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A House Is Not A Home

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2001

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Christ comes to dwell in our messy, imperfect homes, just as they are, to build love, not a museum-like perfection.

A house is not a home. A house is not a home. A house is a house, and it may be lovely to look at and fine to visit, but a house, by itself, is not a home. What is the difference? Let me tell you a tale of two houses. These are the best of houses, these are the worst of houses. See if you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17, John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A King In The Gate

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2001

based on 61 ratings

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David’s emergence from grief over Absalom was marked by his "sitting in the gate" -- a sign of healthy recovery in that he had begun to care for others more than for his own wounds, he had returned to the work of justice, he faced vulnerability, he resumed leadership, he could face his own grief.

I This day the noise of battle, the next the victory’s won. Or so the king hoped. Much was at stake. His own future was uncertain; the nation’s stability was shaky; the confidence of those around him was low; and, most of all, his relationship with his son was in jeopardy. There had been a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Considering The Coming

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

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The preparation made for the coming of the Christ, and what is required of us today.

Considering The Coming Of The Christ I. THE PREPARATION BY THE FATHER a) THE COMING TO EARTH Isaiah 6:8 I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" b) THE COMING TO THE CROSS Colossians 1:16 – 20 by him all things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

El Primer Villancico De Navidad

Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 4, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Una exposición del canto de María

EL PRIMER VILLANCICO DE NAVIDAD Lucas 1:46-55 INTRODUCCIÓN · ¿A cuántos de ustedes les gustan las canciones de Navidad? Los villancicos (cantos de Navidad) están presentes en cada lugar durante esta época. Los himnos que cantamos son ejemplos de canciones compuestas desde hace 250 años, y que nos ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Believing The Unbelievable

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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Jospeh was just the first one to see how upside down Christ really was going to make the world.

Believing the Unbelievable (Reasoning with the Unreasonable?) Intro: There’s a book out you’ve probably heard of – it’s called Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus, and its general point is that Men & Woman pretty much live on different planets. Well, when it came to finding out about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Mark's Gospel Begins With A Freak

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 16, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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A sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent, series "B"

2nd Sunday in Advent December 4, 2005 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during this season of Advent, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we might hear your word ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Birth Of The Baby Brings Hope Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 17, 2005

based on 28 ratings

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In this 1st of three sermons I look at the words of the angels to the shepherds on what to look for at Christmas. The first one is to look for a baby.

November 30, 2005 The First Sign: The Baby Luke 2:12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” There aren’t a whole lot of stories in the Bible about babies. Actually, when I did a word search, there were only four distinct stories that came ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Behold The Power Of The Potter

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 18, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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This sermon reflects on God’s power to harden the hearts of the Israelites, and how God wants us to respond in light of such judgment.

November 27, 2005 Isaiah 63:16-17 , 64:1-8 You, O LORD, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name. Why, O LORD, do you make us wander from your ways and harden our hearts so we do not revere you? Return for the sake of your servants, the tribes that are your inheritance. 1 Oh, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

It Came Upon The Midnight Clear Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 18, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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A sermon on the Christmas message of "Peace On Earth."

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Luke 2:14 INTRO.: Christmas is nearing and I thought it might be good to consider the messages of some of our Christmas songs. Today, I want to think about the song, "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear," by Edmond Sears, a New York Unitarian Minister, who penned it in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John Was A Witness To The Son Of God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 18, 2005

based on 67 ratings

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Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Series "B"

3rd Sunday in Advent December 11, 2005 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, as we progress through this season of Advent, continue to move us by the power of your ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Second Sign Of The Christmas To Come: Wrapped In Cloths Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 22, 2005

based on 29 ratings

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This sermon carefully examines the second of three signs of Christmas to come in Luke 2:12 - the ever famous "swaddling clothes."

Luke 2:12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” The Second Sign of the Christmas to Come: Wrapped in Cloths I. The sign isn’t useless As a general rule, when people revolve their lives around what kind of clothes other people are wearing - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: Watch, Wait, Be Amazed Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Nov 25, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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The Advent season begins with anticipating the comming of Jesus both at Bethlehem and as a future hope similar to the characters in the Chronicals of Narnia.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1 – 3 Title: Watch, Wait, Be Amazed I. Deferred hope is the present reality. A. Habakkuk registers a legal complaint against God... 1. (1:2) “How long, O Lord, must I call/cry/beg (so intensely) for ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Original Christmas Missionaries Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 26, 2005

based on 60 ratings

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Original Christmas Missionaries-The Shepherds. They received a DECLARATION- Good News from Heaven. They got busy with DECORATION decorating lives with the message of Gods Love(Jesus). Showed DEDICATION to praising & glorifying God. #1 in series Christm

This is sermon #1 in a series I am doing called Christmas originals. The sermon can certainly stand alone or be preached in series. There are powerpoint slides available at the end of this sermon. Christmas Missionaries LK 2:8-16 The Christmas narrative from LK chapter 2 introduces us to some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Strong To The End"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 26, 2005

based on 38 ratings

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A sermon for the first Sunday of Advent.

“Strong to the End” 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Isaiah 64:1-9 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org The church that Paul founded at Corinth had plenty of problems. Some members of the church were arguing and forming competitive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Eternal Christ

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 28, 2005

based on 104 ratings

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How does the fact of the pre-existence of Christ affect us personally? 1. It means that Jesus is God and has the power to help. 2. It means God cares for us. 3. It means there is a plan.

What you see on the screen is a picture from a movie. It is a single still shot. You probably don’t know what movie it is from or what the movie is about. All you have is one moment in time from the movie which spans more than two hours. It is impossible to tell what this movie is about from ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

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