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  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Are You The One?

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,683 views

    when John the Baptist hears of Jesus' ministry, he begins to doubt that he is the 'real' Messiah

    Matthew 11:2-11 Today we enter the third week of Advent – with it the anticipation of the Birth of Christ. In just a little over one week we will be sitting in this sanctuary celebrating Jesus’ birth. . . the Advent of the Messiah. But today’s scripture is not foretelling the birth of Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Robert Clark avatar

    Comings And Goings

    Contributed by Robert Clark on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,761 views

    2nd Sunday of Advent - Repentance

    “The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God!” These are the words given to us by God, through the first verse of the Gospel of Mark. In these words the gospel writer clearly prepares us for the story we will encounter throughout this gospel. This is the story of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Trey Harris avatar

    Getting Ready For Jesus

    Contributed by Trey Harris on Aug 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,258 views

    Zechariah' prophecy predicts the Messiah's coming and his own son's prophetic ministry.

    Getting Ready for Jesus Luke 1:67-79 How many of you wind up at the end of the Christmas season feeling empty and unfulfilled? You’ve finished all the shopping and wrapping and gift giving and parties and you’re done with the church and family obligations, the preparation and cooking ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Have An Audacious Christmas

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,456 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Advent

    Jack Shea, writer and theologian shares his thoughts about how to send out Christmas greetings. Shea writes: “Some Christmas I am going to send out a Christmas card that will look like this. On the cover there will be three images. The first image will be a star brightly shining but it will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    One Whom You Do Not Know

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 8, 2011
     | 3,389 views

    Third Sunday in Advent, year B.

    John 1: 6 – 8; 19 – 28 / One Whom You Do Not Know Intro: I once conducted a training session in Indiana where I told the audience that I was from Fayette City, a town of less than a thousand people in PA that no one knew. A lady raised her hand and said, “I know that place. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    A Voice From The Wilderness

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 5, 2022
     | 1,728 views

    A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent, Year A

    December 4, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 11:1-10; Matthew 3:1-12 A Voice from the Wilderness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once again we encounter our old Advent friend, John the Baptist. Every year ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Scandalous Love Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 7, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,045 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent

    Hosea 1:2-3, 3:1-5 Luke 1:39-56 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Scandalous Love” Based on a book by Mike Slaughter I think everyone wants to know that he or she is important to someone. Remember how kids used to pass notes back and forth in Middle School? “I like you. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Cooney avatar

    The Gift Of A Star Series

    Contributed by Mark Cooney on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,657 views

    This is the fourth and final sermon in the Advent series,

    Matthew 2:1-12 December 18, 2005 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS ~ The Gift Of A Star Introduction: ILLUSTRATION: I remember one Christmas under the tree was a large, brightly coloured gift-wrapped box. It had my mother’s name on it. So, she proceeded with great ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Testify To The Light

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 18, 2023
     | 966 views

    A sermon for the third Sunday of Advent, Year B

    December 17, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 1:6-8, 19-28 Testify to the Light Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I saw a PBS show a few weeks ago about Dark Sky Preserves. They’re part of the greater Dark Sky ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "journey To Bethlehem: "can Anything Good Come Out Of Nazareth?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 29, 2023
     | 1,901 views

    The first in a four-part series for Advent.

    “Journey to Bethlehem: Can Anything Good Come Out of Nazareth?” Luke 1:26-38 Early in Jesus’ ministry, when Philip, one of Jesus’ first disciples told his friend Nathanial: “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth…” Nathanial ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    What Child Is This?

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,887 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent

    3rd Sunday in Advent Matthew 11:2-11 "What child is this?" "Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you he who is to come, or shall we look for another?" And Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Cramer avatar

    Jesus Is Victorious. Revelation 1:4-8 Part #1

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 21, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 104 views

    A positive message about Revelation in a different way of looking at it.

    Jesus Is Victorious” Revelation 1:4–8 Revelation is one of the most misunderstood books in the Bible. Many people approach it with fear—thinking of judgment, destruction, and end-time events. But the very first message Revelation gives us is not fear… it’s encouragement. Before John sees ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    We Are A People Of Promise Series

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 1, 2006
     | 6,928 views

    A sermon for the First Sunday in Advent, Series C.

    1st Sunday in Advent- December 3, 2006- “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks that you have, throughout the ages, remained faithful to your promise to redeem those who trust in you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    The Lord Your Landlord Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 14,594 views

    Jesus compares his Father to a Landlord in Luke 20, and in this study we learn that the Lord is a perfectly patient Landlord, as well as a thoroughly just Landlord.

    Lent 5 Luke 20:9-19 His name was Gerry Niebler. I got to know his name very well because I sent him a bunch of checks in the amount of $550. Gerry was a nice guy, I met him a few times, but I didn’t send him money just because he was pleasant and friendly person. And I didn’t give Gerry money ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    The Triumphant Entry

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,505 views

    This message discusses Palm Sunday, the events leading up to it, and the reason for it.

    Text: The crowds went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” (Matthew 21:9) Introduction: Today is Palm Sunday. It is one week before Resurrection Sunday. It is the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church