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  • Blake Dodd avatar

    Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

    Contributed by Blake Dodd on Dec 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,118 views

    A sermon on the importance of the First Advent of Jesus Christ.

    Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus Introduction: • Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel’s Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Divided By War, United Through Christ

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,751 views

    This sermon is about two aviators on opposites sides of World War II and their conversion to Christianity. (Mitsuo Fuchida who led the attack on Pearl Harbor and Jacob Deshazer who participated in the Doolittle raid).

    TWO DIVIDED BY WAR, UNITED THROUGH CHRIST Text Isaiah 2:1-4 Isaiah 2:1-4 gives us a wonderful picture of God’s peace. Verse 4 poetically states that the weapons of war will be transformed into items that are constructive. Swords will beaten into plowshares. Spears will be beaten into ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Who Is This Jesus? He Is The "Word".

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,076 views

    This is an Advent Sermon based on John 1:1. John takes us to Genesis 1 where the "Word", the Logos, existed when there was no light, no air, no matter, no galaxies. The "Word" becomes a person whom people could see and touch so that human beings might no

    In Jesus Holy Name December 5, 2012 Mid Week Advent I Redeemer “Who Is This Jesus? He Is the Word” I love the opening three words: “In the beginning…” Wait! When was the beginning? Wait. Was there a beginning? Our solar system ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Oh That You Would Rend The Heavens

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,617 views

    Let us pray for the whole state of Christ's church.

    OH THAT YOU WOULD REND THE HEAVENS! Isaiah 64:1-9. When we pray for the whole state of Christ’s church, as we must do given the Lord’s own example (John 17:9), we should encourage ourselves by recalling past mercies. In the context of this passage, Isaiah has been gradually building up through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    An Alien Love: The Father's Gifts At Christmas

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 7, 2013
     | 3,012 views

    The Love of the Father is revealed at Christmas; It is a love that is foreign to this earth!

    The Father’s Gift at Christmas: An Alien Love 1 John 3:1-3 In the Advent season of the year, once again the questions arise: Who is Jesus? What is the true meaning of Christmas? This is nothing new and the debates continue even today. Before the first century was completed, within decades ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Are You Ready For A Miracle? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,863 views

    Ever been between a rock and a hard place? Ever seen the dark circumstances around you and been afraid and frustrated, doubting whether God might intervene? Many of us have experienced the uncertainty of these days and allowed fear to invade our hearts an

    Are You Ready for a Miracle? Isaiah 7: 1-14 Two men made their way to the city’s edge one day. One was quite young, only 20 years old, but with an awesome responsibility on his shoulders.
The other was more mature. He’d been around for a while and seen a few things. As they walked, he tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Eric Keller avatar

    Unexpected Guests

    Contributed by Eric Keller on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,857 views

    Are you prepared for Christ when he returns?

    UNEXPECTED GUESTS Matthew 24:36-44 I. VIDEO A. Video of people disappearing in the rapture. B. Not required for sermon II. INTRODUCTION: UNEXPECTED GUESTS A. Ever have an unexpected guest? B. You’re sitting down to dinner and you hear a doorbell (ring the office doorbell) C. What do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    No Room At The Inn

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,872 views

    A sermon that followed several skits. It is a salvation message where 4 people accepted Christ at the end of service.

    12/6/2009 No Room in the Inn Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction- Good morning everyone, we have just seen several skits on Christmas. There are some points I wanted you to think about. wise man played by John ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Hope For A New Presence Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009
     | 4,007 views

    BELIEVING IN THE HOPE THAT THERE IS MORE IS CRITICAL IF WE ARE TO CRAVE MORE PRESENCE.

    Hope for a New Presence Luke 2:21-38 12/6 INTRODUCTION As Americans, we pride ourselves in "doing Christmas up right." Tons of gifts, big holiday feasts, huge trees, Lights on the houses. USA! Here are some of the other ways people prepare for the celebration of Christmas. * In Italy they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Quest For The Presence Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,339 views

    THE STORY OF THE MAGI, REVEALS WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’VE CRAVED MORE PRESENCE BUT DIDN’T DISCOVER IT THIS CHRISTMAS.

    Quest for the Presence Matthew 2:1-12 12/27/09 INTRODUCTION: How many of you recognize this. Space The final frontier These are the voyages of the Starship, Enterprise Its continuing mission To explore strange new worlds To seek out new life and new civilizations To boldly go where no man has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Allen James avatar

    The Sending Of A Savior Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Nov 29, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,671 views

    This first message in our Advent 2009 Series, explores Gabriel’s announcement to Mary in Luke 1.

    The Sending of the Savior • Luke 1:26-28 • Advent Week 1 KEY THOUGHT: Often times God interrupts the ORDINARY to do the EXTRAORDINARY. I. The APPEARANCE of the Angel (vv 26-27) God commissions the angel Gabriel. apo tou qeou – sent from God’s dwelling A) Gabriel appears in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Room For Christ Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 31, 2011
     | 5,971 views

    there was no room for Christ at the Inn. Do we have room for Christ today?

    “No room for Christ” Pastor Allan Kircher Luke 2:7 December 18, 2011 Introduction Isn’t it needful for us to know that beyond all dispute, that our Lord sprang out of Judah?  Spoken/words/prophet Micah.  It was necessary/be born in Bethlehem/Ephratah But how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hotel Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,060 views

    Why Bethlehem - it was God’s plan and arrangement – He set everything in motion for it to happen right there in that town, in those conditions – it was in God’s eyes a perfect birth for the King of Kings. It was not a mistake or bad luck on the part of Ma

    Message: Hotel Bethlehem Scripture Text: “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7 KJV). Opening Introduction: It’s obvious from researching the times of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Martin Luther avatar

    Sermon For Christmas Day

    Contributed by Martin Luther on Jun 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,317 views

    A classic sermon by Martin Luther.

    The Story of the Birth of Jesus; and the Angels' Song I. The Birth of Jesus The Story of Jesus' Birth 1. It is written in Haggai 2,6-7, that God says, "I will shake the heavens; and the precious things of all nations shall come." This is fulfilled today, for the heavens were shaken, that is, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,294 views

    The message from our annual Christmas Eve candlelight communion service

    A Light in the Darkness Colossians 1:15-20 Christmas Eve Message In the beginning of God’s relationship with humanity, there was peace, harmony and unity. The relationship Adam and Eve enjoyed with God in the Garden was perfect. The perfect relationship was marred and corrupted by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God