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  • Gift Wrapped

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 280 ratings
     | 22,832 views

    Opens with some gift-wrapping funnies, closes with great illus. ...in-between is study of HOW GOD WRAPPED His greatest gift, HOW MARY WRAPPED the gift, HOW SATAN WRAPS the gift, and HOW THE HOLY SPIRIT UNWRAPS it. Powerpoint at website.

    Gift Wrapped II Cor. 9:15; Luke 2:7 Powerpoint for this sermon and all other GBC sermons located at http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html "Thanks be unto God for his UNSPEAKABLE gift.’’--II Cor. 9:15. "For the wages of sin is death; but the GIFT OF GOD is eternal life.’’--Rom. 6:23. "And she ...read more

  • "Traffic Jams And Jangled Nerves" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,154 views

    Traffic jams and jangled nerves are a part of our lives but especially at the Christmas Season. How can the joy of the Lord enter our day when we experience these stressful times?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Church December 12, 2004 3rd Sunday of Advent “Traffic Jams and Jangled Nerves” Isaiah 35:1-10 James 5:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Today is the third Sunday of Advent, and the rose Advent Candle symbolizes “Joy.” The title for today’s message is “Traffic Jams and Jangled Nerves” ...read more

  • Isaiah's Christmas Story Is Happier Than That Of Dr. Seuss

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,667 views

    Isaiah describes how the desert will bloom at the coming of divine retribution. A picturesque text with a wonderful message for us this Advent.

    December 12, 2004 Isaiah 35:1-7 1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they ...read more

  • The Meaning Of Advent

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 17,743 views

    This sermon focuses on the Gospel being "good news." Advent is about the "coming" and "arrival" of Jesus, the Messiah - anointed one.

    “The Meaning of Advent” Luke 2:10-11 The Christian world celebrates the season of Advent on the four Sundays prior to Christmas. Today is the second Sunday of Advent. The dictionary gives two descriptions for Advent “Coming” and “Arrival.” The message of Advent is about the coming and ...read more

  • Mary: The Activity And The Intimacy Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,353 views

    How to prepare for Christmas in the way that Mary did. How to cultivate the life of Jesus within.

    Mary: the activity and intimacy Luke 1:39-56 WBC 12.12.04pm Introduction: This week I set Monday aside for reading and preparation for an essay for my MA on ‘How may the spiritual life of an individual be helped by a knowledge of different streams and religious traditions’ - busy reading through ...read more

  • The Annunciation To Mary

    Contributed by Ron Huson on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,947 views

    The power of God was able to happen through Mary because of her obedience to purity. God’s will only happen through us in obedience to God’s call to purity.

    The Christmas Annunciation I-The fact that Mary was a virgin tells us something about the relationship with God that characterized Joseph and Mary A-They lived the Lord’s way B-For Mary to be a candidate to be the channel through whom God would send the Messiah into the world meant: 1-She had to ...read more

  • Pursue The Gift Given To All People Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,096 views

    How do we move from the laundry list of today’s "Letter to Santa" to the recognition of the greatness of God’s grace

    There is a bit of confusion over what is and isn’t common knowledge. “A survey of 7,000 people, conducted by the sponsorship Research International in six countries found that the Shell Oil logo, the Mercedes badge and the five Olympic rings were recognized far more widely than the Christian ...read more

  • Chasing The Stable-Boy Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,188 views

    Instead of following after the "power and prestige of the world" how about following the humility of Christ?

    I visited with an incensed high school student last week. Apparently her father had decided they weren’t going to get a Christmas tree or put up any of the other usually seasonal decorations. Instead they would have “Birthday” balloons and a birthday cake. And the presents would be arranged around ...read more

  • Pursuing A Tradition Of Seeing God's Reality Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,487 views

    The reality of the world around us is NOT the reality of being a Christ-follower. How do we cultivate this true-sight in a world that is so often blind

    One pleasant surprise while in Mexico last month was seeing a total lunar eclipse. It would have been nice to have had Rick’s telescope down there but most nights there was just too much light from the area to really see many stars. Yet, as the moon took on its orange glow from the shadow of the ...read more

  • Are You The One ?

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,765 views

    Christmas Sermon - Which Jesus do you want for Christmas

    I have a secret to tell you. I’ve picked out a present for my wife, Linda. I am getting her a beautiful 2 caret diamond ring in a platinum setting. It looks great! I admit that it isn’t exactly what she asked for, but I searched and searched on-line and just couldn’t find anywhere where I could get ...read more

  • A Season Of Seeking

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,227 views

    We do not seek Jesus on our own, instead we seek Him because He seeks us.

    Wise Men & Shepherds We know the story of the three magi or wise men well. We have heard it time and again, about how they saw the star in the East that told them that the King of the Jews had been born. The traveled far to find this king and they wished to honor Him. What is interesting is that ...read more

  • Jesus Brings Us Joy

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,895 views

    This sermon was preached on the Third Sunday in Advent and is based on "The Magnificat" in Luke 1:46-55.

    Jesus Brings Us Joy --Luke 1:46-55 Music is central in the message of Christmas. I love the carols of Christmas; and, as I have said so often Handel’s Messiah. I love to hear the organ and trumpet resonate during the Christmas season. Christmas began with singing months before the Angel Choir ...read more

  • Finding Room

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,507 views

    There needs to be room in your heart for Jesus to truly celbrate Christmas

    Finding Room Luke 2:1-7 December 5, 2004 Second Sunday of Advent Introduction How many of you here this morning have had to make at least one change of plans for your Christmas holiday season? It seems like Christmas becomes more and more busy every year and there seems to be no end to the ...read more

  • The Names Of Our Savior

    Contributed by John White on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 17,142 views

    A Chrismas message about the wonderful names of Jesus found in Isaiah.

    A WONDERFUL SAVIOUR Isaiah 9:6-7 "For 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. Of the increase of [his] government and peace ...read more

  • Faith Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,592 views

    This is the 3rd sermon and service notes for the series "Christmas Brings". (Drama by Chris St.Clair II).

    Series: Christmas Brings…[#3] FAITH Hebrews 11:1 Welcome Hymn 88 “Hark The Herald Angels Sing” Hymn 108 “How Great Our Joy” Offering Hymn 103 “Away In A Manger” Children’s Choir “Open The Eyes Of My Heart” Introduction: “When in doubt, just have faith.” I have heard statements like this ...read more