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Preparing The Guest Room Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

based on 379 ratings

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If we are to be ready for the coming of the Lord, we must listen to the voice...

Sermons for Christmas CCCH 11-30-97 INTRODUCTION A. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and the Tin Man were all getting ready to meet the wonderful Wizard of Oz. They had been following the Yellow Brick Road for some time now in search of this great man who was the only one who could ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Magnify The Lord

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Dec 6, 2007

based on 24 ratings

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Three qualities in Mary’s life that pleased God.

Magnify The Lord Luke 1:26-55 We are often Inspired and motivated by great people. But we value different kinds of greatness. • Talent (artistic, athletic, intellectual) • Achievement; success • Character • Courage • Faith It is my hope today that we will gain inspiration from the one of whom it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Mennonite

Christmas Courage: The Story Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 28, 2006

based on 124 ratings

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There are three points to this sermon. 1. God gives courage to ordinary people. 2. God gives us courage to overcome our doubts and fears. 3. God gives us courage to face the future.

(This sermon is a re-working of “The Nativity Story: The Courage of Joseph” by C. Raymond van Pletsen. I used some of the same wording and illustrations but changed the outline and applications. I only spoke of movies I had seen and since I am not a sports fan changed the ending.) Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Not For Sale Series

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007

based on 48 ratings

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We often mess up our Christian lives, not because we are malicious or evil, but because we are frail and needy. We need a power beyond ourselves to win that fight. We need something that is bigger than we are.

Betwixt and Between As Christians, each of us will experience struggle. We will struggle when we know the right thing to say or do, but we just cannot do it. It may be due to our pride, or a principle, or we are angry, or we just can’t accept a different perspective. We know something is wrong, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Slowing Down For Reflection" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

based on 78 ratings

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We need to slow down in order to assess where we are spiritually.

liff and Saltillo UM Churches First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2002 “Slowing Down for Reflection” Luke 21:25-26 Introduction: When I was growing up, there was a woman at our church who would always say, “STAY ready so you won’t have to GET ready.” She was saying basically what today’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-26, Luke 21:23

Denomination: Methodist

Rejoicing In The Gift

Contributed by Sue Richard on Dec 15, 2007

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Mary is a model of how to find joy

LUKE 1: 46-50 REJOICING IN THE GIFT- 12/16/07 I’m sure you’re well aware that the theme for today is JOY. “Rejoicing in the Gift.” The banner announces the theme, the songs we sang, the story for the children. Yet, I know Christmas is not a season of joy for many people. Last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-50

Denomination: Brethren

Waiting For God's Ultimate Kingdom

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 16, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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John the Baptist understood the power of the miracles, but wanted judgment to accompany them. He was having trouble waiting for justice -- as we do.

Third Sunday in Advent -- Lectionary A: Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:4-9; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-12 I was cleaning out some things this week and came across some papers, among which were some cartoons I had saved. I must have been having a bad day, for one of the cartoons was Ziggy sitting at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-12

Denomination: Methodist

Getting A Bad Rep Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 17, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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Joseph had to learn that what God thinks of him was more important than what others thought of him. It was more important than his reputation. It gave him a new identity.

Rediscovering Christmas Getting a Bad Rep Matthew 1:18-25 December 16, 2007 Last week we say how John was born to be wild. This week as we rediscover Christmas, we are going to examine a crucial figure in the Christmas story: Joseph. I will begin with a story about a woman named Margaret. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Name Above All Names: "Immanuel" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 5, 2004

based on 269 ratings

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Jesus/ Immanuel is God’s promise to never leave us nor forsake us; to be with us always!

There are many names given to Jesus in the Bible– each one gives us a fuller and clearer picture of who He is and What He means for us... And so, as we are unpacking the various names of Jesus we are asking ourselves “Who IS this man that we have put our hope in?” The very name Jesus means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23, Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Road Construction

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Dec 3, 2003

based on 20 ratings

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Advent 2C: God wants to build (or improve) the road between our hearts and God.

Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and our Lord and Savior, Jesus, the Christ. Have you ever noticed the differences between old roads and new roads? The condition of the pavement-- or the lack of it, how straight the road is, if it’s in a hilly area, how steep the terrain. All can be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Ready For Christmas! But Ready For Christ?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 4, 2003

based on 294 ratings

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Getting ready for Christmas - easy. But getting ready for Christ? What does it mean to repent?

:1-6 READY FOR CHRISTMAS! BUT READY FOR CHRIST? December has to be, by far, the craziest month of the year – wouldn’t you agree? If someone from another planet were to come and watch our world during this month, that visitor would conclude that we have completely lost our minds. Why is this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

A Promise In The Darkness

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

based on 85 ratings

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Isaiah the prophet communicated the prophecy about Immanuel to Ahaz. An angel communicated the promise of Jesus to Joseph. Ahaz responded in fear. Joseph responded in trust.

“The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel.” Most of you are familiar with the story: Joseph had learned that Mary was with child, and he was making plans to divorce her quietly. An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying to Joseph: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discover The Christ Whose Way Is Prepared Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 7, 2006

based on 28 ratings

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Like John the Baptist, the word of God has come to us and we are called to prepare the way of Jesus.

Luke 3:1-6 “Discover the Christ Whose Way Is Prepared” INTRODUCTION The Word of God came to John in the fifteenth year of the right of Tiberius Caesar—when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Roots Alive!

Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003

based on 74 ratings

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The premise of this sermon is that sometimes there is much more disappointment in our hearts than hope! Advent’s message through the Prophet Isaiah is that hope is hidden deep within us, safe and secure, and is ready to burst forth in renewed life.

Advent II- Hope It was just this word of hope the people desperately needed to hear--the words that Isaiah wrote about the dry-looking stump with a green shoot growing out of it. The Israelites felt hopeless, in despair. The words Isaiah wrote told of that despairing and proclaimed that the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Two Prophets Appear To Be Wrestling; It’s A Strange Dance!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 10, 2009

based on 8 ratings

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How do you reconcile judgment and joy?

14Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! 15The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more. 16On that day it ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

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