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Hope Sunday Series

Contributed by John Weeks on Dec 9, 2006

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The basics of Advent.

Hope Sunday – December 1, 2002 First Sunday of Advent By John L. Weeks Pastor, Southeastern Christian Fellowship Indianapolis, Indiana Welcome to Advent. This is a time of great expectation and anticipation. There are a lot of ideas behind the symbolism of Advent and quite honestly, I cannot ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 12, 2001

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This is a Christmas season devotional done for the local senior center. The gift of Christmas is one that we cannot afford to pass up

The Gift of Christmas John 1:12 Senior Center Devotional December 12, 2001 In the fourth year of his layoff from his job, Dad gave Mom a dishwasher for Christmas. You have to understand the magnitude of the gift: Our old house had its original wiring and plumbing, and neither could handle the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Announcement Of The Angels

Contributed by Steve Holmes on Jun 11, 2006

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The birth of Christ through the eyes of the angels.

Psalm 8 I think it would have been quite interesting to hear the dialogue among the angels that took place in heaven during the creation week., especially when God formed man from the dust of the earth and breathed into him the breath of life.. Ps 8 tells us that man was made a little ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: *other

He's Coming To Town Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 4, 2006

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While we sing and talk of one coming on a sleigh, we must remember that Jesus will also be Coming to Town but rather than on a sleigh pulled by reindeer, he will be in the clouds and rather than by reindeer, he will come with power and glory!

INTRO Isn’t it amazing what Christmas has become? How the sweet calm picture of the birth of one named Jesus has become so much about rush, money, and envy. ILL: Listen to this parody of the Christmas season that I read this past week: "And there were in the same country children keeping watch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is Coming! Are You Ready?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 10, 2008

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This message is about how we are to be like John the Baptizer and simply point people to the true light, Jesus. The message has illustrations from Rick Warren, Hannity and Colmes (their interview with Rick Warren) and the Salvation Army bell ringers, etc

In Jesus Holy Name December 14, 2008 Redeemer Text John 1:6-8 “Christmas Is Coming! Are You Ready?” “It’s the largest celebration around the world each year. Other holidays get a single day, but Christmas gets an entire month. During the Christmas season, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: Always Winter Never Christmas

Contributed by James Byers on Nov 28, 2005

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First Sunday of Advent using Narnia Illustration connectin winter to darkness in Isaiah 9 prophecy

Read (Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:1-10) Winter is about to be here again. This season is the least favorite of most if not all people. It’s colder, days are shorter, more darkness, less activity. The trees and plants show little sign of life. The skies are usually more gray. The brisk air and the cold ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Candle Of Love (Salvation)

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 8, 2002

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Brief sermon outline on the advent season. This sermon deals with the candle of Love.

1. I Corinthians 13-The love candle. All of our previous weeks have worked in concert with this love candle. -Light love candle. 2. Now we take this idea of these four candles and they are all focused around the one candle in the center the candle of salvation. The Hope in Salvation. The Peace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Let Us Go To Bethlehem And Find The Christ Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 16, 2008

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In the midst of the Christmas rush, Christ is oftentimes left out as we forget that it is His birthday we are celebrating. The precise meaning of that first Christmas is clear: God came to earth in human form.

Let Us Go to Bethlehem and Find the Christ of Christmas Lk 2:1-14 More than 2000 years ago there was a Man born contrary to the laws of life. This Man lived in poverty and was reared in obscurity.... Only once did He cross the boundary of the country in which He lived, that was during His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

What Will It Take For You To Have A "Merry Christmas"?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 5, 2003

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on what is really important about christmas and how we lose our merriness in the xmas season.

December 7, 2003 Philippians 4:4-7 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

A Great Light

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 18, 2005

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The message of Christmas is: 1. God is the sovereign ruler of the world. 2. Evil cannot win. 3. The world is coming to a wonderful conclusion.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, each year displays a twenty-foot blue spruce Christmas tree covered with angels, with a beautiful eighteenth century Neapolitan nativity scene underneath. In many ways it is a very familiar scene. There are shepherds who have been jarred awake by the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

God's Unspeakable Gift Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Dec 19, 2005

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Sermon to make us understand better why Jesus is God’s unspeakable gift to mankind.

Theme: The Unspeakable Gift Text: Matthew 1:21-23 Intro. A. Greetings B. Praise God for this privilege we have this morning to celebrate the birth of our Savior and Lord as a group and a family. Though, by principle of Christian living, everyday is a celebration for the Presence of Christ in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Above All Others

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2006

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Receive the Christmas gift from God. Appreciate the heart of the Giver. Understand that the love of God is all we need. Cultivate a grateful heart. Be thankful to God for His blessings.

All of us receive gifts – at birthdays, Christmas or even lucky draws. • We have the experience of receiving a gift and knowing the joy of receiving a gift. • I believe we remember some, but not all the gifts we’ve received. • Can you remember all the gifts you’ve received last Christmas? Maybe ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Brings Us Love

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 4, 2004

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This is a sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent based on Matthew 11:28-30 and the appropriate aria and chorus from the same passage in Handle’s MESSIAH.

Jesus Brings Us Love --Matthew 11:28-30 I think I’ve shared all this with you in the past, but it bears repeating today. I love all types of music. My favorite hymn is Charles Wesley’s “And Can It Be”; my favorite gospel song is Fanny Crosby’s “To God Be the Glory”; my favorite praise and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

What King Is This (Christ The King) Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 23, 2007

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I prepared this sermon for "Christ The King" Sunday - the Sunday after Thanksgiving and just prior to Advent (Christmas Season). What King is this? The King who laid down His life for His subjects!

What King Is This? Luke 23:33-43 Introduction (Adapted from www.churchyear.net) Today we celebrate to coming of Christ, our King. That is what the season of Advent – Christmas – is really all about. It is a time when we remember the time of His coming to earth in the form of a child. During ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Christian Church

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Love That Transforms Us/Our Wondrous Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

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This sermon invites us to deeply engage with the biblical narrative of Jesus' birth, allowing it to transform our lives and strengthen our faith.

Beloved congregation, I welcome you today with a heart full of gratitude and a spirit brimming with anticipation. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine providence. We are not here merely to listen, but to engage, to be transformed, to be stirred by the very words of God Himself. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-14

Topics: Advent, Messiah

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