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Be Strong And Courageous! Your God Comes!

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Jan 21, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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Encourage and empower believers to be strong because God has given them life and a highway to heaven.

NIV Isaiah 35:1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Midst Of Despair - A Child Is Born!

Contributed by Thomas H on Feb 11, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 5,977 views

In the book of Isaiah, God has been prophesying judgement and destruction upon the nation of Israel. Then all of a sudden, this wonderful prophecy is given - a prophecy about a child who will deliver them from the darkness. As Christians we know this pr

Isaiah 9:1-7 (8:23-6 Hebrew and Czech Bibles) (This message was preached shortly before Christmas, 2003, in a church in the Czech Republic, my wife Marcela’s native country. The message was translated into Czech.) In a week and a half’s time it will be Christmas. What does Christmas mean to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Blessing The Boondocks

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 3,779 views

Focusing on the relative obscurity of Mary and Elizabeth in their historical contexts, this sermon encourages Christians who are "out in the boondocks" in any sense to take courage that God is pleased to do His work through them.

Second Sunday in Advent, Luke 1:26-45 Comparison shopping is a fairly standard technique for shoppers these days. The internet has made it really easy to do. Many websites have a standard format for describing the various features of a product, and you can select a number of different brands ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Can't Ignore John The Baptist

Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 3, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 3,335 views

We need to be transformed by the man and message of John the Baptist before we celebrate Christmas

Don’t ignore John the baptist We cannot reach the crib unless we pass through John the Baptist. Before we meet the charming infant smiling in the straw, we are confronted by the terrifying figure of John the Baptist. We can’t experience the Joy of Christmas unless we have the repentance preached ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

Jesucristo, Del Pesebre A La Cruz

Contributed by Bryan Smith on Apr 11, 2003

based on 21 ratings

| 31,504 views

¡Jesucristo VINO para MORIR, y MURIÓ para SLAVARTE! De el libro de Isaias.

Iglesia Biblica “Nuevo Nacimiento” Bryan Smith 1 de Diciembre 2002 Jesucristo – Del Pesebre a la Cruz El Libro de Isaías Jesucristo – Del Pesebre a la Cruz Introducción: Ya estamos en Diciembre, y en cuanto más nos acercamos al día de Navidad, hay más actividades. El tiempo de la Navidad ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Nick Of Time Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 8, 2003

based on 99 ratings

| 9,829 views

Sermon illustrated by Chrismons: Jesus came at the right time, into a world of spiritual hungers, social unrest, devaluation of life. So He comes to our time, when ultimate questions are being asked, when much seduces us, when we are weak. He will be Lo

Infants, not yet born, seem to have a mind of their own. Infants, not yet born, pay very little attention to the doctor’s predictions, the mother’s preferences, or the father’s fears. When they want to arrive, they arrive; and if they don’t want to emerge into this cold, cruel world, they don’t, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas In Its Christian Context

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 27, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 5,877 views

Since Christmas is more than merely a baby in a manger, we need to celebrate this holiday realizing the full scope of Christ’s incarnation.

Christmas In Its Christian Context Text: Isa.7: 14; Luke 2: 6-7 Intro: We Christians often complain that Christmas has become so commercialized that its real meaning has become all but totally obscured. That complaint is certainly warranted, for in the secular world, Christmas seems to be far ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 30, 2002

based on 16 ratings

| 7,822 views

What would happen if we took all of the Religious elements out of Christmas?

Have you noticed that every year people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men let alone the Christ Child. Now I may be a little overly sensitive but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is There A Scrooge In You?

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Jan 7, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 5,677 views

This is an illustrated sermon using clips of the old 1950’s movie Scrooge. How our past directly effects our present and future. But with Jesus Christ love, we can forget what’s behind and reach for the prize in Him.

Is there a Scrooge in you? Intro: This morning I want to talk about a certain man, because of holding on to his past he became Sound Crew This is the title intro of movie Cue for Clip 1 – “became” Scene - Music begins and Scrooge title appear’s Yes Scrooge - He never learn how to let go of his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13, Ephesians 6:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Far Is It To Bethlehem

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jan 13, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 5,608 views

Christmas is a spiritual journey

Sermon: How Far is it to Bethlehem? Luke 2:1-7 Decmber 15, 2002 READ LUKE 2:1-7 I. Introduction I Wonder as I wander for I wonder what it might have been there for that first christmas II. Mary and Jospeh’s Journey A. A Painful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

John's Portrait Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 8,441 views

A message about the coming Messiah from John’s perspective.

JOHN’S PORTRAIT OF CHRIST Luke 1:14-66; John 1:1-29 INTRO: ILLUS: One of the most impressive things about the Mormon tabernacle is its wonderful acoustics. It’s reported that a pin dropped in the front can be heard in the back, without amplification. The 400 years between the O.T. and the N.T. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:14-66, John 1:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Ready This Christmas??

Contributed by James Menhenitt on Feb 25, 2003

based on 11 ratings

| 5,895 views

What if this Christmas was the last one before the coming of our Lord; are we ready??

Sermon 7 December 2002 – Are we ready this Christmas?? Today is the second Sunday in Advent. We are celebrating that time when Jesus was born, when he came into the world. If we look around the island we see the preparations for Christmas. There are decorations springing up all over the island. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

The World That Christ Entered

Contributed by George Johnston on Mar 6, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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This is an historical look at the conditions in Palestine when Jesus was born.

The World That Christ Entered 1. At the birth of Christ the world was united under one scepter. a. From the Euphrates to the Atlantic; from the mouths of the Rhine to the slopes of the Atlas, the Roman Emperor was the sole lord. b. There might be war on the far eastern ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready For Christmas Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 20, 2003

based on 109 ratings

| 15,974 views

There is not much said about Joseph, husband of Mary, but what is said shows us humility and willingness to follow God.

Are you ready for Christmas Matt. 1:18-25 I suppose you have heard that question many times already. What people really mean by that is Did you finish your shopping? Did you mail out all your cards? Did you make out your calendar of where you are going and when? We call this the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Managing The Inevitable Distractions" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

based on 87 ratings

| 13,845 views

How do we learn to handle the many distractions that come to all of us--especially at the Christmas season?

Iliff & Saltillo United Methodist December 8, 2002 Managing the Inevitable Distractions Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 INTRODUCTION: This week I had difficulty getting this sermon ready. I was distracted by many things. Maybe you have felt this way too, especially during the Christmas season. Pulled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-7, Psalm 80:17-19

Denomination: Methodist

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