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  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Jesus Is The One

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 13, 2010
     | 5,782 views

    John the Baptist struggled. Was Jesus the One? Jesus leads us into God’s Word to heal our struggling hearts, just as he did for John. A) He fulfills the prophecies, so we find healing in the Scriptures B) He blesses us in his Word, so we take it to heart

    Text: Matthew 11:2-11 Theme: Jesus Is the One A. He fulfills the prophecies, so that we find healing in the Scriptures. B. He blesses us in his Word, so that we take it to heart. Season: Advent 3a Date: December 12, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Friend Of The Hopeful Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2009
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     | 4,524 views

    In fearful times, there are also signs of hope. Some turn everything into a sign of fear and conflict. Others can see hope if they allow others to succeed. The child Jesus is a sign of such hope.

    "The time of fear is over; now comes the time of hope." These words were spoken in the most unlikely of situations. A French novelist, Tristan Bernard, and his wife, were being put into prison by the Gestapo, after the Nazis had overrun France. They were being sent to a concentration camp; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 25, 2022
     | 3,709 views

    The birth of John, known as the Baptist, is the appropriate beginning of the story of the coming of the Christ to present His life as a sacrifice for sinful man.

    “In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. But they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A "Reasonable" Believer? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010
     | 4,247 views

    How often do we miss out on what God has for us b/c we use the ’excuse’ that we have OTHER responsibilities?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 10, 2010 Date Preached: February 14, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Series on the Holy Spirit - The Great Adventure Sermon Title: Are You A Reasonable Believer! - Part 2 of 6 Sermon Text: John 14:12, Neh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repentance: It's Not Just Words; It's A Complete Change Of Heart

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 5, 2010
     | 6,489 views

    How do we prepare our hearts for Christmas? Let's listen to the messenger God sent to prepare the way. Parts: A. A heart horrified at my sin. B. A heart rejoicing in Christ's kingdom. C. A heart producing real fruit in my life.

    Text: It's a Complete Change of Heart Theme: Repentance: It's Not Just Words; A. A heart horrified at my sin B. A heart rejoicing in Christ's kingdom C. A heart producing real fruit in my life Season: Advent 2a Date: December 5, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Anticipating Grief

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 18, 2010
     | 6,271 views

    A grief anticipating what will happen is difficult, but can be handled if we ask and accept forgiveness. When the grief is fulfilled, then we are ready to do what our hearts tell us. God suffered anticipating grief and so understands.

    Only someone who has done some grieving can help those who now grieve. A hundred "I’m sorries" and a thousand "I know how you feels" are worthless when you feel profound grief. You need at your side someone who has been through loss. And if yours is anticipating grief; that is, if yours is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering God’s Will – A Life With A Hiccup - Zacharias Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 14, 2025
     | 210 views

    Discovering God’s Will for Our Lives looking at the lives of some who are focused on during the Season of Advent – Zacharias the Father of John the Baptist, Mary the Mother of Jesus, Joseph the Father of Jesus and the Wise Men.

    Series: Discovering God’s Will – Advent Style Theme: Discovering God’s Will for Our Lives looking at the lives of some who are focused on during the Season of Advent – Zacharias the Father of John the Baptist, Mary the Mother of Jesus, Joseph the Father of Jesus and the Wise Men. Title: ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "preparing The Way: Embracing Peace "

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 10, 2024
     | 419 views

    Advent is a time of anticipation and longing—a season that calls us to consider how we can welcome the peace of God into our lives and our world.

    Good morning/afternoon, everyone! As we gather in this sacred space during this Advent season, we are invited to pause, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Advent is a time of anticipation and longing—a season that calls us to consider how we can welcome the peace of God into ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Of Heritage Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,949 views

    The coming of Jesus was the fulfillment of the promises of God.

    A Messiah of Heritage Text: Matt. 1:1-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: A Jewish father was concerned about his son. He had not truly raised him to be grounded in the faith of Judaism… So, hoping to remedy this he sent his son to Israel so the boy could experience his heritage. A year later the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Having The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 1, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,180 views

    Advent message of having the mind of Christ. Having a concern for others and loving as Christ loved. That is something we can do only with God’s help.

    Imitating Christ Humility Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction- This is the first Sunday of Advent . It is the time set aside for preparation. Preparation and celebrating the birth of Christ. We heard the Advent readings from Scripture. Jeremiah 33- ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Living With Expectant Hope

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 23, 2025
     | 605 views

    This is a sermon I used during advent but could be modified for any time of year... It's all about living with the Hope of the return of Jesus.

    “Stay Awake: Living with Expectant Hope” Mark 13:24-37 Imagine it’s a dark and stormy night. Rain is pounding against your windows, and thunder rolls in the distance. You’ve just settled into a deep sleep when there’s a loud knock at the door. Startled you sit up, heart pounding, who could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "God's Role For His People.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 15, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 5,157 views

    Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent December 2, 2001 Isaiah 2: 1-5 Title: “God’s role for His People.”

    Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent December 2, 2001 Isaiah 2: 1-5 Title: “God’s role for His People.” The Book of Isaiah looks back on three centuries of Jewish history from about 750 to 435BC and portrays God’s interpretation, his view of that history. Three general periods- pre-exile chapters one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Fred Mueller avatar

    The Power Of The Promise

    Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 17, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,161 views

    A sermon exploring what God has done in making the desert bloom - an Advent sermon about God’s promises and how he keeps them.

    Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone Advent III December 12, 2004 Isaiah 35:1-10, James 5:7-10 ¡§The Power of the Promise¡¨ I have some good news for Rutgers fans. Well, some good news and some bad news for Rutgers fans. I mean MALE Rutgers fans. I have only GOOD news for females, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Place In The World Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 7,281 views

    First sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world

    Spiritual Adult Leadership Template Our Place In The World Matthew 5:13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. Mark 9:50 "Salt is good, but if it loses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    What Must Happen Before Jesus Comes? Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,730 views

    The imminence of Christ's return has been taken to a point where certain Scriptures are now just ignored. Better to see imminence as a personal thing, which it truly is!

    6. WHAT MUST COME BEFORE CHRIST? From this point on, I am assuming that Paul spoke the truth when he gave the fact of II Thessalonians 2. And that Peter also spoke the truth when he told his people to look for Jesus, though many things were coming first. Assuming there is no secret rapture, since ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God