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  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Prepare Hearts For Jesus' Arrival

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,808 views

    ADVENT 2(B) - Prepare hearts for Jesus’ return by recognizing our sinful ways and then looking to Jesus’ forgiveness.

    PREPARE HEARTS FOR JESUS’ ARRIVAL (Outline) MARK 1:1-8 - December 5, 2004 - ADVENT 2 1The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way"-- 3"a voice of one calling in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pentecost 2021

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 22, 2021
     | 3,666 views

    In Jerusalem almost 2,000 years ago the Holy Spirit was given and the church was born. A church can have the presence of the Holy Spirit or just pretend to be a church. A person can have the presence of the Holy Spirit or not. Do you. You can. Why wait?

    Pentecost 2021 Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Missing Christmas: The Innkeeper Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 8, 2021
     | 6,891 views

    We’re doing this little three-part series entitled The Characters of Christmas in order to see the magic of Christmas in the faces of those who first experience its warmth and joy.

    No one wants to miss Christmas. “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire and Jack Frost nipping at your nose” – who would want to miss such a magical experience? But how do you get the most out of Christmas – the full experience of Christmas? Yes, you’ll watch your favorite Christmas movies, and you’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Signs Of God In Our World

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,066 views

    A sermonf or the 3rd Sunday in Advent Series C John the Baptist talking about loving one another

    3rd Sunday of Advent Luke 3:7-18 "The Signs of God in Our World" 7 He said therefore to the multitudes that came out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bear fruits that befit repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, ’We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Letting Go - Bitterness

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 14, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,012 views

    A look at things we need to let go of this advent season so that we would draw closer to Christ.

    Letting Go - Bitterness December 15, 2019 Has anyone ever hurt you? Maybe they said something to you, or gossiped about you, or something bad happened. Maybe it was a business deal that went bad, or a teacher or coach did something which hurt you. We’ve all been there! There’s hurt, there’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas 1914- Peace In No-Man's Land Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,365 views

    “Peace on earth” is a familiar Christmas greeting. However, it is as elusive today as it was 2,000 years ago. Did Christ then fail in his mission in coming to earth?

    Today is the second message in our series, “Christmas Through the Ages.” Today, we travel back 99 years to 1914. I chose 1914 instead of 1913 because 1914 was a monumental year. APRIL 15, 1914 marked the sinking of the Titanic. In July and August the nations of Europe declared ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Desert Will Rejoice: Finding Joy In God's Promise An Advent Sermon On Isaiah 35:1-10

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 12, 2025
     | 443 views

    During Advent, we wait. We prepare. And sometimes, if we're honest, we wonder if the waiting will ever end. Isaiah's audience was familiar with the concept of waiting.

    Introduction During Advent, we wait. We prepare. And sometimes, if we're honest, we wonder if the waiting will ever end. Isaiah's audience knew something about waiting. Exiled, discouraged, surrounded by spiritual desert—they needed a word of hope. And God gave them not just hope, but a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Deliverer

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,849 views

    Bethlehem, after all, is no mean city...

    THE DELIVERER. Micah 5:1-6. In Micah 3 a threat was made against the judges and rulers of Israel. In Micah 5:1 we are reminded that the judge, or leader, would be smitten upon the cheek. This also has Messianic overtones, of Jesus the ultimate judge, prince and ruler being smitten on our behalf. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Is Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,680 views

    You cannot think of the baby in the manger at Bethlehem without also thinking of the bloody cross at Calvary

    Christmas is Sacrifice Text: Hebrews 10:1-14 Introduction: In England there is a place called The Pilgrim Way. It is one of the many footpaths throughout the country, but it is unique in that it was the path that Christians, for hundreds of years, took as a religious pilgrimage. For many it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Portion With The Great

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,897 views

    An exposition of the text describing the awful burdens Jesus lifts off those who come to him.

    A Portion With the Great Isaiah 53.1-10 November 22, 2000 Thanksgiving is this week. It is a time for expressing our thanks for God’s providence and blessing. It is also the first Sunday in Advent (the four Sundays leading up to Christmas.) It is a time when we look back to the first Advent ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Rejoice In The Lord Always

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,158 views

    Advent 3(C) - Believers are reminded to rejoice in the Lord always: with a gentle spirit, with a prayerful life, and with the peace of God.

    PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7 - ADVENT 3 - December 11, 2005 (Outline) INTRO: This is the day the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it proclaims the psalm writer. Are you happy? Are you happy enough to be constantly rejoicing? At times earthly sorrow sometimes saps the joy of salvation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Is Your Miracle

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 20, 2017
     | 7,250 views

    Advent message of the birth of Christ. Jesus is our miracle and is exactly what we needed at a time we needed.

    Jesus is your miracle Luke 1:26-1:45 Introduction- Prayer- This morning I want us to take a look at the miracle of Jesus birth. For you to fully understand, you have to look at the birth of Jesus as your own personal miracle. That a loving God would leave heaven and come to this earth in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Celebrate With The Church~ Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 25, 2023
     | 1,094 views

    Based on Acts 2:42-47 - Challenges the hearers to realize what Jesus' advent means for the Church.

    “CELEBRATE WITH THE CHURCH” Acts 2:42-47 FBCF – 12/24/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Churches get a lot of airtime this time of year. - Christmas cantatas – “Carols by Candlelight” at FBCJ - Kids’ programs w/ shepherds & angels & Mary & Joseph - Live nativity scenes - Christmas Eve services ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Time Of The End Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 10,745 views

    An angel reveals to Daniel the struggles that are ahead for God’s people in his own time and unto the end of the age.

    DANIEL 11 THE TIME OF THE END We have come to the closing section of the prophecy of Daniel. He had faithfully recorded the visions he had seen and the interpretation of many strange symbols. But now they give way to a straightforward narrative from the lips of the angel who had given him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrate With The Prophets Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 4, 2023
     | 1,509 views

    Based on Malachi 5:2 - Challenges hearers to consider the implications of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem.

    “CELEBRATE WITH THE PROPHETS” Micah 5:2 FBCF – 12/2/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – A lot of people have a lot of reasons to celebrate these days: - Just celebrated T’giving - TCA Rebels won state football championship for 6th time. - OM fans celebrating their Egg Bowl victory. - Tate Reeves supporters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist