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  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Generosity For A Selfish Age Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 8, 2009
     | 4,078 views

    God’s answer to growing our hearts three sizes larger is to live for Christ and one way we do this is to give generously, hilariously to others

    Wheaton College, outside of Chicago, is home to The Billy Graham Center. It houses an auditorium, classrooms, and a museum containing priceless artifacts. A fire burned part of the room in 2004 sending thick black smoke visible four miles away. When the alarm sounded some immediately evacuated ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Gifting Of Grace

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009
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     | 3,406 views

    Communion message the second Sunday of Advent. Gifting doesn’t come from stores but from our Lord in the incarnation of the Eternal Son, Jesus Christ

    Gift-wrap has either been tossed out or neatly put away and saved for another time. Boxes may have been recycled and hopefully the toys aren’t all broken yet. CD’s have been played, DVD’s watched and those new clothes worn. Christmas is officially over. So what’s the good news? It is a mixed bag. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don't Lose The Cross In Christmas Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 3, 2013
     | 5,250 views

    Distractions are often times intentional. They are created in order to get you to focus on the unimportant in order to prevent you from seeing what is really important. Can that happen at Christmas time? Do you really have to ask???

    John 3:16-18 “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. “Whoever believes in Him is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Master Carpenter Series

    Contributed by Mark Opseth on Nov 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,074 views

    Each week of this Advent season we’ll peek into the workshop of the Master Carpenter to see the work being done in preparation for His coming!

    With Christmas just a few weeks away, workshops like this one are busy making toys and gifts. The countdown has begun; are you anticipating the arrival of the Messiah? Our Christmas theme this year is Carpenter’s Workshop. There’s something special about a workshop isn’t there? When we see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "Changing Thermometers"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,429 views

    A sermon about joy versus happiness.

    Romans 16:25-27 “Changing Thermometers” A British medical doctor shared a story about his interaction with Doris, an 82-year-old hospital patient. Two days before Christmas, Doris appeared to be healthy and ready to be discharged. But for some reason she kept complaining about ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The King Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 13, 2021
     | 4,336 views

    As Paul continues to encourage and exhort the Thessalonian believers, he offers guidance regarding the Lord's return. His wise instruction reveals what to expect as we draw nearer to the Lord's coming.

    The King is Coming 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-7 In our last study Paul dealt with the comfort and assurance of the rapture of the church that would include all of those who have been born again, living and dead alike. Now he turns his attention to the Day of the Lord. Apparently after Paul’s departure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Love: The Story Of God's Gift To Us Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 295 ratings
     | 90,929 views

    This is a sermon about God’s gift to us. How it is 1. Usefull 2. Costly 3. Effective

    Christmas Love: The Story of God’s Gift to Us Christmas was an exciting time and Joie was excited too. He was only 10 years old and he was as excited as any ten year old boy could be. For him Christmas was still a time of wonder. He did the things most 10 year olds do. He played ball, rode his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 41,106 views

    The true meaning of Christmas is the worship of Christ. Here is how people respond to the true meaning of Christmas.

    Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Title: The true meaning of Christmas “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.” (v2) The true meaning of Christmas is the worship of Jesus Matthew 2: 1-12 contains 3 different attitudes towards ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God’s Help Is On The Horizon Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 28, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,685 views

    Jeremiah prophesies about the coming Messiah to a people facing intense suffering.

    The prophet Jeremiah had been imprisoned by King Zedekiah (v. 1). The armies of Babylon, were advancing on Jerusalem. The streets of Jerusalem would soon be filled with the corpses of her people (vs. 4-5). Jeremiah's prophecies of judgment that put him in prison, were coming true. Yet, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare His Presence Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 18, 2010
     | 4,529 views

    The Virgin Birth 1) Conceived (Matthew 1:18), 2) Confronted (Matthew 1:19–20), 3) Clarified, (Matthew 1:21) 4) Connected (Matthew 1:22-23), and 5) Consummated (Matthew 1:24-25).

    Matthew 1:18-25.[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 from the Holy Spirit. [19] And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Characters Of Christmas: Mary Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017
     | 10,016 views

    A look at Mary's place at the manger.

    Have you heard words like this before? There is no way. This won't work. It's impossible. I can't do it. I can't handle it. I can't keep going. I'm not gonna’ make it. Those words sound familiar to anybody? They are the words of defeat and pessimism and yet they are words that all of us do battle ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Jesus Is Coming

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 5, 2019
     | 5,161 views

    Advent is a season of preparation for the Christmas season. It is a time to reflect on the coming of the Christ child but also about the soon second coming of Jesus Christ.

    Jesus is Coming Isaiah Mark13:24-37 Introduction- Prayer- Advent is the four weeks before Christmas and I believe is designed to slow us down and help us prepare ourselves for Christmas. We are to (celebrate with enthusiasm) the Birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. Nothing wrong with present ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Voice Of Continuance Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,157 views

    Our passage contrasts the difference between people & God. People are temporary & they change. By contrast, God & His promises are sure. His promises never fail for His Word endures forever.

    ISAIAH 40: 6-8 [ADVENT I SERIES PART III] A VOICE OF CONTINUANCE [ Psalm 103:15–17; James. 1: 21-25; 1 Peter 1:23- 25] The voice has just told us that fallen humanity will be visited by the eternal God who will indwell His people. We are told to proclaim these glad tidings with the strong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Your Christmas Stolen?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 24, 2023
     | 862 views

    Exhale! The Lord has this! Christmas Eve Service

    The birth of Jesus the Messiah Isaiah 9 Introduction- Good Morning… I am glad that you are joining us this morning and pray that the Lord blesses you and speaks to you! You know in 2020, we were all forced to do things we did not want to do. We had to adapt to the fact that Covid-19 had changed ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Active Waiting

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 2, 2013
     | 6,116 views

    We are to practice active waiting in the present, in light of the uncertainties of the future.

    Title: Active Waiting (Ref. Israel waited for the Messiah; Mary waited for Jesus’ birth; We wait to celebrate his birth and in anticipation of his Second Coming) Text: Matthew 24:36-44 Thesis: We are to practice active waiting in the present, in light of the uncertainties of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational