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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Advent 4--May It Be Done Unto Me

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
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    "Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you." Lessons from Mary.

    Advent 4--Lessons from Mary A friend asked me to dress as Santa to surprise her son. I went over to their house, changed into a Santa suit in the bathroom, and, to the delight of the little boy, came out with a loud “Ho, ho, ho!” After a half hour, I returned to the bathroom, changed back into my ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Advent Ii "Christmas Trees And Nativity Sets”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 6, 2023
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    Nativity scenes are on display in our homes and churches. Mark does not have time for the nativity story. He moves directly to Jesus, the Messiah. Quotes from CS Lewis on repentance.

    In Jesus Holy Name December 10, 2023 Text: Mark 1:1 Advent II Redeemer “Christmas Trees and Nativity Sets” We know that Christmas is just around the corner. Christmas tree lots are packed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Exceeding Joy: A Sermon For The Third Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 6, 2024
     | 1,533 views

    Can we find reason to have joy in this season when there seems to be so much going wrong in the world?

    Exceeding Joy Jude 24–25 NKJV Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen. We now come to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Building An Expressway To God

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,952 views

    There is good news for those how feel far away from God right now. Preparing for the coming of Christ through repentance. Second Sunday in Advent, year B.

    [Preview the Isaiah reading with a description of what Isaiah is writing to. Isaiah wrote hundreds of years before Jesus at a time when his people, God’s people, were threatened by destruction from a foreign nation. God saved them, but the warning from Isaiah and other prophets of that time was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Advent - Hope And Prophecy About The Coming Messiah Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 30, 2023
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     | 2,706 views

    The profound hope found in the coming light of Christ. Christmas, the clue is in the name - it is meant to be a celebration of the coming of Christ.

    Advent - Hope and Prophecy about the Coming Messiah As we gather in this season of Advent, our hearts resonate with the theme of hope. In our journey tonight, we will delve into the profound hope found in the coming light of Christ. Christmas, the clue is in the name - it is meant to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Rejoice In The Joy Of Jesus (Advent Joy) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 8, 2025
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     | 2,403 views

    Joy is the unshakeable unbreakable reality that God is with us. Joy is the fruit of Jesus—born in Bethlehem, crucified at Calvary, risen in glory and reigning forever!

    Go! And Rejoice in the Joy of Jesus (Advent Joy) “Good News of Great Joy” Introduction – Joy That Cannot Be Silenced Every December, the world chases happiness—lights, tinsel, songs, food, presents. But happiness is fragile, happiness fades when the decorations come down and reality returns. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    "Christmas Time Again"

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Nov 28, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,961 views

    This is a study of the first chapter of Luke leading up to the birth of Jesus

    Christmas Time Again Prepare the way, Emmanuel is coming, prepare the way, Emmanuel is coming, oh prepare the way, Emmanuel is coming, will we be ready to meet our Lord and King? This is the question people have asked over the centuries. Will we be ready? Is Jesus Christ really coming back? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Prepare His Coming Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 1, 2018
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     | 9,784 views

    Although we do not know the precise day and hour of Christ's coming, in "Preparing for Christ's' Coming" we must be: 1) Alert (Matthew 24:37–42) and be 2) Ready (Matthew 24:43–44).

    Matthew 24:36-44. [36]"But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. [37]For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. [38] For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    What Is Advent (Hope, Love, Joy, Peace)

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Nov 30, 2019
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    An overview of the four Sundays of Advent and what each candle means

    Today we will enter into the Christian Season of Advent. ‘Advent’ comes from the Latin word meaning ‘coming’ or ‘arrival’. This is the time when Christians look forward to the birth of Jesus in that manger in Bethlehem. In the early days of the church, Advent was a time of prayer and confession. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • John Donnelly avatar

    Share The Light Or Lose It: An Advent Sermon

    Contributed by John Donnelly on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,208 views

    An Advent sermon, exhorting us to share and be the Light of Christ for those living in the darkness.

    “Share the Light, or Lose It”—An Advent Sermon Luke 3:1-6 Preacher: The Rev. Canon John Donnelly St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Wayne, NJ Once upon a time there was a man who lived in a deep dark cave---which had no exit. All his life, he was cold, damp, and miserable. The cave was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jack Smithwick avatar

    Love Divine, Second Sunday Of Advent "Love" Series

    Contributed by Jack Smithwick on Nov 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,791 views

    The Advent of Christ

    LOVE DIVINE Luke 2:8-14, Dec. 2, 2012 I wonder what Christmas means to a mother who has lost her husband or a man who has lost his wife and his children’s mother. Now a single mother or father who has the responsibility of not only making a living but also the care of small children and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Birth Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,725 views

    The birth of John the Baptist in Luke 1:57-66 shows us how God fulfills his promise.

    Introduction There is usually great excitement when a couple conceives a child. This is very true if the couple has had difficulty conceiving. Then, after the conception, there are the months of preparation and excitement as the couple waits for the arrival of the child. Finally, the child is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Guy Caley avatar

    The Promise

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 20,027 views

    Sermon for the first Sunday of Advent, considers what’s important about prophecy

    Before we start is there anyone who’s good at untangling things? I’ve got these Christmas lights and since it is the first Sunday of advent I was hoping to use them as an illustration. Here you work on these and we’ll get back to you in a little bit. (hand the volunteer a wad of hopelessly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Victor Yap avatar

    A Glorious Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 18, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,511 views

    Paul’s Thanksgiving for the Colossians

    A GLORIOUS TOMMOROW (2 THESSALONIANS 1:1-12) Robert Heilbroner suggests comparing one’s life with the daily experience of over a billion people worldwide to help us count our blessings: 1. Take out all the furniture in your home except for one table and a couple of chairs. Use blanket and pads for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Have No Excuse Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
     | 6,796 views

    God of Wonders, Pt. 3

    YOU HAVE NO EXCUSE (ROMANS 1:18-23) A family received an important recall notice that says: “The Creator of mankind is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the central component of the heart. This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible