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  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Advent And Christmas: A Key Message For The World

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,333 views

    This very short talk makes use of a brilliant video made by Igniter Media, and focuses on the fact that the message of Jesus is a Key message for the whole world

    Would you agree that Christmas is a time of year when a very important message to the world can easily get buried or missed? Would you agree we can get so excited about 1: Mince Pies 2: Mum’s Christmas Turkey 3: Marks and Spencer’s food 4: Mulled Wine and – most of all 5: My ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ken Pell avatar

    A Hopeful Preparation: Advent Week #2 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 4, 2013
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    If we restrict or restrain the entry of God into our lives, we cannot help but limit the power of God’s grace.

    A HOPEFUL PREPARATION SERMON #2 OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS ON THE WAY” MATTHEW 3:1-12 & ISAIAH 11:1-10 Big Idea: If we restrict or restrain the entry of God into our lives, we cannot help but limit the power of God’s grace. ADVENT INTRO Advent is the season of waiting leading ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    As It Was In The Days Of Noah: For The First Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 1, 2017
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    The church needs to stop being distracted from its God-given mission by engaging in useless speculations

    As it was in the Days of Noah Matthew 24:36-44 Even in today’s increasingly biblically illiterate world, the image of Noah and the Ark persists. For many it is cause for derision even as people of Noah’s day mocked him for building it. Just the thought of water covering the entire surface of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Advent Call: Love Through Preparation Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 4, 2025
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    John the Baptist’s message to prepare for the arrival of Christ is put in three ways to first 1) Prepare (Mark 1:1-3), 2) Purify (Mark 1:4-5), and finally to 3) Proclaim (Mark 1:6-8).

    Mark 1:1-8. [1:1] The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. [2] As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, [3] the voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Advent: Embracing Peace In The Midst Of Chaos Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 7, 2023
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     | 5,210 views

    As we gather on this second Sunday of Advent, our hearts are drawn to the theme of peace. In a world filled with chaos, uncertainty, and noise, the promise of peace holds profound significance.

    Advent: Embracing Peace in the Midst of Chaos Introduction: As we gather on this second Sunday of Advent, our hearts are drawn to the theme of peace. In a world filled with chaos, uncertainty, and noise, the promise of peace holds profound significance. Listen to the words of Psalm 46 God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Advent3c- Gaudete Sunday Series

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 7, 2018
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    ‘Tis the season to nurture a joyful spirit.

    It’s Gaudete Sunday, ‘Tis the season to nurture a joyful spirit. To illustrate, writer Gordon McDonald tells about a Nigerian woman who is a physician at a great teaching hospital in the United States. This distinguished woman came out of the crowd to say something kind about the lecture McDonald ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Advent: The Magi Seek The True Light Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 30, 2009
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    The Christmas Star and the infant Jesus appear insignificant to the human eye, but both in parallel have hidden power and might. The Apostle John explains how.

    Second passage reference Matt 2:1-12. The Gospel of Matthew tells us the story of the Magi, this group of astronomers from the East who follow a new star, and seek to find who the star belongs too. The Magi know that this star is not just any star, they know it is significant beyond anything they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Advent4c- Mary And Elizabeth Series

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 8, 2018
     | 4,723 views

    Mary and Elizabeth offer us some insights into the disciplines and practices of the interior life.

    Our Gospel on this Fourth Sunday of Advent begins with: “Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste.” This reminds me of a sign I saw outside a church this morning, “Hurry in this Sunday to beat the Christmas rush.” Mary’s visit to Elizabeth recalls the importance of spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Advent Unveiled: Exploring The Timeless Themes Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 7, 2023
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     | 1,901 views

    As we embark on the Advent season, a sacred time of anticipation and reflection, let's delve into the timeless themes that have shaped this period of spiritual preparation for centuries.

    Advent Unveiled: Exploring the Timeless Themes As we embark on the Advent season, a sacred time of anticipation and reflection, let's delve into the timeless themes that have shaped this period of spiritual preparation for centuries. Join me as we unveil the significance of each traditional ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Advent 2015 - Week 3 - Mary

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 15, 2015
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    The events of Jesus' conception, birth, presentation at the temple, the shepherds and the Wisemen are all swirling around in Mary's head. What could they mean? Some seem contradictory. What does it mean that she treasured and pondered them in her heart?

    Read Luke 2:8-20 and Luke 2:41-52 (from an actual Bible!) What do these two accounts have in common? Luke 2:19, 51b (LEB) “But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering them in her heart.” “And [Jesus’] mother treasured all these things in her heart.” To ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Third Sunday Of Advent: John The Baptist

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 19, 2019
     | 4,678 views

    Advent 3, Year A

    There is a story of a Spiritual Master who went to China. There he gathered a group of disciples to prepare them for enlightenment. When they became enlightened, they stopped attending his lectures! The moral of the story: It is not credit to a spiritual guide that his disciples sit at his feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Advent Week 3 - Ichabod Or Immanuel? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 12, 2020
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     | 4,447 views

    This messages used the name Ichabod as a term for those who are lost; those who do not have the glory of God. And, it uses Immanuel to represent the condition of salvation for those who live in fellowship with Jesus, God with us.

    Immanuel or Ichabod Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His Law he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Advent: A Picture Of Joy (With Communion) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 10, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,031 views

    The story of Christmas is a story of joy. Not fleeting happiness tied to presents or celebrations, but a joy rooted in the faithfulness and presence of God.

    Advent: A Picture of Joy (with Communion) As we continue our journey through Advent, let me start with a question: What is your favourite joyful Christmas tradition or memory? Perhaps it’s decorating the tree, singing carols, or watching the excitement on a child’s face as they open a gift. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Advent Joy - A Visionary View Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,985 views

    On this third Sunday of Advent, we turn our hearts to the theme of joy — a joy that transcends circumstances and finds its roots in the anticipation of the Lord's coming.

    A Visionary View of Joy Dear friends, on this third Sunday of Advent, we turn our hearts to the theme of joy — a joy that transcends circumstances and finds its roots in the anticipation of the Lord's coming. Today, our hearts are drawn to the transformative power of joy as we explore ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Advent 2019 - At Just The Right Time Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 3, 2019
     | 5,045 views

    Why was the time of the Roman Empire "just the right time" or "the fullness of time" for Jesus to come into the world for our salvation?

    Advent 2019 – At Just The Right Time Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene