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  • Mark van Cuylenburg avatar

    When Joy Overflows! In These Extra Ordinary Times!

    Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Jan 4, 2021
     | 2,189 views

    What happens when the joy in heaven overflows to earth?

    When Joy overflows! In these extra ordinary times! By my calculations its just five days to Christmas Day Morning and I’m trying to get a sense of the anticipation that might have been in the air some 2020 years ago. First of all, I suppose that we ought to ask who it was who was anticipating? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Lassiter avatar

    The Hope In Advent - A Call To Attention!

    Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Nov 27, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,122 views

    Advent is an important part of our church year. The first Sunday of Advent is the Sunday we emphasize the Hope we have in Christ Jesus.

    The Hope in Advent – A Call to Attention! Mark 13:28-37 “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So, you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Remarkable Redeemer - Advent 2

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,624 views

    Christ, our remarkable redeemer.

    Remarkable Redeemer, James 1:12-18 Introduction A sign in a convenience store read, “Check Cashing Policy: To err is human. To forgive, $10.” It’s a funny way to recognize the fact that we make mistakes, but it’s also evidence of the way many people think about forgiveness. To forgive is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Advent 1 - (Hope) 2006 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 47 ratings
     | 39,976 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent. Hope.

    Jer 33:14-16 “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring forth for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Advent 1c--Vigilance Series

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 22, 2018
     | 5,130 views

    Advent is a time to renew a theocentric approach in an often-anxious world.

    Advent1C Welcome to this First Sunday of Advent. Today’s Readings from Luke’s Gospel is a little unsettling. In it, Christ seems to be describing the end of the world. Listen to his words: “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Third Sunday Of Advent, Year C: Advent Joy On Gaudete Sunday

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 21, 2024
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    How many admonishing or warning songs or hymns can you find?

    Today the Church takes a break from the penitential color violet (often referred to as purple) which symbolizes penance particularly because Pilate dressed Jesus in a purple robe to mock his kingship. Today, however, is Gaudete Sunday and the color is Rose (often referred to as pink) as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • John Williams III avatar

    Advent Angels (Advent 4 Sermon After Christmas Cantata)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 14, 2022
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    The Bible tells us a lot about what the angels do, but not much about what they look like. Let’s imagine their appearance and explore their performance.

    ADVENT ANGELS Text: Matthew 2:13-15 Matthew 2:13-15  Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Second Sunday Of Advent, Year B: The Good News Of Advent

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 3, 2020
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    The route home is spiritualized to refer to as "the way of the Lord" and attention must be given to preparing for the coming of the Messiah.

    Modern GPS devices usually have a pleasant voice that tells you when you missed a turn and how to get back on the right road. On this Second Sunday of Advent, we hear the pleasant voice of this Good News: 1.Such as the opening words of our Gospel today: “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Advent 1 - The Promise Of A Son Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 29, 2009
     | 5,722 views

    Put yourself in Mary’s shoes and experience the shock and wonder of the news...Mary, a virgin, will give birth to the Son of God.

    Sermon for CATM – “Advent 1 – The Promise of a Son” - November 29, 2009 Play Video: Psalm 130 What are you waiting for? What do you long for? In your heart of hearts, what yearning within you most commonly rises to the surface? Our longings are part of what defines us and defines our lives. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Advent 2015 - Week 1

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,758 views

    The birth narrative is an amazing account, filled with characters who are almost larger than life. It is easy for them to overshadow the One person who never says a word. The One coming from Heaven to dwell among us.

    First Sunday of Advent - Read - Luke 1:1-4 & 26-38 This may seem like a crazy question but how many of you remember Elvis? Before concerts they would announce to the crowd who was already there that, “Elvis has entered the building.” And the cheers would erupt! Elvis had not yet sung ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Snares Of Advent: The Snares In Life

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 9, 2013
     | 3,171 views

    There are misconceptions,attitudes, actions or the lack there of that keep us from embracing the coming of Christ and his Kingdom life.

    Title: The Snares of Advent: Snares in Life Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Thesis: There are misconceptions, attitudes, actions or the lack there of that keep us from embracing the coming of the Christ and Kingdom Life. (John said the Kingdom is “near” but Jesus clarified that when he said the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Gullick avatar

    Restoring The Link On The Advent Of Christ. Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,750 views

    Based on John chpater 15 uses the imagary of a severed spiral cord and a crashing Californian redwood to remind ourselves to be branches miraculously restored by Christ to His vine. Uses a number of unrecognised resources - {found them on the internet

    Restoring the link JN 15:1 - 10 Some of you will have seen actor Christopher Reeves play the part of Superman in the movies. In May of 1995, it was during the cross-country portion of a horse jumping event in Culpeper, Virginia, that Reeve’s Throughbred, Eastern Express, balked at a rail jump, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Advent 4: Jesus Is Here PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,365 views

    Encourages understanding and embodying Jesus' teachings of truth, justice, and joy, guided by the wisdom and love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, dear congregation. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the comforting embrace of our shared faith, in the heartening presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. We stand together, on the precipice of understanding, looking towards the horizon of enlightenment that our faith promises ...read more

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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Advent I: Hope Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,325 views

    The Old and the New Testaments confirm that God’s love knows no boundaries as proven by the Incarnation we celebrate this Advent season.

    November 29, 2008 – Advent 1 – “Hope is Coming” Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 1:26-38 Christmas holds a place in each of our hearts. In our culture it’s a time when family, or family and faith converge. Even those for whom the season we’re approaching holds mixed feelings or painful feelings, it’s rare that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Love - Advent 4, 2011 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,486 views

    Beyond happy memories, beyond seasonal blessings, beyond ourselves; Christmas like everything else in this Biblical narrative, is not about us! This morning I want us to think about three expressions of love that we see in the Christmas season that are a

    Dakota Community Church December 18, 2011 Love It is hard to believe that we are already at week four in this season of Advent! Between our trip to the Dominican Republic and last week’s Children’s Church concert the month is flying by. So far we have looked at the hope (past, present, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite