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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Pregnant Virgin Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 444 ratings
     | 22,632 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Christmas Surprises". This sermon is about Mary’s reaction to the news of her pregnancy.

    Sunday Evening November 25, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Christmas Surprises [#2] A PREGNANT VIRGIN? Luke 1:26-56 Introduction: This morning we looked at 4 bad girls of the Bible that were relatives of our Savior. Tonight I want us to look at yet another Christmas Surprise. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Lord Shine Your Light On Me" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,293 views

    The light of the Lord coming to earth was prophecied hundreds of years beforehand. We can know this light in our individual lives by receiving Jesus into our lives. He is the Light of the World.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 2, 2005 “Lord, Shine Your Light on Me” Isaiah 60:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture speaks of a prophecy that has been unfolding throughout history and which is still unfolding. To the people of Isaiah’s day, the prophecy seemed a long time in coming, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "George Bailey, Scrooge, The Grinch And Paul… And A Secret They Share…” Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,541 views

    My final sermon in a series on Philippians; due to the timing of when it was preached it has strong Christmas overtones.

    AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 5, 2004 “George Bailey, Scrooge, The Grinch and Paul… and a Secret They Share…” Imagine it. March Madness at its climax. It’s Saturday night. Only two teams remain in the tournament. Your school is there. You’re on the team or your best ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good News Everybody!

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,308 views

    A Christmas sermon based on the angels announcement to the shepherds.

    AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 19, 2004 "Good News, Everybody!" Luke 2:8-20 [TITLE SLIDE] Let’s start off this morning with a little bit of audience participation. If you’ve ever attended church camp as either a camper or faculty member----please raise your hand. Okay, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seek Jesus

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,357 views

    The lesson of the wise men shows us that seeking Jesus first is always the best choice.

    Seek Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 Did you have a good Christmas? Did you get everything you wanted? Did it make you happy? It is interesting as one grows older, you begin to see more and more that the things of this earth provide no lasting joy or happiness. So many of the toys and trinkets that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    It Will Be Worth It All

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 22, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,392 views

    The joy of Christmas morning fades, but the joy of Christ’s second Advent will never diminish.

    This week, I read an article in USA Today, in which various celebrities were asked to name their most memorable Christmas present. These were A-list celebrities; people with money and fame; people who can have pretty much anything they want. Catherine Zeta-Jones, for example. You may know her as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Prophecy

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,096 views

    An examination of Isaiah 7:14 is an excellent tool to use in a seeker service to give validity to the power of prophecy regarding the revelation of Jesus Christ as the Messiah

    ¡§THE POWER OF PROPHECY¡¨ Isaiah 7:14 Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) ¡§Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.¡¨ INTRODUCTION: Today we continue on with our series, ¡§CROSSPOINTS¡¨ We will look today at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out Of Darkness - Light Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 21, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,767 views

    Out of the darkness that surrounded the first Christmas, God brought the LIGHT.

    Introduction: [“Flicker” video from Sermonspice.com] In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Afraid

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,405 views

    Mary and Joseph Fearful concerning the birth and life of Jesus and how that relates to you and I in doing and following the Lord today.

    Afraid Have you ever found yourself afraid, afraid of the future, afraid of failure, afraid of not being good enough, My daughter told us after my granddaughter was born she was afraid of not being a good mother, Are you afraid of what God has planned for you? Mary and Joseph no doubt had a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Is Coming: As The Prophets Foretold Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,262 views

    Christmas Series

    Jesus is Coming…As the Prophets Foretold Intro: It’s hard to believe that we are entering into the Christmas season already. It seems like summer just ended and already the lights are out and the decorations are hung and before we know it, Christmas morning will be here again. I love this time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    2. He Wants Servants Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,594 views

    What Jesus really wants for Christmas is servants who will serve each other and those outside the church.

    1. Jesus wants disciples who will serve each other. John 13:1-5 ¶ It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love. 2 The evening ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mary - Nothing Is Impossible For God Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,090 views

    God will do the impossible in us and through us as we allow faith to rise above human reasoning. As we place our total trust in God and His Word, He will work in our seemingly impossible situations.

    Mary - Nothing is Impossible for God The Characters of Christmas Series By Greg Johnson November 26, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Are you facing something impossible in your life? Please draw encouragement from God and His Word today. God will do the impossible in your life as you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seasoning Our Giving Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,688 views

    Part of a Christmas series that focuses on making Christ more a part of His season.

    “SEASONING OUR GIVING” TEXT: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 Sunday, December 8, 2002 In 1983, 5,000 people nearly staged a riot at a Hill’s Department store in Chesterton, WV. Displays were knocked over, people were pushed, shoved and grabbed, and it was an ugly scene. The same year in Wilkes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Greatest Gift

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 16,840 views

    The Real Meaning of Christmas

    The Greatest Gift Hebrews 11: 6c Revelation 22: 12 ·Prayer ·Acknowledgements (God, Pastor, Associate Ministers, Wife, Congregation) Scripture Hebrews 11:6c “But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God must believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Black avatar

    Name Above All Names: Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 43,175 views

    The very name of "Jesus" is God’s promise to deliver his people.

    “...and they gave him the name Jesus!” And what a wonderful name it is! “Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ