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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
The prophet Isaiah vividly described the coming Messiah as a great light to those walking in darkness (Isaiah 9:2), a righteous branch that would sprout from David’s line to bring justice and peace (Isaiah 11:1-10).
OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Covert mission in the Middle East “OMAN FOR CHRIST.” INTRODUCTION: Between the poignant echoes of the last Old Testament prophecies and the opening narratives of the New Testament, there lies a significant period of silence—around four centuries where heaven seemed quiet, and ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:10
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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Scripture: Isaiah 9:2
Denomination: *other
Brief Christmas message.
Because of Christmas… Various Scriptures December 25, 2005 Introduction My original intent was to just read the Christmas story from Matthew and Luke, but I got the feeling that I was supposed to share something different, so we’re going to briefly look at three gifts we get because of ...read more
Scripture: John 1:9
Denomination: Wesleyan
Revival is about bringing life to the spiritually dead, renewing what is weary and restoring what is broken. Christmas is the ultimate example of God initiating this revival through the coming of Jesus Christ.
OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Everything seemed dead in the world for around 400 years, and it seemed like the world was about to end but suddenly there was a baby’s cry that woke up Bethlehem and also the king and the magis that lived far beyond Israel. This cry revived not only the people then but the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Luke 2:10, Isaiah 9:2
Is it the gifts? Is it the giving? What is the magic of Christmas?
Dakota Community Church December 16, 2007 Christmas Magic There is a commercial on the radio right now that talks about growing older, becoming more mature and finding out what Christmas is all about. From the beginning it says, it’s all about the gifts, “What are you wishing for, what’s on your ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:19-24
Denomination: Mennonite
Are you looking for peace? Look to the One who when He was born, the angels proclaimed a promise to the whole world—Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Several decades ago, a diplomat got off a plane and spoke to the crowd that was gathered there. He waved a piece of paper to the crowd and they broke out in a series of loud cheers. Why were they so excited over a piece of paper? Because that paper was going to end the possibility of war. That ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:12-15
Denomination: Baptist
A message for Christmas Eve focusing on the respone of Simeon and Anna to the Christ child.
The “End” of Christmas - Luke 2:25-38 - December 24, 2012 Series: Advent 2012 - #5 I remember that as a child, Christmas was really a month long event. It began, each year, on December 1st when the tree went up, the lights were hung, and the decorations set to adorn the house. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:25-38
The miracle of the incarnation is the miracle message we need to hear and experience this Christmas.
12/20/2009 The miracle of Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction- Here we are 5 days before Christmas. People are excited to open presents, spend time together with family, eat a lot. Take a nap That is Christmas today. The day that Jesus was born ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
Denomination: Nazarene
The Benefits of Believing in Christmas
C H R I S T M A S T I M E H I S T I M E A TIME FOR - JOY A TIME FOR - HOPE A TIME FOR - PEACE A TIME FOR - MIRACLES A TIME FOR - THE IMPOSSIBLE (But Only For Those Who Believe) MARY - A VIRGIN - A CHILD SHEPHERDS - REJECTED BY SOCIETY - REMEMBERED BY ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:5-42
One struggle of the Christian life is to maintain hope in the goodness of God. Christmas promises us that God is good even in the midst of the most adverse circumstances.
When God’s Goodness is Eclipsed / Matthew 2:13-23 Christmastide, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 30 December 2001 Phyllis was a 25 year old mother of a 6 month old little baby boy named, Jeremy. Phyllis and her husband, Oliver, a animal skin tanner in Bethlehem were happy parents. Phyllis ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23
The coming of Christ offers hope to lives dried out in meaninglessness, beyond our limitations, and in the midst of sin-weariness. Advent series illustrated with Chrismons
“Hope is like a harebell trembling from its birth, Love is like a rose the joy of all the earth, Faith is like a lily lifted high and white, Love is like a lovely rose the world’s delight. Harebells and sweet lilies show a thornless growth, But the rose with all its thorns excels them both.” So ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Song of Songs 2:1
This message will bring hope and comfort to all.Part 2 of a Christmas series. I feel as though this message has to be read, but of course with prayer and passion.
And Christ Came Text: Isaiah 9:6 6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. This prophecy of the coming Christ was ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 9:6
Denomination: Pentecostal
This sermon explores God's unchanging character, His promise of comfort and hope, and our response to His faithfulness, as illustrated in Isaiah 40:1-11.
Good morning, beloved. It's a radiant day, a day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. As we gather together in the spirit of unity and love, I want to share with you a message that is close to my heart. It's a message of hope, a message of comfort, and a message of ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11
Topics: Christmas
When he first sees the baby Jesus, he sings. Jesus was on his bucket list because he began his song this way, “I can now ‘depart in peace’ (verse 29). He was ready to die! Is
It’s a difficult year to celebrate anything. Yet, Christmas is a season of hope in the midst of a really challenging year. The hope of Christmas is irrepressible no matter what you’re facing. There’s a buoyant hope to Christmas that continues to surface despite challenges. Some years ago, The ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:21-40
What to do when we are experiencing heartache at Christmas!
Heartache at Christmas Luke 2:21-35 December 16, 2018 During this Christmas season, we’re talking about “Christmas Expectations.” We tend to enter the season with high and lofty expectations. We want magical, sugar plum visions of a Norman Rockwell Christmas. A Christmas where everything is just ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:21-35
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