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  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    "What Shall We Do? Restoring Joy In Advent”

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 18, 2024
     | 398 views

    As we reflect on this theme of joy, particularly for those among us who may feel devoid of hope and light

    ntroduction: My beloved in Christ, as we gather in this sacred space during this Advent season, I want to address a question that resonates through the ages—not only in the Gospel of Luke but also in our lives today: “What shall we do?” This is a question posed by the crowds who came to John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Is Isaiah Crying Marantha? (Advent 1 December 2020)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 5, 2023
     | 787 views

    Though we are not a post-exilic community, like the one in today’s text we too, want relief from our disasters of this tumultuous year. The one thing that quarantine has in common with being exiled is isolation. ... We too, want God to act and fix things.

    IS ISAIAH CRYING MARANTHA? (Advent 1 December 2020) Text: Isaiah 64:1 - 9 O that you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at your presence— 2 as when fire kindles brushwood and the fire causes water to boil— to make your name known to your ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Hope And Light - Carrying Forth The Mysteries Of God (Advent)

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 26, 2022
     | 1,588 views

    As we approach Christmas, let us remember that it is time to shine forth the message of JESUS. The HOPE and LIGHT of this World. We carry the Torch of HIS LIGHT and HOPE as Stewards of the Mysteries of GOD.

    2022.11.27 The Wilderness Experience Stewards of the Mysteries - The LIGHT of our HOPE William Akehurst, HSWC 1st Sunday of Advent…HOPE and LIGHT. The advent candle of HOPE is lit. JESUS is OUR HOPE. And we are to not only serve HIM, but care for the message, the mysteries of GOD, which are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thou Shalt Be Dumb (Advent Sermon 3 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 6, 2022
     | 1,361 views

    Zechariah and Elizabeth were a devout couple who did not have any children. We see in today’s text a lack of faith---unbelief. Then, one day the angel Gabriel showed up and told him that God was going answer His prayers and that Elizabeth would give birth to a son who was to be named John.

    THOU SHALT BE DUMB Text: Luke 1:5- 25 Luke 1:5-25 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. (6) And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Indications Of His Love For Us" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 18, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 16,209 views

    How do we really know that God loves us? What are the indications of His love for us?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Fourth Sunday of Advent December 19, 2004 “Indications of His Love for Us” Isaiah 63:7-9 INTRODUCTION: How many have your Christmas shopping all done? How about all wrapped? This morning I want you to think about your Christmas shopping list. Think about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Remember Cousin John

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
     | 3,988 views

    Everyone has relatives that seem strange. Jesus was not any different except that the crazy opinions and words were from God.

    It happened for the first time this week…I was asked the question that I dread…Are you ready for Christmas? My standard response is to say that it is not Christmas Eve yet? I ask what the big hurry is….? My point of view on Christmas shopping is not well received at my house. I am not ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What If The Gift Never Came?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
     | 2,881 views

    What be be missing if Jesus never came.

    During this advent season, we have been talking about waiting. How the Hebrew people waited for their messiah and how we wait for his return. We have also considered how we tend to take the ancient meaning of Christmas for granted. The stress that has to be there because Mary and Joseph’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Everlasting Father

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,793 views

    WE CAN TAKE GREAT COMFORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT IN THE FACT THAT WE HAVE A WONDERFUL HEAVENLY FATHER WHO WILL BE WITH US NOW AND FOREVER.

    How many people have finished their shopping? Did you hear about the guy who went out and bought his wife a beautiful diamond ring for Christmas? His friend said, “I thought she wanted a new SUV?” She did,” he replied. "But where am I gonna find a fake Jeep?” The Bible has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010
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    THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES ON THE NAMES FOR CHRIST AS RECORDED IN ISAIAH. IT WAS USED DURING THE ADVENT SEASON.

    HIS NAME WILL BE CALLED WONDERFUL Isaiah 9:6 INTRODUCTION: TODAY BRINGS TO THE BEGINNING OF A VERY EXCITING TIME ON OUR CHRISTIAN CALENDAR. IN FACT MOST LECTIONARIES START THEIR YEAR WITH THE ADVENT SEASON. ADVENT IS A TIME OF PREPARATION. IT’S A TIME THAT WE FOCUS ON THE LORD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Mighty Counselor

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,653 views

    THIS IS THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF ADVENT MESSAGES ON THE NAMES OF JESUS AS RECODED BY ISAIAH.

    JESUS IS THE MIGHTY COUNSELOR ISAIAH 9:1-7 INTRODUCTION: LAST WEEK WE BEGAN OUR ADVENT CELEBRATION BY MEDITATING ON THE NAMES THE PROPHET ISAIAH USED TO DESCRIBE JESUS IN CHAPTER NINE. SOME TRANSLATIONS PLACE A COMMA BETWEEN WONDERFUL AND COUNSELLOR, SO IT IS ALL RIGHT TO THINK OF THESE WORDS AS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay Awake, Keep Watch

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,754 views

    Jesus' call to stay awake and keep watch is built on a living relationship with him.

    Keep watch, stay awake... “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Our Regret Is Replaced Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,323 views

    When throwing rocks womn't cut it, what do we do?

    “When Heaven Comes Down…Our Regret Is Replaced” Gen. 28:1-22 In the movie Forrest Gump, Forrest has a lifetime friendship with Ginny. In one scene, when both of them are grown and Ginny is just beginning to retreat from her lifestyle of sex and drugs, they are walking down a dirt ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Jesus Comes: Justification Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 12, 2010
     | 4,237 views

    The coming of Jesus brings justification by faith (salvation) to all who believe.

    “WHEN JESUS COMES: JUSTIFICATION” (Advent 2010, Week #3) Rev. 11:18-19 Sermon Objective: The coming of Jesus brings justification by faith to all who believe. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:22-26; Romans 4:5; 1 Corinthians 1:28-31, 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 1:6-9; ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Joseph And The 1st Christmas

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 17, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,119 views

    This sermon examines how God uses Joseph to bring about the first Christmas.

    4 advent 10 Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph and the 1st Christmas For some reason many find themselves struggling with anxiety during the holiday season. There seem to be added stresses, pressures, hurts and frustrations. Holidays seem to magnify everyone for better and more often for worse. Psychologists ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When Jesus Comes: Jubilation Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 19, 2010
     | 5,656 views

    "We win; we win; Hallelujah we win; I read the back of the book and we win!”

    “WHEN JESUS COMES: JUBILATION” (Advent 2010, Week #4) Rev. 12:1-12 Sermon Objective: “We win; we win; Hallelujah we win; I read the back of the book and we win!” SERMON INTRO As the children leave for Children’s Church it reminds me that their Christmas pageant is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene