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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    The First Of His Signs

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 17, 2013
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    Sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany, Year C

    The First Of His Signs / John 2: 1 - 11 Intro: Out of curiosity, I went to my record book and counted the number of weddings that I have done over the course of my ministry. I have done a total of 115. Of all those weddings, the only ones I really remember are when horrendous things happened. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Iv Advent, Year C Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,655 views

    A sermon for the fourth Sunday in Advent, based on Micah 5:2-5a.

    Sermon for Advent IV Yr C, 21/12/2003 Based on Micah 5:2-5a Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta The Time is the 8th century before Christ’s birth. The place is Judah, which was commonly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Devil's Sunday

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2008
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    A sermon for the First Sunday of Lent about the temptation of Jesus and the implications for your life.

    INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO YOU MEAN THIS IS THE DEVIL’S SUNDAY? • The first Sunday of Lent for 19 centuries on the church calendar has focused on the temptation by the devil of Jesus. • Much of the symbolism of Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness comes from the Hebrew Scripture story of the Exodus (vv. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Behold, Your King Is Coming

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 4,722 views

    Advent 1: God prepares us to recognize and receive his Son. Through this we receive the blessings of peace and joy that we can receive only through the King - Jesus Christ.

    [Note: This sermon makes use of some thoughts, concepts, phrases and sentences from, “Setting for an Advent Series,” pp. 12-13, in Concordia Pulpit Resources, Vol. 14, Part 1] A woman was known in her community for her calm, happy life. It seems that no matter what trials came into her life, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Tidings Of The Comfort And Joy

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 12, 2024
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    Christmas brings joy, and it is a joy we should share with all 3rd Sunday of Advent 2024

    Tidings of Comfort and Joy Text: Luke 2:1-20 It is the third Sunday of Advent, and I do hope that everyone is full of joy this morning. We can have joy because the Lord has come… and He’s coming again. We’ve been looking at the birth of Jesus for a few Sunday’s now, and we’re going to continue on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Super Bowl Sunday: God's First Half

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 23,495 views

    This was designed to get people back Sunday night, and with enthusiasm. Powerpoint at website.

    God’s First Half 1 Cor. 9:24-27; Philip. 3:12-14 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website, at bottom. [Promo at end of AM Service, referring to this PM Sermon]: Tonite’s festivities will go on as usual, rain or shine. We’ll call it “God’s First Half,” and we’ll make Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Sunday In Lent (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 5, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 327 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 91:1-12, Genesis 3:1-6, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Matthew 4:1-11. A). OUR REFUGE IS THE LORD. Psalm 91:1-12. The opening verse of this Psalm seems to state the obvious: “those who take their shelter under the Most High are sheltered by the shadow of the Almighty” (PSALM 91:1). Yet there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kept In Perfect Peace: A Sermon For The Second Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 4, 2024
     | 403 views

    How cn one be at peace in such a violent and evil world?

    Kept in Perfect Peace Isaiah 26:1–3 NKJV In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: “We have a strong city; God will appoint salvation for walls and bulwarks. Open the gates, That the righteous nation which keeps the truth may enter in. You will keep him in perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It Is Always Good To Be Joyful: A Sermon For The Third Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 4, 2021
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     | 5,633 views

    We must rejoice in the Lord in all circumstances.

    It is Always Good to be Joyful Philippians 4:4-9 ? Philippians 4:4–9 NKJV Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Second Sunday Of Advent- The Wolf And Lamb; Leopards And Goats...

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 26, 2022
     | 2,252 views

    Where the wild things are.

    Isaiah and the Baptizer from our Readings this Second Sunday of Advent conspire to give us animal dreams. [source: Holy fishes: Isaiah 11:1-10; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12 by Frederick A. Niedner, November 30, 2004]. Where the wild things are. Broods of vipers from Matthew 12:34, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Look At What’s On God’s Christmas To-Do List

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022
     | 1,346 views

    There are only five more sleeps until Christmas! Children, I bet you can’t wait. Adults, I bet you wish there was more time so that you can finish everything on your Christmas to-do list. “Ugh. Don’t remind me, Pastor.

    There are only five more sleeps until Christmas! Children, I bet you can’t wait. Adults, I bet you wish there was more time so that you can finish everything on your Christmas to-do list. “Ugh. Don’t remind me, Pastor. I’m so far behind! There’s the baking to do yet, the cards to send, presents to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    He Is Our Peace: A Sermon For The Second Sunday Of Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 27, 2021
     | 13,897 views

    How do we wage peace?

    He is Our Peace: A Sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent. Ephesians 2:14 We now come to the Second Sunday in Advent. The Christian theme for this Sunday is peace. It is a time in which we reflect on what peace is and how it relates to the Christian life. So let us examine what peace is in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Lord, Prepare Us For Your Advent”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 3, 2025
     | 119 views

    Just as many of us travel during December, Advent reminds us of Jesus' "travel plans" to serve as our Savior. We'll use the Apostle Paul's travel plans to visit the Thessalonians as our guide.

    It’s estimated that a record 80 million Americans traveled 50 miles or more over the Thanksgiving Holiday this year. Of course, the majority (a record 71.7 million) of those traveled by car. But today they anticipate that a record-breaking 3 million people will travel by air. Yes, travel plans ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Beacon Of Hope From The Wilderness- Advent 3

    Contributed by Andrew Warriner on Apr 9, 2013
     | 5,181 views

    The third candle of our wreath is said to symbolise John the Baptist, who I believe to be “The Beacon of Hope from the wilderness”.

    The Beacon of Hope from the wilderness Text Isaiah 40: 1-5 (NIV), John 1: 19- 23 (NIV) In our first Sunday of Advent we looked briefly at the Patriarchs Noah and Abraham as pointers of promise, in particular the promise of the first coming of the Messiah as predicted in the book of Genesis. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Advent Spiritual Joy, Even Ecstasy: Gaudete Sunday

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 12, 2017
     | 4,828 views

    St. Augustine used a famous expression--the "joy of truth," gaudium de veritate. 

    Advent 3B A professor was asked by one of his students, “What is the meaning of life?" The usual laughter followed, but the professor said "I will answer your question." Taking his wallet out of his hip pocket, he fished around in a leather wallet and brought out a very small round mirror, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic