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Advent Iv, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 11, 2002

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God’s ways are not our ways. God has plans for our lives that surprise us all.

Sermon for Advent 4, Yr B 22/12/2002 Based on Lk 1:26-38 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson One grim winter day in 1754, Horace Walpole was reading a Persian fairy tale called “The Three Princes of Serendip.” The story touched him, and writing to his friend ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Restoring The Link On The Advent Of Christ. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 12, 2004

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Based on John chpater 15 uses the imagary of a severed spiral cord and a crashing Californian redwood to remind ourselves to be branches miraculously restored by Christ to His vine. Uses a number of unrecognised resources - {found them on the internet

Restoring the link JN 15:1 - 10 Some of you will have seen actor Christopher Reeves play the part of Superman in the movies. In May of 1995, it was during the cross-country portion of a horse jumping event in Culpeper, Virginia, that Reeve’s Throughbred, Eastern Express, balked at a rail jump, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy: Fruit Of The Spirit And Advent Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

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Joy is not about feeling, circumstance, or economics. Rather, joy is about being a part of something incredible – the Kingdom of God

Joy – Fruit of the Spirit and Advent John 15:9-17; Gal 5:16-26 December 12, 2004 Intro: In The Applause of Heaven, (Word Publishing, 1996, p. 6-8) Max Lucado writes of a certain King: No man had more reason to be miserable than this one-yet no man was more joyful.His first home was a palace. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Advent Means Restoration

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 13, 2005

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Jesus’ Advent Means Restoration 1) For the fallen tent of David 2) For the fallen descendants of Adam

The porch creaked. The roof leaked. The carpet hadn’t been changed since the last time the (Toronto Maple) Leafs won the Stanley Cup (‘67). For most this house would have been more nightmare than dream, but not for this couple. When they looked at the well-worn house they saw opportunity for they ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:11-15

Denomination: Lutheran

"A Pathway To Peace” (Advent)

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

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This is the season of Peace. Peace on earth, good will toward men. Peace is the most sought-after ‘commodity’ in our hectic lives. Mankind will go to great lengths to compromise for the sake of peace.

Biblical Text: Philippians 4:1-9 “Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent Candle Ceremony #2 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 30, 2006

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This is an Advent Candle Ceremony which includes scriptures, readings and prayers.

Advent Candle Ceremony #2 Introduction: Week One Advent is a time of joyful expectation of the coming of the Lord. It is a time of conversion and renewal, a time of watching and waiting, a time of new beginnings, a time to experience the power of God. It is above all else a time of hope, peace ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent 1 - (Hope) 2006 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

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A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent. Hope.

Jer 33:14-16 “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring forth for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Advent 4 - (Peace) 2006 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

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A sermon for the fourth Sunday in Advent. Peace.

"Peace" When I look back to memories of Christmas past, particularly memories of Christmas as a child, I always find that I remember Christmas Eve more than I remember Christmas Day. I wonder why that is? Perhaps it is the sense of build-up and expectation, the sense of excitement about what is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heed Paul's Advent Admonition

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 11, 2007

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Heed Paul’s Advent Admonition 1) Be united in faith 2) Be faithful in unity

“You better watch out! You better not cry! You better not pout! I’m telling you why...” For a number of good reasons that song isn’t in our hymnal but it does remind us that this is a season of watching and preparing. Last Sunday we were encouraged to watch for Christ’s coming. This Sunday we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent I: Hope Is Coming Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 29, 2008

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The Old and the New Testaments confirm that God’s love knows no boundaries as proven by the Incarnation we celebrate this Advent season.

November 29, 2008 – Advent 1 – “Hope is Coming” Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 1:26-38 Christmas holds a place in each of our hearts. In our culture it’s a time when family, or family and faith converge. Even those for whom the season we’re approaching holds mixed feelings or painful feelings, it’s rare that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent 2015 - Week 1

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 1, 2015

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The birth narrative is an amazing account, filled with characters who are almost larger than life. It is easy for them to overshadow the One person who never says a word. The One coming from Heaven to dwell among us.

First Sunday of Advent - Read - Luke 1:1-4 & 26-38 This may seem like a crazy question but how many of you remember Elvis? Before concerts they would announce to the crowd who was already there that, “Elvis has entered the building.” And the cheers would erupt! Elvis had not yet sung ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Nazarene

The Advent Moments In Our Life

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 4, 2014

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What do we do when it feels .as if our world is falling apart? Where do we go when it seems as if darkness .is our only companion and God is nowhere .to be found? Beloved, .the dark times of life are threshold moments. They are Advent Moments!

The Superintendent of the large Christian School... was concerned about the disarray he found in so many of the classrooms... he visited. Papers were often strewn on the floor,... and the Student's desks... were surrounded by clutter. Feeling strongly... that learning could not take place in such ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Corinthians 1:7-9, Matthew 13:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

Advent Week 2 - 2012 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 11, 2012

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Advent is about God and God alone initiating His grand plan of salvation. Don't get sidetracked by and over emphasize the secondary characters in the narrative.

Today is the second Sunday of Advent The whole reason for the Advent was to initiate the new covenant and to save the lost. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [This next segment is a promo for an upcoming Christmas Dinner Drama] But before we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Advent 1 - The Promise Of A Son Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 29, 2009

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Put yourself in Mary’s shoes and experience the shock and wonder of the news...Mary, a virgin, will give birth to the Son of God.

Sermon for CATM – “Advent 1 – The Promise of a Son” - November 29, 2009 Play Video: Psalm 130 What are you waiting for? What do you long for? In your heart of hearts, what yearning within you most commonly rises to the surface? Our longings are part of what defines us and defines our lives. Our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thoughts For The Third Sunday Of Advent Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 3, 2016

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I and you need to ask who Our Lord is in relationship to ourselves, and who we are in relationship to Him.

Third Sunday of Advent 2016 In nomine Patris, . . . “Who are you?” “Just who do you think you are?” “Who in the world???” All of these questions strike at the fundamental awareness of our personal existence. All of these questions merit an answer, because what ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Catholic

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