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  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Worship Fully Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,774 views

    Looks at how the people from the first advent worshipped the Lord and how we can learn to worship fully

    Worship Fully Joseph worshipped through Obedience Mary Worshipped through Submission The Magi worshipped through Sacrifice Series introduction Slide Good morning. December is upon us and it is often about this time that the craziness of the holiday season begins in full. Shopping has begun ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crown Him With Many Crowns

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 25, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,005 views

    Prepared for Christ the King Sunday in November of 2006, this is a message about being witnesses for Jesus Christ and bringing the lost into His Kingdom by the power of the Holy Spirit ministering through us.

    Crown Him with Many Crowns --John 18:33-38 “Happy New Year!” Before you say, “That’s a little premature,” let me explain. Next Sunday is the first Sunday in Advent, the beginning of the Church or Liturgical Year. Today is the last Sunday of the current Church Year, “Christ the King ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Christmas Sunday 2019 - Who Are The Wise Men? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 21, 2019
     | 4,377 views

    In the account of the Wise Men in Matthew 2 we see a grand variety of characters. All who are living can be placed somewhere in the spectrum of characters ranging from Herod to the Magi. Let's examine ourselves to see where we fit into the narrative.

    Christmas Sunday 2019 – Who Are the Wise Men? Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    First Sunday Of Lent- B -- "he Was Among Wild Beasts, And The Angels Ministered To Him.”

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 19, 2021
     | 2,068 views

    It turns out that the devil is knocking at her door and she says, “I never dreamed he’d have blue eyes and blue jeans.”

    “He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him.” In the Greek, these were dangerous animals. These wild animals can remind us that dangers surrounded Jesus all through his life. And ours. e.g. At a United States Army post in the desert of Kuwait, Protestant Chaplain (Major) Barbara ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Dark Side Of Christmas

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,074 views

    Why does Matthew add the story of the slaughter of the baby boys in Bethlehem. First becasue it is fact and second to trigger assocaiations between Jesus birth and Moses birth (see details in sermon)

    I came across this excerpt from a sermon from the Early Church Father St. Quod-vult-deus (Sermo 2 de Symbolo: PL 40, 655) “A tiny child is born, who is a great king. Wise men are led to him from afar. They come to adore one who lies in a manger and yet reigns in heaven and on earth. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Repent!

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 29, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,504 views

    In this season of Advent, as we prepare for Christ’s return, we must hear and heed the call to repentance. It is a life-giving call from a loving Saviour. We must examine ourselves and cleanse our lives. We must repent because the kingdom is here with us

    A minister told his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. To help you understand my sermon, I want you all to read Mark 17”. The following Sunday, as he prepared to deliver his sermon, the minister asked for a show of hands. He wanted to know how many had ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Robert Marsh avatar

    Narnia - Always Winter, Never Christmas Series

    Contributed by Robert Marsh on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 105 ratings
     | 11,179 views

    First of series centered on The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

    A Narnian Christmas Narnia: Always Winter But Never Christmas This week a major motion picture is being released in the United States and around the world. It is the first in the “Chronicles of Narnia” series of films, entitled The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. The film is sure to be a hit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay Winters avatar

    What Are You Looking For? Peace? Series

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,934 views

    A sermon for the first day of Advent, a church season that looks forward to the coming of Christ in Christmas and in the Resurrection. The next three Sundays are going to be following along the "what are you looking for?" theme and will all be taken from

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gives us true peace. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, So…I guess there’s supposed to be a tree there (pointing to the place where it traditionally stands) pretty soon. Some of you were probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Advent: The Magi Seek The True Light Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,950 views

    The Christmas Star and the infant Jesus appear insignificant to the human eye, but both in parallel have hidden power and might. The Apostle John explains how.

    Second passage reference Matt 2:1-12. The Gospel of Matthew tells us the story of the Magi, this group of astronomers from the East who follow a new star, and seek to find who the star belongs too. The Magi know that this star is not just any star, they know it is significant beyond anything they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Advent 2 2018 - Observing Mary Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 13, 2018
     | 5,927 views

    Some tend to over emphasize Mary; while others tend to nearly dismiss her. What can we learn from Scriptures that show us the heart of Mary? Mary is indeed a good example for us to follow.

    Observing Mary Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Advent Unveiled: Exploring The Timeless Themes Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,757 views

    As we embark on the Advent season, a sacred time of anticipation and reflection, let's delve into the timeless themes that have shaped this period of spiritual preparation for centuries.

    Advent Unveiled: Exploring the Timeless Themes As we embark on the Advent season, a sacred time of anticipation and reflection, let's delve into the timeless themes that have shaped this period of spiritual preparation for centuries. Join me as we unveil the significance of each traditional ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Celebrating Advent: From Worry To Worship Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 16, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,898 views

    If you want to turn your worry into worship, then come to Jesus this Christmas, and then go tell the world what He has done for you.

    A woman was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of fighting the crowds. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift that had sold out days before. Her arms were full of bulky packages when an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Christ Our Peace (Advent Sermon)

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 5, 2021
     | 4,526 views

    A sermon for Advent 2 - Peace

    Advent 2 (Peace) Sermon - December 5, 2021 Luke 1:26-38, Is 40:3-5 The peace of Christ be with you. (And also with you). If that greeting was familiar to you you’ve either been in an Anglican worship service or elsewhere where this blessing has been pronounced. Though raised atheist I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    The Other Advent (The Return Of Christ)

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2016
     | 4,302 views

    It is important to know what the Bible says and doesn't say about Jesus' return. There are those who say He has already returned, others say He will never return and still others have what they believe is an exact timeline. Let's check the Bible!

    1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 NIV (Please look this up in your Bibles and follow along) (While they look up the Scripture ...) Is there anyone here who enjoys the Advent Season; when we anticipate the arrival of Jesus on earth? Well, if you do, you should be happy now because we have been in an advent ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    On The Return Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Mark 13:24-37

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 20, 2020
     | 4,632 views

    How do we prepare for the return of Christ? A sermon for the First Week in Advent.

    On the Return of Jesus: An Exposition of Mark 13:24-37 For the Christian, nothing is more comforting to know that Jesus is going to return and receive us unto Himself. All the things which trouble us so much will be gone. We will be relieved of that great pressures (tribulations) that we feel. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible