John the Baptist would stand at the water's edge, see his cousin Jesus walking towards him, and would cry out, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!"

    Luke 1:57-80 The Birth of John 12/19/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Is there a more momentous event than the birth of a child? We hear people say when they have experienced some great achievement or honor, “Next to the birth of my child this is the greatest experience of my life.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sins Of The Saints And Its Remedies Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 4, 2016
     | 4,266 views

    This passage talks about misunderstanding developed by Joseph on Mary. Misunderstanding could have spoiled the plan of God. Many Godly people give place for Satan to use them and destroy the ministry. Real understanding of the Scripture brings joy to all

    First Advent Sunday Mathew 1:18-25 Introduction: After the period of 400 dark years, the Lord sent good news to Mary that he would be born in her womb. But Satan tried his level best to destroy the plan of God by bringing dis honor to this couple by separating them. However Joseph listen to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    If Christ Had Not Come

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017
     | 4,565 views

    This is a Christmas Eve message based on the idea from the Christmas Classic "it's A Wonderful Life".

    IF CHRIST HAD NOT COME LUKE 2:1-20 A GREAT CHRISTMAS MOVIE CLASSIC HAS BEEN THE JIMMY STEWART MOVIE, “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE.” LES AND I WATCH IT EVERY YEAR, AND THE LINE, “TEACHER SAYS, WHENEVER A BELL RINGS, AN ANGEL GETS HIS WINGS”, AND STEWART LOOKS UP AND SAYS “WAY TO GO CLARENCE” IT STILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    We Need A Little Good News Today

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
     | 4,539 views

    Everyone is looking for some good news. At Christmas we have the best news of all to share with people, the coming of the Messiah.

    WE NEED A LITTLE GOOD NEWS TODAY LUKE 1:26-35 – JOHN 3:4-8 OUR WORLD HAS CHANGED MUCH OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. CHRISTMAS WAS AN EXCITING TIME OF YEAR FOR YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE. IT WAS THE ONLY HOLIDAY THAT WE CELEBRATE AS A SEASON. AS CHILDREN WE WOULD GET DRESSED UP AND MEMORIZE OUR PARTS FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Zechariah And Elizabeth – A Story Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 29,681 views

    Advent is the good news that there is hope regardless of your situation

    Most of you are probably familiar with the classic Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The movie begins with George Bailey about to commit suicide in Bedford Falls, New York on Christmas Eve in 1945. As the prayers of his friends are heard in heaven an angel apprentice named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Herod And The Magi – A Story Of Adoration Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,408 views

    Like the magi’s journey to Bethlehem, a life devoted to the adoration of Jesus is costly and requires preparation and often takes us through difficulty.

    Sometime early in this century it became fashionable to use the expression “war on Christmas” to cover everything related to any kind of controversy about the observance of Christmas in our culture. While some of the issues that fall under that heading certainly ought to be of concern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shepherds – A Story Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,741 views

    God takes ordinary people like you and like me and He calls us to share an extraordinary message of love, grace and mercy that begins with the birth of the Savior.

    Do you ever feel like you don’t really matter to God? Do you ever think that God is so busy running the universe that He doesn’t have time to be concerned about your insignificant life? Do you ever feel like you really don’t have anything of worth to offer to God? I think if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist