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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Important Things For Christmas

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 17, 2011
     | 4,173 views

    The things that are important for Christmas such as, Family, Feeling of Christmas, Flavor of Christmas, Smell of christmas, and the Faith of Christmas.

    Things that are Important for Christmas Luke 1-20 1. One of the things important for Christmas is Family • Today’s story we see family is important to Joseph and Mary 4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, 5He went there ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    “the Real Out Of Egypt Story” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,386 views

    This is a part of the Christmas story that is not included in the Christmas carols. I have never seen a Christmas card that depicts this part of the Christmas story, and yet it very real.

    “The Real Out of Egypt Story” Matthew 2:13-23 Last week we examined the story of the Magi as they made the long and dangerous journey following the star to worship the new born ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To The Excluded: Lord Of The Nations Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,058 views

    December 1989: Jesus is building His kingdom, and some who presume they are included are missing it, while some we think unworthy will be included. This is a day in which we must stretch our outreach to include all persons.

    The folks who are into real estate will tell you that there are only three factors which enter into the value of a piece of property. Those three factors determine how much you should pay for that dream home, how much you should ask when you have decided to sell out and move up, and how loud you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christmas Prayer From The Christian Heart

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,031 views

    As the Apostle Paul prays, his heart goes out to his fellow Christians. What can we learn for our prayer-life from the Apostle? Parts: A. Remember the deep bond of fellowship in Christ Jesus. B. Pray that love overflows in knowledge.

    Text: Philippians 1:3-11 Theme: A Christmas Prayer from the Christian Heart A. Remember the deep bond of fellowship in Christ Jesus B. Pray that love overflows in knowledge Season: Advent 2c Date: December 6, 2009 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Second Coming

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,091 views

    Jesus' answer to a two- or three-pronged question revisited.

    THE SECOND COMING. Matthew 24. I have been looking anew into Matthew 24, trying to view the passage without the prejudices of popular opinion. It has been quite a humbling exercise. There are aspects of every reasonable point of view about the second coming of Jesus which do bear scrutiny. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remember O Lord, Your Great Mercy (November 28, 2021)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 10, 2021
     | 2,202 views

    Isn’t Advent a time of expectation and preparation? Doesn’t Advent challenge us to make changes in our lives? ... Didn’t David write this Psalm expressing remorse as well as the hunger for righteousness that only God could give him? Do we have that yearning in common with David?

    Remember O Lord, Your Great Mercy Text: Psalm 25 Psalm 25:1-10  Of David. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.  (2)  O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.  (3)  Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Foundations Of The Faith: The Last Days

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
     | 6,046 views

    A VERY CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE IN CHRISTENDOM TODAY IS ESCATOLOGY OR A STUDY OF THE LAST DAYS. THE STUDY OF THE LAST DAYS IS IMPORTANT AS IT SPEAKS TO LIFE AT THE END OF THIS AGE, AND IT CAN GIVE US MORE INSIGHT INTO WHAT LIFE AFTER DEATH WILL BE LIKE.

    FOUNDATIONS OF THE FAITH: THE LAST DAYS A VERY CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE IN CHRISTENDOM TODAY IS ESCATOLOGY OR A STUDY OF THE LAST DAYS. YOUR VIEW OF THE LAST DAYS CAN BE INFLUNCED BY A NUMBER OF ISSUES INCLUDING YOUR BELIEF ON SALVATION, YOUR VIEW OF THE CRUCIFIXION AND RESURRECTION OF CHRIST, AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christmas Reality Check

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,758 views

    Sometimes we romanticize Christmas and when we do we miss some of its most crucial messages. The real story of Christmas is about real life and real struggles and real truth.

    A Christmas Reality Check Luke 2:1-7 The Christmas of today is very different than the first Christmas: Today: The manger scene usually includes angels hovering, shepherds watching, animals gazing, clean straw, a strong looking Joseph, a vulnerable yet invincible baby, a halo over Mary’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Saving Grace Has Appeared: A Sermon For Either Christmas Day Or Epiphany

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 22, 2020
     | 3,323 views

    When one understands something life-changing and the light bulb goes on in the head, that moment is often called an "epiphany."

    God’s Saving Grace Has Appeared! Titus 2:11-14 Everyone loves a good story. Everyone loves a good storyteller. Back in the days before television we were entertained by stories. Our imaginations were left to paint the picture. A good storyteller makes you feel that you are part of the story. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Jesus Is Coming

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 13, 2019
     | 5,813 views

    This sermon is about the 2nd Coming of Jesus. What can we expect and will we be ready for it?

    Jesus Is Coming Matthew 24:37-51 1 Peter 3:3-10 12/15/2019 When our daughter Samantha was a little girl, she and I watched hours and hours of Sesame Street. One of the characters that shook fear in the heart of other puppet characters was Bad Bart. The mere mention of his name had them ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Christmas Love

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 13, 2011
     | 10,090 views

    God comes TO you and He comes FOR you. Let this two simple truths encourage you to trust in His faithfulness and goodness. He has never and will never leave you. He is always for you, and not against you.

    John began his Gospel quite differently from the rest of the Gospel writers. • The rest started with the historical accounts of the events that took place. • Matthew and Luke talked about circumstances leading to Jesus’ birth. • Mark started off with Jesus entering into ministry, and how John ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Light Has Come Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,986 views

    Jesus lights the way for those living in darkness.

    Light Has Come Isaiah 9:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill December 7-8, 2019 Great job, Edge Kids! Indeed, the light has come! Special thanks to Sheila Kuriscak, Patty Steele, Cheryl Williams and Wendy Czekalski. And to the leaders of our Beginner Choir – Angela, James and Karol Sheese and Carol and Krista ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darryl Ward avatar

    Ordinary Acts Of Grace

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017
     | 5,512 views

    Sermon about ministry amongst the marginalised

    During our lives, we encounter some people who make such indelible impressions on us that we are never quite the same again. And one person who had a profound impact on my outlook on life was my friend Sam. Like most of my friends back in the day, Sam was far from conventional. She defiantly ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Promise Forgotten In Time Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 28, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,562 views

    The Virgin Birth of the Master was fulfilment of a promise forgotten in time.

    “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. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Five Reasons Why Christmas Is Good News Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 70 ratings
     | 29,225 views

    This is a Christmas Sermon of Joy.

    Five Reasons Why Christmas Is Good News Read Luke 2:1-14 1” And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational