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  • Paul George avatar

    The Advent Of Christ

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 9, 2003
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    Although it would be a sin, and an act of rebellion against our heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus Christ to pay the slightest adoration to the mightiest angel, it would be an unkind act if we did not give to holy angels a place in our heart.

    Although it would be a sin, and an act of rebellion against our heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus Christ to pay the slightest adoration to the mightiest angel, it would be an unkind act if we did not give to holy angels a place in our heart. In fact, when we consider the character of angels and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Advent Hope Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 21,672 views

    A sermon on Isaiah’s beautiful vision of hope for the people of his own day and for us today.

    Sermon for Advent I Yr A, 28/11/2004 Based on Isa 2:1-5 By Rev Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Advent Hope” It is hard to believe that today we begin a new church year once again, time ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Adventure In The Advent

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,612 views

    Christmas Series

    THE ADVENTURE IN THE ADVENT (MATTHEW 2:1-12) Three weeks before Christmas, I was tricked by the moderator who wished worshippers with a “Happy Holidays” greeting at the start of worship. I echoed the same in return instead of saying “Merry Christmas!” For many years I was dismayed with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What's An Advent?

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 4, 2007
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    We celebrate Christmas and Advent every year but do we really know why we celebrate these traditions? Most people don’t know the why behind colors, candles, wreaths and when you understand the why behind a tradition we will find that it will become truly

    What’s an Advent? Pastor Ryan Akers IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME! Have you gone nuts yet? The world throws too much confusion on us during holidays. (presents, TV shows, decorations, Christmas trees, black shopping days) (why do people shop on days they know it will be crazy?, happy holidays or merry ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Advent: Joy

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 9, 2007
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    The good news of great joy for all people is shocking news that we dare not get used to.

    Humans are complex creatures, aren’t we? Those we love we tend to hurt. We love God and yet we sin against God. We have goals and aspirations that are noble and strong , and yet we get tripped up by our own weakness along the way to fulfilling our goals. We can never seem to outrun the allure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Celebrating Advent Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2009
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     | 10,705 views

    Anna, who’s name means "grace," at 103 years of age celebrated the first coming of our Lord in the Temple, showing us how to grow old gracefully: Don’t complain; instead, celebrate and share the good news with as many people as you can.

    A little girl came home from Sunday school waving a paper for her mother to see. “Look Mommy,” she exclaimed, “Teacher says I drew the most unusual Christmas picture she ever saw!” Her mother took one look and had to agree with the teacher. Hoping her daughter could explain her creation, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Advent 2010

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011
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    The Story of David and Mephibosheth.

    November 28, 2010 Advent 1 Now that we’ve officially entered into the Christmas season by lighting the Advent candles and celebrating Black Friday, we are supposed to be nice and kind and gracious to all people. Right?! This is especially true when we’re out and about buying those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent 4

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 8, 2016
     | 4,789 views

    Ahaz faces the choice, — God’s plan or his own.

    Advent 4 The reason we celebrate Christmas is because God will save his people from their sins, and that God came to dwell with us. Emmanuel. This message is communicated in our Readings today by 3 annunciations or divine invitations. Joseph's annunciation was by angel in a dream. Mary's was by ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Christ Of The Advent

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 24, 2017
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    Has Christmas got completely lost in all the commercial noise around it as a festival? Is there still a real meaning to Christmas?

    Christ of the Advent Main Passage 2 Tim 3: 1-7 It is advent season again. It is time to sing carols, eat Christmas cakes, wear new cloths, decorate homes, put up the stars, and wish people Merry Christmas. It is that time when we are supposed to rejoice in the good news of great joy that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Advent And Hope

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Nov 26, 2018
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     | 8,042 views

    How the coming of the Christ Child brings hope to the World.

    There are four stages to life: a) When one believes in Santa Claus. b) When one doesn’t believe in Santa Claus. c) When one plays Santa Claus and finally, d) When one looks like Santa Claus We chuckle but there is enough truth to this to temper our humour. Some day most of us are going to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Advent: The Prophets Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
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    It is no accident or coincidence that Jesus is the Son of God!

    Advent: Prophets November 29, 2020 Morning Service First Sunday of Advent Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: It is no accident or coincidence that Jesus is the Son of God! Focus Passage: Luke 2:21-38 Supplemental Passage: but these have been written so that you may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hope Of Advent

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2020
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    This is the first part of our Advent series where we look at the four themes of Advent

    I can think of nothing sadder than a life lived without hope. A hope that regardless of how bad things might seem, that things could get better. That ultimately every night has a dawn, every storm has an end, and every mountain has a peak. Author and preacher Max Lucado writes, “We need hope. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The First Advent

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Dec 19, 2023
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    The first coming of Jesus brought to us "the Word which became flesh," We beheld His Glory," and "Grace upon Grace. This is a different way to talk about why Jesus coming in the flesh is so important.

    The First Advent (John 1:14-18) Intro: A. Its a time of year when some Christian denominations talk about “Advent.” The word simply means “the coming of someone or something important.” Traditionally “advent” is the four Sundays prior to Christmas Day, in which people celebrate the coming of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Elements Of Advent

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 8, 2020
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    This message helps to explain three of the four elements of ADVENT: Love, Joy, and Hope. The final element of Peace will be the topic for the following Sunday.

    As I sat down to put together my thoughts for this sermon, and after praying about it, I looked at the calendar and realized that this is one of those years that there are only 4 Sundays of Advent between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sometimes there are 5 Sundays but then there are years like 2020 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent Of Love PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,027 views

    This sermon explores the profound, active, and redeeming love of God as manifested in His actions, the birth of Jesus, and the mystery of incarnation.

    Good morning, beloved family of God! I greet you with the joy and peace that comes from our Father above, who loves us with an unfathomable, unending love. It is this divine love that we are gathered here to marvel at, to thank God for, and to learn more about. To quote the great Christian ...read more

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