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"Living Without Fear In 'in-Between' Times Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 21, 2007

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What can we do when things we have prayed for hasn’t happened yet? How can we have a sense of peace knowing that God’s love in the between times of our life when we can’t see anything happening.

December 23, 2007 Living Without Fear in ‘In-Between’ Times Micah 5:2-5 Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION: This week is the last Sunday of Advent. We are nearing Christmas with last minute shopping, wrapping, thoughts of Christmas dinner, being with family and friends and other events, however, we are ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Methodist

Memorial Day 2007

Contributed by Dean Morgan on May 5, 2008

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Do you wonder why the Spirit of God moved the writers of Scripture to include the names and exploits of the freedom fighters of Israel in this book? Could it be to give honor where honor is due? Could it be that He wanted you and me, many hundreds, even t

Verse 24 and following goes on to list the rest of the “Mighty Men.” Do you wonder why the Spirit of God moved the writers of Scripture to include the names and exploits of the freedom fighters of Israel in this book? Could it be to give honor where honor is due? Could it be that He wanted you and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Will See A Great Light

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 27, 2007

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Isaish prophesied about the coming of the Christ Child some 700 years before He was born in Bethlehem. He described this Christ Child as our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, and our Prince of Peace (Many ideas for this sermon come from a C

Two shopping days before Christmas- are we ready? More important perhaps, have we prepared ourselves for the true Christmas celebration? Dec 17, 1903- Orville/Wilbur Wright- made first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk, NC. On their fifth attempt- the plane flew for 12 seconds. Wilbur- ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Charismatic

Faithfully Facing Our Future

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 29, 2007

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God assures us of a future that is better than all our past.

Faithfully Facing our Future New Year’s Customs Not all countries celebrate the New Year at the same time or in the same way because of different calendars and customs. In Ancient Egypt, the holiday was celebrated when the Nile flooded, usually near the end of September. This flooding made it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Is Your Brother?

Contributed by David Thrower on Feb 5, 2005

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Our Christian Brothers are often found in some unusual places. It should caution us about judging too quickly!

In this day and age, when there is so much competition and our litigation-crazed society encourages more division than healing, it is often easy for us as Christians to forget that we are supposed to be "living icons" of Jesus Christ to those around us. We actually fight more among ourselves as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:15-21

Denomination: Orthodox

Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 7, 2005

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This week marked a transition on our calendars. On Friday, retailers hosted Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the mad rush of the commercial Christmas season gets into full steam. Today, the worldwide Christian church begins a period of time

INTRODUCTION This week marked a transition on our calendars. On Friday, retailers hosted Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the mad rush of the commercial Christmas season gets into full steam. One article that I read explained that, “Black Friday gets its name from the hope that on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Him With Thanksgiving

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 23, 2003

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This is a sermon on Thanksgiving, originally preached on Thanksgiving Sunday 2003.

HONOR HIM WITH THANKSGIVING PSALM 50:7-15, 23; PSALM 36:5-10 PSALM 50:23, “HE WHO OFFERS A SACRIFICE OF THANKSGIVING HONORS ME; AND TO HIM WHO ORDERS HIS WAY ARIGHT I SHALL SHOW THE SALVATION OF GOD.” --by R. David Reynolds We all know the story of the first American Thanksgiving, or do we? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:7-23

Denomination: Methodist

Journey From Then Til Now Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 26, 2003

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4th in Christmas Series. Written and Preached Christmas Eve by Associate Minister, Steve Higgs.

From Then Till Now 12/24/02 Have you ever noticed how Christmas a very polarizing holiday? People either really love Christmas or they really dislike it. Let me give you a few examples: For every person that says, “I can’t wait to be able spend some extra time with my family”, there is another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Song Of Mary

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Dec 16, 2003

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Mary sang a song of praise in response to God’s promise of a Savior. We too can sing because of what He has done for us.

Magnificat Luke 1:46-56 December 17, 2003 You can really tell that Christmas is right around the corner!! Those tell-tale signs of Christmas aren’t too hard to find. The Christmas tree lots have sprung up in many places around town, and many of them have already sold off the majority of their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Lutheran

Mary's Recipe For Christmas Joy

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 18, 2003

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What must you combine to find joy this Christmas season? Mary reveals her recipe for joy in the Magnificat.

Luke 1:39-55 MARY’S RECIPE FOR CHRISTMAS JOY What is the recipe for the perfect Christmas cookie? A few weeks ago many of our members baked cookies at home, and we gathered those cookies onto plates and delivered them to area businesses – just a way of sending a Christmas greeting to the people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55, Luke 1:41-45

Denomination: Lutheran

New Clothes/New Image

Contributed by Michael Trask on Dec 12, 2005

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We sense that we’ve got an image problem. Like Adam and Eve before us, we try to fix it with clothing. But it can only be truly fixed with the garments of Salvation which our Lord provides through his Son Jesus

“I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness.” Does this look all right? Do these go together or do they clash? Does this make me look fat? These are the kinds of questions we impose upon ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10

Denomination: Lutheran

How Christmas Complicates Things

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 15, 2005

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How you respond to Christmas depends on how you view Jesus as well as how you view yourself.

ILL. THE DANGERS OF CHRISTMAS Dr. Mateen Elass grew up in Saudia Arabia. In his youth he associated Christmas with reindeer, stars, colorful lights, sleigh bells, parties, and decorated trees. He remembers being told that the deeper meaning of Christmas was love and good will shown by giving and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

3 Gifts Of Christmas

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 18, 2005

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looking at the meaning behind the three gifts that were presented by the wise men for Christmas

Intro: the story is told that some soldiers leaving an island at the end of World War 2 conveyed Christmas to the islanders with gifts and Christmas songs. Years later one of these men visited that island and was shocked to find a church there. He was invited to attend the service, which consisted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift Above All Others

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2006

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Receive the Christmas gift from God. Appreciate the heart of the Giver. Understand that the love of God is all we need. Cultivate a grateful heart. Be thankful to God for His blessings.

All of us receive gifts – at birthdays, Christmas or even lucky draws. • We have the experience of receiving a gift and knowing the joy of receiving a gift. • I believe we remember some, but not all the gifts we’ve received. • Can you remember all the gifts you’ve received last Christmas? Maybe ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rahab: God Makes Heroes Out Of Zeroes Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 12, 2006

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Rahab’s life illustrates how faith does not sit on the heart like a trohpy on a mantle collecting dust. God-created faith is active. (Sermon theme by Mark Anderson)

By now you may have decorated your Christmas tree. If so, did you hang any cracked and broken ornaments on the tree? Of course not! You only put on the tree ornaments that are beautiful and “worthy” to be displayed for all your Christmas guests to see. During this Advent season we’re taking a look ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

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