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  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    The Greatest Intellect And The Most Influential Life Ever Lived Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 25, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,690 views

    Socrates taught for 40 years, Plato for 50, Aristotle for 40, and Jesus for only 3, Yet the influence of Christ's 3-year teaching infinitely transcends the impact left by the combined 130 years of teaching from these men who were among the greatest philosophers of all ancient times

    Socrates taught for 40 years, Plato for 50, Aristotle for 40, and Jesus for only 3, Yet the influence of Christ's 3-year teaching infinitely transcends the impact left by the combined 130 years of teaching from these men who were among the greatest philosophers of all ancient times. As the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Came To Do His Father's Will

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 20, 2005
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    Advent 4(C) - When Jesus came to do his Father’s will his obedience was faithful so that our obedience may also be faith-full.

    HEBREWS 10:5-10 – ADVENT 4 – December 18, 2005 Dear Fellow-Redeemed & Saints in the Lord: Today as you listened to our text, you may have already noticed the underlying thought and theme of obedience. Jesus came to this world and obeyed perfectly his Father’s will. He did this because you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rejoice, Don't Worry, Pray

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 30, 2008
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    St. Paul gives the key to joy, but first we must understand God’s mercy and His wrath.

    Third Sunday of Advent 2008 14 December 2008 “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me. The Lord has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted; to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn. . . and like a garden the Lord God will ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus Ii: The Sequel Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
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     | 3,244 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the first in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “Jesus II: The Sequel” Acts 1:1-5 4.22.07 It seems fitting that, on the heels of a study of the church, as we’ve looked at its makeup, its marks, its mission, and the like, we take now a detailed look at the first church, at what was going on for the thirty-odd years following the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Hosanna To The King Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 3, 2020
     | 8,166 views

    As the King came to die, He did so: 1) At the Proper Moment (John 12:12a), 2) With the Passionate Multitude (John 12:12b-13), 3) In the Predicted Manner (John 12:14-15), and 4) To the Perplexity of His Men (John 12:16).

    John 12:12-16 [12] The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. [13] So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!" [14] And ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Bringing Peace... Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,803 views

    This is the second message of Advent, but I crafted it in conjunction with a missionary presentation we had at our church using Isaiah 52:7 - this sermon would be helpful in this setting.

    When we began the service this morning, we read from Isaiah 52 – on the screen behind me is verse 7 (let’s read it together): How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns! Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Room In The World: The King Of The Universe Enters In Obscurity Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 20, 2025
     | 273 views

    The birth of Christ reveals a God who enters the world in humility and obscurity to fulfill prophecy, accomplish salvation, and inaugurate a kingdom the world still cannot comprehend.

    NO ROOM IN THE WORLD: THE KING ENTERS IN OBSCURITY November 23, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:1-7 Church, this morning we’re coming back to one of the most familiar passages in all of Scripture — Luke 2:1–7 — but I want you to hear it without the background noise ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    "The Truly Righteous Person Is Also Merciful.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 6,395 views

    Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.”

    Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.” Matthew tells the story of the origin and naming of Jesus, the Messiah, from Joseph’s perspective. We have precious little reliable information about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Narnia: Begin The Adventure Series

    Contributed by Jill Richardson on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,433 views

    This sermon begins a series explaining the links between Advent and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe movie, challenging Christians to live the Christian life as the adventure God intended it to be.

    Next weekend, Disney Studios will release a film that they believe will be their most widely-watched film in history. The story is a compelling one. Disney studios are betting over $180,000,000 that it will become their best-selling movie of all time. “It’s an expensive bet—but a bet worth ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Gabriel Announces Jesus' Birth

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,825 views

    ADVENT 4(B) - The angel Gabriel announces Jesus’ birth: Jesus would be Mary’s Son and Jesus is still God’s true Son.

    GABRIEL ANNOUNCES JESUS’ BIRTH (Outline) LUKE 1:26-38 - December 19, 2004 - Advent 4 INTRO: Today’s text presents some memorable verses that you may have already noticed. One reminds us the Lord is with you. What a mystery / miracle that GOD is with US! Another notable verse states: For ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    His Name Is Wonderful Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,967 views

    Using texts from the prophecies of Isaiah, this is the 2nd in an Advent, Christmas, Epiphany Series on "The Names of Jesus." It heads the list in Isaiah 9:6.

    WHAT’S IN A NAME?: HIS NAME IS WONDERFUL! --Isaiah 9:6 Anything that is wonderful is “astonishing,” “a marvelous thing,” a “miracle.” 740 years before His Birth in Bethlehem Isaiah said the Messiah would be called “Wonderful.” “WHAT’S IN A NAME?” “His Name is Wonderful.” I don’t think that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hope Overflows

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 6, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,756 views

    In this Christmas/Advent sermon I focus on the hope that we have in Jesus today and pray that your life will overflow with hope as you do life with Him!

    Hope Overflows Romans 15:4-13 4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Becoming A Part Of The Plan Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    This is the third in a series of sermons on Advent. This message deals with what we can learn from the shepherds about becoming a part of God’s plan for salvation to the world.

    The Stories of Advent Becoming Part of the Plan Luke 2:8-20 As we continue in this series on the stories of Advent we come today to the story of the Shepherds these anonymous men who were the first to hear the news of the birth of the Messiah. Remember that for thousands of years prophets had been ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Elijah, John And Us" Series

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,412 views

    This is the fourth and final sermon in my series on the prophet Elijah. It reveals the common thread that unites Elijah with the church of today.

    (Elijah Part 4) “Elijah, John and Us” Over the last few weeks, we have devoted a considerable amount of sermon time to studying the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah. I chose Elijah as the focus of our last 3 sermons for a variety of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Peace Of Mind In A World Of Anxieties And Animosities-Part-3 Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 21, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,367 views

    God’s eternal love not only moved Him to create us. It also urged Him to go through a process so that He could enter into us and make us His expression. He, the infinite God, humbled Himself to become a finite human being named Jesus Christ.. Then the Lor

    What is God’s greatest Gift to Humanity? " For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6) These words were written by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational