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  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Do You Really Want God To Come" Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 16, 2011
     | 4,450 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 Can God Say? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 11, 2012
     | 5,350 views

    Joylessness is transformed into joy by the coming of Christ.

    “Questions About God: What Can God Say?” Is. 40:1-11; Mk. 1:1-8 More than two hundred years ago in the industrial ghetto of Liverpool, England, a sophisticated young man climbed the steps of a stone monument called the “market cross”. Leaning against the cross and looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Message In A Manger

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 9, 2009
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     | 6,455 views

    The hidden messages and deeper meanings of some of the Christmas story’s most enduring images. It is formatted in antiphonal fashion with Christmas carols interspersed throughout.

    MESSAGE IN A MANGER Christmas Around The World—Part 2 This week Sarah and I are celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. A few years back Sarah gave me one of the most thoughtful gifts for our anniversary. In fact it was several gifts. And I had the fun of opening several gifts throughout the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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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
     | 12,038 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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    The Begatitudes

    Contributed by David Ward on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,152 views

    A Christmas message from Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus. Big Idea: God’s plan always comes together.

    “The Begatitudes” Matthew 1:1-17 Introduction: Many of us need to hear a message of hope this morning. Some in our church community are pretty discouraged right now. There’s a grayness that’s overshadowing our lives, and the season we’re in often makes it worse, not better. ß Some are facing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Prophecies Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,349 views

    The Christmas story carries with it deep theology and fascinating prophecies that were fulfilled.

    Christmas Prophecies (tropical) 1. Lin Smalec writes, "I read recently about a children’s Sunday School class that heard the Christmas story and sang the beloved Christmas carol, “Silent Night”. They were then asked to draw what they thought the nativity scene might have looked like. One little ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mighty God

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010
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     | 6,664 views

    THIRD IN AN ADVENT SERIES THAT DEALS WITH THE NAMES OF GOD IN ISAIAH.

    MIGHTY GOD ISAIAH 9:1-7 INTRODUCTION: FOR THOSE OF YOU LISTENING BY RADIO, OVER THE ADVENT SEASON WE’VE BEEN EXAMINING THE NAMES THE PROPHET ISAIAH GAVE TO THE MESSIAH HERE IN CHAPTER 9. I’M HOPING YOU CAN SEE THE COMPLEXITY OF ISAIAH’S CHOICE OF TITLES HERE. IT WASN’T ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ever Ready Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,945 views

    How do we live ever ready fo the advent of Jesus in the 21st century? Today’s text guides us in recalibrating our lives in light of Jesus’ priorities.

    Scripture In many churches, the several weeks prior to Christmas are known as Advent, from the Latin word meaning, “coming.” This preparatory season always begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Thus, today is the First Sunday of Advent. The observance of the season of Advent can be traced ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hope For The Season

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 2, 2012
     | 6,231 views

    Only when Christ is the OBJECT of our hope can EXPECTATION be realized. Find your hope in Jesus this Christmas.

    Dakota Community Church December 2, 2012 Hope for the Season Isaiah 59:1-11 Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear. For your hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Peace On Earth Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,678 views

    Jesus in the song you wrote, The words are sticking in my throat, Peace on Earth Hear it every Christmas time, But hope and history won't rhyme, So what's it worth This peace on Earth – (From Peace on Earth – U2)

    Dakota Community Church December 9, 2012 Peace on Earth Luke 2:8-20 So And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Wonders Of His Love Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,314 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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    Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Give Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 11, 2011
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     | 6,075 views

    Christmas will be different when our giving is different; relational, personal, and sacrificial.

    ADVENT CONSPIRACY FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: GIVE JOHN 1:1-3, 14 AND MATTHEW 2:1-11 Big Idea: Christmas will be different when our giving is different; relational, personal, and sacrificial. Supporting Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:11; Psalm 82:3-4; Psalm 112:4-5; Isaiah 58:1-11; ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Where Does God Fit In? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 1, 2011
     | 8,047 views

    As we approach Christmas we need to keep asking, "Where does God fit ion?"

    “Questions of Christmas: Where Does God Fit In?” Ps. 80; Mk. 13:32-37 One Christmas season a schoolteacher in England supervised the construction of a manger scene in a corner of her classroom. Her pupils were delighted to set up the model barn and cover the floor with real straw and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Waiting....a Centering Excercise

    Contributed by Derek Noorman on Dec 8, 2012
     | 4,106 views

    With three powerful words, "Let it be...," Mary goes from Nazerene poor girl to highly exalted mother of our Lord Jesus Christ. But Mary's words also give us a different perspective on our own waiting.

    Prayer for Illumination: Lord we bring ourselves to your word this morning, And we ask that you would speak to us that we might hear your words. Unstop our ears to listen, Chase the thoughts of tasks unfinished and tasks yet to do from our minds, Open our hearts to be responsive to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Our Longing Is Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,118 views

    How did we get from the gorgeous garden of Eden to the mess of our current world? Is there any hope?

    “When Heaven Comes Down – Our Longing is Fulfilled” Gen. 3:1-9 What a world! What peace! Everything was perfect and beautiful. Chapter 2 of Genesis ends: “The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.” Adam and Eve had total, perfect harmony with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed