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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    A Child Is Born

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 24, 2007
     | 4,391 views

    A sermon about the incarnation, the promise of God with Us

    This sermon was written for an ecumenical service at a Retirement Community for Seniors. It is a revision of another of my advent sermons titled "Love in Advent". Sermon for Suites by the Lake – Advent – “A Child is Born” - November 24, 2007 Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's An Advent?

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,548 views

    We celebrate Christmas and Advent every year but do we really know why we celebrate these traditions? Most people don’t know the why behind colors, candles, wreaths and when you understand the why behind a tradition we will find that it will become truly

    What’s an Advent? Pastor Ryan Akers IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME! Have you gone nuts yet? The world throws too much confusion on us during holidays. (presents, TV shows, decorations, Christmas trees, black shopping days) (why do people shop on days they know it will be crazy?, happy holidays or merry ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Advent 1 - (Hope) 2006 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 47 ratings
     | 41,021 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

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    Resting Your Soul From Stress

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jul 26, 2011
     | 4,988 views

    Your life is a lot like a Rubber band...some stress is good b/c it tends to motivate us, but too much stress will break us altogether. Key is knowing when to allow the band to rest from the stress.

    Mt. 11:28-30 Your life is a lot like a Rubber band Some stress is good b/c it tends to motivate us, but too much stress will break us altogether. Key is knowing when to allow the band to rest from the stress. Apostle Paul said it this way We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cry At Midnight (The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The 10 Bridesmaids)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 3, 2011
    based on 816 ratings
     | 116,888 views

    Jesus is the returning bridegroom who will arrive triumphantly at the end of the age. Beloved , blessed are those whose lamps are faithfully kept burning as they watch and wait for his appearance. Be Ready for "The Cry at Midnight." (Redone Nov 2017)

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Joshua:24:1-25; Psalm 78:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and Matthew 25:1-13. A film crew was on location deep in the desert. One day an old Indian went up ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    What Time Is It?

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 44 ratings
     | 39,720 views

    It’s time to wake up, clean up, and dress up, because Jesus is soon returning and the saved will go up...who will it be who will show up? Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    What Time is It? Romans 13:11-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhatTimeIsIt.html Each morning we wake up to an alarm. I hate that clock. But I’m thankful for it, because if not for it, we would be a mess. We like to sleep. We wouldn’t have jobs, our kids would not pass school. And we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Trial By Fire Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 13, 2011
     | 9,016 views

    Why do we face trials? How are we to react to them and why?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Do you ever wonder why we face so many trials in life? Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to coast through life problem and trial free? I think it would. • Have you noticed that since you gave your life to Jesus, the trials of life have not stopped? What’s with that? • I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Hope Of Christmas

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,011 views

    Hope is fulfilled as evidenced in an exposition of LUKE 2:25-40

    THE HOPE OF CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:25-40 Introduction: Christmas ought to be a time of hope. It is a time of remembering the first coming of Christ, observed in our Christmas celebrations. But it is also a reminder of our waiting for the return of Christ. On that first Christmas hope became reality and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Salvation Has Come!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,596 views

    God will reveal God’s self to YOU! Just wait.

    Luke 2:22-40 “Salvation Has Come!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I have a hard time waiting, how about you? The Rock Band Queen had a song in which Freddie Mercury belted out: “I Want It All and I Want It Now!” A good friend of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Babies Change Things

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,813 views

    Immanuel, God With Us. He is hope for the hopeless and help for the helpless.

    BABIES CHANGE THINGS Matthew 1__18-25 Advent 4 Sun, Dec 23, 2007 Fourth S. in Advent Year A Readings: First: Is. 7:10-17 Epistle: Rom. 1:1-7 Gospel: Matt. 1:18-25 Psalm: Psalm 24 Babies change things. Every young couple realizes that. When babies come unexpectedly, the event ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    God Of The Overlooked Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,200 views

    The God of the oppressed is also the God of the overlooked and that God’s love is encompassing, God’s love is embracing, and God’s love is enduring.

    God of the Overlooked Luke 2: 8-15 Luke 2:10 “I bring you good news of great joy” Over thirty years ago, Dr. James Cone, Professor at Union Theological Seminary in New York, wrote a breakthrough book in Black Theology called “God of the Oppressed.” This book catapulted Dr. Cone to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Things Not To Be Forgotten

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,522 views

    A sermon on Psalm 144:1. Delivered for Veteran’s Day! (Outline adapted from Charles Spurgeon’s Treasury of David Pg. # 372 Volume 3)

    Sermon for 11/11/2007- Veteran’s Day Psalm 144:1 Introduction: Play video called Iraq: A Soldier’s Story of Faith from Bluefish.com WBTU: A. Our Scripture this morning comes from Psalm 144:1. Read it. B. What does this have to do with us? (2 Tim 2:3 NIV) Endure hardship with us like a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Fullness Of The Time

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,188 views

    Do you feel a groaning deep inside that you can’t get free of? Do you have a longing for a deeper knowledge and understanding of God than you ever have before? Do you carry a burden that requires strength beyond your limits? Do you need direction?

    Galatians 4:4: “But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law (NKJV).” Think for a moment about your very most favorite kind of fruit. A peach or a nectarine or a pear or pineapple or whatever fruit it is that you find to be the absolutely ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Owen avatar

    Our Cornerstone Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,314 views

    Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

    God is so faithful! He’s faithful to us as individuals and faithful to us as a church. And as long as we continue to be a church that’s all about [2] loving God and loving others, God will continue to bless us and show us His faithfulness. We show our love for God when we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Jesus- The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,883 views

    Jesus is the light of the world, the world rejected Him, although some did not, where are you?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever tried to navigate in the dark? How would you like to drive at night with no lights? Imagine a world were cars did not have lights. The roads would be VERY dangerous at night wouldn’t they? • Imagine living in darkness, living in a dark world where there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ