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  • Jaeyoun Chang avatar

    The Birth Of Jesus Foretold Series

    Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Nov 29, 2025
     | 223 views

    Today’s text is about the angel Gabriel visiting Mary, greeting her, and foretelling the birth of Christ. The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and announced God's grace to her.

    I. Greetings from the Angel Gabriel (vv. 26-30) In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth (v. 26). The sixth month is from the time when the angel Gabriel announced to Elizabeth that she would have a son, that is, in the sixth month after Elizabeth ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Silent Night, Violent Night

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 24, 2025
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     | 607 views

    The murder of the Innocents shows us how the Lord works his plan in his own way. Christmas brings evil on its heels that the LORD deals with.

    12.28.25 Matthew 2:13–18 13 After the Wise Men were gone, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared to Joseph in a dream. He said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, because Herod will search for the child in order to kill him.” 14 Joseph got ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Rock-Solid Foundation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
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     | 1,265 views

    Emphasizes the importance of not just hearing God's Word, but actively applying it in our lives to withstand life's storms.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a beautiful day the Lord has made and we're here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are gathered in the house of our Lord, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us carries a purpose, a calling, a divine destiny that God has placed in our ...read more

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    As Jesus Ascended To The Father, He Gave Gifts. Series

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 29, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,454 views

    As Jesus ascended He gave us a promise, and the Apostle Paul reminds us of the hope, inheritance, and greatness of the promises of God.

    THE Last Sunday IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, Ascension Sunday INTRODUCTION;;Luke-24: 44-53, ACTS 1:11 There are many days of the church year WE CELEBRATE, CHRISTMAS, EASTER, PENTECOST. YET, There are ALSO days of the church year the we fail to recognize, and these days and events reveal to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Ideal Marriage

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 7,922 views

    How can I take steps to help my marriage become better? Consider the "stumbling signs" and Use the "stepping stones".

    The Ideal Marriage (Senior Adult Sunday) Matthew 19.8 June 10, 2001 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so. The preacher said I could have 16 wives; four better, four worse, four richer, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God's Light Calls Us To Salvation Series

    Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,591 views

    God’s light is the only way man can be saved as seen through the experience of Saul on the road to Damascus.

    New Series: Christmas - A Celebration of Light (Acts 9:1-31) Today’s Message – God’s Light calls us to Salvation (9:1-9) 1 December 2002 Introduction: Christmas is a time for lights. It seems this weekend most of my neighbors were out hanging their annual Christmas lights. Lights are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Wholly Holy, Lord God Almighty"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 8,233 views

    A message on the holiness of God and our response as believers.

    “Wholly Holy, Lord God Almighty” Exodus 34:29-35 January 12, 2003 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Text: Exodus 34:29-35 The Message Outline: I. The Crisis: Our Loss. A. We have lost our ability to be awed. B. We have lost our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    God's Game Plan For My Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 10,809 views

    Part 2 of this life-changing series aimed at showing us the key to a fulfilled life is in Jesus Christ. This message shows us God’s plan for each of us.

    “Super Sized Life” part 2 (God’s amazing plan for my life) Brian A. Moon In February 1980, the U.S. Olympic hockey team slipped its foot into a glass slipper and walked away with a gold medal at Lake Placid, New York. Those collegians had shocked the world by upsetting the powerful Soviet team, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Supremacy Of Christ In The Church #1 Series

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,470 views

    Paul gives thanks for the church and his prayer for the church.

    COLOSSIANS #1 (Much of the material comes from Barnes’ Notes, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft.) COLOSSAE A city of commercial importance on the Lycus in Phrygia, about twelve miles above Laodicea. The most competent commentators think that the Christian church there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Gift Ready To Be Recieved Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 119 ratings
     | 32,547 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Ixthus > 153 Ixthus

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 22, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 8,143 views

    How Jesus uses a catch of fish so the disciples would catch on (get it - catch on? insert belly laugh here) to who their friend was on the shore

    April 25, 2004 John 21:1-14 The Greek word for fish is ixthus. You often see that word on the back of cars within the shape of a fish. If you’ve ever wondered what that is supposed to symbolize - it’s not just for people who like fish. The five letters that spell fish - iota, chi, theta, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Faith Of A Desperate Single Mom

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 9, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 17,388 views

    This single mom’s faith has great lessons for us as we celebrate Mother’s Day in 2003.

    FAITH OF A DESPERATE SINGLE MOM I came across this (www.christianitytoday.com) and I thought I share it with you as we begin this morning’s message - “Faster than a speeding toddler, more powerful than a cocky teenager, able to leap roller blades and hockey sticks in a single bound! Look up on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "Wonder”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 31, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,998 views

    July 28, 2002 -- TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 12 1 Kings 3:5-12 Psalm 119:129-136 When your word goes forth, it gives light and understanding. (Ps. 119:130) Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Color: Green Title: “Wonder”

    July 28, 2002 -- TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 12 1 Kings 3:5-12 Psalm 119:129-136 When your word goes forth, it gives light and understanding. (Ps. 119:130) Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Color: Green Title: “Wonder” 31 He put before them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Six Priniciples For A Happy And Sucessful Life Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,317 views

    An examination of the last six commandments that deal with how we are to relate to our fellowman.

    The Ten Commandments – Part III “Six Principles for a Happy and Successful Life” Exodus 20: 12-17 Last week we examined the first four commandments that defined for us what it means to love the Lord your God will all your heart, mind, soul and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival: More Than A Whale Of A Story

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 17,603 views

    Principles of preparation for revival.

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. TEXT: Jonah 1:1-6, 17; 4:11 TOPIC: Revival THEME: Principles of preparation for revival REVIVAL: MORE THAN A WHALE OF A STORY By Dr. James O. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God