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  • Dana Chau avatar

    Who Was Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,431 views

    Questions and answers to the possibilities of who Jesus was.

    This is the first Sunday of Advent, the beginning celebration of Christ’s first coming and the anticipation of Christ’s second coming. We will break from our monthly message series to help us prepare for Christmas in a meaningful way. This is a tough task. I’m competing with the millions of ...read more

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    Merry Osmosis

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,011 views

    Are we spiritually permiable? Are we ready to put on the things of the Spirit and put away the things of the flesh? Mary was.

    Merry Osmosis Luke 1:26-38 ((Props: You will need a picture of the cardio-pulmonary system and a picture of two hearts… one colored white and the other black))) This morning I have a very strange sermon for you. I guess you are getting used to that. In the last two weeks I have preached using a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Of Peace

    Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 28,179 views

    The sermon speaks of shattering the darkness that sometimes covers our lives, darkness cause by fear, anxiety, disappintment, suffering, sin . . . The hope of Advent’s peace begins at the point we are able to own our darkness and know it intimately, w

    Advent I - Peace Isaiah 2:1-5 The season of Advent comes upon us year after year, and most every year we sing and pray and read about darkness and the dawning of light. You know the texts: "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Those who dwell in the land of the shadow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Brings Us Love

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 4, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,804 views

    This is a sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent based on Matthew 11:28-30 and the appropriate aria and chorus from the same passage in Handle’s MESSIAH.

    Jesus Brings Us Love --Matthew 11:28-30 I think I’ve shared all this with you in the past, but it bears repeating today. I love all types of music. My favorite hymn is Charles Wesley’s “And Can It Be”; my favorite gospel song is Fanny Crosby’s “To God Be the Glory”; my favorite praise and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Be Prepaired

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,265 views

    Some people are prepaired for Christmas in an automatic sence and others never seem to be ready.

    Be Prepared Luke 21:25-36 Be prepared, the Boy Scout motto. When I was a scout, I took that motto seriously. It paid off several times. The time Doug Pine smacked into a pine tree and cut his eye. (coincidence not really, his life was full of unfortunate coincidences) I was right on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Hope PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,472 views

    This sermon explores the enduring hope found in Jesus Christ, as prophesied in Isaiah, and how this hope guides and comforts us in all life's circumstances.

    Good morning, beloved family. It is yet another blessed day that the Lord has made and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. As we gather together in this sacred space, let us take a moment to appreciate the divine grace that has brought us here. We are drawn together by the love of our Savior, ...read more

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    What Does He Want From Me?

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,655 views

    God uses faithful people to achieve His purposes of redemption.

    #2005-49 Title: What Does He Want From Me? Text: Luke 1:5-9, 11-17, 57-60 Truth: God uses faithful people to help achieve His purpose of redemption. Aim: To encourage availability to God for His purpose of redemption. Life ?: What does God want from Me? INTRODUCTION I suppose the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relatives!

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005
     | 2,967 views

    John The Baptist - Jesus strange relitave

    Relatives! Mark 1:1-8 We are quickly approaching the days when people will travel to be with family. Some houses will be packed. The Roads and airports will be full of people willing to spend time, energy and money to be with loved ones. It all sound great doesn’t it. Family getting together. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    'tis The Season

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,265 views

    The shallow adulation and transitory merriment that the people showed toward John the Baptist is echoed toward Christ in the world’s celebration during what is known as advent or the Christmas season.

    ‘TIS THE SEASON JOHN 5:35 I. The Season of John the Baptist A. The Ministry of John the Baptist 1. He was a burning and a shining light 2. Several words can be used for light a. Luchnos – a portable lamp or luminary. b. phōs – light, source of luminousness 3. A light shining in the darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The First Person To Worship Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006
     | 6,348 views

    Before Jesus was born of a virgin, there was one who worshipped.

    LUKE 1:29 45 THE FIRST PERSON TO WORSHIP JESUS “[Mary] was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Christmas Is All About

    Contributed by Frank Wiederrecht on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 12,283 views

    Christmas began in the heart of God, and finds it’s completion in the heart of man.

    WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT How are you all doing? Myself, this time of the year kind of wears me out! This week I got to thinking about what Christmas has become for most of us, and just thinking about it makes me tired! Ask any mother and she’ll tell you that at this time of year, her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Coming.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 6, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,904 views

    2nd Sunday of Advent Year C

    2nd Sunday of Advent Year C Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Opening Prayer Heavenly Father empower each of us here today to be an example of John the Baptist to other people in our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prepare The Way!

    Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,693 views

    John the Baptist came to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. How do we prepare today?

    “Prepare The Way!” Luke 1:13-17 November 30, 2003 Now that it is winter here in Nebraska, getting to work in the morning will be a little more difficult for me. More preparation will need be done before I can pull (or skid) into the parking lot here at church. Above and beyond the normal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Reality Of Christmas

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,491 views

    2005 Christmas Sermon

    I begin this morning with two views of Christmas. View number one: My husband and I had been happily (most of the time) married for five years, but hadn’t been blessed with a baby. I decided to do some serious praying and promised God that if He would give us a child, I would be a perfect mother, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    He's Coming To Town Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,066 views

    While we sing and talk of one coming on a sleigh, we must remember that Jesus will also be Coming to Town but rather than on a sleigh pulled by reindeer, he will be in the clouds and rather than by reindeer, he will come with power and glory!

    INTRO Isn’t it amazing what Christmas has become? How the sweet calm picture of the birth of one named Jesus has become so much about rush, money, and envy. ILL: Listen to this parody of the Christmas season that I read this past week: "And there were in the same country children keeping watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist