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How To Become A "Mary Worshiper"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 1, 2004

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The Magnificat is an incredible moment of worshiping God. This sermon identifies 6 things we need to do, not to worship Mary, but to worship LIKE Mary.

- Being a “Mary Worshiper” does not mean that we worship Mary, but that we worship like Mary. Becoming a “Mary Worshiper”: 1. “Mary worshipers” focus their eyes up, not in. - v. 46 - “magnifies the Lord.” - while there is certainly a need for reflection and self-examination in worship, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah's Stump Speech

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 2, 2004

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Isaiah predicts what would happen to the Stump of Jesse before it even was a stump. This is a warning and a comfort to us as we prepare for Christ’s birth.

December 5, 2004 Isaiah 11:1-10 1 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. 2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him -- the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Joy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 3, 2004

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This is the 2nd sermon and service in the series "Christmas Brings". (Drama by Chris St.Clair II included).

Series: Christmas Brings…[#2] JOY Luke 1:26-38 Welcome “The Joy Of The Lord” Hymn 87 “Joy To The World” (Vs. 1&4) Offering Hymn 100 “Angels We Have Heard On High” Children’s Choir “Ain’t No Rock” “You Are My All In All” Introduction: In school I learned about a type of word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Hope

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 5, 2004

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We have hope because of: 1. Who we are. 2. Whose we are. 3. Where we are.

On November 21, 1943, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote a letter to his fiancee, Maria von Wedemeyer, while he was imprisoned by Hitler during World War II. In the letter, he talked about a spiritual lesson he was learning from his life as a prisoner. He wrote: “A prison cell, in which one waits, hopes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

What We Forget About Christmas Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 6, 2004

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We all know the story but what is it we forget about Christmas?

Christmas, it’s probably the most celebrated holiday in the world. If you were to stop your average man on the street and ask him about Christmas, I’d be willing to bet that you would hear all of the essential ingredients of the Yule time. The virgin birth, Mary and Josephs trip to Bethlehem, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

I've Got Something To Say Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 6, 2004

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First person narrative of a shepherd coming from Bethlehem; We have good news to tell!

I’VE GOT SOMETHING TO SAY! Luke 2:8-20 S: Proclamation C: The appropriate response to receiving the good news is to share it with others. Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: WE HAVE GOOD NEWS TO TELL! KW: Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Realize the good news is for you! • Tell the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Other Side Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 7, 2004

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Part 1 of MERRY CHRISTMAS SERIES! There is ANOTHER SIDE OF CHRISTMAS. To the Bible characters who played an important role on that first Christmas day, it was not necessarily all peace and joy and love.

Introduction It would be difficult to imagine Christmas without lights, good food; without new clothes, new shoes, new toys for the children, without parties; without merrymaking. Since childhood we have known Christmas in the Philippines to be a day of fun, festivities, that is almost impossible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word "Peace" Made Flesh Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 8, 2004

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Jesus is our peace, we are to be peace for the world around us

Advent Series 2004 The Word Made Flesh The Word “PEACE” Made Flesh Ephesians 2:11-18 He Himself is our Peace Like hope, Peace is a prevalent theme at Christmas. We see the word everywhere – cards, banners, billboards… Rightfully so – Peace is proclaimed around Jesus all the time – in Isaiah 53 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

Expectations And Let-Downs At Christmas Time

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 8, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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John the Baptist wasn’t sure if Jesus was the one he was to be expecting. Sometimes, our expectations don’t come true either, especially at Christmas.

Matthew 11:1-11: GREAT EXPECTATIONS, AND RECOGNIZING THE MIRACULOUS “Why do I feel depressed right now, when I’m supposed to feel happy?” “Why do I feel frustrated right now, when I’m supposed to feel joyful?” “This isn’t the way it was supposed to be. This isn’t what I was expecting.” What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Mary: The Activity And The Intimacy Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 10, 2004

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How to prepare for Christmas in the way that Mary did. How to cultivate the life of Jesus within.

Mary: the activity and intimacy Luke 1:39-56 WBC 12.12.04pm Introduction: This week I set Monday aside for reading and preparation for an essay for my MA on ‘How may the spiritual life of an individual be helped by a knowledge of different streams and religious traditions’ - busy reading through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

Pursue The Gift Given To All People Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 10, 2004

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How do we move from the laundry list of today’s "Letter to Santa" to the recognition of the greatness of God’s grace

There is a bit of confusion over what is and isn’t common knowledge. “A survey of 7,000 people, conducted by the sponsorship Research International in six countries found that the Shell Oil logo, the Mercedes badge and the five Olympic rings were recognized far more widely than the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Chasing The Stable-Boy Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 10, 2004

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Instead of following after the "power and prestige of the world" how about following the humility of Christ?

I visited with an incensed high school student last week. Apparently her father had decided they weren’t going to get a Christmas tree or put up any of the other usually seasonal decorations. Instead they would have “Birthday” balloons and a birthday cake. And the presents would be arranged around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You The One ?

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Dec 11, 2004

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Christmas Sermon - Which Jesus do you want for Christmas

I have a secret to tell you. I’ve picked out a present for my wife, Linda. I am getting her a beautiful 2 caret diamond ring in a platinum setting. It looks great! I admit that it isn’t exactly what she asked for, but I searched and searched on-line and just couldn’t find anywhere where I could get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Season Of Seeking

Contributed by Jeremy James on Dec 12, 2004

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We do not seek Jesus on our own, instead we seek Him because He seeks us.

Wise Men & Shepherds We know the story of the three magi or wise men well. We have heard it time and again, about how they saw the star in the East that told them that the King of the Jews had been born. The traveled far to find this king and they wished to honor Him. What is interesting is that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Finding Room

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 12, 2004

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There needs to be room in your heart for Jesus to truly celbrate Christmas

Finding Room Luke 2:1-7 December 5, 2004 Second Sunday of Advent Introduction How many of you here this morning have had to make at least one change of plans for your Christmas holiday season? It seems like Christmas becomes more and more busy every year and there seems to be no end to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

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