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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Advent: The Promise Of Hope (With Communion) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,715 views

    On the first Sunday of Advent, we focus on hope. Hope is powerful - the source of true, lasting hope is found in Jesus Christ.

    Advent: The Promise of Hope (With Communion) Theme: Jesus, the Light of the World, brings eternal hope. Introduction On the first Sunday of Advent, we focus on hope—the first candle we light in this season of expectation. Advent reminds us that we are people waiting for the fulfilment of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Joy

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 16, 2023
     | 1,629 views

    This is the third Sunday of Advent we celebrate joy today.

    “JOY” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 1. Today , the Advent candle in the wreath is not blue or purple; it is pink. • It symbolizes joy. On this third Sunday of Advent, we celebrate joy. • Today is also known as Gaudete Sunday, from the Latin, Gaudete, meaning “rejoice.” • These words are lifted from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jacob Golden, Jr. avatar

    Advent-Ure!

    Contributed by Jacob Golden, Jr. on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 18,903 views

    God calls us into the wilderness on adventures in faith — but he goes with us.

    ADVENT–URE Malachi 3:1–4 • Luke 3:1–6 December 7, 1997 • Advent 2 (c) The word of God came to John — in the wilderness. What image does the word “wilderness” conjure up in your mind? [wait for responses] Barren wastelands? Deep, untouched forests? Absence of civilization? Wild beasts? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    2 Advent A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 420 ratings
     | 20,967 views

    John the Baptist calls us to repentance which calls us to live differently, as the body of Christ

    2 Advent A Matthew 3:1-12 9 December 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen Once there was a man who was a bit of a bum. Talented and successful, he neglected his wife and his children, his work and his friends, his community and his colleagues. He drank too much, lost his temper too often, was cruel too many ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Fakes avatar

    The Advent Adventure

    Contributed by Dennis Fakes on Dec 6, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,699 views

    Repentance leads to an adventure with Christ.

    The ADVENT ADVENT-ure 1In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, 2during the high priesthood of Annas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul George avatar

    The Advent Of Christ

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,310 views

    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

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Love In Advent

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 30,109 views

    This sermon is about God’s love as expressed in the incarnation.

    Love in Advent 1 Corinthians 1:24-25 Sermon for Advent IV - Love in Advent - By Rev. Matthew Parker - December 21, 2003 An unusual survey was done a few years ago, Participants in the survey were asked this question.......what 3 word sentence would you most like to hear or have said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Advent 1

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,785 views

    What relevance does the Second Coming have to do with Advent - and what can we learn from it?

    Old Romney 27-11-05 Story: On 13th September 1759, one of the most significant battles of the 18th Century was fought – the Battle of the Heights of Abraham. The Heights of Abraham were (and still are) the cliffs above the St. Lawrence river in front of the strategic city ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Advent 1

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 454 ratings
     | 29,403 views

    We aren’t called to star gaze

    Thornage 01-12-02 Mark 13:24-37 Story: In the late 19th Century in America, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for Christ’s Second Coming. One such prophet was an Adventist leader William Miller (1782-1849). And it is in his movement that both ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Advent'07

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,108 views

    Sermon on the prophecy candle and angel candle, 1st and 2nd candle of advent

    “Advent ‘07!” December 2, 2007 "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times." Micah 5:2 “Does not the Scripture say that the Christ will come from ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    An Advent Message

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,906 views

    A short advent message.

    St. Paul was writing to a Church under pressure; and St. Paul himself was writing from a situation of imprisonment. As he composed this letter Paul was “in chains” (1:13,17); so what we find is a letter written out of circumstances that most if not all of us have never experienced, to a Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Holiness And Advent

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 24, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,678 views

    Advent begins our journey towards Christmas. It is also a vital part of our holiness journey. Do we understand the true nature of a holiness journey? Let's see what the Holy Spirit has to share about our holiness journey!

    Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Genesis 17:1-8 and Psalms 25:1-10 Title: Holiness and Advent Proposition: Advent begins our annual journey towards Christmas. It is also a part of our holiness journey. INTRO: Grace and Peace to you this morning from God our Father and the LORD Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Another Advent

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,011 views

    The world and religious possibilities can blind us to truth. The evidence of Christ encourages us to be renewed in trust that what Jesus speaks will come to pass.

    Another Advent Scripture/text: Mark 13:32-36 Leafs – rough start to their Season. First eight games were loses. Then hope was born … we got Phil Kessel of the Boston Bruins! Haven’t won the cup since 1967 – yes, I was only 5 years old. People laugh. Leaf jokes are now hotter than Newfie ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Adventure In The Advent

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,828 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

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    A Baptism At Advent

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 30, 2008
     | 7,747 views

    This is a significant reworking for a baptism service of my sermon "Advent I: Hope is Coming"

    November 30, 2008 – Advent 1 – "A Baptism at Advent" Baptism Service - Luke 1:26-38; Isaiah 9:6-7 There’s a story of a minister who like most ministers, conducted a lot of baptisms using the phrase, as we do, “In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost”. One weekend his family went ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational