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  • Robert Butler avatar

    Christmas Characters: Isaiah

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 1, 2022
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     | 1,363 views

    Jesus birth was foretold thousands of years beforehand by a prophet living for God

    I’ll never forget a friend of mine asking where the wreath with the candles were during one of my first church pastorates. I replied, “we don’t need those rituals do we?” The response was all about the history, her church experiences during Christmas and why she loved a church all dressed up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Through The Eyes Of The World

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 191 ratings
     | 17,956 views

    How the world sees Christmas is far from what God was actually doing.

    Christmas through the Eyes of the World John 1:1-14 A friend of ours who is a young pastor’s wife and has three children. They went to the Christmas parade and as the floats went by her daughter kept hollering to the people in the parade, “Happy Halloween!” Another young mom wrote on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Miracle Of The Method Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 17, 2018
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    Baby Jesus in the manger looks so small. Yet this same moment is a miracle of salvation where absolute supremacy, authority, power, and the fullness of creation is embodied in this baby. We do not follow a small Jesus.

    Advent Miracles Colossians 1:15-18 The Miracle of the Method The Encyclopaedia of Jewish Medical Ethics tells us that the average weight of a Jewish new-born is 3250 grams … which is 7lb 3oz. When speaking about the Messiah the prophet Isaiah says:- He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Comfort Ye My People: An Exposition Of Isaiah 40:1-11

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 28, 2020
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     | 8,339 views

    In times like this, we need to be comforted as well as to give words of true comfort/

    Comfort Ye My People: An Exposition of Isaiah 40:1-11 Whenever we hear the word “comfort,” we think of the word “discomfort.” One does not need to be comforted when one is already comfortable. Comfort is a hot bowl of soup when one has been working outside in the freezing cold all day. Comfort is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Worship Through Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 9, 2012
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     | 5,348 views

    Sometimes God calls us to sacrifice for Him, when He does we know that the blessing will be greater than the sacrifice.

    Today we are continuing to our series as worship. We’re taking a look at worship through the events of Christmas. I hope you’ve been enjoying the devotionals we prepared though the week. If you don’t have a copy there are a few left in the back. Also if you want to take one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great News!

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 2, 2010
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    The birth announcements by the angels 2000 years ago was great news. Like the shepherds we need to get the news, celebrate the news and spread the news.

    GREAT NEWS It was June 18, 1815, the Battle of Waterloo. The French under the command of Napoleon were fighting the Allies (British, Dutch, and Germans) under the command of Wellington. The people of England depended on a system of semaphore signals to find out how the battle was going. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Mt. Olivet Discourse - Jesus Speaks About The Future Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2023
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    Jesus' discourse from Mt. Olive to his faithful disciples in a nutshell: don’t be deceived, don’t be afraid, don’t be sidetracked and don’t be discouraged. Stay on task and on target! Prepare for my return!

    Sermon: The Mt. Olivet Discourse - Jesus Speaks about the Future Scripture - Matthew 24:1-14 As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples pointed out to him the various Temple buildings. 2 But he responded, “Do you see all these buildings? I tell you the truth, they will be completely ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I’ll Be Back!

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 5, 2018
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     | 12,238 views

    The Advent season is all about Jesus coming to earth. And he's coming again! Jesus reminds us to watch for the signs of his return, to live with purpose, and to pray.

    Luke 21:25-36 I’ll Be Back! Every year children from around the world eagerly anticipate the arrival of Christmas morning. Retailers push their sales upon us. Consumers invest hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring happiness in others. And the countdown begins: 23 days of shopping ‘til ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Zechariah Series

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,656 views

    The story of Zechariah & Elizabeth believing in God for a child

    Luke 1.5-25 The Characters of Christmas: Zechariah 1. The story of God’s intersection with humanity is a unique one. And the truth is that anytime God and humans come together, you know, something interesting is about to happen, something extraordinary is about to take place. That was true of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Simeon And Anna - How The Watchful Find Jesus Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 2, 2014
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     | 21,467 views

    Simeon and Anna waited expectantly for the Messiah's coming. Are we as watchful for his Second coming?

    Putting out the Nativity set is a family tradition that kids remember all of their lives. One creative dad decided that he would build excitement for Christmas while teaching his kids to keep Christmas focused on the Savior’s birth. He carefully set out the Nativity - with Mary, Joseph, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overtaken By Joy

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 12, 2010
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     | 7,329 views

    What has happened to the Joy of Christmas? Why do so many believers struggle to survive the holidays? Is Jesus the reason for the stress of the season?

    Dakota Community Church December 12, 2010 Overtaken by Joy Isaiah 35:1-10 1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Embrace Of Righteousness And Peace.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 8, 2023
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     | 997 views

    “Mercy and truth are met together: righteousness and peace have kissed each other” (Psalm 85:10).

    THE EMBRACE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND PEACE. Psalm 85:1-2, Psalm 85:8-13. In Psalm 85 we have first a prayer (Psalm 85:1-7), then what has been termed “an answer of peace” (Psalm 85:8-13). The Prayer begins, not with personal desires, but by recalling to mind God’s past favours (Psalm 85:1-2). We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Is About Our Reaction Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 19, 2015
     | 5,479 views

    This message looks at how various folks in the Christmas Story responded to what was happening.

    Last week we celebrated Christmas with our children’s presentation, which I’m sure Marilyn and her crew would testify is kind of like herding cats. And that was part of the process that led Charlie Brown to ask in frustration, “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Sleepers Awake!

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,776 views

    The church is asleep, even dead. Who will rouse them before it is too late?

    Sleepers Awake! Romans 13:11-14 We come to the first Sunday in Advent. Many think that this is a season of preparation for Christmas. We are getting ready for the baby Jesus to arrive. We sing our Christmas Carols to prepare room in our hearts for the Christ child. The music of Christmas is indeed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Building A Church Of Thessalonica For The 21st Century | A Study Of 1 And 2 Thessalonians | Part 1 | Introduction | Dr. Madana Kumar Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 22, 2024
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     | 1,660 views

    There are several things we can learn from the church at Thessalonica. In the opening part of this series of studies, Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD takes us through the history behind the Thessalonian Church and gives us several reasons why we should study these epistles.

    Building a Church of Thessalonica for the 21st Century: A study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians Part 1: Introduction | Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD We are beginning a series of studies on the Epistles of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. In today’s study we will look into a bit of history, set the context and look into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational