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Advent4c- Mary And Elizabeth Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 8, 2018

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Mary and Elizabeth offer us some insights into the disciplines and practices of the interior life.

Our Gospel on this Fourth Sunday of Advent begins with: “Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste.” This reminds me of a sign I saw outside a church this morning, “Hurry in this Sunday to beat the Christmas rush.” Mary’s visit to Elizabeth recalls the importance of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

The Second Sunday In Advent: The Prophecy Candle Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 7, 2022

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There were many prophecies about Jesus. This message covers a few of them. There's an illustration at the end that has spoken to me for many years.

(Based on and edited from a message preached at FBC Chamois, MO on 12-04-2022. This is not an exact transcription) Introduction: Last week we lit the Hope candle and this week, we have two. In addition to the hope candle, this week is the prophecy candle, following one of the patterns I found on ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 2015 - Week 3 - Mary

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 15, 2015

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The events of Jesus' conception, birth, presentation at the temple, the shepherds and the Wisemen are all swirling around in Mary's head. What could they mean? Some seem contradictory. What does it mean that she treasured and pondered them in her heart?

Read Luke 2:8-20 and Luke 2:41-52 (from an actual Bible!) What do these two accounts have in common? Luke 2:19, 51b (LEB) “But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering them in her heart.” “And [Jesus’] mother treasured all these things in her heart.” To ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Advent: A Picture Of Joy (With Communion) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 10, 2024

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The story of Christmas is a story of joy. Not fleeting happiness tied to presents or celebrations, but a joy rooted in the faithfulness and presence of God.

Advent: A Picture of Joy (with Communion) As we continue our journey through Advent, let me start with a question: What is your favourite joyful Christmas tradition or memory? Perhaps it’s decorating the tree, singing carols, or watching the excitement on a child’s face as they open a gift. These ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Luke 1:39-47, Psalm 30:5, Psalm 126:3, Philippians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Psalm 16:11 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tiny Things And Righteous Things - Advent

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 3, 2006

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Advent, first Sunday, kinda, sort of....We are righteous only because Jesus gives us righteousness. Also Isa 9:2-7.

A couple of years ago there was a school principal in West Virginia who banned Valentines day at his school –it was too disrupting. He refused all deliveries of candy and flowers, not even any of the faculty could give or receive cards or gifts. People could complain, but he made the rules…He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Advent 2 - A Day Of Hope

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Mar 30, 2020

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In the midst of the pandemic, In the midst of Jesus being crucified, where do you find Hope?

Sermon- Easter Advent 2 - 2020 - Hope - How often do we step back & look at how great our God is? - In looking at second day of Advent for Easter, this day stands for Hope. - As Jesus was going to the moment He was going to be Flogged By Rome, then crucified, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-18, Psalm 62:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

2adventa: Preparing For Christmas Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Dec 8, 2004

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We can learn from John the Baptist in preparing for Christ coming: 1) Don’t follow the world; 2) Do follow the Word, in a) different lifestyle, b) forward outlook, and 3) constant repentance.

Have you put up your Christmas tree yet? Last night, a bunch of you guys gathered at my house after the college group’s ice-skating and I should have brought out the Christmas tree for you guys to decorate. To some people, Christmas season will not arrive until you have the Christmas trees up. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Celebrating Advent: From Worry To Worship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 16, 2014

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If you want to turn your worry into worship, then come to Jesus this Christmas, and then go tell the world what He has done for you.

A woman was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of fighting the crowds. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift that had sold out days before. Her arms were full of bulky packages when an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Advent: The Promise Of Hope (With Communion) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2024

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26, Genesis 3:15, Matthew 1:18-25, Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent: The Magi Seek The True Light Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 30, 2009

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The Christmas Star and the infant Jesus appear insignificant to the human eye, but both in parallel have hidden power and might. The Apostle John explains how.

Second passage reference Matt 2:1-12. The Gospel of Matthew tells us the story of the Magi, this group of astronomers from the East who follow a new star, and seek to find who the star belongs too. The Magi know that this star is not just any star, they know it is significant beyond anything they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fourth Sunday Of Advent C- The Visitation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 14, 2021

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Heart-based people look out at reality with soft eyes, so we can become encouragers of one another. It’s easy to be critical or withdrawn. It’s not so easy to offer encouragement in healthy ways.

Elizabeth and Mary teach us a few things today in our Gospel- 1.Mary’s Service- Luis Angel is a professional cleaner. A new client texted him the address and said the key was under the mat. Luis Angel arrived, found the key, and got to work. After three hours of mopping and scrubbing, he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 7, 2005

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This week marked a transition on our calendars. On Friday, retailers hosted Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the mad rush of the commercial Christmas season gets into full steam. Today, the worldwide Christian church begins a period of time

INTRODUCTION This week marked a transition on our calendars. On Friday, retailers hosted Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the mad rush of the commercial Christmas season gets into full steam. One article that I read explained that, “Black Friday gets its name from the hope that on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 2018 - The Provenance And Providence Of God Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 7, 2018

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Many people need proof of the authenticity of Jesus the Christ who was born in a manger long ago. Matthew uses the genealogical record of Jesus in order to show Jesus' royal lineage. He also includes some folks in that lineage to show that the heart of the Lord is open to all!

The Continuing Provenance and Providence of Jesus Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Matthew 3:9, Matthew 27:24, Mark 3:11, Matthew 16:16, Mark 9:7, Mark 10:46, Luke 8:27-29, Luke 2:8-12, Romans 10:14, 2 Corinthians 5:20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Advent And Christmas: A Key Message For The World

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 10, 2012

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This very short talk makes use of a brilliant video made by Igniter Media, and focuses on the fact that the message of Jesus is a Key message for the whole world

Would you agree that Christmas is a time of year when a very important message to the world can easily get buried or missed? Would you agree we can get so excited about 1: Mince Pies 2: Mum’s Christmas Turkey 3: Marks and Spencer’s food 4: Mulled Wine and – most of all 5: My ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Anglican

Advent: God’s Big Society

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 12, 2010

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An advent talk including reference to Narnia, Christmas.Forestry, Climate Change, Gardening, Legend if the Guardians and Take the High Road. The Big Society that the UK Prime Minister (David Cameron) talks about was God’s idea

Coming up this morning we’ve got climate change, forestry, gardening, the Warner Brothers Film ‘Legend of the Guardians’, reservoirs, Christmas, Narnia, Take the High Road, and the choirs of Jerusalem – all in the space of about 20 minutes, and all because they have been shouting out at me during ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

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