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  • An Adult Christmas: Advent #3

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,795 views

    I wonder if we can reclaim Christmas from the children. Can we have an adult Christmas?

    An Adult Christmas: Advent #3 Dec 10, 2005 Matt 1:18-25; 2:13-14, 19-23 Intro: I wonder if we can reclaim Christmas. Of course we need to reclaim Christmas from the crass secularism and commercialism that substitutes “happy holidays” for “merry Christmas”, and that makes gathering around the ...read more

  • The Mystery Of Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,497 views

    What would possess a man to take a woman who was nine month pregnant on a 120 km trip? This message looks at the Why of Bethlehem

    Mystery of Bethlehem The theme we have chosen for this advent season is “The Mysteries of Christmas”. Last week we looked at the Mystery of the Virgin birth, how God Almighty the creator of the Universe stepped into the stream of human history to introduce his Son to the world. In that message we ...read more

  • Do Not Be Afraid Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,337 views

    An advent series looking at the angel's proclamation "Do not be afraid."

    Do Not Be Afraid December 8, 2024 Matthew 1:18-25 During this advent season, we’ve been talking about fear. Last week I shared a couple of fears with you, today, I’ll share another one. I’m afraid of heights. One of the sports I did in high school was swimming. In the summer we would swim ...read more

  • The Great Announcement

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 5, 2013
     | 7,543 views

    Only Mary was there to hear the greatest of announcements.

    The Great Announcement Luke 1:26-38 Introduction There have been some great announcements in history. I can remember being at Yankees stadium as a child enjoying my birthday present when the game was interrupted. The loudspeaker rang out that the first men had safely landed on the moon. I can ...read more

  • Advent 4 - (Peace) 2006 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,556 views

    A sermon for the fourth Sunday in Advent. Peace.

    "Peace" When I look back to memories of Christmas past, particularly memories of Christmas as a child, I always find that I remember Christmas Eve more than I remember Christmas Day. I wonder why that is? Perhaps it is the sense of build-up and expectation, the sense of excitement about what is ...read more

  • Thoughts For The Third Sunday Of Advent Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 3, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,467 views

    I and you need to ask who Our Lord is in relationship to ourselves, and who we are in relationship to Him.

    Third Sunday of Advent 2016 In nomine Patris, . . . “Who are you?” “Just who do you think you are?” “Who in the world???” All of these questions strike at the fundamental awareness of our personal existence. All of these questions merit an answer, because what ...read more

  • Advent Ii, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,798 views

    Listening and responding to the LORD’s voices crying in the wilderness.

    Sermon for Advent II, Yr B Dec 8, 2002 Isa 40:3-5; Mk 1:1-8; 2 Pet 3:9 & 15a Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The Christian playwright and novelist, Henry Scholberg, tells the following story. They were proud of their church. “Proud as punch!” they always ...read more

  • Incarnation - Advent 5, 2011 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,995 views

    Do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.

    Dakota Community Church December 25, 2011 Incarnation So far we have looked at the hope (past, present, and future) that Christmas offers to every man; then in week two, Tyson spoke on the peace of knowing God, in week 3 we looked at the joy that is not of human origin and last week we rounded ...read more

  • Advent Candle Ceremony #1 Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 30,221 views

    These are readings for the lighting of the Advent Candles.

    Advent Candle Ceremony #1 Introduction Each year we prepare for the coming of Christmas. We go about decorating our homes, setting up Christmas trees and buying presents. We look forward to spending time with family and friends. We also prepare in the Church as well. We have the hanging of ...read more

  • Advent Candle Ceremony #3 Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,970 views

    This is a re-working of an Advent Candle Ceremony which I had used a few years ago.

    Advent Candle Ceremony #3 FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT Each year we prepare for the coming of Christmas. We spend time decorating our homes. We spend time putting lights on our houses. We spend time setting up our Christmas trees. We spend time searching for and buying presents for the ones we love. ...read more

  • Remarkable Redeemer - Advent 2

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,736 views

    Christ, our remarkable redeemer.

    Remarkable Redeemer, James 1:12-18 Introduction A sign in a convenience store read, “Check Cashing Policy: To err is human. To forgive, $10.” It’s a funny way to recognize the fact that we make mistakes, but it’s also evidence of the way many people think about forgiveness. To forgive is to ...read more

  • Heed Paul's Advent Admonition

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 11, 2007
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     | 3,445 views

    Heed Paul’s Advent Admonition 1) Be united in faith 2) Be faithful in unity

    “You better watch out! You better not cry! You better not pout! I’m telling you why...” For a number of good reasons that song isn’t in our hymnal but it does remind us that this is a season of watching and preparing. Last Sunday we were encouraged to watch for Christ’s coming. This Sunday we are ...read more

  • Is This A Curve Ball? (Advent 2009)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 1, 2023
     | 708 views

    This sermon is about being surprised by tbd unexpected things much like Jesus seems to have surprised John the Baptist.

    IS THIS A CURVE BALL? Text: Matthew 11:2-11 I read about someone’s recollection of a performance that he (Tom Wright) had been rehearsing for on stage at an earlier time in his life. He mentions that all had been going according to plan most of the time. “We had all rehearsed ...read more

  • Christmas Past, Present And Future

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,159 views

    Like in Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, to truly understand Christmas we need to see it from the past, present and future.

    CHRISTMAS PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE Christmas is finally here! One of my favorite movies to watch at Christmas time is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens in 1843. In the story, Mr. Scrooge is visited by 3 spirits – Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. I think that ...read more

  • Advent With Handel's Messiah 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,165 views

    The coming King takes away our punishment and brings us peace.

    Advent with Handel’s Messiah First Sunday November 30, 2008 Isaiah 40:1-5 Last Christmas, Linda Ruth gave me a book from The Voice Project called “The Voice from on High.” It is a translation and exploration of scripture from Handel’s Messiah. It’s inspired me to look at a selection of ...read more