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    A Christmas Prayer From The Christian Heart

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 6, 2009
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    As the Apostle Paul prays, his heart goes out to his fellow Christians. What can we learn for our prayer-life from the Apostle? Parts: A. Remember the deep bond of fellowship in Christ Jesus. B. Pray that love overflows in knowledge.

    Text: Philippians 1:3-11 Theme: A Christmas Prayer from the Christian Heart A. Remember the deep bond of fellowship in Christ Jesus B. Pray that love overflows in knowledge Season: Advent 2c Date: December 6, 2009 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Your Faith-Filled Heart Produces A Fruit-Filled Life

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 13, 2009
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     | 6,812 views

    Christmas preparation begins in the heart and overflows into our life. Through John the Baptist’s preaching the Spirit prepares hearts to bear fruit for Jesus. Parts: A. Genuine fruit is rooted in Christ B. Authentic fruit connects to your place in life

    Text: Luke 3:7-18 Theme: Your Faith-filled Heart Produces a Fruit-filled Life A. Genuine fruit is rooted in Christ B. Authentic fruit connects to your place in life. Season: Advent 3c Date: December 13, 2009 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mary’s Secret For A Merry Christmas

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 20, 2009
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     | 9,143 views

    Mary rejoiced in God, her Savior. That’s where we want our Christmas joy to come from as well. Parts: A. Recognize our lowliness. B. Rejoice in his greatness.

    Text: Luke 1:39-55 Theme: Mary’s Secret for a Merry Christmas A. Recognize our lowliness B. Rejoice in his greatness Season: Advent 4c Date: December 20, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Mary_s-Secret-for-a-Merry-Christmas-Luke1_39-55.html Grace and peace to you from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Shepherd Came Even For You

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 3, 2010
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    Jesus came in lowliness, but he is divine, eternal Shepherd. He shepherds us, laying down his life for his sheep and drawing us close into his arms.

    Text: Micah 5:2, 4 Theme: The Shepherd Came Even for You Season: Christmas Eve Date: December 24, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Shepherd-Came-Even-for-You-Micah5_2,4.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God’s Way Does Not Fail

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 3, 2010
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    Although God’s way can seem must unusual, trust him with patient hope. Parts: A. His way amazes. B. His way brings hope. C. His way prevails.

    Text: Numbers 24:17 Theme: God’s Way Does Not Fail A. His way amazes B. His way brings hope C. His way prevails Season: Christmas 1 Date: December 27, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/God_s-Way-Does-Not-Fail-Numbers24_17.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Join Zechariah’s Praise To The Lord

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 3, 2010
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     | 7,875 views

    Our Lord replaces fear with joy, changes doubt to faith, and welcomes our service that flows from faith in Jesus. Parts: A. The Lord has ransomed you from fear B. The Lord drives out your doubts with his word C. The Lord enables you to serve him with joy

    Text: Luke 1:68-75 Theme: Join Zechariah’s Praise to the Lord A. The Lord has ransomed you from fear B. The Lord drives out your doubts with his word C. The Lord enables you to serve him with joy Season: Christmas 2 Date: January 3, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Life Flows From The Throne Of The Lamb

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 22, 2010
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     | 5,250 views

    The winter of this world bears down on us. But the scene of the life and light of heaven strengthens and encourages us. Cherish the heavenly scene. Parts: 1) A life of radiant pureness. 2) A life of resplendent purpose.

    Text: Revelation 22:1-5 Theme: Life Flows from the Throne of the Lamb A. A life of radiant pureness B. A life of resplendent purpose Season: End Times 3: Saints Triumphant Date: November 21, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Now Thank We All Our God

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,168 views

    Even in the midst of suffering we can sing: Now thank we all our God. Let's learn why we can rejoice in suffering. Parts: A. His verdict overrules our guilt. B. His training for us in troubles strengthens our hope.

    Text: Romans 5:1-5 Theme: Now Thank We All Our God A. His verdict overrules our guilt B. His training for us in troubles strengthens our hope Season: Thanksgiving Eve Date: November 24, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Now-Thank-We-All-Our-God-Romans5_1-5.html Grace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Repentance: It's Not Just Words; It's A Complete Change Of Heart

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 5, 2010
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    How do we prepare our hearts for Christmas? Let's listen to the messenger God sent to prepare the way. Parts: A. A heart horrified at my sin. B. A heart rejoicing in Christ's kingdom. C. A heart producing real fruit in my life.

    Text: It's a Complete Change of Heart Theme: Repentance: It's Not Just Words; A. A heart horrified at my sin B. A heart rejoicing in Christ's kingdom C. A heart producing real fruit in my life Season: Advent 2a Date: December 5, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Is The One

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 13, 2010
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    John the Baptist struggled. Was Jesus the One? Jesus leads us into God’s Word to heal our struggling hearts, just as he did for John. A) He fulfills the prophecies, so we find healing in the Scriptures B) He blesses us in his Word, so we take it to heart

    Text: Matthew 11:2-11 Theme: Jesus Is the One A. He fulfills the prophecies, so that we find healing in the Scriptures. B. He blesses us in his Word, so that we take it to heart. Season: Advent 3a Date: December 12, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Is This Baby Immanuel?

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 23, 2010
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     | 5,961 views

    Christmas is so much more than a birth, even a miraculous birth. The name Immanuel reveals the mystery of Christmas. A) Because he's our God in the flesh, born of the virgin. B) Because he is our Jesus, come to save us.

    Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Theme: Why Is This Baby Immanuel? A. Because he's our God in the flesh, born of the virgin B. Because he is our Jesus, come to save us Season: Advent 4a Date: December 19, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Why-Is-This-Baby-Immanuel_-Matthew1_18-25.html ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Serve Only The God Who Can Save

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011
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     | 8,701 views

    How tempting to compromise the Christian faith to fit in with the world around us! How do we stand tall, trusting our God, despite the insults and ridicule? A. Serve him no matter how fearful the threats. B. We serve him trusting his merciful power.

    Text: Daniel 3:13-27 Theme: Serve Only the God Who Can Save A. Serve him no matter how fearful the threats B. We serve him trusting his merciful power Season: Epiphany 4a Date: January 30, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Serve-Only-the-God-Who-Can-Save-Daniel3_13-27.html ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Am I A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011
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     | 13,813 views

    As Jesus continues his Sermon on the Mount, he reminds us of our purpose as Christians and mentions his mission in coming to earth. Parts: A. Because Christ fulfilled his mission. B. In order to carry out my mission.

    Text: Matthew 5:13-20 Theme: Why Am I a Christian? A. Because Christ fulfilled his mission B. In order to carry out my mission Season: Epiphany 5a Date: February 6, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Why-Am-I-a-Christian_-Matthew5_13-20.html Grace and peace to you from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Our New Heart Cherishes Genuine Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011
     | 8,727 views

    Jesus aims at our hearts as he exposes sins of anger, lust, and misusing God's name. Only his righteousness can cover us. And with the new heart his righteousness brings, we cherish genuine righteousness wanting our hearts and lives to match his.

    Text: Matthew 5:21-37 Theme: Our New Heart Cherishes Genuine Righteousness A. A righteousness pure from sinful anger B. A righteousness pure from sinful lust C. A righteousness pure from misusing God's name Season: Epiphany 6a Date: February 13, 2011 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Love That's Out Of This World Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,560 views

    How remarkable is God the Father's love toward you and me! Let's see how that changes our hearts toward others, even towards our enemies. A. The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies. B. Our love for others while they're still our enemies.

    Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Theme: Love That's out of This World A. The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies B. Our love for others while they're still our enemies Season: Epiphany 7a Date: February 20, 2011 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran