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  • Roger Haugen avatar

    2 Advent C

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,833 views

    John the Baptist declares, "It is time!"

    This is a great text. The majesty of the writing -- what would Christmas be without the Christmas text from Luke? "In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus . . . ." All the names and dates. Historical details that make the story come alive. The event, marked in time and place -- in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    The Advent Hymn To Christ Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 10, 2000
    based on 134 ratings
     | 6,332 views

    We need to see the real person of Christ , not a stained-glass window version, for he was the Eternal Son becoming the Emptied Servant and is now the Exalted Lord.

    THE ADVENT HYMN TO CHRIST The Advent season has come around again. What does it all mean? To the world in general and to us? For those in the marketplace of commerce, it’s a time of expectation of the cash till ringing, with everyone who can buying presents. For the man and woman in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Advent B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,721 views

    Jesus invites us to "Watch, stay awake". As we watch, we are invited to see through the eyes of Jesus. Watching helps us to see the hope in the midst of terror.

    1 Advent B Mark 13:24-37 1 December 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Elie Wiesel is a Jewish writer whose novels prod the depths of the Holocaust, asking difficult questions of humanity and of God. In Night, a child hangs from a S.S. gallows and the question goes up, “Where is God?” Wiesel writes: “And I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Advent 4: Love Series

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 46,630 views

    Fourth in a series on the symbolism of the Advent Wreath. How we are to show love.

    Advent 4: Love Genesis 3:8-15 1 John 4:7-21 Luke 1:57-80 In the past three weeks, we have been building up to this week. In two more days, we will be celebrating the birth of our savior. We’ve used this Advent season to help us prepare for this holiday as well as reflect on what Christmas means ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Surber avatar

    The Audacity Of Hope (Advent) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,541 views

    This Advent Season, as we look to the birth of our King, may you look for and fill your life with opportunities to live out the audacity of Genuine Christian Hope!

    The Audacity of Hope, I Peter 1:13-23 Introduction When Honorius was emperor of Rome, about the year A.D. 400, the great Coliseum of Rome was often filled to overflowing with spectators. These had come from far and near to view the state games. Part of the sport consisted of watching as human ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Advent Candle Meanings Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,204 views

    These are my weekly readings and mini devotionals that go with the entire Advent season for 2007. There is one set of readings for each week of Advent. There are four total readings with this.

    Advent Planning 2007 Personalities of the Christmas Story Week One: Angels One of the most interesting things about the Christmas story is the people involved. How each of them was changed by the coming of the Christ. Both Matthew and Luke record the events of Christ’s birth with special attention ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Infectious Love (Advent) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,252 views

    Some infections are deadly once they get inside of your blood stream because they begin to take over and destroy healthy cells, causing your body not to function the way it was intended but we are called to be filled with the infectious love of Christ!

    Infectious Love, I John 2:15-17 Introduction My family was infected with some kind of sickness a couple of months ago that we have had the most terrible time getting over. In fact, I think we may still have it. It all started when my wife Christina had a small cough and a little bit of a sore ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Outpouring Of Joy (Advent) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,440 views

    This Christmas season, let us open our hearts completely to God. As we do that we will open ourselves up to receive the deep and abiding joy that is found only in knowing God.

    The Outpouring of Joy, Mark 14:3-9 Introduction (Adapted from Charles Spurgeon, All of Grace) The fames 19th Century English preacher, Charles Spurgeon, tells the story of a minister who called upon a poor woman, intending to give her help; for he knew that she was very poor. With his money in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The God Of Peace (Advent) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,448 views

    Let us recommit ourselves to experiencing the peace of God in our lives and in our fellowship.

    The God of Peace, II Corinthians 13:11-14 Introduction I know a man who not long ago gave his heart to Christ, and has since lived a very happy Christian, who for a long time prior to his conversion had been so eaten up by care and anxiety that he had been ill-natured on account of it. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Advent 1: Hope Series

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 35,883 views

    The first in a series explaining the symbolism of the Christmas Wreath - Hope. Prophecy of OT fulfilled in John the Baptist.

    Advent 1: Hope Luke 1: 5-25 Grace, mercy and peace, from God our Father above, Jesus Christ our savior and the Holy Spirit who strengthens us and keeps us in the faith. Amen. Today we start the first part of a sermon series based on the symbolism of the Christmas wreath. During this season, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Advent 2: Preparation Series

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 14,601 views

    2nd in series on Advent Wreath - Sermon focuses on ’preperation’. Prophecy of OT fulfilled in Jesus.

    Advent 2: Preparation Luke 1:26-38 Today, we celebrate the 2nd week in the Advent season. We continue with our sermon series on the Advent wreath. Last week, we talked about the first candle and its’ representation of Hope. This week, we will look at the 2nd candle which ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Good As Dead - Advent

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 8, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,192 views

    Advent. It is hard to do an orignial John the Baptist advent sermon isn’t it? I give it a go. Our life circumstances do not determine the validty of who Jesus is. Also, John 1:6-9, 15-16,19-23.

    There are starting to be more movies with biblical themes coming out – the Nativity is the latest. I was thinking…Disney Studios might jump on the bandwagon and produce a biblically oriented film. I think there are many stories they could choose from….but you know Disney has a habit of changing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Advent - Week 1

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 3, 2010
     | 4,540 views

    Advent is a season of longing and anticipation of a future life without sin, death or pain.

    Advent – Week 1 Nov. 28, 2010 Phil 2:1-11 Intro: As you can tell from those many announcements, the Christmas season is upon us. It didn’t start in August, even if that is when you first noticed the Christmas decorations in Costco. And it really does start today, even though our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent: Recognizing Jesus

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,902 views

    To truly recognize Jesus we need to: Identify who Jesus is; Acknowledge who Jesus is; Approve of who Jesus is; and Give Tribute to Jesus, for who he is.

    He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. The world did not recognize him. For us as Americans when we use the word recognize, we generally use it in the sense of identification. “I was driving to Costco and this quickly car passed me up. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Buhr avatar

    Love - Advent #3 Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,308 views

    Love is a word that is used in so many ways that perhaps we have lost sight of the depth of it’s meaning. In the last few hours or days many of us may have said something like, ‘I love my spouse. I love my morning cup of coffee. I love my dog. I love hock

    December 20, 2009 – Love In my search for some stories and thoughts for today’s message, I came across these thoughts from a former pastor in Texas…thoughts about Christmas, and what it means to people in different situations and in different places. Maybe this will remind us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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