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Christ Our Savior Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

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Part 1 of 4 Advent sermons focusing on the Four-fold Gospel (C&MA distinctives)

Christ Our Savior (4FG-1) I. Why Do I Need a Savior? A. Because of personal insecurities B. Because of personal sin C. Because I cannot save myself II. What Is God’s Plan to Meet My Need? A. A costly solution B. The only solution III. How Do I Receive Christ as My Savior? A. Admit my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Christmas Plan

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2001

based on 45 ratings

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God had a divine plan for the world and that plan became a reality with Christ and the first Christmas

A Christmas Plan Luke 1:35-38 Perry County Home Devotional December 2001 Introduction A striking Christmas card was once published with the title "If Christ Had Not Come". It was founded upon our Savior’s words "If I had not come." The card represented a pastor’s falling into a short sleep in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Glory To God In The Highest Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 16, 2002

based on 22 ratings

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Fascinating and rarely heard insights to the details of that first Christmas provoke a spirit of true worship.

BULLETIN INSERT NOTES: The Date of Christ’s Birth By Ed Vasicek In 525 A.D., Dionysius, a Scythian monk, was asked to determine the year of Jesus’ birth. He did the best job he could. He determined that the Roman year 754 was the Christian year “1 A.D.” Although Dionysius’ effort is to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 13:55-57

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Dec 7, 2003

based on 17 ratings

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The gift if Christmas, Jesus Christ, is appropriate for everyone, it does not matter who you are, boy or girl, man or woman, rich or poor, black or white, short or tall, fat or slim, this gift is for you.

December 7th, 2003 Let us pray. Welcome... Today is the second Sunday of Advent, and when we say Advent, we are talking about our Lord’s coming to earth in human form, coming as God incarnate; God in the flesh. This was the first Advent. Christ will come again, not as a baby, but he will come ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Church Of God

"a Righteous Branch"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2021

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A sermon of hope for the first Sunday of Advent.

“A Righteous Branch” Jeremiah 33:14-16 This is the first Sunday of Advent. And Advent isn’t just about the Church getting ready for Christmas. It is about much more than that. It goes much deeper, all the way to our human condition, our present place in this universe and where the Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: United Methodist

On That New Day

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 28, 2022

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A sermon for the first Sunday of Advent, Year A

November 27, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 24:36-44 On That New Day Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s something about beginning a new year. On January first, we take down the old, dog-eared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepare The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016

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The way in which we prepare demonstrates the importance of the One who comes

While attending a convention in Indianapolis on mass evangelism, D.L. Moody asked his song leader Ira Sankey to meet him at 6 o'clock one evening at a certain street corner. When Sankey arrived, Mr. Moody asked him to stand on a box and sing. Once a crowd had gathered, Moody spoke briefly and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Other

Advent 2015 - Week 4 - The God-Man

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 24, 2015

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Who was it exactly that was placed into the manger that first Christmas morning? Was it God but less than God or fully God? Was He fully human or only veiled in flesh? Like the Trinity the Incarnation boggles the limited human mind. Glory to God!

John 1:1-5, 14 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made. “In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

"After Christmas... Now What?”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Dec 25, 2018

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The purpose of these Christmas stories, as recorded by the authors of the gospels, is to remind us that the silent, holy night of unnatural calm that we celebrate on Christmas is really the point of the eye of the storm.

The Christmas season would be over next week.... “AFTER THE ADVENT SEASON... NOW WHAT?” Let’s follow the footsteps of the Family as they continue their trek to God’s plans and purposes.... for His Glory.... It is also in great relation and realization for everyone of us here as we enter 2019.... ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep Awake!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 26, 2011

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First Sunday in Advent, Year B

Mark 13: 24 – 37 / Keep Awake! Intro: My cousin Leonard and his wife, Wanda live within 20 ft. of a set of railroad tracks. When visiting them one evening for dinner, a train rushed by shaking the whole house. I was ready to lung for cover under the table; but, Leonard and Wanda just sat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:27-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"journey To Bethlehem: "can Anything Good Come Out Of Nazareth?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 29, 2023

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The first in a four-part series for Advent.

“Journey to Bethlehem: Can Anything Good Come Out of Nazareth?” Luke 1:26-38 Early in Jesus’ ministry, when Philip, one of Jesus’ first disciples told his friend Nathanial: “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth…” Nathanial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

That Your Joy Might Be Full: A Sermon For The 3rd Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 9, 2023

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Today is the 3rd Sunday in Advent in which we think about joy. What is joy? In particular, what is Christian joy? How is this connected to hope, peace, and love, the other themes we reflect upon in this season?

That Your Joy Might be Full: A Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent 1 John 1:1–4 NKJV That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life—the life was manifested, and we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Man Of Sorrows

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 16, 2018

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Isaiah lived some seven hundred years prior to Jesus, and yet he revealed much about the significance of His life and death. Jesus fulfilled every prophecy regarding His first advent. I am thankful He came to provide the means of our salvation.

The Man of Sorrows Isaiah 53: 4-6 As I consider the Bible as a whole, there are specific chapters that seem to stand out above the rest. I do not imply these are any more inspired, or needful than the rest, but they are of such rich substance that I feel inadequate to enter their eternal standing. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Be Quiet! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 29, 2004

based on 19 ratings

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First Person Narrative of Zacharias, father of John the Baptist; our need of quiet in response to God...

BE QUIET! Luke 1:5-25 S: Zacharias C: Holy Silence Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: WE NEED TO BE QUIET. First Person Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? Version: ESV RMBC 28 November 04 AM OUR STUDY: Did you ever have trouble with talking too much? That was I problem I had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

I've Got Something To Say Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 6, 2004

based on 18 ratings

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First person narrative of a shepherd coming from Bethlehem; We have good news to tell!

I’VE GOT SOMETHING TO SAY! Luke 2:8-20 S: Proclamation C: The appropriate response to receiving the good news is to share it with others. Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: WE HAVE GOOD NEWS TO TELL! KW: Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Realize the good news is for you! • Tell the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

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