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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Adoration Of The King Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,329 views

    This sermon examines three responses to the birth of Jesus.

    Scripture Today is the third Sunday of Advent. For this season of Ad-vent I am preaching a series of sermons titled, “The Advent of the King,” which is based on Matthew’s Gospel chapters 1 and 2. The first week we examined “The Ancestry of the King” in Matthew 1:1-17, and learned about the human ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Joy

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 16, 2023
     | 1,626 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

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Manger Is The Perfect Place For The Messiah To Be Found Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 75 ratings
     | 11,180 views

    This sermon focuses on the location of the Christ - in the manger - and what significance that has to us today as we prepare for Christmas.

    December 14, 2005 The Third Sign of Christmas to Come: Lying in a Manger Luke 2:12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. People don’t normally do their Christmas shopping at Burger King. They go there to eat a Whopper and some fries and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    The Light Has Come

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,288 views

    Speaks of Christ bringing the light of hope into a dark world on Christmas. Tells how Christ can bring hope to our darkness too.

    The Light Has Come The author, M. Scott Peck once said, “Life is difficult.” This is a simple, yet profound statement. It seems in this day and age like we have to work an eternity just to survive. It used to be that we put in long hours and worked weekends or a second job in order to get ahead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • J. Douglas Duty Jr. avatar

    Have You Heard The News?

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,955 views

    sermon on the annunciation

    Have you heard the news? Luke 1:26-38 / Matthew 1:18-25 News – we have news channels all over the T.V. – CNN, MSNBC, CSPAN, NEWS8. We have papers galore – The Times, The Post, The Messenger and the Journal, the National Enquirer. You can even get news updates on your pager or your cell phone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aaron Matthews Sr avatar

    Christ - A New Hope

    Contributed by Aaron Matthews Sr on Jan 20, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,630 views

    Seeing Christ as the real hope for our lives.

    Text: Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out with our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:5 – NAS) “I’d rather not celebrate Christmas this year,” the hallow-eyed young woman stared at the snow at her feet. “I just don’t see the point in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    What Child Is This? (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,888 views

    Jesus reveals God to us.

    Receive my sermon of the week by email: jonrmcleod@yahoo.com Visit my blog: http://pastorjonathan.blogspot.com/ “The Word” (Greek: logos) = Jesus To fully understand John 1:14-18 you need to study Exodus 33-40. 1. God cannot be SEEN (v. 18a). “Then Moses said, ‘Now show me your glory.’ And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    Turn Around

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,898 views

    A Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Advent-Year A.

    “In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’” -Matthew 3:1-2 There always seems to be “the hottest gift item of the year” to buy each year. The most memorable in my mind was the craze a few years back ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    After Christmas - Angels

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,940 views

    After Christmas 2010 focusing on the angels.

    Luke 2:8-15 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Christmas New Creation

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 7, 2008
     | 2,006 views

    In Jesus Birth, the New Creation has begun

    New Creation at Christmas December 16, 2007 Luke 1:26-38 I was talking with a friend this week about all the accesses that happen at Christmas, and how the retail ales system has taken over this celebration of Christ’s birth. We can respond to it in two different ways – at worst, we can just ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Chris Powell avatar

    Narnia: Through The Wardrobe Into Winter Series

    Contributed by Chris Powell on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,419 views

    This sermon was written for the first Sunday of Advent, and focuses around the first encounter of Lucy in the land of Narnia.

    Through the Wardrobe into Winter Isaiah 9.1-3 I. Introduction I would like for everyone to place there imagination hats on with me this morning as we journey into an enchanted land known as Narnia. We need to recapture a sense of wonder and each of us needs to find our inner child. I need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Seeking God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 10, 2005
    based on 52 ratings
     | 11,801 views

    Christmas reveals a seeking God, who endeavour to speak to us, and a sacrificial God, who is willing to sacrifice for our good.

    1 In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Signs Along The Way: An Urgent Warning Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2007
     | 3,864 views

    John the Baptist was not out in the wilderness pursuing fame or fortune. He was calling for repentance, a change in life style. Repentance is an about face from sinful behavior to a life that imitates Jesus, that produces "fruit". (Gal. 5) Sadducees and

    In Jesus Holy Name December 9, 2007 Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Advent II - Redeemer “Signs Along The Way: An Urgent Warning” The Advent season places our feet on a journey to the manger in Bethlehem where God the Creator invaded our humanity. John Gugel, in his Advent devotional “Signs Along ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Living Without Fear In 'in-Between' Times Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,789 views

    What can we do when things we have prayed for hasn’t happened yet? How can we have a sense of peace knowing that God’s love in the between times of our life when we can’t see anything happening.

    December 23, 2007 Living Without Fear in ‘In-Between’ Times Micah 5:2-5 Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION: This week is the last Sunday of Advent. We are nearing Christmas with last minute shopping, wrapping, thoughts of Christmas dinner, being with family and friends and other events, however, we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Stokes avatar

    Faith Or Fear

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
     | 4,180 views

    Carol Service sermon looking at responses to Jesus - Herod’s fear and the Magi’s faith.

    According to the Daily Mail, being here is good for you! In a section entitled "Making the most of your life" the Mail gave 12 reasons as to why this special time can be good for you and why you should rejoice on Christmas Day, one of which was ’Carol Singing’ It stirs the soul and takes us back ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed