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Peace That Passes Understanding

Contributed by Terence D. Engler on Dec 3, 2021

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I prepared this message as part of a Series for Advent, and this one really ministered to me the peace of God for these difficult days in which we live.

“PEACE THAT PASSES UNDERSTANDING” PT. 2 “ADVENT 2021” Phil. 4.6-7 One of the lasting, profound emotions that Christmas evokes in my life is that of peace; I’m not sure whether it’s the stillness of a late-night recounting of the Christmas story, the stillness of a cold, wintry night, or the peace ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 24:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Hope Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 20, 2025

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On the shortest day of the year, Jesus offers us the gift of Hope

How often have you heard the phrase or description “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”? But what if it’s not? What if Christmas doesn’t bring alive warm happy memories for you? What happens when there is an empty chair at the table and Christmas becomes a reminder of a lost loved one or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gifts From The Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 17, 2020

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1) Every believer has been individually gifted (Eph. 4:7); 2) Christ obtained the right to give gifts (Eph.4:8-10); 3) the Lord blesses the whole church (Eph. 4:11).

Ephesians 4:7-11 [7] But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. [8] Therefore it says, "When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men." [9] (In saying, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-11

Denomination: Other

Christmas Begins With God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 20, 2010

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Christmas reveals to us that God knows us and our problem, He loves us because we are precious to Him, and He saves us because heaven is where we ought to belong.

1 John 4:9-10 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Christmas was God’s idea. It has never been ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10, 1 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Eve

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 24, 2022

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A very predictable Prediction

A Predictable Christmas December 24, 2022 Isaiah 9:1-7 We live in a world filled with constant change. When we watch the news, we see the changes taking place, but who hasn’t been watching the weather the past few days. Sometimes, it’s nice not to have any change. Sometimes we need to hear ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Feast At The House Of Levi

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

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Jesus came not to call the Righteous but Sinners to repentance.

THE FEAST AT LEVI’S HOUSE. Mark 2:13-22. 1. The call of Levi (Mark 2:13-14) Wherever we live, under whatever regime, tax collectors are unpopular. It was no different in first century Israel, where Levi’s trade involved collaboration with the Romans, and the constant suspicion of theft. Levi ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compassion: The Healing Touch

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

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It is never a fruitless exercise when we bring others to Christ.

COMPASSION: THE HEALING TOUCH. Mark 6:30-34; Mark 6:53-56. It was with some measure of excitement that the twelve apostles returned from their first outreach. They had fulfilled their commission, and were keen to report to Jesus on all that they had said and done (Mark 6:30). If ever there was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56, Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas According To Christ

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 24, 2011

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Everyone has a view and perspective of the Christmas story, but Jesus has a unique perspective that we as His followers should try to understand.

Christmas According to Christ Text: Hebrews 1:1 - 18 By: Ken McKinley Everyone here today has heard the Christmas story. We’ve all heard it; and we’ve heard it from just about every perspective possible. I mean, I’ve heard it from the perspective of Mary and Joseph. I’ve heard it from the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Without Christ

Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Dec 18, 2020

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It’s a general phenomenon that the whole world becomes elated when it comes to Christmas period where by friends and family from different part of the world come together to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Intro: It’s a general phenomenon that the whole world becomes elated when it comes to Christmas period where by friends and family from different part of the world come together to celebrate the birth of Christ. Christmas to many has become a period whereby people wine and dine, go for tourism ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Table Etiquette In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 6, 2016

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This is God's work, and the order of priority in God's kingdom.

TABLE ETIQUETTE IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD. Luke 14:1; Luke 14:7-14. One Sabbath, one of the chief Pharisees gave Jesus the courtesy of a dinner invitation. Jesus courteously accepted. Somewhat discourteously, the Pharisees were keeping their eye on Jesus (Luke 14:1). It was on this occasion, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Essential Article Of The Christian Faith

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 6, 2016

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Death is not the end.

AN ESSENTIAL ARTICLE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. Luke 20:27-38. The Sadducees, the ruling class in the Jerusalem Temple, flatly denied the resurrection of the body (Luke 20:27). They failed to find this teaching in their only authoritative Scriptures, the five books of Moses (Genesis to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Victim To Victor: The Widows Mite

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 6, 2018

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A contrast between acquisitive Scribes, and a gift given out of penury.

FROM VICTIM TO VICTOR: THE WIDOW’S MITE. Mark 12:38-44. In our previous reading, Jesus pronounced one Scribe, ‘Not far from the kingdom of God’ (Mark 12:34). Yet Jesus’ opinion of the Scribes in general was not unlike His opinion of the Pharisees (cf. Luke 11:43). ‘The Scribes and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renewing Our Covenant With The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2018

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Christians need to be constantly recalled to their first love, and churches to the rudiments (first principles) of the faith of a better generation.

RENEWING OUR COVENANT WITH THE LORD. Joshua 24:1-3; Joshua 24:14-25. The choice of Shechem as the site for the renewal of the covenant after the conquests under Joshua is significant. This was where the LORD had promised Abram both ‘this land’ and ‘a seed’ to occupy it, and Abram had ‘built ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-3, Joshua 24:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If Christmas Doesn't Come

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 9, 2020

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Christmas will look different this year during this ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. We are reminded that Christmas must be more than just a good feeling.

(This is not an original sermon, as I have gleaned from various writers and Pastors. I have adapted to my style and points in light of this Pandemic during this Advent Season) TITLE: WHAT IF CHRISTMAS DOESN’T COME SCRIPTURE: GALATIANS 4:19 We are a little under three weeks to the celebration ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Zachariah

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 1, 2021

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Zachariah speaks of coming Messiah, gives a prophecy of his son, and concludes by sharing with us the sunrise from on high.

Zachariah Luke 1:68-79 1. Zechariah’s is informed of the birth of the one who bring Peace • The angel Gabriel appears to Zacharias and to Mary telling them both of impending births. • Zacharias doubts words of the angel and is left speechless, v. 18-22. • Later, when the baby is born, Zacharias ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Methodist

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