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Ever Ready Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 28, 2009

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How do we live ever ready fo the advent of Jesus in the 21st century? Today’s text guides us in recalibrating our lives in light of Jesus’ priorities.

Scripture In many churches, the several weeks prior to Christmas are known as Advent, from the Latin word meaning, “coming.” This preparatory season always begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Thus, today is the First Sunday of Advent. The observance of the season of Advent can be traced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"What World Is This?”

Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 1, 2005

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A look at the parallels between the world when Jesus was born and now.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Luke 2:1 – 2, Matthew 2:1, Matthew 3:1 “What World Is This?” I. Christmas shatters the silence. A. “In those days...” What were they like? 1. Israel was ruled by Rome. a. Rome controlled the government... secular and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

Eye Witness News 3 - Magi (Advent 3, 2009) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010

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This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is week three focusing on the Magi.

Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." 3 When King Herod heard this he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 16, 2008

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If we would look at the truth surrounding this heavenly event, then we can find the purpose of God’s Peace

Let Us Go to Bethlehem and Find the Peace of Christmas Luke 2:8-20 Christmas celebrates God’s initiative to reconcile humanity to himself. Christmas also celebrates God’s entry into this broken world to set it right. Christmas is were God’s left the glory of heaven, to live and understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Light Has Come

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jan 5, 2002

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Speaks of Christ bringing the light of hope into a dark world on Christmas. Tells how Christ can bring hope to our darkness too.

The Light Has Come The author, M. Scott Peck once said, “Life is difficult.” This is a simple, yet profound statement. It seems in this day and age like we have to work an eternity just to survive. It used to be that we put in long hours and worked weekends or a second job in order to get ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ - A New Hope

Contributed by Aaron Matthews Sr on Jan 20, 2002

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Seeing Christ as the real hope for our lives.

Text: Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out with our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:5 – NAS) “I’d rather not celebrate Christmas this year,” the hallow-eyed young woman stared at the snow at her feet. “I just don’t see the point in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5

Denomination: Holiness

Keeping Watch: One Divine Moment Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 18, 2006

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If we could condense all the truths of Christianity into three words, They would be "God with us"! This is your Divine Defining Moment to encounter Emmanuel!

Keeping Watch: One Divine Moment John 1:14 Let’s Look at some Defining Moments in your life: A Defining Moment is a moment that changes everything. Nothing will be the same for you from this moment on. Some examples: September 11, 2001 The Birth of a Child! The moment the doctor told you… When ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Waiting....a Centering Excercise

Contributed by Derek Noorman on Dec 8, 2012

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With three powerful words, "Let it be...," Mary goes from Nazerene poor girl to highly exalted mother of our Lord Jesus Christ. But Mary's words also give us a different perspective on our own waiting.

Prayer for Illumination: Lord we bring ourselves to your word this morning, And we ask that you would speak to us that we might hear your words. Unstop our ears to listen, Chase the thoughts of tasks unfinished and tasks yet to do from our minds, Open our hearts to be responsive to your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seing The Signs Of Who God Is And How He Acts Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 23, 2007

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A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Advent helping us to continue discovering that Jesus is God and what Jesus’ purpose is.

Over the last few weeks Christians from many churches have been focusing on being ready, being prepared not just for Christmas Day, but for the second coming of Jesus. Our worship time has encouraged us to: Be ready To listen to God, be turned toward God and have our lives totally influenced by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

A Message For Those Living In The Land Of Shadows

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 14, 2002

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Third Sunday in Advent: We live in a land of shadows. But God calls us to live joyfully - to let Christ’s light come into our land of shadows.

Have you ever walked into a room and said, “Good morning” only to receive a roomful of, “What’s so good about it?” It’s that way in the land of shadows – people live with anger and frustration. Yesterday I was driving up West Avenue. I signaled to make a left-hand turn. A lady driving an SUV from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Spirits Of Christmas"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 15, 2002

based on 43 ratings

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Like Scrooge, we too can reclaim Christmas, with the help of the “spirits” of Christmas Past, Present, and Future

“The Spirits of Christmas” “Bah, Humbug!” shouted Ebenezer Scrooge, using a mild Victorian form of profanity, meaning “nonsense” or “rubbish”. Charles Dickens depicted Scrooge as the epitome of all cynics hardened to the holiday spirit. Scrooge was stingy, selfish, and heartless. Later on Dr ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Congregational

Born Of A Virgin Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 14, 2003

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The miracle of the Virgin Birth is an essential, non-negotiable truth of the Christian faith. We consider the importance, confirmation, and necessity of this doctrine.

“I Believe”…sermon series on the Apostles Creed “Born of a Virgin” Matthew 1:18-23 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Some Christmas trivia: The verses of the song Twelve Days of Christmas each stand for one of the 12 beliefs stated in the Apostles Creed. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Congregational

The Road Less Traveled

Contributed by Ed Blonski on Dec 7, 2005

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There are two roads before us - which one will you take?

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Very familiar words. Maybe even better known than John 3:16, Genesis 1:1 is where all this began. Even though God created all things in a specific order that conveys His sense of order, there is also a “wild-ness” about creation. But it is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Away In Some Manger

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Dec 2, 2006

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A Sermon for Advent 1-C that calls us to be ready for the coming of Christ and not to be weighed down with the worries of this life.

“Away in Some Manger” Sermon on Luke 21:25-36 Advent 1-C December 3, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day does not catch you unexpectedly, like a trap.” -Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Living In Hope Series

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Dec 2, 2019

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This sermon focuses on the hope of Advent. Our community suffered the devastation of Hurricane Michael and we spent 2019 reacting to the chaos. This series is an encouragement to turn the corner and find newness in God's hope and mercy.

Preparing for 2020: Living in Hope 1967. The Doors. The lyrics? “Come on baby, light my fire, Try to… set the night… on fire.” I will begin something today that I’ve never done before, in addition to quoting the Doors in a sermon. For Advent, I’m going to preach a sermon series. This ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Episcopal

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