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  • Dr. John D. WENTWORTH avatar

    The Hope That Holds Us Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Nov 26, 2025
     | 465 views

    The first candle of Advent is the Candle of Hope—a small flame that speaks into the long darkness of a weary world. Hope does not deny reality; it defies it. It does not ignore the brokenness around us; it simply believes God is greater than the brokenness.

    Title: The Hope That Holds Us Text: We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.” — Psalm 33:20 The first candle of Advent is the Candle of Hope—a small flame that speaks into the long darkness of a weary world. Hope does not deny reality; it defies it. It does not ignore the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Celebrating Advent Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,138 views

    Anna, who’s name means "grace," at 103 years of age celebrated the first coming of our Lord in the Temple, showing us how to grow old gracefully: Don’t complain; instead, celebrate and share the good news with as many people as you can.

    A little girl came home from Sunday school waving a paper for her mother to see. “Look Mommy,” she exclaimed, “Teacher says I drew the most unusual Christmas picture she ever saw!” Her mother took one look and had to agree with the teacher. Hoping her daughter could explain her creation, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    1 Advent A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 16,620 views

    Jesus comes to us in three ways -- three times. At his birth, at the present, at his second coming. It is now that is of present concern to us.

    1 Advent A Matthew 24:36 – 44 2 December 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen Today is the first Sunday in Advent, the start of the church year. The day when we begin the preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ. We begin to light the candles, we sing the Advent hymns – and we wait – we prepare. Advent ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Don Hawks avatar

    "Love” -- The Third Christmas Gift Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,135 views

    3rd in Advent Series about Christmas Gifts

    A little boy was coming into the world who was going to teach something to everyone about religion and what religion really is. You see, up until this little boy was born, religion was following hundreds of rigid laws, following a set guideline for living. But after He was born, religion was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Sending Greetings Of Love (Or Christmas Is Weird)

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,459 views

    When we strip away the candles, tinsels, stockings and presents we come to the real message of Christmas for all “for God so loved us”

    Sermon: Sending Greetings of Love (Christmas is Weird) Dec 16, 2001 Christmas is just plain weird. I mean have you ever thought about it. What other time of year do you sit around staring at a dead tree in your living room while eating candy out of your socks? And look at the Christmas cards ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Glory In A Barn Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013
     | 4,928 views

    The fullest expression and revelation of God's glory come in the form of an infant child, the Son of God born in a humble stall.

    We’ve been talking about the glory of God, and we were studying the glory of God primarily through the Exodus stories where the descriptions of God’s glory were these awe-inspiring displays of power, of majesty, the pillar of fire, God on the mountain with Moses, God seated on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Can I Be His Candle? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,288 views

    Study on a Candle for the Lord.

    I PONDER : HOW IMPORTANT CAN A LITTLE LIGHT BE? The use of a candle is a good illustration for a lesson. A good text is found in Luke 15, the Lost Chapter: Luke 15: 8 Either the woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, DOES SHE NOT LIGHT A CANDLE, AND SWEEP the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Vinnie Cappetta avatar

    Taking Care Of Your Candle Series

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jan 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,485 views

    In many ways, children are like candles. Can you think of any? I organized a child dedication service around this theme.

    Taking Care of your Candle Safety First... •Never leave a burning candle unattended. Pr 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. Pr 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. •Never ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Candle And Cradle, Curse And Cross

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,122 views

    Every positive experience has its negative side. Jesus’ coming was threatening to many, and His birth foreshadows a cross. The light of Christ, however, will never be put out.

    Dr. Seuss knew that every Christmas has a Grinch. Every positive experience, it would seem, has a dark side, a negative side. Every Christmas has a Grinch to steal away its joy. Maybe you are one of those people, and there are quite a few of them, who just get tired of the whole murky business ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Timothy Porter avatar

    Christmas Candle Light Service

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 20, 2020
     | 3,239 views

    Glory To God In The Highest

    Christmas Candlelight Service Rev. Timothy and Abby Porter The Bridge Church Upstate Luke 2:1-20 Welcome/Prayer: Pastor Fellowship Time Offering Scripture Reader Isaiah 7:14 (NKJV) 14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Be A Candle For The Lord --- Giving For The Light

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 28, 2026
     | 138 views

    God calls us to be a candle giving ourself for the light. Candles are not for sunny rooms they are for dark corners to reflect the light of Jesus. In real darkness you don't see the candle, you see the light.

    BE A CANDLE FOR THE LORD… BURNING FOR THE LIGHT! By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) WHEN I WAS ON MY FIRST MISSIONARY TRIP TO HAITI… The first night of the “GREAT CONVENTION” each preacher was introduced with a window of 5 minutes to speak. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    The Candle That Refuses To Go Out

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 153 views

    It is not just about remembering the dead, it is about keeping love alive when everything else has gone.

    Title: The Candle That Refuses to Go Out Intro: It is not just about remembering the dead, it is about keeping love alive when everything else has gone. Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 Reflection Dear Friends, My grandmother kept a small wooden box on her dresser, the kind with a brass latch that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Quint Pitts avatar

    Vantage Point: Mankind Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,551 views

    Last of four sermons discussing Christmas from the vantage point of major contributors in the story of the incarnation.

    Opening Set of Praise and Worship Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee Hark The Herald Angels Sing While I’m Waiting Do You Hear What I Hear? Your Grace Is Enough Welcome and Announcements Advent Candle VANTAGE POINT—MANKIND Vantage Point Christmas—Part 4 There is only one Christmas story. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Advent Hope

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 1, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,821 views

    Advent: Hope – Isaiah chapter 9 verses 1-6 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Darkness (vs 2) • (2). The Light (vs 2) • (3). The Promise (vs 6-7): • (3a). 'Wonderful Counsellor' • (3b). 'Everlasting Father' • (3c). ‘Prince of Peace'. SERMON BODY: Advent In the church the four weeks before Christmas day is called Advent. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Christmas Brings...hope

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 14, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,530 views

    As we begin Advent, it is my prayer that we look with excitement the Christ-child being our candle of hope.

    Advent 2018 week one Christmas brings… Hope Romans 15:13/ 1 Peter 1:3-7 Introduction- This week we begin Advent season, a time that we prepare ourselves for Christmas and what Christmas is meant to be. A celebration for what Christ has done for us by coming to this earth and offering ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene