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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Gift Of Love” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 27, 2011
     | 10,044 views

    Because of the gift of God’s Son, we have been given the gift of a love relationshiop with the God of the universe!

    According to an article written by Nick Carbone and published by TIME magazine, this year (2011), the price of purchasing every item in the song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” all 364 of them, has risen above $100,000. The song lists 12 gifts for 12 days to give to your true love. PNC Wealth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Gift Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,871 views

    The fourth message in the Advent series for 2008.

    The Greatest Gift 2 Cor. 9:15 Intro Christmas is a time of giving. And that means Christmas is a time of shopping. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the Jesus Christ manger carrying gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been exchanging gifts at Christmas. Of course, it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Hoping For - Do You Know?

    Contributed by Adrian Johnson on Nov 30, 2012
     | 4,713 views

    We place our hope in many things but we need to have three character traits of the wise men who placed their hope in Jesus.

    What Are You Hoping For – Do You Know? Introductory Remarks Prayer for Illumination Matthew 2:1-12 2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Oh God, Come Down! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 30, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,875 views

    In this sermon we learn how to pray for the intervention of God in our world today.

    Scripture In many churches, the several weeks prior to Christmas are known as Advent, from the Latin word meaning, “coming.” This preparatory season always begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Thus, today is the First Sunday of Advent. The observance of the season of Advent can be traced ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Good News To The Poor Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,309 views

    Jesus is anointed Messiah and he says it’s for three purposes. First is to proclaim Good News to the poor.

    Good News to the Poor Isaiah 61:1-6 What’s this season really about? Jesus. It’s not so much what he taught as it is about who he is. In Jesus’ first sermon, he chose this Biblical text and in it, he gives his mission. When Jesus read this Scripture, he closed the book and dropped the bombshell and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Go Tell It On The Mountain

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,275 views

    The third week in advent looks at the shepherds and this message looks at how the Shepherds experience mirrors our Christian experience.

    Go Tell It On the Mountain It wasn’t the world’s oldest profession but it was close! I mean you know what the world’s oldest profession is right? That’s right, farming. Adam and Eve had two sons, Cain the oldest was a farmer, thus making that the world’s oldest profession. What were you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Remember To Give Thanks!

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 29, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,779 views

    Thanksgiving or Advent reminder to be grateful as believers.

    Intro: A man stood writing at the post office counter one day when an older man shuffled up to him with a postcard in his hand.“Sir,” the older man said, “would you please address this postcard for me?” The first man gladly consented, and wrote what the older man dictated to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Slowing Down For Reflection" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 21,211 views

    We need to slow down in order to assess where we are spiritually.

    liff and Saltillo UM Churches First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2002 “Slowing Down for Reflection” Luke 21:25-26 Introduction: When I was growing up, there was a woman at our church who would always say, “STAY ready so you won’t have to GET ready.” She was saying basically what today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Vs The Temple

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 7, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,877 views

    The Passion Week was not Jesus vs the Jewish religious leaders, or Jesus vs Rome...it was Jesus vs the Temple. A different perspective on a text we look at every year. Two kingdoms approach Jerusalem from two opposite directions at the same time with t

    Jesus VS The Temple Palm Sunday (2012) Mark 11:1-11 Chronological Bible 10/23 pg. 1410 Mark 11:1–3 (NLT) Jesus’ Triumphant Entry As Jesus and his disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead. 2 “Go into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Ready For Jesus

    Contributed by Trey Harris on Aug 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,259 views

    Zechariah' prophecy predicts the Messiah's coming and his own son's prophetic ministry.

    Getting Ready for Jesus Luke 1:67-79 How many of you wind up at the end of the Christmas season feeling empty and unfulfilled? You’ve finished all the shopping and wrapping and gift giving and parties and you’re done with the church and family obligations, the preparation and cooking ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Illuminating The Path Of Advent Joy: Preparing For The Radiant Dawn Of Jesus' Birth Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,914 views

    This season of preparation is not merely about marking the days until Christmas; it's about preparing our hearts to receive the radiant dawn of Jesus' birth, a dawn that brings with it the promise of eternal hope and joy.

    Illuminating the Path of Advent Joy: Preparing for the Radiant Dawn of Jesus' Birth Scripture Passage: Isaiah 60:1-6 (New Living Translation) Awake, awake, O Zion, clothe yourself with strength! Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Prayer Warriors"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,237 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to to motivate the hearers - that have loss something or someone - to do what Anna did and become a Prayer Warrior.

    28 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The Prophetess Anna was a Prayer Warrior. After the loss of her husband, she dedicated her life to Prayer, Fasting, and Worship (PFW). REFERENCES: First Sunday After Christmas Day; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Jesus' Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 26, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,133 views

    Jesus' triumphal entry in Matthew 21:1-11 teaches us about the offices of Jesus.

    Scripture The events in Jesus’ life from Palm Sunday until his crucifixion are sometimes referred to as the Passion of Jesus. The term comes from Acts 1:3a in the King James Version, “To whom also he [that is, Jesus] shewed himself alive after his passion.” During our services this coming week, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • J Bernard Taylor avatar

    Preparations For The Passage

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Nov 30, 2019
     | 4,353 views

    For those of us who follow the Lectionary, this Sunday begins the Season of Advent, a time of preparation for the coming of Christ. It is also the beginning of the Christian year, ending in November. How do we prepare ourselves for the passage of the year ahead of us?

    PREPARATIONS FOR THE PASSAGE Introduction For those of us who follow a Lectionary, this Sunday begins the season of Advent, signifying a time of reflection and preparation for the coming of the Messiah. It also marks the beginning of the Christian year, ending next November. Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Cocks avatar

    Twelve Unaccounted For Hours

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 7, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,148 views

    The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious hours during which time Jesus Christ went on a preaching mission.

    EASTER TWELVE UNACCOUNTED FOR HOURS TEXT: Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:2, Luke 24:1, John 20:1 INTRODUCTION: The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist