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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    God's Grace.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 17, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,597 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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    Redemption For Christmas?

    Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,724 views

    No one thinks of getting redemption for Christmas.

    Luke 21:25-28 Today is the second Sunday in Advent, which is the time when we celebrate and anticipate the arrival of someone very special. We’ve all experienced a mild form of anticipation lately. My husband and I anticipated our move up here. My former church anticipated having to tell me ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kevin Cummins avatar

    You Are Blessed Of God When

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Dec 17, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,061 views

    Mary and Elizabeth were two women who were blessed in a special way by God. In this text, we will look at qualities of their life that will help us to be blessed by God in a special way.

    As we are in this Advent season, it is a season of blessings. Of course the greatest blessing that we could possibly have is the blessing of eternal life that was made possible by Christ coming into the world and paying the price for our sins on the cross so that we could be in fellowship ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    God's Gift—hope! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,226 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

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    There Is Hope

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 5, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 36,663 views

    We have hope because of: 1. Who we are. 2. Whose we are. 3. Where we are.

    On November 21, 1943, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote a letter to his fiancee, Maria von Wedemeyer, while he was imprisoned by Hitler during World War II. In the letter, he talked about a spiritual lesson he was learning from his life as a prisoner. He wrote: “A prison cell, in which one waits, hopes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tom McCrossan avatar

    Rich - Poor - Rich

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,258 views

    Paul sums up the meaning of the Incarnation in this one sentence: "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that through his poverty you might become rich."

    Rich – Poor – Rich 2 Cor. 8:9 Al Lingren, a professor at Garrett Evangelical Seminary, tells about taking his junior-high-school son fishing years ago. It was one of those days when the fish wouldn’t bite, so the two of them had a lot of time to talk. Out of the blue his junior-high son asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Best Of Times In The Worst Of Times

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 24,678 views

    In a bad-news, good-news world, we need to remember that God’s good news 1. Is greater than the world’s bad news. 2. Transforms the world’s bad news. 3. Will do away with the world’s bad news.

    It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Christmas Is Coming! Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,645 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Decker avatar

    In The Dark No Longer Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 15, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,706 views

    Jesus is our source for life.

    IN THE DARK NO LONGER John 1:3-5 S: Life Th: Christmas: It’s About Jesus Pr: JESUS IS OUR SOURCE FOR LIFE. ?: How? KW: Undertakings TS: We will find in John 1:3-5 three undertakings of Jesus that reveal to us how He is the source for our life. The _____ undertaking that reveals Jesus as our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Goelzer avatar

    Be Strong And Courageous! Your God Comes!

    Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,738 views

    Encourage and empower believers to be strong because God has given them life and a highway to heaven.

    NIV Isaiah 35:1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Josh Reich avatar

    Finding Rest

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,381 views

    In the midst of the holiday season, we talk about peace and yet our lives are moving at incredible rates of speed. How do we slow down in our world and experience the peace God promises?

    As I was thinking this past week about what to talk about, I decided to share with you a little about where I am in my spiritual journey and what God has been showing me recently. No matter how I live throughout the year, every year around the holidays I find myself tired. Have you ever thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Hope Series

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,694 views

    The first in a series of Advent sermons. The hope we find in Christ

    Years ago, there was a very wealthy man • Who, along with his devoted son, shared a passion for art collecting. • Together they traveled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. • Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and many others adorned the walls of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Feeling Alone In The World

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 24, 2006
     | 3,115 views

    Don’t miss Jesus!

    FEELING ALONE IN THE WORLD: A COMMUNITY UNAWARE Luke 2.1-7 S: Community C: An Unaware Community Th: Advent Pr: DON’T MISS JESUS! Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Don’t miss the Christ of Christmas. • Be humble enough to receive Him. • Worship! Version: ESV RMBC 24 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    I've Got A Surprise For You

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 13,456 views

    How God announced to Mary she would give birth to the Savior of the world.

    December 22, 2002 Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Unlikely Characters Of Christmas

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 7, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,603 views

    A message regarding the character of Joseph and Mary.

    Unlikely Characters of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 December 7, 2003 Introduction We continue our look at the gospel of Matthew this week, as we count down the days to Christmas. Today we¡¦re going to look at what we can learn about the lives of Mary and Joseph, and my hope is that you¡¦ll walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan