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Advent: God's Message Service To The World

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 29, 2009

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A very short sermon given at our Advent Carols service attended by lots of visitors. God’s message service to the world is through creation, through the Bible, and through people, but primarily in the person and message of Jesus. PowerPoint also available

(Send me a message via Sermon Central if you would like to see the PowerPoint presentation that went with this short sermon. It contains the 3 photos referred to in the talk, and helps it to be visual and awe-inspiring!) If you are going to send a message to somebody, how do you get the message to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Advent: The Magi Seek The True Light Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 30, 2009

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The Christmas Star and the infant Jesus appear insignificant to the human eye, but both in parallel have hidden power and might. The Apostle John explains how.

Second passage reference Matt 2:1-12. The Gospel of Matthew tells us the story of the Magi, this group of astronomers from the East who follow a new star, and seek to find who the star belongs too. The Magi know that this star is not just any star, they know it is significant beyond anything they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent And Christmas: A Key Message For The World

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 10, 2012

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This very short talk makes use of a brilliant video made by Igniter Media, and focuses on the fact that the message of Jesus is a Key message for the whole world

Would you agree that Christmas is a time of year when a very important message to the world can easily get buried or missed? Would you agree we can get so excited about 1: Mince Pies 2: Mum’s Christmas Turkey 3: Marks and Spencer’s food 4: Mulled Wine and – most of all 5: My ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Anglican

A Hopeful Preparation: Advent Week #2 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 4, 2013

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If we restrict or restrain the entry of God into our lives, we cannot help but limit the power of God’s grace.

A HOPEFUL PREPARATION SERMON #2 OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS ON THE WAY” MATTHEW 3:1-12 & ISAIAH 11:1-10 Big Idea: If we restrict or restrain the entry of God into our lives, we cannot help but limit the power of God’s grace. ADVENT INTRO Advent is the season of waiting leading ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon For The 3rd Sunday In Advent

Contributed by R Daniel Carlson on Dec 19, 2013

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Be patient! The Lord is coming soon!

“Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.” Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. “Lord grant ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Tiny Things And Righteous Things - Advent

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 3, 2006

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Advent, first Sunday, kinda, sort of....We are righteous only because Jesus gives us righteousness. Also Isa 9:2-7.

A couple of years ago there was a school principal in West Virginia who banned Valentines day at his school –it was too disrupting. He refused all deliveries of candy and flowers, not even any of the faculty could give or receive cards or gifts. People could complain, but he made the rules…He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent3c- Gaudete Sunday Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 7, 2018

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‘Tis the season to nurture a joyful spirit.

It’s Gaudete Sunday, ‘Tis the season to nurture a joyful spirit. To illustrate, writer Gordon McDonald tells about a Nigerian woman who is a physician at a great teaching hospital in the United States. This distinguished woman came out of the crowd to say something kind about the lecture McDonald ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-18, Luke 3:10-18

Denomination: Catholic

Advent4c- Mary And Elizabeth Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 8, 2018

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Mary and Elizabeth offer us some insights into the disciplines and practices of the interior life.

Our Gospel on this Fourth Sunday of Advent begins with: “Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste.” This reminds me of a sign I saw outside a church this morning, “Hurry in this Sunday to beat the Christmas rush.” Mary’s visit to Elizabeth recalls the importance of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

Advent 2018 - The Provenance And Providence Of God Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 7, 2018

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Many people need proof of the authenticity of Jesus the Christ who was born in a manger long ago. Matthew uses the genealogical record of Jesus in order to show Jesus' royal lineage. He also includes some folks in that lineage to show that the heart of the Lord is open to all!

The Continuing Provenance and Providence of Jesus Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Matthew 3:9, Matthew 27:24, Mark 3:11, Matthew 16:16, Mark 9:7, Mark 10:46, Luke 8:27-29, Luke 2:8-12, Romans 10:14, 2 Corinthians 5:20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Advent 2 2018 - Observing Mary Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 13, 2018

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Some tend to over emphasize Mary; while others tend to nearly dismiss her. What can we learn from Scriptures that show us the heart of Mary? Mary is indeed a good example for us to follow.

Observing Mary Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:18, Luke 1:34, Proverbs 3:5-6, Luke 1:38, Luke 1:46-48, Luke 2:29-32, John 7:3-5, Luke 2:33, Luke 2:51 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Hope Found In Advent And The Coming King Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 17, 2018

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The clue is in the name - Christmas is meant to be a celebration of the coming of Christ. Don’t let anything push Christ out of your Christmas! Celebrate Jesus, worship Him, make time for Him this Christmas.

We continue in our series Hope found here, and this month our focus is on Advent and Hope in the Coming King. I want to ask you a simple question this evening, but I need you to do something first, I want you create a quick list in your head of 3 things you think you need to do this Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, Luke 1:31, Matthew 1:23, Matthew 2:11, Philippians 2:7-11, Luke 2:17, Acts 8:4, 1 Peter 3:15, Hebrews 13:16, Philippians 2:4-5 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Third Sunday Of Advent: John The Baptist

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 19, 2019

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Advent 3, Year A

There is a story of a Spiritual Master who went to China. There he gathered a group of disciples to prepare them for enlightenment. When they became enlightened, they stopped attending his lectures! The moral of the story: It is not credit to a spiritual guide that his disciples sit at his feet ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1, Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Catholic

Advent 2019 - At Just The Right Time Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 3, 2019

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Why was the time of the Roman Empire "just the right time" or "the fullness of time" for Jesus to come into the world for our salvation?

Advent 2019 – At Just The Right Time Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45, Romans 5:6, Micah 5:2, John 1:46, Acts 1:15, Acts 2:41, Acts 4:4, Acts 8:1, Acts 8:4, 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Easter Advent 2 - A Day Of Hope

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Mar 30, 2020

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In the midst of the pandemic, In the midst of Jesus being crucified, where do you find Hope?

Sermon- Easter Advent 2 - 2020 - Hope - How often do we step back & look at how great our God is? - In looking at second day of Advent for Easter, this day stands for Hope. - As Jesus was going to the moment He was going to be Flogged By Rome, then crucified, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-18, Psalm 62:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 2015 - Week 3 - Mary

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 15, 2015

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The events of Jesus' conception, birth, presentation at the temple, the shepherds and the Wisemen are all swirling around in Mary's head. What could they mean? Some seem contradictory. What does it mean that she treasured and pondered them in her heart?

Read Luke 2:8-20 and Luke 2:41-52 (from an actual Bible!) What do these two accounts have in common? Luke 2:19, 51b (LEB) “But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering them in her heart.” “And [Jesus’] mother treasured all these things in her heart.” To ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Nazarene

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