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  • David Moore avatar

    Simeon - Waiting For The Consolation Of Israel Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Dec 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,844 views

    This is the first of a two sermon series (I am not sure you can call two related sermons a series!) detailing the roles of Simeon and Anna in the visit of Mary and Joseph to the temple shortly after the birth of Jesus. This sermon highlights Simeon’s spir

    Message No 1 Waiting For God Simeon – Waiting for the Consolation of Israel Aim: To show that God’s blesses the patient praying of the godly. Text: Luke 2:21-36. Introduction: How often have we heard it said that, “Christmas is for children.” That may be true of the secular Christmas, but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Donnelly avatar

    Share The Light Or Lose It: An Advent Sermon

    Contributed by John Donnelly on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
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    An Advent sermon, exhorting us to share and be the Light of Christ for those living in the darkness.

    “Share the Light, or Lose It”—An Advent Sermon Luke 3:1-6 Preacher: The Rev. Canon John Donnelly St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Wayne, NJ Once upon a time there was a man who lived in a deep dark cave---which had no exit. All his life, he was cold, damp, and miserable. The cave was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Advent Through The Eyes Of A Prophet Pt. Ii

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 7, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,946 views

    WE MUST BE PREPARED FOR OUR LORD WILL RETURN TO THIS EARTH SOME SWEET DAY!

    ADVENT THROUGH THE EYES OF A PROPHET PT. II: PREPARE THE WAY ISAIAH 40:1-11 2ND SUNDAY IN ADVENT DECEMBER 7, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Twas’ the night Jesus came Twas’ the night Jesus came and all through the house, not a person was praying, not one in the house. The Bible was left on the shelf without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Advent: Slow Down! Sharpen Your Axe.

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,945 views

    A short talk for the start of the busy Advent season. This talk uses one of may favourite stories to encourage people to rest, stop, slow down in the midst of a busy time to rest.

    Jesus said, “Come with me … to a quiet place and get some rest” (Mark 6:31). One of my favourite stories is about the world wood chopping competition. Now the champion was a bit older than he used to be – well, who isn’t – but he was still the champion. Everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Advent 2014 Part 4 - Christmas Sunday Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 1, 2015
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    The birth of Jesus is a tiny part of the plan of salvation and yet it is a gigantic step in that it accomplishes the incarnation. Have we gotten the priorities reversed in the church as well as in society?

    John 3:16-18 “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. “Whoever believes in Him is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Advent 4--May It Be Done Unto Me

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 1, 2017
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    "Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you." Lessons from Mary.

    Advent 4--Lessons from Mary A friend asked me to dress as Santa to surprise her son. I went over to their house, changed into a Santa suit in the bathroom, and, to the delight of the little boy, came out with a loud “Ho, ho, ho!” After a half hour, I returned to the bathroom, changed back into my ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Advent - Hope And Prophecy About The Coming Messiah Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 30, 2023
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     | 2,573 views

    The profound hope found in the coming light of Christ. Christmas, the clue is in the name - it is meant to be a celebration of the coming of Christ.

    Advent - Hope and Prophecy about the Coming Messiah As we gather in this season of Advent, our hearts resonate with the theme of hope. In our journey tonight, we will delve into the profound hope found in the coming light of Christ. Christmas, the clue is in the name - it is meant to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Redeemed By Hope: The Story Of Ruth And The Light Of Advent Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 9, 2024
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     | 1,164 views

    The Advent season is a time of anticipation, reflection, and renewal. Often, we immerse ourselves in the familiar story of Christ’s birth. But today, let us journey to an unexpected place—the story of Ruth.

    Redeemed by Hope: The Story of Ruth and the Light of Advent Introduction: Rediscovering Advent through Ruth The Advent season is a time of anticipation, reflection, and renewal. Often, we immerse ourselves in the familiar story of Christ’s birth. But today, let us journey to an unexpected ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    Preparing The Way: A Joyful Advent Journey"

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 14, 2024
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    As we embark on the season of Advent, we find ourselves in a space of waiting and anticipation. Advent is not just about preparing for Christmas; it is a time of reflection, hope, and spiritual renewal.

    Introduction: As we embark on the season of Advent, we find ourselves in a space of waiting and anticipation. Advent is not just about preparing for Christmas; it is a time of reflection, hope, and spiritual renewal. Today, we turn our attention to the Old Testament prophet Zephaniah, who gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    The Season Of Hope! Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,567 views

    Our writer shares with us how His Hope in God leds Him to: 1. A Call for an Divine Intervention 2. A Call of Confession 3. A Call of Co-Mission with God

    Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9; Mark 13:24-37 Theme: Hope Title: The Season of Hope Our writer shares with us how His Hope in God leads Him to: 1. A Call for an Intervention 2. A Call of Confession 3. A Call of Co-Mission INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark Thornton avatar

    Narnia: Capturing The Wonder Of The Season Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,769 views

    This is the first of 3 messages (with an advent theme) relating the story of Christmas to the story of Narnia. It sets the context of the story.

    CAPTURING THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS -- Pastor Mark Thornton -- Sunday, November 27, 2005 (Note - this is more of an outline than a manuscript. I elaborated and illustrated more than what is printed here.) * One of the drawbacks of celebrating Christmas every year is that the story of Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The King Has Come! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,198 views

    Two principal questions find answers in our text. First who is this promised King? And second, what kind of King is he?

    Scripture I would like to draw your attention to a prophecy that was written about the place of Jesus’ birth 700 years before he was born. It is found in Micah 5:2-5a: 2 But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Why Must Jesus Come Again? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 20, 2024
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     | 836 views

    The Bible teaches us that there are several reasons why Jesus must come again.

    Introduction In December 1941, shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Japan launched an invasion of the Philippines, a U.S. territory at the time. General Douglas MacArthur commanded the U.S. and Filipino forces defending the islands. Despite fierce resistance, the U.S. and Filipino ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Glorious Appearing

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019
     | 4,147 views

    IN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ABOUT THE LAST DAYS LEADING UP TO OUR ETERNAL STATE, WE ARE NOW LOOKING AT THE GLORIOUS APPEARING OF THE LORD

    THE GLORIOUS APPEARING REVELATION 19:11-21 WITH THE COMBINATION OF THE RAPTURE, THE RISE OF THE ANTICHRIST, AND THE TRIBULATION PERIOD, THE LAST MAJOR EVENTS OF THE LAST DAYS BEFORE THE ETERNAL STATE ARE THE GLORIOUS APPEARING AND THE MILLENNIAL REIGN OF JESUS. THIS IS THE TIME THAT CHRISTIANS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    What The Magi Found Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,150 views

    When the Wise Men arrived at the house where Mary tended the Christ Child, what did they find? If we seek the same One they sought, we also may anticipate finding what they found.

    MATTHEW 2:9-11 WHAT THE MAGI FOUND “After listening to the king, [the wise men] went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist