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Do We Think Jesus Is Coming Back Or Not?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 22, 2006

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This sermon encourages us to watch, to wait, to be alert, to be on our guard, and not to worry. This is an encouragement to remember and believe that Jesus will indeed return with great power and glory, and to remember it whatever our current circumstance

If I were to hand out confidential voting papers on which you can vote either ‘Yes’ or ‘No’, I wonder what the results would be …(long pause). You want to know what the question is, don’t you! It’s this: Will Jesus return? Is He coming back? Yes or no. Mark chapter 13 is not easy to understand, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

As Promised In Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

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2nd of Three in the series "The Prophets Foretold." Not an indepth manuscript but explores the promise and hope of the Messiah born in Bethlehem.

As promised in Bethlehem 2 "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, Too small to be listed among the cities of Judah--It was so small that in both Joshua 15 and Nehemiah 11 it is overlooked in ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Chasing The Stable-Boy Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 10, 2004

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Instead of following after the "power and prestige of the world" how about following the humility of Christ?

I visited with an incensed high school student last week. Apparently her father had decided they weren’t going to get a Christmas tree or put up any of the other usually seasonal decorations. Instead they would have “Birthday” balloons and a birthday cake. And the presents would be arranged around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: Always Winter, Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Richard Francis on Nov 28, 2005

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In the middle of winter, we need Christmas, but in our spiritual winter, we need Jesus and all he brings to us.

Always Winter, Never Christmas Isaiah 64:1-9 Charlie Brown says that Christmas is at the top of a long hill, and I think that’s a pretty good description of how Christmas seems when you are young. I know it was that way with me. December 25 was the most highly-anticipated day of the year as far ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing For The Guest Of Honor

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 13, 2003

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Jesus came as a baby in a manger, now he is coming as the King of Kings, we must get ready.

Preparing for the Guest of Honor Isaiah 40:1-11 ISA 40:1 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Looking For? A Way Back? Series

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 24, 2007

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This was the 3rd Sunday in Advent. The people in Jerusalem were looking for a way back...but what God gives them instead of a way back is a way forward, a way on.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who brings us the way of His holiness. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, There was once a water carrier in India whose job it was to bring water from the river to his master’s house. Day after day, he would ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting The Spirit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006

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The essence of Christianity is this remarkable truth: Christ came from heaven and died for us on the cross and rose again so that, in the person of the Holy Spirit, he might dwell in our lives.

Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will join me in starting each day by saying, “Behold, the servant of the Lord. Be it unto me according to your word. Fill me with your Holy Spirit. More than anything else, I want Jesus to show up in my life. I’m available to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

The People Who Missed Christmas

Contributed by Greg Warren on Dec 13, 2003

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Discusses the Biblical people who missed the miracle of the first Christmas and applies these principles to how people miss Christmas’ true maning today. Illustrations from Sermon Central contributers are incorporated.

Have you ever missed a great opportunity? The story is told of a small resort area along the east coast that was having an open town meeting concerning some financial problems they were facing. Among the two dozen or so people was one man no one seemed to know who was apparently visiting the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-12, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Based On The Evidence Series

Contributed by Jason Duncan on Dec 18, 2007

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The third in a series of messages based on the Matthew texts chosen by the Revised Common Lectionary for Advent of 2007.

Judgment and Trouble in the World **The opening illustration is based on pages 299-321 from the book Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides. In the fall of 1849, a fur trapper named James White became frustrated with the slow moving pace of his wagon train along the Santa Fe trail. White, his young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missing Christ At Christmas

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 26, 2015

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In this sermon we discuss how so many people miss out on the true meaning of Christmas because their focus is on anything and everything but Jesus Christ

Missing Christ During Christmas Text: Luke 2:41 – 49 You know, something interesting happens this time of year… every year at this time of year, it’s the same old thing… you see it when you talk to people, or visit with them a little bit… and it’s a very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Song Of The Angels Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Dec 11, 2005

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Hearing this very familiar Christmas story from a new perspective. What happens now after we’ve heard the angels sing?

THE SONGS OF CHRISTMAS: The Song of the Angels Luke 2: 8-20 1. Christmas is certainly the season for concerts and musicals! Here is just a very small sample of Christmas events taking place right now in the Seattle area: • The customary Nutcracker ballet. • A Christmas Carol at the ACT Theatre. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: United Methodist

"Rejoicing In Christmas" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 11, 2007

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We need to be careful how we celebrate Christmas.

A father called a family conference and challenged everyone to be more disciplined in the management of their time during the busy Christmas season and to curtail excessive spending on gifts. He talked about better relations between visiting relatives and a more congenial atmosphere around their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

"Wonderful Counselor" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 31, 2008

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Second sermon in a series on Isaiah 9:6.

Isaiah 9:6 is a prophecy concerning the coming of the Messiah into the world. Through it we learn many things about our Messiah, Jesus Christ. 1. Isaiah prophecies about our Lord’s coming. A. He speaks of His first coming - 1) Telling of His humanity - "For to us a child is born..." 2) Telling ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

A World Upside Down

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

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This is an advent sermon.

Imagine with me, if you would. You are an employee at a store. The store has had an incredible year; profits are through the roof. The store is having the best year ever. The CEO of the company announces a visit for next week. You are thrilled because you are going to get the recognition you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 61:8-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Restoring The Risk Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

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We often think of Christmas in terms of peace … and this can begin to be reduced to that which is cozy and comfortable. But the events that we are invited to enter… begin with the opposite…

As we enter the Christmas season… a term that is often referred to is “the Christmas spirit.’ It may be a parent telling their children to get a better attitude… or hinting to your boss to give you some extra slack or time off. But what really is the Christmas spirit? Perhaps there are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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