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  • Jay Robison avatar

    A Time For Rainbows

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,049 views

    The Rainbow is a promise of God to offer forgiveness. We all need it. God promises new beginnings. Used in Advent, but could be any time of year.

    Beyond Your Wildest Dreams: Look: There is a Rainbow December 2, 2007 Jay Davis Robison GENESIS 9:8-16 Have you ever regretted doing something? As soon as it happened I knew I was in big trouble When I was youth minister I did not do victim games Those designed to make someone look silly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas New Creation

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 7, 2008
     | 2,016 views

    In Jesus Birth, the New Creation has begun

    New Creation at Christmas December 16, 2007 Luke 1:26-38 I was talking with a friend this week about all the accesses that happen at Christmas, and how the retail ales system has taken over this celebration of Christ’s birth. We can respond to it in two different ways – at worst, we can just ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christmas Is Coming! Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 13, 2010
     | 3,819 views

    Theme is Repentance.... illustration from Shel Silverstein.... taking the garbage out.... John calls us to not "regret" but to take the garbage out of our lives.

    In Jesus Holy Name December 5, 2010 Text Matthew 3:1-2,5-6 Advent I–Redeemer Lutheran “Christmas Is Coming – Are You Ready?” This past week Colleen was having several blood tests and checkups as part of her requirements for the upcoming mission trip. She ran into ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ready And Watching Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,128 views

    Advent is a season of preparation. Be ready and watching for Christ’s coming.

    In October 2003, a string of Southern California wildfires eventually claimed two-dozen lives. The flames moved at a speed faster than people could flee. Responding to complaints that some residents did not receive enough warning, Sgt. Conrad Grayson said, "We are begging people to leave, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "There Is Joy In The Lord"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 25,465 views

    We are called to be oaks of righteousness, for our joy is found in the Lord, not in our circumstances.

    The song that some of us learned as children goes, “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart, down in my heart, I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart to stay.” Another song proclaims, “There is joy in the Lord, there is love in His presence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Paradox Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,272 views

    Christmas is a paradox. The Christmas story is filled with the unexpected—the unimaginable. And yet the Christ Child was born amidst these paradoxes; let’s for a few moments think the paradox of Christmas.

    CHRISTMAS PARADOX "The Nativity" “As helpless as He was He deserved more privacy. Yet they gathered and stared, not completely understanding what they saw—just that they had to see. . . “Mary was tired and sore and a little sick. But she had heard the heralding angel and knew they would come, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Open Your Hearts Door To God's Plan" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,222 views

    We must open our heart to God’s plan.

    liff & Saltillo UM Churches December 29, 2002 “Open Your Heart’s Door to God’s Plan” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: “There came a time--at the best time, at the right time--when the mighty Son of God turned His back on all the beauty and happiness of His forever home. And somehow--no one knows just ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    I Met John The Baptist At Yoder's Department Store

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,543 views

    John gives some advice for this season of Advent: hold a baby, wonder, and look to the stars.

    I Met John the Baptist at Yoder’s Dept. Store Mark 1:1-8 December 4, 2005 Haven’t you ever wondered what it would be like to meet John the Baptist? I’ve always thought that he would be an interesting person to get to know. He walked around the wilderness in camel skin eating bugs and tree bark, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Conceived By The Holy Spirit, Born Of The Virgin Mary

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,119 views

    Why do we hold to the Virgin Birth and what difference does it make?

    In the TV show Thirtysomething Hope, a Christian, argues with her Jewish husband, Michael, about the holidays. Michael exploded…. “Do you really believe an angel appeared to some teenage girl who then got pregnant without ever having sex and traveled on horseback to Bethlehem where she spent the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Eye Witness News 1 - Mary (Advent 1, 2009) Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,488 views

    This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is week one focusing on the person of Mary.

    Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pray For Peace In God's Path Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 18, 2019
     | 2,978 views

    Peace of mind is one of the greatest blessings we can enjoy, and one of the most difficult to attain. It is not difficult because it is not available, it is difficult because we do not seek it in God’s way.

    Pray for Peace in God’s Path Luke 1:76-79 Introduction Peace of mind is one of the greatest blessings we can enjoy, and one of the most difficult to attain. It is not difficult because it is not available, it is difficult because we do not seek it in God’s way. During this Advent series ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Pell avatar

    O Come, O Come Emmanuel Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,864 views

    To show nature and character of our Savior – the incarnate God.

    O COME, O COME EMMANUEL Advent 2007: “Christmas in Song and Story” Week #3 Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 11:1-12 Special Note: This sermon will employ an A Capella vocalist to sing one verse of the Christmas hymn at strategic points throughout the sermon. Sermon Objective: To show nature and character of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "The Shepherds' Faith"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 10,312 views

    Their faith takes them to the stable, and beyond.

    “The Shepherds’ Faith” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In a survey, nearly a third of those questioned stated that, of all the persons mentioned in the Christmas story, they identified the most with the shepherds. They were your average, ordinary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • David DeWitt avatar

    A Spirit To Engage Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,540 views

    Discover a new passion for Christmas and overcome Christmas anxiety.

    Series: Discover Christ in Christmas A Spirit to Engage Matthew 2:3-8, 16 December 10, 2000 Introduction I. The Story of the Grinch: One of my favorite holiday shows is the cartoon classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The story revolves around an old, crusty, nasty, absolutely rotten ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Gift Above All Others

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 6, 2006
     | 3,421 views

    Receive the Christmas gift from God. Appreciate the heart of the Giver. Understand that the love of God is all we need. Cultivate a grateful heart. Be thankful to God for His blessings.

    All of us receive gifts – at birthdays, Christmas or even lucky draws. • We have the experience of receiving a gift and knowing the joy of receiving a gift. • I believe we remember some, but not all the gifts we’ve received. • Can you remember all the gifts you’ve received last Christmas? Maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible