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  • The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 131 ratings
     | 65,495 views

    This morning we’re going to focus on Jesus as the Lamb. Jesus is the lamb slain before the foundation of the world. Even before God began to construct creation, he made provision for the sins of a fallen race. Instead of camping in one passage, I want to

    The Lamb Most of us are buzzing around at warp speed this Christmas season. We’re filled with stress and anxiety. It’s like we’re stuck on "fast forward" as we race toward Christmas Day. Bill Flick, a columnist for The Pantagraph, has compiled some crazy stories that have taken place during the ...read more

  • In The Nick Of Time Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 10,144 views

    Sermon illustrated by Chrismons: Jesus came at the right time, into a world of spiritual hungers, social unrest, devaluation of life. So He comes to our time, when ultimate questions are being asked, when much seduces us, when we are weak. He will be Lo

    Infants, not yet born, seem to have a mind of their own. Infants, not yet born, pay very little attention to the doctor’s predictions, the mother’s preferences, or the father’s fears. When they want to arrive, they arrive; and if they don’t want to emerge into this cold, cruel world, they don’t, ...read more

  • John's Portrait Of Christ

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,693 views

    A message about the coming Messiah from John’s perspective.

    JOHN’S PORTRAIT OF CHRIST Luke 1:14-66; John 1:1-29 INTRO: ILLUS: One of the most impressive things about the Mormon tabernacle is its wonderful acoustics. It’s reported that a pin dropped in the front can be heard in the back, without amplification. The 400 years between the O.T. and the N.T. ...read more

  • The World That Christ Entered

    Contributed by George Johnston on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,206 views

    This is an historical look at the conditions in Palestine when Jesus was born.

    The World That Christ Entered 1. At the birth of Christ the world was united under one scepter. a. From the Euphrates to the Atlantic; from the mouths of the Rhine to the slopes of the Atlas, the Roman Emperor was the sole lord. b. There might be war on the far eastern ...read more

  • A Gift Ready To Be Recieved Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 119 ratings
     | 32,639 views

    I’d like to suggest tonight that the all-time best gift that has ever been given is Jesus Christ. And, once you open this gift, you will never want to return it, and you will never be the same!

    A Gift Ready to Be Received A little girl is sitting on her grandpa’s lap rattling off her long Christmas list. The grandfather recognized that this was “a teachable moment,” and so he said, “Honey, it’s more blessed to give than it is to receive.” To which the granddaughter replied, “I know ...read more

  • Three Men And A Baby Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,767 views

    THe Magi came from the East seeking the one born King of the Jews. We can learn from them how to be Wise men and women for Christ

    Three Men and a Baby Text: Matthew 2:1-12 1st Illustration: What if Christ had not come? A striking Christmas card was once published with the title “What if Christ had not come?” It was founded on Jesus’ words “If I had not come.” (John 15:22) It has a pastor falling asleep dreaming of a ...read more

  • "Managing The Inevitable Distractions" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 14,123 views

    How do we learn to handle the many distractions that come to all of us--especially at the Christmas season?

    Iliff & Saltillo United Methodist December 8, 2002 Managing the Inevitable Distractions Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 INTRODUCTION: This week I had difficulty getting this sermon ready. I was distracted by many things. Maybe you have felt this way too, especially during the Christmas season. Pulled ...read more

  • "Celebrating The Season Whatever Your Circumstances" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 22,558 views

    We can have the joy of the Lord no matter what our circumstances

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Third Sunday of Advent Joy December 15, 2002 “Celebrating the Season Whatever Your Circumstances” Psalm 126 INTRODUCTION: No Christmas This Year We won’t have a Christmas this year, you say For now the children have all gone away And the house is so lonely, so ...read more

  • "Open Your Hearts Door To God's Plan" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,290 views

    We must open our heart to God’s plan.

    liff & Saltillo UM Churches December 29, 2002 “Open Your Heart’s Door to God’s Plan” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: “There came a time--at the best time, at the right time--when the mighty Son of God turned His back on all the beauty and happiness of His forever home. And somehow--no one knows just ...read more

  • Nothing Is Impossible With God

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,624 views

    "For nothing is impossible with God."

    The events described in Scripture regarding the birth of Christ actually happened. It begins in the home of a young girl named Mary who lived almost 2,000 years ago in the Town of Nazareth in the province of Galilee, and it culminates with the visit of the Magi and the subsequent flight into Egypt ...read more

  • God's Gifts

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 141 ratings
     | 11,408 views

    On Christmas Eve, our family has a tradition of opening 1 gift. God also has some gifts for us to "open". 1. The gift of His Son 2. The Gift of God’s Care. 3. The gift of God’s Grace. 4. The Gift of Eternal Life

    December 24, 2003 Title: God’s Gift Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Many families have Christmas Traditions... drinking egg nog around the fire place, singing Christmas Carols around the piano, Doing an act of kindness for a needy family, and many others... 2. One of the traditions in ...read more

  • Be Strong And Courageous! Your God Comes!

    Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,949 views

    Encourage and empower believers to be strong because God has given them life and a highway to heaven.

    NIV Isaiah 35:1 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 will see the glory of the ...read more

  • In The Midst Of Despair - A Child Is Born!

    Contributed by Thomas H on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,345 views

    In the book of Isaiah, God has been prophesying judgement and destruction upon the nation of Israel. Then all of a sudden, this wonderful prophecy is given - a prophecy about a child who will deliver them from the darkness. As Christians we know this pr

    Isaiah 9:1-7 (8:23-6 Hebrew and Czech Bibles) (This message was preached shortly before Christmas, 2003, in a church in the Czech Republic, my wife Marcela’s native country. The message was translated into Czech.) In a week and a half’s time it will be Christmas. What does Christmas mean to ...read more

  • How Wise These Three Be!

    Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Feb 29, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,355 views

    Have you ever stopped to ask when hearing the account of the birth of our LORD, "How did the Wise men know of the birth of the KING OF THE JEWS?" I mean, think about it? It wasn’t broadcast over TCN (The Camel Network). It wasn’t aired over short-wave rad

    How Wise These Three Be! Tree of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org Pastor Eric Aschendorf 12-11-2003 pastor@treeoflifeinc.org Mat 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, ...read more

  • Prepare The Way For The Lord

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,876 views

    This is an advent sermon.

    I. God’s Comfort. “I think my water broke!” “Your what did what?” I replied. “I think my water broke!” “Not now. We’re at church.” “No, this is it. We gotta go to the hospital.” “Uh, okay. Let me ask mom to take Victoria.” We were off to the hospital. It wasn’t supposed to be for ...read more