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  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Being Ready Means Living In Faith

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 30, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,663 views

    First Sunday In Advent: Preparation for Jesus’ return is not ’rocket science.’ Readiness is simply living in the faith that God has called us to by grace.

    Today is the first Sunday of Advent - the beginning of a new Church Year. The Altar is draped in blue - expressive of hope, expectation and anticipation, which is the dominant mood of Advent. The Advent season is four Sundays long. That is why we have the four Advent candles in the Advent wreath. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chad Reister avatar

    What Is In A Name Series

    Contributed by Chad Reister on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,687 views

    the first in our advent series

    What is in a Name? I have stated before that I was going to do a sermon series for the month of Thanksgiving and then for the month of Christmas and so today we begin the series for Christmas. In doing so we will explore and celebrate Advent. The word “advent” means coming. . Christians know and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Hodge avatar

    Are We There Yet?

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,163 views

    This sermon declares that being in ministry can be just as exciting as going on a family trip and just as children ask the question in the sermon’s theme, the church should continue to ask it as well.

    Are we there yet? (Matthew 25:34-46) Our theme for today’s message can help many of us reflect back to our youth when we were with our parents, grandparents, other relatives or guardians. I’m referring to occasions when we were going on some type of family outing. It could have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Let It Be...

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 1, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,353 views

    First Sermon in an Advent Series. Focussing on Mary’s encouter with the Angel Gabriel when she first learned of her role in God’s plan for the incarnation.

    Welcome to the beginning of the church year. For two thousand years, this has been recognized as the beginning of the calendar... we begin the season of Advent with a season of waiting or anticipation of a great thing which is to come. Remember the Heinz Ketchup commercial with the Carly Simon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    Anchor Of The Soul

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,897 views

    1. Man will never be able to keep all of his promises. 2. Man is vulnerable and unreliable. 3. No matter who he or she is, and no matter how upstanding of a citizen they are, man will fail himself.

    Opening Text: Eph 2:1 thru 7 Introduction: This morning I want to talk about some things that God has promised to His children. But first, I would like to take a few moments to talk about some of the promises man has made to himself and how these promises have miserably failed time and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,081 views

    This message considers the importance of the Birth of Christ as we celebrate Christmas...

    CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF CHRIST Text: Matthew 1:18-25 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Christmas should serve as a reminder to every believer that the birth of Christ should be celebrated. It certainly does not mean that Christmas is the only time to rejoice in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derek Melanson avatar

    A Fragrant Offering Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,939 views

    Mary’s act of anointing Jesus’ feet is an act of fully devoted discipleship, of worship and service, and of witness that we should follow.

    “A Fragrant Offering” John 12: 1 – 11 Introduction: Our Sense of Smell 1. Smells from a kitchen fill the house and people want to taste what is making the odor: homemade bread, a good homemade stew or soup, or even bacon frying in a pan and coffee brewing. 2. Our sense of taste is greatly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dieuner Joseph avatar

    Keep Hope Alive

    Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on May 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 44,994 views

    To encourage believers not to lose hope no matter their circumstance.

    Rev. D. Joseph May 4, 2007 Text: Jer. 17:7; Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. Topic: Keep Hope Alive INTRODUCTION Contrary to popular belief, Jesse Jackson did not coined the saying: ‘keep hope alive.’ The Bible has been admonishing and encouraging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Joy To The World!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,336 views

    Christmas message about the good news bringing great joy.

    Joy to the World! Luke 2:8-12, Philippians 4:4-5 December 3, 2006 You know what I’ve discovered about myself? And I’m not proud to admit it. But the fact of the matter is that I have found myself turning into a bit of a grinch sometimes during the holiday season. The time of year when there ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “the Dynamic Impact Of A Good Deacon”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 19, 2014
     | 7,873 views

    In Acts 6, we see what kind of positive impact the effective ministry of the deacon can have on a local church.

    The early church was experiencing phenomenal growth, marvelous miracles, pulsating power, and unlimited blessings. Then, right in the middle of this success story, dissension arose. The Greek speaking widows were being neglected in favor of the Hebrew speaking widows. The Apostles said that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Wait Is Over! Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 5, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,865 views

    I want to take just a few moments to unwrap one more Christmas Story…The Story Of Simeon in a message I am calling ‘The Wait Is Over!’ You know, I think that, is a very appropriate title for Christmas Eve service, don’t you...

    The Wait Is Over! The Story Of Simeon Luke 2:25-35 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 longing heart Born ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Standing On The Premises Instead Of The Promises?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,743 views

    We can learn to come to God’s premises and easily fail to stand on His PROMISES. GOD’S PROMISES ARE EXCEEDING GREAT AND PRECIOUS!

    STANDING ON THE PREMISES BUT NOT ON THE PROMISES. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com One of the chief reasons for spiritual leanness and spiritual anemic weakness is we do not know God’s promises and we do not accept His promises are for me today. Why worry when you can pray? We come ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Lorraine Greeff avatar

    Divine Joy Or Just Happiness

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Dec 4, 2021
     | 6,374 views

    Understanding that not all people are happy in their lives but in the sense of knowing that even in that time there is a joy that comes from within

    Divine Joy or just happiness: Happiness is the feeling you get when things are going well; it’s based on your circumstances. Joy, on the other hand, is a deep sense of pleasure, delight, gladness, and well-being that is independent of circumstance. Joy flows from a deeply rooted conviction that not ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Apostolic Testimony And The Authority Of Scripture.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 4, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,568 views

    At the back of Peter’s apostolic testimony to the transfiguration of our Lord lies the foundational authority of the Old Testament Scriptures

    THE APOSTOLIC TESTIMONY AND THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE. 2 Peter 1:16-21. I). THE APOSTOLIC TESTIMONY. 2 Peter 1:16-18. Peter had a genuine pastoral concern for the purity of the church after his own death, literally his “exodus” (2 Peter 1:14-15). The Apostle wrote his second letter against ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 31, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,411 views

    Are we ready?

    The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins: An Exposition of Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus is known for the many parables which He spoke. A parable reveals a truth in a way which is alive and vivid. It takes a story from everyday life and uses it to illustrate a greater truth. Those who were given the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible