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  • O Little Town Of Bethlehem

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,583 views

    This was written for the second week in Advent and focuses on the differences that the events in Bethlehem made in the lives of some

    Wow, the second week of Advent, and as we were reminded earlier the second candle to be lit on the advent wreath is the Bethlehem candle. And it brings our focus to bear on the town of Bethlehem, the birth place of Jesus. We sing about it in Little Town of Bethlehem and Once in Royal David’s City ...read more

  • Watch Your Mouth (Pt 1) Series

    Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025
     | 160 views

    Did you see something new in God’s word this past week? See a familiar passage with new eyes? See the same passage more than once in last week, from different sources?

    Superbowl 37 FedEx commercial spoof of Castaway. If you recall, Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert for years. The commercial portrayed a frazzled Hanks in the movie. The FedEx employee goes to door of suburban home, package in hand. Lady answers ...read more

  • "Ancestry.com"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 29, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,964 views

    A sermon for the 1st Sunday of Advent.

    “Ancestry.com” Matthew 1:1-17 “Holy Crow! I’m related to George Washington.” ***Put up Picture of Woman holding George Washington Picture*** Just days after beginning her family history search, Emily discovered a truly legendary ancestor. With the help of Ancestry.com, she traced her family ...read more

  • Are We Prepared Yet?

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Nov 30, 2006
     | 5,899 views

    1st Sunday of Advent, Series C. Preached at Beaver Creek Lutheran Mission, Forest City, Iowa 11/30/2003.

    Advent 1, Series C. “Are We Prepared Yet?” Luke 21:25-36. November 30, 2003 Forest City Lutheran Mission, Forest City, IA First of all, Happy New Year! Yes, that’s right! This morning we begin a new church year, as today is the First Sunday in Advent. And since we begin the Advent season ...read more

  • New Self

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,274 views

    A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Advent

    First Sunday in Advent Matthew 24:36-44 "New Self" ""But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, ...read more

  • Repentance For Christmas

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2016
     | 5,831 views

    Let’s look at Matthew 3:1-12 and the idea of repentance as preparation for Christ.

    Intro A commercialized, materialistic Christmas disappoints us every year. We spend money we don’t have on gifts that our children don’t need and we end up raising unhappy and selfish adults who don’t appreciate the greatest Christmas gift of all. What we really need, we ...read more

  • Part 1- God Is Observing Series

    Contributed by David Seeley on Sep 10, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,651 views

    What is God doing right now? Not this year, or this week, but at this very moment. How does He occupy His time?

    A Day in the Life of God What is God doing today? Part 1—God is observing I. The Eyes of the Lord A. God is looking for ways to display His strength today in the lives of those who are righteous. 2Ch 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong ...read more

  • Putting Amazing Back Into Grace, Part 4 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014
     | 5,108 views

    Foreigners in a Foreign Land Putting Amazing Back into Grace, part 4

    Foreigners in a Foreign Land Putting Amazing Back into Grace, part 4 1 Peter 1:10-12 David Taylor Our current series, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land,” from 1 Peter, Peter describes us as strangers, who are in a place that is not quite our home. Today we look at how Peter describes ...read more

  • Joy - Advent 3, 2011 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,812 views

    Nobody sets out with the goal of becoming jaded and bitter. There is no child thinking, “I hope I live long enough to be a really cranky nasty old man.”

    Dakota Community Church December 11, 2011 Joy Well the third candle the “joy” candle is lit reminding us of the joy that Christ’s coming brought to the world. From one end to the other the season rings with joy but as you fight your way through the parking lot at St. Vital mall searching in vain ...read more

  • Anticipating Advent: A Winning Hope Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,051 views

    In these difficult days, when many are predicting the end of the world, don’t be disturbed and don’t be deceived. Instead, stand firm in the truth of God’s Word and find the confidence to persevere in every good work.

    Many of us have seen some doctors over the years; and the older we get, the more doctors we see. As a result, we’ve learned some words we never heard before. Doctors have their own jargon and seem to speak a strange language. After all, what do these terms really mean? Barium – ...read more

  • And The Greatest Of These Is Love: A Sermon For The Fourth Sunday Of Advent.

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 11, 2021
     | 6,083 views

    how should we understand love?

    The Greatest of these is Love: A Sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 The verses we have just read from First Corinthians has been called “The Love Chapter.” It has been read at many weddings to set an example of how the bride and groom should love one another. /if this ...read more

  • Advent Ii, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,794 views

    Listening and responding to the LORD’s voices crying in the wilderness.

    Sermon for Advent II, Yr B Dec 8, 2002 Isa 40:3-5; Mk 1:1-8; 2 Pet 3:9 & 15a Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The Christian playwright and novelist, Henry Scholberg, tells the following story. They were proud of their church. “Proud as punch!” they always ...read more

  • Advent With Handel's Messiah 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 5, 2009
     | 3,098 views

    Wrap-up message after people share about mission trip to the Dominican Republic

    Isaiah 9 2-7 60:1-3 Third Sunday December 14, 2008 Jessica & Judy Share Scriptures from the Messiah – 2nd most famous of songs Isaiah 9 2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. 3 You ...read more

  • Advent : Mary & Joseph Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 6, 2020
     | 4,108 views

    Service to God requires faith – and faith requires obedience.

    Advent : Mary & Joseph December 6, 2020 Morning Service Second Sunday of Advent Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Service to God requires faith – and faith requires obedience. Focus Passage: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25 Supplemental Passage: And without faith ...read more

  • Our Identity And Our Destiny, Part 1

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014
     | 3,509 views

    Foreigners in a Foreign Land Our Identity and Our Destiny, part 1

    Foreigners in a Foreign Land Our Identity and Our Destiny, part 1 1 Peter 1:1-2 David Taylor We just started a new series on 1 Peter, breaking it up into three mini series. The first, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1:1-2:10) will look at what Peter says about our identity, our ...read more