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For To Us A Child Is Born Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 4, 2008

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We are preparing for and celebrating the birth of the One whom Isaiah promises will one day rule in perfect holiness and righteousness for eternity.

FOR TO US A CHILD IS BORN Isaiah 9:6,7 Last Friday our Friday morning English class went to Chiba Prefecture to visit Pastor and Mrs. Wada. They have a nice home and they attend a home church. Pastor Wada said he is asked to preach at other churches, such as Nagarayama, Yashio, Koshigawa and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Tired Of Too Much Church Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 4, 2004

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It is easy to be tired of church if church does not connect with integrity, compassion, or fundamental life change. But you will not grow weary if you will work for the good of all.

Several years ago I officiated at a wedding at National Cathedral. At the rehearsal an official of the Cathedral explained why the service would be held in just the Great Choir of the Cathedral, and not out on the main floor, and why we would have to be exactly on-time, no exceptions. He said that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Preparations Series

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Dec 17, 2000

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The "Good" of this news!

This passage starts with judgment, and it ends with good news. I hate to tell you this – it’s not very Christmas-sy, but good news will always have to have judgment in it. If there is no judgment in the story anywhere, then there is nothing, “good” about it. It is just news. And so as we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is With Us.

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 18, 2002

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A Advent/christmas sermon that discusses how God is with us today!!!!

MT 1:20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Name Is Wonderful

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 16, 2002

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A look at the different ways that the name of Jesus is Wonderful.

For most people the only contact they have with the Old Testament Prophet Isaiah is Christmas time. And they probably don’t realize it then. It’s on Christmas cards and in Christmas Carols. These words that Ruth read for us earlier, Isaiah 9: 6 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Christmas Isn't Picture Perfect

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 3, 2006

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Exposition of Matt. 2:13-23

When Christmas Isn’t Picture Perfect Matt. 2:13-23 Every year I read this fictional Christmas correspondence between Martha Stewart and Erma Bombeck to remind me that Christmas isn’t always picture perfect. Hi Erma, This perfectly delightful note is being sent on paper I made myself to tell you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Love Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 23, 2002

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The greatest gift of all is love – the love of God that sent Jesus to earth, and the love of God that invites us to become a part of His family

The Gift of Belonging (Love) December 21/22, 2002 Intro: It is by far the strongest force in the universe. It is higher than the highest mountain. It is deeper than the deepest sea. It is better than the best bey blade or newest groovy girl. Better than a new cell phone. Better than a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Maranatha

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 11, 2005

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This passage from Isaiah 64 gives us words to express our longing for God to come down and make the world right (and make us right).

Today is the first Sunday of Advent. It’s the first Sunday of a new church year. Advent, as was said in the Lighting of the Candles, means coming. Advent signals the coming of Christmas. (Only 28 more shopping days left!) But even more so, Advent signals the coming of Christ. The season of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A House Is Not A Home

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2001

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Christ comes to dwell in our messy, imperfect homes, just as they are, to build love, not a museum-like perfection.

A house is not a home. A house is not a home. A house is a house, and it may be lovely to look at and fine to visit, but a house, by itself, is not a home. What is the difference? Let me tell you a tale of two houses. These are the best of houses, these are the worst of houses. See if you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17, John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Christmas Dream?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

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The first of Three 2006 Advent Sermons

(1) Last year I heard an incredible song that was the background to a house whose lights were set to this song. Those of us who have e-mail probably received it at least once last season. After I tracked down the title, I tracked down the CD and Susan gave me the CD as a birthday present. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Meeting The Need Series

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Dec 3, 2007

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As we begin Advent we need to be aware of the needs of those around us. It will only be when Christ is born in their lives (as God uses the Body of Christ) that they might find a faith like ours.

When I was in seminary there was a man in Dallas who got his “Fifteen Minutes of Fame” over the period of a couple of weeks. He was on the Dallas news almost every night. Why? Well he said that he had uncovered a message from space aliens through the static on his television. The aliens, on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-44

Denomination: Methodist

"What A Difference God Makes!""

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 18, 2001

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A sermon for the fourth Sunday in Advent, or Christmas Eve.

Matthew 1:18-25 “What A Difference God Makes!” By: Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA I was talking with a colleage of mine this past Tuesday morning, and he was telling me about his family. He was telling me how excited he was that his children would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Imact Of A Child's Birth

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

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A Child’s Birth Changes Things

(Slide 1) Do you remember the day or days that your children were born? I remember both of those days very well. I would like to think (although I am not sure that a case could be made for it) that Jonathon and Daniel were already acting like preacher’s kids as Jonathon was born on a Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Church Of God

In The Nick Of Time Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 8, 2003

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Sermon illustrated by Chrismons: Jesus came at the right time, into a world of spiritual hungers, social unrest, devaluation of life. So He comes to our time, when ultimate questions are being asked, when much seduces us, when we are weak. He will be Lo

Infants, not yet born, seem to have a mind of their own. Infants, not yet born, pay very little attention to the doctor’s predictions, the mother’s preferences, or the father’s fears. When they want to arrive, they arrive; and if they don’t want to emerge into this cold, cruel world, they don’t, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

And You Shall Call His Name Immanuel, Not!

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 20, 2004

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We all know the prophecy, but his name was not called Immanuel, it was called Jesus, what happened?

And You Shall Call His Name Immanuel, Not! Denn Guptill Matthew 1:23 “Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and he will be called Immanuel (meaning, God is with us).” Now that’s a familiar verse, isn’t it? We hear it every Christmas, We read it with every reading ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

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