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It's Good Lord, To Be Here

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 6, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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A sermon on what a privilege it is for us as Gentiles to be called Christians and included in God’s plan of salvation.

January 9, 2005 Ephesians 3:2-12 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. 4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Immanuel God With Us

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

based on 21 ratings

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God with us is a message of assurance of God’s love and care for us

Imagine you’re the king of a nation surrounded by enemies who are threatening your entire world. They’ve formed an alliance that appears irresistible. But imagine at the same time that your nation is one that God has chosen as his own special nation. What would you think as you listened to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Child That Lit Up The World

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Feb 8, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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If Jesus had never born, people believed there would be: 63% - less charity 61% - less kindness 59% - less personal happiness 58% - less tolerance 47% - more war (16% say less, 26% say the same)

The Child That Lit Up The World John 1:1-9 Introduction: Newsweek Magazine conducted a poll asking some questions about Christ and His birth.* Here are some of the results: 67% - believe that the entire story of Christmas is historically accurate 24% - believe the story of Christmas is a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Joy Amidst Life's Surprises

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 22, 2005

based on 13 ratings

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Christmas is meant to be joy time, and in the stories of Christmas from the Biblical to the secular there is a theme of joy amidst surprises that runs through them.

Finding Joy Amidst Life’s Surprises Luke 1:39-55 (New International Version) 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

The Genealogy Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Mar 2, 2005

based on 46 ratings

| 44,400 views

Though it might sound boring to preach on the genealogy of Jesus, this sermon received more favorable comments than any I’ve preached, it shows the lengths that God went through to save us through the genealogy of Jesus (and goes well with my prior sermon

“The Genealogy of Jesus” Sermon Series on Matthew Matthew 1:1-17 Robert Warren Westmoreland Church of Christ February 26th, 2005 A genealogy is a list of a person’s ancestor, showing their family tree. To be honest, they are usually not very interesting. They list name after name of people that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time To Be Circumcised Again Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 6,335 views

Preparing ourselves for a new year of service by circumcising our lives inwardly

Luke 2:21-26 – Time to be Circumcised - AGAIN With the new year now upon us, we enter an interesting time where people begin to think about making a new start. New Year’s resolutions crop up all over the place. Listen to these New Year Resolutions from a cat … Cat’s New Year Resolutions o I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Shadow Of The Cross Over The Incarnation

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 13, 2001

based on 74 ratings

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The full significance of the Incarnation is only seen when its dark side is understood - in the Sign of a Sword to Mary’s heart, the Symbol of Myrrh as an offering from the wise men and the Sorrow of Rachael over her dead children.

If the message of the Incarnation, the coming of Jesus into human experience, had to be condensed into a single sentence it couldn’t be bettered than the words of John: "He came to his own home and his own people received him not" (1:11). In the opening verses of his Gospel, John had already ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of The Promise Series

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

based on 8 ratings

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First in series. The gift of the promise of the messiah.

The Gift Of The Promise Genesis 12:1-3 Introduction: Tis the season to give gifts Hustle and bustle of those around us Stores are full "Little Paws Adventures"? – Insights for Living-Chuck Swindol God has given us FOUR gifts by which we can understand the true purpose and meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

The Gift Of The Son Series

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 3,374 views

Fourth in series. The gift of the Son of God.

The Gift of the Son John 8:42-47 Have you ever been insulted? I. Insults Blond Joke Insults can be hurtful, or funny -depends upon the delivery "You’re so fat each step you take registers on the Richter scale." *hurtful/ harmful But, when overweight individual gets on stage and pokes ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-47

Denomination: Holiness

Mighty God

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 9, 2001

based on 86 ratings

| 21,356 views

What does the title "Mighty God" tell us about Jesus?

This morning, we continue our Advent sermon series, in which we are studying the names of Christ found in the prophecy of Isaiah chapter nine: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Neighbours From Heaven - Christmas 2001

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 10, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 2,211 views

A sermon that in story form looks at the events and simple transforming message of Christmas.

Christmas Day. Sermon/story. I "test drove" this story by putting it on sermon central - the response was luke warm - I have altered this as a sermon and am interested in readers ongoing response particuarily as I am considering sharing it this christmas. If you would like to comment to me ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus: God's Answer To Our Need

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Dec 16, 2001

based on 164 ratings

| 26,077 views

Christmas Message looking at the names of Jesus Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

Isaiah 9:1-7 JESUS - GOD’S ANSWER TO OUR NEED Basingstoke 16th December 2001 Are you ready for Christmas? A Californian doctor has given a health warning about stress it causes! "The Christmas Season is marked by more emotional stress and more acts of violence than any other season of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Everlasting Father

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 16, 2001

based on 88 ratings

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What does the title "Everlasting Father" tell us about Jesus?

This morning, we continue our Advent sermon series. We’ve been studying the names of Christ found in the Old Testament book of Isaiah: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

"The Truly Righteous Person Is Also Merciful.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 17, 2001

based on 204 ratings

| 6,166 views

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.”

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.” Matthew tells the story of the origin and naming of Jesus, the Messiah, from Joseph’s perspective. We have precious little reliable information about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

And Thou, Child...

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 20, 2001

based on 38 ratings

| 3,863 views

Jesus Christ or Allah, or any other. There is only one true God.

December 23, 2001 Zechariah had spent nine months unable to speak. It happened because he had acted in unbelief. Nine months prior, an angel had appeared to Zechariah to tell him his prayers had been answered; his wife, Elisabeth, would bear him a son. The conversation went something like, Are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:76-79

Denomination: United Methodist

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