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  • Eric Vertein avatar

    In The Middle Of J-O-Y Is A Never-Ending Circle

    Contributed by Eric Vertein on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
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    God shows us how to maintain JOY, even when there are many things attacking that joy.

    I Thessalonians 5:16-24 3rd Sunday in Advent December 11, 2005 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    I'm Going To Heaven. Ok, Now What?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 12, 2002
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    how we respond in light of Jesus’ Second COming.

    December 15, 2002 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. 22 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    A Message For Those Living In The Land Of Shadows

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 14, 2002
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    Third Sunday in Advent: We live in a land of shadows. But God calls us to live joyfully - to let Christ’s light come into our land of shadows.

    Have you ever walked into a room and said, “Good morning” only to receive a roomful of, “What’s so good about it?” It’s that way in the land of shadows – people live with anger and frustration. Yesterday I was driving up West Avenue. I signaled to make a left-hand turn. A lady driving an SUV from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Woodward avatar

    The Deeper Magic Of Narnia

    Contributed by David Woodward on Dec 21, 2005
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    The Deeper Magic of Narnia explains the substitutionary atonement of Christ as portrayed in the book and movie, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.

    The Deeper Magic of Narnia Good morning, children. Are you ready for a story from Pastor Woody? Aslan the Lion created the Land of Narnia. It was a land of beauty and peace, but the White Witch was now ruling. How she came to power, we just don’t know. Why Aslan left the land of Narnia, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Embarrassed At Christmas Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004
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    IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 2) If you and I are to keep from being embarrassed at Christmas, we need to learn to give in the same way God has given to us. Selfless giving follows God’s example. God hasn’t given us anything waiting

    INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been embarrassed a Christmas? Has you found yourself “red faced” and it wasn’t due to the cold? Unfortunately many of us have fallen into the commercial Christmas mentality and find ourselves overly self-conscious and uncomfortable if we receive an unexpected gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    A God Who Gives

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 26, 2007
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    God loves and He gave. When He gave, He gave sacrificially and willingly. We are to love those whom God loves. Let us learn to give sacrificially and willingly.

    God is a giver. • “For God so loved the world that He gives His only Son Jesus…” GOD LOVES AND HE GAVE God gives because He first loves. It is out of love for you that He gives. • We can’t see love, but when God gives, we see it. • You are loved, whether you know it or not. You are important to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Flowers avatar

    The Gift Of Frankincense Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009
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    Part 2 in series The Three Gifts. Scripture records that the second gift given to Jesus by the Magi was frankincense – a gift given to a priest. In what way(s) is Jesus a priest?

    The Gift of Frankincense The Three Gifts, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 6, 2008 Matthew 2:11 (NRSV) 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    God's Gift To Us

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Dec 12, 2007
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    (Thanks be to another contributor for the outline) How do you measure God’s Gift to us? Here are three ways.

    Introduction I. It is almost here; that special time of year called Christmas, A. That time of year when some family members travel great distances, just to be together. B. That time of year when life gets extremely busy, what with all the shopping, wrapping of gifts, extra church activities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #1 - Who Is #1? Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
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    God’s commandments are "for our good" -- not to keep us from fun, but to keep us from pain. This sermon is on Commandment #1. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Preventing Unnecessary Pain In Your Life SERIES INTRO There are different kinds of pain that come into our lives. 1. Inevitable Pain: comes into our lives just ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • George McLaughlin Jr. avatar

    Romans 1:1

    Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 6, 2009
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    The preeminence of the gospel should dominate in both how we see ourselves and in what we do. There is NO GREATER message

    Outline for CBF April 19, 2009 AM Intro. I. Paul’s Identity = "bondservant of Jesus Christ." A. This is title of humility. B. This is a title of honor (the highest) "Who makes His angels spirits, His ministers a flame of fire." Psalm 104:4 1. Read Psalm 2 2. Mention how Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    1 Corinthians 1 Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 21, 2024
     | 693 views

    Corinth is a fascinating city in Greece that was a major center for International east-west trade. People from all over came to this prosperous place to make their fortunes. The message of a humble Jesus who died on a humiliating cross was not going to be popular.

    1st Corinthians 1 August 25, 2024 • Corinth is a fascinating city in Greece that was a major center for International east-west trade. • When Paul lived there, Corinth was the host of the Isthmian Games, second only to the Olympics in popularity. • Paul most likely lived in a small apartment ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Sign Of The Savior Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 27, 2021
     | 3,551 views

    1) The Meaning of the Sign. (Isaiah 7:10-11), 2) The Miracle of the Sign. (Isaiah 7:12-14), and finally, 3) The Message of the Sign. (Isaiah 7:15-17).

    Isaiah 7:10-17. [10] Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, [11]"Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven." [12] But Ahaz said, "I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test." [13] And he said, "Hear then, O house of David! Is it too ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Song Of Creation

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,640 views

    A cosmic altar-call.

    THE SONG OF CREATION. Psalm 148. The whole of creation - from the cosmos (Psalm 148:1), to terra firma (Psalm 148:7) - is called to praise the LORD. This includes angels (Psalm 148:2), and animals (Psalm 148:10), and men (Psalm 148:12). Psalm 148 could be a sermon amplifying the text of Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Preparing To Find Hope Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 4, 2021
     | 3,026 views

    1st week of Advent. May we find hope in Christ

    Series- Rediscovering Christmas #1 preparing to find Hope John 9 Introduction- Good morning everyone. Prayer- As we begin Advent, we pray Father that you would spark in us a time of gratitude and a time of preparing for the Christ child. May the joys of Christmas live everyday in our hearts. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Context Of The Incarnation.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 30, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 647 views

    From bondage-to-the-law to an heir-of-God through Christ.

    THE CONTEXT OF THE INCARNATION. Galatians 4:1-7. ‘The law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith’ (cf. Galatians 3:24). The picture is as of an heir to a great estate, who in his infancy is under the control and tutelage of guardians and stewards. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational