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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    I'm Going To Heaven. Ok, Now What?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,786 views

    how we respond in light of Jesus’ Second COming.

    December 15, 2002 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. 22 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Relatives!

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005
     | 3,051 views

    John The Baptist - Jesus strange relitave

    Relatives! Mark 1:1-8 We are quickly approaching the days when people will travel to be with family. Some houses will be packed. The Roads and airports will be full of people willing to spend time, energy and money to be with loved ones. It all sound great doesn’t it. Family getting together. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    God's Grace.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 17, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,747 views

    Year C. 4th Sunday of Advent

    Year C. 4th Sunday of Advent December 24, 2000 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor Heavenly Father, thank you for your unexpected grace and the Word of promise that we have inherited eternal life because of your Son. Amen. Title: “God’s Grace.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    An Old Testament Christmas

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 119 ratings
     | 27,995 views

    Christmas begins in the OT with the promise of the Messiah.

    Christmas really begins in the Old Testament. The promise of a coming Messiah filled the pages of the Hebrew Bible, and the Jews were watching for his coming. It is interesting that the Jews use a different arrangement of the Old Testament books than we do. After the first five books there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "Christmas-Miracles Of Transformations"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 248 ratings
     | 103,335 views

    People surrounding the birt of Christ experienced different transformations. From their experiences we learn several life principles to live by.

    Christmas – Miracle of Transformations Luke 2:1-20 As Christians we celebrate Christmas as the birth of Jesus the promised Messiah. Jesus came to bring hope, forgiveness and change the hearts of people. Christmas is about miracles of transformation. When we talk about Jesus changing the hearts ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    God's Gift—hope! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,405 views

    IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 3) Someone has said, “Christmas is not about presents but presence—His presence.” Jesus is Emmanuel—God with us. Christmas makes it possible for God’s presence to fill our hearts and lives, and with His

    INTRODUCTION: In the classic Dr. Seuss story, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” the Grinch comes upon a sinister plan to stop Christmas from coming to Whoville. Once the last Who in Whoville had gone to sleep on Christmas Eve the Grinch disguised as Saint Nick sneaks into every house in the village ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Reasons For Christmas" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 124 ratings
     | 36,440 views

    Why did Christ come to earth by being born as a man?

    A Sunday school teacher asked her class of kindergarteners to draw a picture of the manger scene at Bethlehem. In the corner of one student’s sketch was a very plump, jolly-looking fellow. “Tell me about this person,” requested the teacher, pointing to the portly character. “Oh,” replied the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Not

    Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,163 views

    When We trust in God, He gives us the strength to face our Fears and restore hope to our lives.

    Fear Not Luke 2:10 10The angel said, "Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: I. Fear Steals Our joy- a. Joseph was engaged to be married to Mary.- A joyous occasion for both b. Joseph gets the news that Mary is pregnant ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "The Gift" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,230 views

    This sermon rejoices in the greatest Gift ever given-Gon’s only-begotten Son-Jesus.

    "THE GIFT" (A Christmas sermon) By-dannymoss777@yahoo.com Scripture text-2nd Corinthians 9:15 "Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable Gift." Introduction- From the very beginning, giving the Gift was in His heart, and on His mind. WHAT WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Reason For Hope Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,105 views

    First-person narrative, preached in a series of narratives for Advent.

    A Reason for Hope Luke 1:5-25; 57-80 Shalom, good people. Give me a moment for my head to clear and I will tell you a glorious story. My name is Zechariah and I am a priest from the hill country of Judea. My wife, Elizabeth, is herself the daughter of a priest—and so I am doubly blessed. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Name That Person Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,066 views

    One of the ways that we can make meaningful connections is by connecting with people who are often overlooked.

    Several years ago there was a game show called, Name That Tune in which contestants competed for cash and prizes by trying to name songs in as few notes as possible. The famous line being of course, I can name that song in one note! This morning, we are going to briefly play “Name That Person” ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who Is Coming?

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,206 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent Series B About John the Baptist pointing to Christ

    3rd Sunday in Advent Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 John 1:6-8, 19-28 "Who Is Coming?" Isaiah 61: 1 ¶ The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William D. Brown avatar

    The Gift 0f Christmas

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008
     | 2,828 views

    There is a gift that we can share this Christmas that is greater than any other gift anyone could give, and that GIFT is the true gift of Christmas.

    Ephesians 2:6-9 The Gift of Christmas #1 Well as we all know Christmas time is here on us again, and for many folks, mostly the ladies it hassles time as they are busily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Season Of Song

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,543 views

    The song of Mary helps us to understand the true meaning of Christmas in a new way.

    A Season of Song Luke 1:39-80 December 1997 Introduction I. The timeless message in music A. Love of Christmas music Have you ever noticed how everyone loves the songs of Christmas? Year after year the same timeless songs come back just after Thanksgiving. Songs like Silent Night, O Come All Ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Not Another Teenage Pregnancy Story

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,670 views

    Virgin birth is it credible and how Mary instructs us to a joyous faith in the midst of current difficult realities - an advent/christmas story

    Gospel Reading – Luke 1:26-38 Theme: Annunciation to Mary Sermon title – Not another Teenage Pregnancy Story Response: Luke 1:46-55 Song of Mary – She Glorifies/Rejoices in God for he has been mindful of her. 26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free