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How Do You Respond To God's Message?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2001

based on 18 ratings

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What do you do when you hear God speaking to you? At the Birth of Chris, three individuals rrespond three different ways.

Purposeful! Ephesians 2:8-10 Before an individual comes to Christ, Ephesians tells us that he or she is dead in trespasses and sins. His or her life has little or no meaning in light of eternity. When a person comes to Christ, the Word of God tells us that the Holy Spirit quickens or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Patience Series

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 16, 2002

based on 27 ratings

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Sermon Series for Advent , 4 of 9 on the fruits of the Spirit

Midweek Advent Service December 11, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming With Patience I. Christmas shows how patient God is with us II. God’s patience leads ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: Watch, Wait, Be Amazed Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Nov 25, 2005

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The Advent season begins with anticipating the comming of Jesus both at Bethlehem and as a future hope similar to the characters in the Chronicals of Narnia.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1 – 3 Title: Watch, Wait, Be Amazed I. Deferred hope is the present reality. A. Habakkuk registers a legal complaint against God... 1. (1:2) “How long, O Lord, must I call/cry/beg (so intensely) for ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sound And Blameless

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 9, 2005

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How should Christians live in preparation for the coming of the Christ?

Sound and Blameless – 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 - 28 Intro: It has been particularly difficult getting ready for the Christmas holidays this year. Usually, I have the Christmas trees up by the week after Thanksgiving. That didn’t work this year because we were having new carpet installed. --- So ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift Above All Others

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 6, 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

The Necessity Of The Virgin Birth

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 26, 2004

based on 59 ratings

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The importance of Christ’s virgin birth.

THE NECESSITY OF THE VIRGIN BIRTH Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” I. The Controversy Concerning the Virgin Birth. A. Beginning in the early nineteen hundreds liberal theologians began ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

What Child Is This? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 4, 2007

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God became a man so that He could die for our sins.

John’s Gospel has been called the Gospel of Decision. In its pages we are urged to believe the truth about Jesus Christ. “I am a historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a historian that this penniless preacher from Nazareth is irrevocably the very center of history. Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

See The Glory Of The Coming Lord

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 19, 2007

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Advent 2(B) - See the glory of the coming Lord. I. Hear God’s gracious comfort. II. Prepare the desert highway. III. Believe his everlasting word.

SEE THE GLORY OF THE COMING LORD (Outline) December 9, 2007 - ADVENT 2 - Isaiah 40:1-8 INTRO: Another week has quickly passed. We draw ever quicker and closer to the blessed celebration of the baby Jesus born in Bethlehem. In the midst of Jesus’ humble birth we look and see the glory of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

based on 3 ratings

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This sermon explores the enduring hope found in Jesus Christ, as prophesied in Isaiah, and how this hope guides and comforts us in all life's circumstances.

Good morning, beloved family. It is yet another blessed day that the Lord has made and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. As we gather together in this sacred space, let us take a moment to appreciate the divine grace that has brought us here. We are drawn together by the love of our Savior, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6

Topics: Hope, Advent

"A Voyage" Of Discovery!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 12, 2012

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To draw lessons from the "Emmaus Experience" of the two disciples on the Resurrection Sunday...

“A VOYAGE” OF DISCOVERY One of the fascinating “journeys” of the Bible is the walk of the two disciples of Christ from Jerusalem to Emmaus (a 7-mile journey) on the Resurrection Sunday (Luke 24:13-35) which eventually culminated ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: *other

God Wants Us

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

based on 49 ratings

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This is a Christmas sermon indicating the real meaning of Christmas is that God wants us.

God Wants Us 12/19/1999 Isaiah 9:1-7, Luke 2:8-20, Text John 1:1-18 Think for a moment of a person you truly love. Suppose you had a large sum of money fall to you out of the sky, and a voice said, use this to buy that person a Christmas gift. Now would you think, "what’s the worse possible ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Relatives!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

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John The Baptist - Jesus strange relitave

Relatives! Mark 1:1-8 We are quickly approaching the days when people will travel to be with family. Some houses will be packed. The Roads and airports will be full of people willing to spend time, energy and money to be with loved ones. It all sound great doesn’t it. Family getting together. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

What Are You Smiling About?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 11, 2001

based on 205 ratings

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Our Lord’s coming gives us a real reason to smile; the joy he brings lasts forever.

Christmas is almost here! Only two more weeks and the whole ordeal will be over for another year! I actually heard someone say that on the radio the other day. Sadly, he’s right. For a lot of people Christmas isn’t a time of happiness, but a time of frustration; it’s not a time for joy, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

What Makes A Wise Man Wise?

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 17, 2001

based on 58 ratings

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Next sermon in the advent series dealing with the Wise Men and how we can and should relate to them with regard to seeking and approaching Christ.

A visitor in a small Southern town comes across a beautiful Nativity scene. It was obvious that great skill and talent had gone into creating it. One small feature bothers the man - the three wise men are wearing firefighters helmets. Unable to come up with a reason or an explanation, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Ready This Christmas??

Contributed by James Menhenitt on Feb 25, 2003

based on 11 ratings

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What if this Christmas was the last one before the coming of our Lord; are we ready??

Sermon 7 December 2002 – Are we ready this Christmas?? Today is the second Sunday in Advent. We are celebrating that time when Jesus was born, when he came into the world. If we look around the island we see the preparations for Christmas. There are decorations springing up all over the island. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

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