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Be Quiet! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 29, 2004

based on 19 ratings

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First Person Narrative of Zacharias, father of John the Baptist; our need of quiet in response to God...

BE QUIET! Luke 1:5-25 S: Zacharias C: Holy Silence Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: WE NEED TO BE QUIET. First Person Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? Version: ESV RMBC 28 November 04 AM OUR STUDY: Did you ever have trouble with talking too much? That was I problem I had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

A King In The Gate

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2001

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David’s emergence from grief over Absalom was marked by his "sitting in the gate" -- a sign of healthy recovery in that he had begun to care for others more than for his own wounds, he had returned to the work of justice, he faced vulnerability, he resumed leadership, he could face his own grief.

I This day the noise of battle, the next the victory’s won. Or so the king hoped. Much was at stake. His own future was uncertain; the nation’s stability was shaky; the confidence of those around him was low; and, most of all, his relationship with his son was in jeopardy. There had been a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Be At Peace, The Lord Is At Hand Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 26, 2006

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leading into advent

† In Jesus Name † May Grace, mercy and peace be yours, true gifts from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. The signs of Christmas are upon us! You see it as life begins to slow down, at least the traffic, as you approach a mall, or a target or a walmart. It also slows down as you stand ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Saint Of Sharing

Contributed by Jacob Golden, Jr. on Apr 20, 2002

based on 96 ratings

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John the Baptist calls us to share. If we follow his direction — Behold! The Christ is already among us!

The Patron Saint of Sharing Luke 3:7–20 • Isaiah 12:2-6 December 14, 1997 • Third Sunday in Advent (c) “What shall we do?” That’s the question asked of John the Baptist three times in this story. The multitudes ask: “What shall we do?” The tax collectors ask: “Teacher, what shall we do?” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-20, Isaiah 12:2-6

Denomination: Methodist

O Holy Night: From Secular To Sacred Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 2, 2007

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Christmas is an ideal opportunity to rekindle the hope that all humankind can experience the transformation of God.

O HOLY NIGHT: FROM SECULAR TO SACRED Advent 2007: “Christmas in Song and Story” Week #1 Micah 5:2 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times." Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Nazarene

U-Turns Mandatory Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 9, 2001

based on 31 ratings

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Rrepentance is essential if we are going to be prepared for the coming of Christ and his kingdom (Advent, year A, Sunday 2, 9 Dec 01)

John the Baptist was a truly strange fellow. I can imagine his performance review from the board of clergy examiners. - - - - - - - - - Dear John ben Zechariah: The board of examiners completed their visit and frankly were concerned about several matters pertaining to your person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

Sustaining Christian Ministry-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 20, 2025

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3 of 4. The apostle Peter concerned himself with sustaining Christian ministry. Christian ministry must be sustained indefinitely. But, ?What sustains Christian ministry? Or: ?How is Christian ministry sustained? Christian ministry is sustained thru...

SUSTAINING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY-III—2Peter 1:12-15 Attention: Lighthouses: Thru the centuries, lighthouses have used varying methods of lighting. “At the beginning of American light keeping, our 12 Colonial lights established before the American Revolution, almost without exception, used candles in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Lyrics Of The Lowly Life

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 21, 2002

based on 74 ratings

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One of the great surprises of Christmas is God’s propensity toward working thru the lowly.

- - - - - - - - - - Unless noted otherwise all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - "Oh, how I praise the Lord. How I rejoice in God my Savior! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and now generation after generation will call me blessed.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: *other

Christmas Is Coming! Are You Ready?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 10, 2008

based on 8 ratings

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This message is about how we are to be like John the Baptizer and simply point people to the true light, Jesus. The message has illustrations from Rick Warren, Hannity and Colmes (their interview with Rick Warren) and the Salvation Army bell ringers, etc

In Jesus Holy Name December 14, 2008 Redeemer Text John 1:6-8 “Christmas Is Coming! Are You Ready?” “It’s the largest celebration around the world each year. Other holidays get a single day, but Christmas gets an entire month. During the Christmas season, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The First Person To Doubt The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

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The impact of God’s entrance onto the human scene was difficult for many, though it held the promise of life.

LUKE 1:26 34 THE FIRST PERSON TO DOUBT THE VIRGIN BIRTH “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Anger Against The King Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2006

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This sermon highlights the anger of Herod against King Jesus. The anger against King Jesus is seen in his trip to Egypt.

Scripture Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent. For this season of Advent I am preaching a series of sermons titled, “The Advent of the King,” which is based on Matthew’s Gospel chapters 1 and 2. The first week we examined “The Ancestry of the King” in Matthew 1:1-17, and learned about the human ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tired Of Too Much Church Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 4, 2004

based on 72 ratings

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It is easy to be tired of church if church does not connect with integrity, compassion, or fundamental life change. But you will not grow weary if you will work for the good of all.

Several years ago I officiated at a wedding at National Cathedral. At the rehearsal an official of the Cathedral explained why the service would be held in just the Great Choir of the Cathedral, and not out on the main floor, and why we would have to be exactly on-time, no exceptions. He said that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is He So Special?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

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Part of the reason Jesus is not someone people can ignore or forget, is how He lived and what He did during His thirty-three years on earth

A panel of historians recently voted Winston Churchill as the greatest person of the 20th Century. He was born.......does anyone know when? Even a guess? It was November 30, 1874. Does anyone have any idea where Sir Winston was born? Oxfordshire, England. How about the names of his father and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Men Still Worship

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

based on 135 ratings

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The Wise Men remind us that true worship comes from the heart.

Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Christmas Is Not All About Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2015

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In this message we look at what Christmas is not all about using the cast from Charlie Brown's Christmas as illustrations.

Wow, it’s been fifty years. Sure doesn’t seem like it. December 9th will be the 50th anniversary of the first showing of Charlie Brown Christmas. And while most of us grew up watching the animated special there were a number of hesitations about the show when it was aired. As a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

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