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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Ancestry.com"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 29, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,027 views

    A sermon for the 1st Sunday of Advent.

    “Ancestry.com” Matthew 1:1-17 “Holy Crow! I’m related to George Washington.” ***Put up Picture of Woman holding George Washington Picture*** Just days after beginning her family history search, Emily discovered a truly legendary ancestor. With the help of Ancestry.com, she traced her family ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Comings And Goings

    Contributed by Robert Clark on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,804 views

    2nd Sunday of Advent - Repentance

    “The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God!” These are the words given to us by God, through the first verse of the Gospel of Mark. In these words the gospel writer clearly prepares us for the story we will encounter throughout this gospel. This is the story of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Are We Wandering In The Darkness? And How Do We Get Out? Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,099 views

    Advent gives us time to bear witness to Jesus

    Mark 1:1-8 We gather on this the second Sunday of Advent with joyful expectations of another Christmas season with the sacred and secular traditions that Christmas brings. We can see the excitement in the faces of children who patiently wait for Christmas Day. It's harder for them to concentrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Wonderful, Counselor Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,354 views

    This is part one of an Advent series on Isaiah 9:6, on the purposes, names and deity of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Wonderful, Counselor Isaiah 9:6 In Isaiah 9:6 we read the familiar verse promising the future birth of Jesus: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "journey To Bethlehem: "can Anything Good Come Out Of Nazareth?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 29, 2023
     | 1,941 views

    The first in a four-part series for Advent.

    “Journey to Bethlehem: Can Anything Good Come Out of Nazareth?” Luke 1:26-38 Early in Jesus’ ministry, when Philip, one of Jesus’ first disciples told his friend Nathanial: “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth…” Nathanial ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    He Is Among Us Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,509 views

    Message based on the Wesleyan Church Advent materials. Jesus came to be among us and live out a perfect life

    He is Among Us Luke 1:26-38 Series: Prepare the Way December 15, 2013 Morning Service When we think about the religions of the world, there is a common thread that ties most of them together. These religions are bound by the fact that humanity is constantly trying to make its way to God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    A Voice From The Wilderness

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 5, 2022
     | 1,758 views

    A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent, Year A

    December 4, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 11:1-10; Matthew 3:1-12 A Voice from the Wilderness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once again we encounter our old Advent friend, John the Baptist. Every year ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    A Child, A Messiah

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,561 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent

    3rd Sunday in Advent Matthew 11:2-11 "A child, A Messiah"   "Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you he who is to come, or shall we look for another?" And Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Scandalous Love Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 7, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,097 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent

    Hosea 1:2-3, 3:1-5 Luke 1:39-56 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Scandalous Love” Based on a book by Mike Slaughter I think everyone wants to know that he or she is important to someone. Remember how kids used to pass notes back and forth in Middle School? “I like you. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    John The Baptist - The Lord's Messenger -

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    The confused world does not understand the meaning of the coming, the Advent of Christ into this world. In its confusion, the world approaches Christmas with out repentance and preparation necessary to see the Christ and receive his blessings. Christian

    John the Baptist the Lord’s Messenger - Matt 11__2-15 Advent3 Sun, Dec 2003 First Lesson: Isaiah 35:1-10 Epistle: James 5:7-11 Psalm 146 Gospel: Matt 11:2-15 "Behold, I Send My Messenger before your face." The Greek word translated here as messenger is "angelos," that is, "angel." Normally ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Have An Audacious Christmas

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,474 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Advent

    Jack Shea, writer and theologian shares his thoughts about how to send out Christmas greetings. Shea writes: “Some Christmas I am going to send out a Christmas card that will look like this. On the cover there will be three images. The first image will be a star brightly shining but it will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Joseph - The Reluctant Stepfather

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,234 views

    will we be like Joseph, willing to do what we are called to do?

    Listen to the Scripture on Joseph’s side of the Nativity story: Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    The Hope Of Redemption

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018
     | 6,013 views

    The Hope of our souls arrived for us all in the person of Jesus Christ, God’s own Son. God did in fact answer Isaiah’s plea to "pull the Heavens apart and come down to us;" for the Heaven’s themselves were rendered to make possible the birth of Christ.

    The Hope of Redemption Isaiah 64:1-9 Today we celebrate the Hope that Jesus fulfilled when He was born to be our Redeemer. Redeemed has taken on a whole new meaning in our day and age of Pawn Shops and Discount stores. If you happen to be a civil servant, teacher or a business owner you might ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Christmas In Isaiah

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,936 views

    The virgin shall conceive ... and call his name - With Us the God.

    CHRISTMAS IN ISAIAH. 1. Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23. “Behold the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, ‘with us the God’.” There are those in the church today - in its hierarchy, and teaching in its seminaries - who want us to think that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Cooney avatar

    The Gift Of A Star Series

    Contributed by Mark Cooney on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,687 views

    This is the fourth and final sermon in the Advent series,

    Matthew 2:1-12 December 18, 2005 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS ~ The Gift Of A Star Introduction: ILLUSTRATION: I remember one Christmas under the tree was a large, brightly coloured gift-wrapped box. It had my mother’s name on it. So, she proceeded with great ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness