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  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    Preparing The Way: A Joyful Advent Journey"

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 14, 2024
     | 417 views

    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

  • David Moore avatar

    Simeon - Waiting For The Consolation Of Israel Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Dec 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,989 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

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    The Season Of Hope! Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,701 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

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The King Has Come! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,322 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

  • Mark Thornton avatar

    Narnia: Capturing The Wonder Of The Season Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,834 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

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    Why Must Jesus Come Again? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 995 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

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    When God Changes Your Plans Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,675 views

    God interrupts. Plans change. We glorify God when we submit to His plans rather than ours.

    Poet Laureate John Masefield wrote these lines in his famous poem The Everlasting Mercy (New York: Macmillan: 1912). . . “He who gives a child a treat makes joy-bells ring in Heaven's street, And he who gives a child a home builds palaces in Kingdom come, And she who gives a baby birth brings ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Peace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,444 views

    Explores the prophesied peace in Micah 5:1-5, its embodiment in Jesus Christ, and how believers can practice this peace in their lives.

    Good morning, beloved of God. It's a joy to be here with you today, gathered together as a family of faith, united in our love for Christ and our shared pursuit of His wisdom. We are, each one of us, a part of a grand story, a narrative that began long ago and continues to unfold with each passing ...read more

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  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Glorious Appearing

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019
     | 4,228 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
     | 10,255 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

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    The Blessed Hope Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 26, 2011
     | 10,123 views

    "The Blessed Hope" through the coming of Christ is shown through salvation from: 1) The Penalty (Titus 2:11), 2) The Power (Titus 2:12), 3) The Presence (Titus 2:13), and 4) The Possession (Titus 2:14) of sin.

    Charles Lewis gave an a tongue in cheek warning this week: "To my atheist brothers and sisters: Greetings! This is a reminder of the sinister period we are moving into. It is the time of the year we should all be preparing ourselves for the difficult road ahead. Be vigilant! As you know — or should ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    A Love Story Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,978 views

    The heart of the Christmas story

    Advent # 4 Resource - Christmas Is Not Your Birthday, Mike Slaughter, Abingdon Press, 2011 A Love Story Christmas is a love story. John frames it that way. “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." (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Advent Conspiracy: Rethinking Christmas Before It’s Too Late -- Again

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 2, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,214 views

    Rethinking Christmas Before It’s Too Late … Again This Year

    Advent Conspiracy: Rethinking Christmas Before It’s Too Late … Again This Year.* Mark 12:29-31 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Faith Which Finds God's Favor

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,938 views

    Using Mary response to the angel to demonstrate how faith is both what we believe to be true as well as our actions.

    Last week we looked at keeping the faith in the midst of disappointments and difficult circumstances, when it seems like God is far away. This past Monday my devotions took me to Psalm 77, which was written by a man, Asaph (one of several music leaders whose job it was to sing before the Lord in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Let There Be

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 9, 2012
     | 4,701 views

    There are some famous firsts, I wonder how important God’s first words are?

    God’s First Words Genesis 1:1-15 • Neil Armstrong’s first words when steeping on the moon • "That’s one small step for man one giant leap for mankind." • Alexander Graham Bell’s first words ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist