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Repentance With Jesus

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 9, 2007

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An Advent sermon that encourages us to engage in daily repentance with Jesus.

As we get closer to the end of the year what are you looking forward to? School finishing. Holidays. Christmas Day. Presents. Family get togethers. The prophet Isaiah in chapter 11 lays out a picture of something that all followers of Jesus Christ can look forward to. Listen again to a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ The King

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jan 5, 2008

based on 6 ratings

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Sermon on the Crucifixition and beginning of Advent sermon is for Christ the King Sunday

Today is a special Sunday for us in the church year. It is Christ the King Sunday. On Christ the King Sunday, we are reminded on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. As we read in Luke chapter 23 this morning, Jesus was mocked while he was on the cross. The soldiers tried their best to humiliate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Methodist

A Blender For Christmas

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 17, 2007

based on 48 ratings

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A sermon 4th Sunday in Advent A sermon about Joseph

4 Sunday Advent Matthew 1:18-25 "A Blender for Christmas" 18* Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit; 19* and her husband Joseph, being a just man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Will You Come And Follow Me? (3rd Sunday Before Advent - Year B)

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Nov 4, 2021

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We consider how the calling of the fishermen affects our lives, and allows us to focus on our own calling and why it is important for us to share our faith beginnings with others.

In the name of the Living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. As I sat thinking about our Gospel this morning, a film that I watched a number of years ago came to mind, a comedy called School of life, starring Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds was a school teacher whose job was to teach his students ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

End Times For Advent, Want Can We Do, How Can We Prepare?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 29, 2021

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Advent is a time to celebrate both the past and the future, as we remember when Jesus. End times prophesy can be horrific, and the last thing we want to hear at during advent. But there is hope, and people need to hear it.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland on the 28th November 2021; a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Jeremiah 33:14-16 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Psalm 25:1-9 Main Reading: Luke 21:25-36 Prayer: My I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Episcopal

Hang In There Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 30, 2017

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We need to patiently endure as we wait for the soon coming of our Lord Jesus.

HANG IN THERE! Text: James 5:7-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Several years ago, an experiment on endurance was conducted at the University of California at Berkeley. The experiment involved placing Norwegian field rats in a tub of water, where they were forced to swim until they grew ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas/Advent , God's Love, The Mortar That Holds Us All Together.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 22, 2024

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An advent message describing God's love in the person of Jesus, through out scripture, throughout history, holding everything together. A short message.

I well we Rochelle an I had a chat about God’s love as this is the Love week of Advent. We light the candle of love, that indicates God’ love. As you will be aware as this year, we have journeyed through Old Testament texts, God’s love is woven through those passages. We see Jesus represented ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3, Isaiah 9:6, Acts 4:11-12, Matthew 27:45-50, Daniel 3:16-28, Psalm 22:1-31, John 1:1 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

By What Authority?

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 24, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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Jesus expressed His authority as the Son of God most fully in the gift of repentance; the offer of salvation by faith.

“By What Authority?” Matthew 21:23-32 Introduction A young second lieutenant at Fort Bragg discovered that he had no change when he was about to buy a soft drink from a vending machine. He flagged down a passing private and asked him, “Do you have change for a dollar?” The private said cheerfully, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Christian Church

His Coronation In Glory

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 6, 2018

based on 1 rating

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An update to a previous message preached on Easter.

“His Coronation in Glory” Luke 24:50-53 Luke 24:50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Come To Fulfill The Law And The Prophets Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 25, 2014

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Why did Jesus come to Earth? What difference did it make if He fulfilled the Law and the Prophets or not? In what way(s) did He fulfill the Law and the Prophets? Since the law was not abolished what does that mean to us today?

The section of Scripture that we’re looking at today comes from the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus taught: The Beatitudes Salt and Light The fulfillment of the law Murder, adultery and divorce Taking oaths, an eye for an eye and loving your enemies Giving to the needy, prayer and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Nazarene

From A Helpless, Little Baby To The Savior Of The World

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 18, 2019

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On this third Sunday of Advent we consider who will come into the world

Luke 2:10-11 Today is the last Sunday of Advent, the season when we’re supposed to prepare for Christmas and the birth of Jesus. In a few short days, we will celebrate another Christmas. We sing of joy to the world. We give presents to people we love. We smile and wish each other a ‘Merry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Matthew 7:12, Matthew 22:36, Matthew 22:39, Matthew 5:44 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

God's Peace - 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 25, 2022

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An Advent series focusing on experiencing God's peace.

God’s Peace - 1 November 27, 2022 Today is my 51st anniversary! Are you going to wish me happy anniversary?! Well, thank you! But you have absolutely no clue why you’re wishing me happy anniversary. Let me show you a picture from 51 years ago today. This is what I looked like as a 13 year old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Isaiah 26:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 15, 2023

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An advent series looking at Isaiah's names for Jesus.

Everlasting Father Isaiah 9:1-7 December 17, 2023 I can vividly remember the days Joshua and Zachary were born. There was awe and frankly, there was shock! I don’t think it ever really occurred to me that I was going to be a father until the nurse realized Debbie was deep in labor. Until ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Jesus Today? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009

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Where does the culture say Jesus is? Where does scripture explain He is? Comparison of location and position.

Where is Jesus today? (Location and position) Today we are back of the topic of questions that people have about Jesus. The questions is, Where is Jesus today? Let me say that the answer to that can vary widely depending on who you ask. If you were to ask a Baha’ (A religion that originated ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

A Journey Through The Stable Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 28, 2001

based on 64 ratings

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Jesus was born in a stable, but there’s more to a stable than what we see in our Nativity sets.

A Journey Through the Stable part 1 Happy New Year! You might think I’m rushing it a little but, to Christians everywhere, Advent is the beginning of the new year according to the church calendar. So, Happy New Year! Students of all ages look forward to the Christmas break. Children look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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