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  • Mark Woolsey avatar

    0001 Advent I: Proper Preparation Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,788 views

    How to prepare for Christ’s coming.

    Sermon: Proper Preparation Text: Ro 13:8-14 Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, November 28, 2004 Occasion: Advent I Where: TI When: Dec 10 Occasion: Morning Prayer Who: Mark Woolsey I. Intro. Happy New Year! Did any of you stay up all night to welcome it in? Aren’t you all glad it’s four ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Advent4c- Mary And Elizabeth Series

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 8, 2018
     | 4,690 views

    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

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Second Sunday In Advent: The Prophecy Candle Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,610 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    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

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Advent: A Picture Of Joy (With Communion) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 10, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,988 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Tiny Things And Righteous Things - Advent

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,675 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2adventa: Preparing For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,243 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Alex Perednia avatar

    Seeing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,824 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrating Advent: From Worry To Worship Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 16, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,057 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Advent: The Promise Of Hope (With Communion) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,746 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

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Advent: The Magi Seek The True Light Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,051 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Hear Isaiah’s Advent Call!

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Dec 1, 2025
     | 369 views

    For our sermon this morning we are invited to hear a message from the Prophet Isaiah in his role as an Advent preacher. Actually, we hear three messages connected to three voices calling out in his prophecy.

    They were all Advent preachers. From Moses to Malachi their messages were the same. Repent. Return. Believe. Yes, they delivered their messages in different ways, and at different times. But ultimately, they were the voices of God calling his people to turn away from their sins, return to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Fourth Sunday Of Advent C- The Visitation

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 14, 2021
     | 1,776 views

    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

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Advent Call: Love Through Preparation Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 4, 2025
     | 203 views

    John the Baptist’s message to prepare for the arrival of Christ is put in three ways to first 1) Prepare (Mark 1:1-3), 2) Purify (Mark 1:4-5), and finally to 3) Proclaim (Mark 1:6-8).

    Mark 1:1-8. [1:1] The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. [2] As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, [3] the voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths ...read more

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    Denomination: Other