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  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Do You Really Want God To Come" Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 16, 2011
     | 4,463 views

    We say we want Jesus to come - but when we see the whole picture, do we really?

    “Questions of Christmas: Do you Really Want God to Come?” Mark 1:1-8; 2 Pt. 3:8-15 Many liturgical prayers end with the phrase “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” One of our communion prayers ends the same way. Even the book of Revelation (22:20) ends with “He who testifies ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What If God Says 'no'? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,435 views

    WE've all heard 'No" to our requests. But what if the 'No' comes from God?

    “Questions of Christmas: What If God Says ‘No’?” 2 Sam. 7:1-17 The kindergarten girl asks her 2nd grade sister, “Can I play with your doll?” “NO!” The just turned 16 year old asks his dad, “All my friends got to drive a group of us around for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Remaining Faithful To God When He Feels Far Away

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,066 views

    Advent sermon reflecting the life of Zechariah and Elizabeth and the need to keep the faith when it appaers our prayers are not being answered.

    A mother was commenting one time about her children when they were little. She would always remind them on Christmas morning that it is Jesus’ birthday and he only received 3 gifts so don’t be disappointed in what lies under the tree. Then they all opened their presents. That next Sunday, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Wonders Of His Love Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,332 views

    Why the God-centeredness of God is essential in His expression of love for sinners like us.

    Dakota Community Church December 23, 2012 Wonders of His Love From The Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647): Question 1: What is the chief end of man? Answer 1: Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him for ever. Man’s chief end is to glorify God: Romans 11:36 For from ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Tree To Remember At Christmas

    Contributed by John Moyer on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,928 views

    The tree we should not forget about during Christmas. From the real tree of Christmas, we can find three things on display for us to stand wonder of His love.

    Text: 1 Peter 2:21-25 MS-76 Sullivan 12/21/08 Title: The Tree to Remember at Christmas Introduction: I lived in Oregon and Washington as I was growing up. And there are millions of acres of pine trees, and lots of sizes, some with short needles, some with long ones, some tall and lean, others ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Christ's Entrance Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 27, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,478 views

    In this lesson, we learn about Christ's entrance for his first and second advents.

    Today is the First Sunday of Advent in 2020. “Advent” (from the Latin adventus) means “coming,” and it refers to the season immediately before Christmas. In an article for Christian History magazine, Elesha Coffman offers a fascinating history of Advent and Christmas traditions. She writes: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 2, 2023
     | 2,047 views

    If Christmas has become a "cultural" holiday, This message looks at what happens when we try and take out all of the religious elements.

    Have you noticed that every year, people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” and then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men, let alone the Christ Child. Now, I may be a little overly sensitive, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Herald Of Light

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 14, 2020
     | 3,417 views

    John came as a herald to the Light of the World. He calls us to be the same.

    December 13, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Isaiah 61:1-4; John 1:6-8, 19-28 The Herald of Light Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We’re well into the season of Advent now. This brief season uses the beloved ritual of lighting ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Zechariah And Elizabeth – A Story Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 29,913 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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    The Faith Of Christmas In Corinth And America (1 Sunday Of Advent 2005)

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 18,097 views

    Waiting for Christ in a "self-now" world.

    First Sunday of Advent 2005 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey Valley Forge United Methodist Church www.valleyforgeumc.org The Faith of Christmas in Corinth and America First Corinthians 1CO 1:1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 1CO 1:2 To the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Advent #3: How Long Do I Have To Wait??

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,888 views

    WAITING IS ABOUT BELIEVING AND BELIEVING IS KNOWING HE WILL COME AGAIN!

    ADVENT #3: HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT?? JAMES 5: 7-11 DECEMBER 12, 2004 PM SERVICE INTRODUCTION: Christmas Survey What do people believe about the birth of Christ? A few days ago Newsweek Magazine conducted a poll asking some questions about Christ and His birth.* Here are some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Advent: How To Get Things Done In Your Spiritual Life Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,765 views

    How? Not by might. Not by power, but by the Spirit

    Last week we saw that life’s circumstances do not show whether God’s favor is with you.We saw, that we have hard times, bad circumstances……desperate circumstances, times when bad things pile up. They are in no way a sign that God’s blessing is not upon you.We saw, that in fact those who are highly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Advent 3 - (Joy) 2007 [the Real Joy Of Christmas]

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,905 views

    A sermon that focuses on the true Joy of Christmas... the joy that we have recieved a messiah!

    Isaiah 35:1-4 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Eye Witness News 4 - Bethlehem (Advent 4, 2009) Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010
     | 3,808 views

    This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is week four focusing on the little town of Bethlehem.

    Luke 2:1-7 NIV In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Isaiah's Messiah - Longing For Advent (Is. 64:1-9)

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Dec 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,502 views

    Here is the prayer which was answered with the birth of Jesus. Isaiah 64:1-9 shows the community, collect and confirmation of God's exiled people longing for deliverance.

    Isaiah 64:1–9 Oh, that You would rend the heavens and come down, That the mountains might quake at Your presence — 64:2 As fire kindles the brushwood, as fire causes water to boil — To make Your name known to Your adversaries, That the nations may tremble at Your presence! 64:3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed