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  • John Weeks avatar

    Hope Sunday Series

    Contributed by John Weeks on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,118 views

    The basics of Advent.

    Hope Sunday – December 1, 2002 First Sunday of Advent By John L. Weeks Pastor, Southeastern Christian Fellowship Indianapolis, Indiana Welcome to Advent. This is a time of great expectation and anticipation. There are a lot of ideas behind the symbolism of Advent and quite honestly, I cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Star Trek [christmas]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,509 views

    The Wise Men were the true originals. This focuses on the real STAR of Christmas, Jesus, and how we can reflect that light to others this season and always. Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint Template.

    Star Trek Matthew 2:1-2, 9-10 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. Saying, Where is he that is born King of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Stinks! Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017
     | 6,793 views

    There is much that stinks in this world, but Jesus' birth in a smelly manger reminds us that Jesus can be born in us. A brief sermon for Christmas Eve.

    Christmas stinks! Or, so would say the Grinch who stole Christmas. You remember the Grinch? The slinky, green ogre of a character created by Dr. Seuss whose heart was too small to love and appreciate Christmas. We know the story. All the Who’s down in Whoville make the Grinch cringe with all their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Touch The Family Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 36,224 views

    Christmas is the time to be family.

    TOUCH THE FAMILY Matthew 1:18-25 S: Love a Family Member Th: The Christmas Touch Pr: CHRISTMAS IS THE TIME TO BE FAMILY. ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in the story found in Matthew 1:18-25 five stages that demonstrate that Christmas is the time to be family. The _____ stage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    U-Turns Mandatory Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,903 views

    Rrepentance is essential if we are going to be prepared for the coming of Christ and his kingdom (Advent, year A, Sunday 2, 9 Dec 01)

     John the Baptist was a truly strange fellow. I can imagine his performance review from the board of clergy examiners. - - - - - - - - - Dear John ben Zechariah: The board of examiners completed their visit and frankly were concerned about several matters pertaining to your person ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Gift Of Peace

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,407 views

    This is an advent sermon.

    THE GIFT OF PEACE ISAIAH 26:1 - 26:12 Introduction: I was attending Acadia University at a very scary time in the world. It was the time of the Gulf crisis. We gradually watched as the forces were compiled on the desert bases. Then one evening, as some of my friends were making snowmen down at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Times Up

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,017 views

    Those that wait on the Lord are included in the kingdom.

    Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” Times UP! Luke 2:21-39 To get everyone up to speed as to where we are for the sermon today. I have been sharing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Are You Full Of?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,963 views

    Just as Mary and Joseph were full of grace, so must we be.

    When Jonathon and Daniel were younger, I used to say to them, “You’re full of blarney!” To which they would respond, “BJ!” as they thought I said that they were “full of Barney the dinosaur” because BJ is Barney’s friend. “You’re full of it” is an expression we use either in teasing or in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Making Room

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 173 ratings
     | 15,412 views

    This is the second in an Advent Series. This message deals with those who neglected to notice Mary & Joseph in the inn. Thoughts for the direction of this sermon were greatly influenced by a John MacArthur message "The People Who Missed Christmas".

    Making Room…Luke 2:1-7 Intro: (Read Text) He gets a pretty bum rap for someone we actually don’t even know exists. The Bible doesn’t mention him (or if he existed). Tradition talks a great deal about the fellow – but it’s still all tradition and folk-lore to be historically honest: that “poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do You Celebrate Christmas?

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Dec 11, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,975 views

    Christmas reminds us that Jesus is to be sought and truly worshipped by all the nations on the earth.

    Introduction: Play DVD Video Clip Why do you celebrate Christmas? from “Essentials” Vol. 3 No. 6. Here we are—11 days away from Christmas. Can you believe it? Seems as though it has snuck up on us. Can you guess what people are thinking about getting you for Christmas? They want to get you a gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace Sunday Series

    Contributed by John Weeks on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,358 views

    Basic overview of Christian Peace

    Peace Sunday – December 8, 2002 Second Sunday of Advent By John L. Weeks Pastor, Southeastern Christian Fellowship Indianapolis, Indiana Scripture: John 14: 23(Jesus replied,) "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Christmas Lessons

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,330 views

    While the Christmas story gives us the events of the birth of Jesus, it also gives us lessons to learn which can be beneficial for all of us.

    LUKE 2:1-7 CHRISTMAS’ LESSONS I. ANTICIPATIONS: * A. Aliens. B. Adolescents. C. Aged. III. ANGELS: ** A. Adaptability. B. Amount. C. A cappella. III. APPRENTICESHIPS : *** A. Acceptance. B. Adversity. C. Attainment. Besides the birth of the Baby Jesus, what other things does the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "peace"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,527 views

    A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Advent.

    “Peace” Isaiah 2:1-5; John 14:27 (Some ideas and themes for this sermon come from the Book: "Almost Christmas: A Wesleyan Advent Experience") “This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.” In chapter 1 Isaiah graphically laid out what was going on in Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Eye Witness News 3 - Magi (Advent 3, 2009) Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,693 views

    This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is week three focusing on the Magi.

    Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." 3 When King Herod heard this he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Carol Patterson avatar

    "Preparing The Way" An Hanging Of The Green Service

    Contributed by Carol Patterson on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 80,958 views

    An ushering in of the advent season by a Hanging of the Green service

    November 25, 2007 “Preparing the Way” A Hanging of the Green Service “See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to His temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire will come,” says the Lord Almighty.” Of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist