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Jesus Values Our Humanity; "I Thirst” Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 6, 2003

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Jesus started his earthly ministry hungry and ended his earthly ministry thirsty. As we return to Jesus on the cross we come to what may be the easiest of the seven words to understand. Or is it?

Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. (John 19:28-29) Let me open today’s message by asking you a ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Away In A Manger

Contributed by William Mouser on Dec 28, 2005

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Christmas Eve sermon; Develops the spiritual impact of the first Nativity by comparing the oldest nativity scene with a modern nativity scene.

Psalm 96, Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1 - 20 Away in a manger The gospel lesson for the Feast of the Nativity shows us a scene that has become immortalized in Christian culture over the past 2,000 years. the nativity scene. Jesus is there in a manger, Mary and Joseph, the shepherds. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

I Would Do Anything Series

Contributed by Christopher Perry on Jan 1, 2001

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At Christmas God showed He was willing to reach us by any means necessary. This is about God’s Extreme Christmas.

I Would Do Anything (By Any Means Necessary, part 1) - December 24, 2000 {Using the song "Love Song" by Third Day is an excellent lead in to this sermon} Introduction At Christmas there is a lot of talk about the Incarnation, which has been described in many ways. J. Robert Oppenheimer, inventor ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, 1 Corinthians 1:23

Denomination: Methodist

Being Real

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Jan 9, 2001

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God calls us to follow the model of Jesus and be real

All right… how many of you made new year’s resolutions? How many of you… have broken your new year’s resolutions? They, whoever they are, say that to break a habit, not an addiction, but a habit, takes 3 days. To establish a habit takes 30 days, which doesn’t mean that to do something good will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Behold His Glory In The Incarnation

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 27, 2006

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An invitation to consider the love of God.

John 1:1-14 Behold His Glory In The Incarnation Woodlawn Baptist Church November 26, 2006 Introduction If I’m counting correctly, after today we’ll have 28 shopping days left until Christmas. Whether we were ready or not, Thanksgiving came and went, leaving us just a few short weeks of holiday ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Who Is The Christ Of Christmas: The Humble Servant" Series

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Dec 19, 2001

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This sermon examines the Christ of Christmas as the Humble Servant of Philippians 2:5-11.

Who is the Christ of Christmas? The Humble Servant Philippians 2.5-11 If God were to come to earth, how would He appear? - Would God be a great king who would rule and reign over the earth? - Would He be a powerful military captain who would overthrow nations? - Or perhaps a world renown doctor ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Perfect Man Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 17, 2002

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By becoming a man: 1. Jesus identified with humanity. 2. Jesus dignified humanity. 3. Jesus delivered humanity.

We have a lot of ideas of what the perfect man should be. If you buy a copy of Alpha Male you will see that some people think it is the man who obtains the perfect body by spending countless hours in the gym getting ripped. In the corporate world the perfect man might be someone like Robert ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

"Friends Help Us To Maintain Joy.” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2004

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Sixth in a series on "Restoring the Joy" a study on the book of Philippians. Paul reminds us the friends help in the difficulties of life, by telling of how Timothy and Epaphroditus were a blessing in his life.

Restoring the Joy Sermon # 6 “Friends Help Us to Maintain Joy.” Philippians 2:19-30 “A youth minister was attending a Special Olympics meet where handicapped children competed with tremendous dedication and enthusiasm. One event ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Everything New Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

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Christmas sermon. The promise that God is making everything new is highlighted by the arrival of His Son to earth

Global Warming. They tell us we’re all doomed. They tell us that we’re destroying the planet. They tell us that the ice caps are going to melt, there are going to be terrible storms, polar bears will go extinct, and that poison ivy is going to grow bigger and more toxic. They also tell us that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born Of The Virgin Mary Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2004

based on 41 ratings

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This sermon looks at the Virgin Birth of Jesus by examining the biblical statements, our Confessional Statement, the attacks, and the importance of the Virgin Birth of Jesus.

Today is the third Sunday of Advent. This is the third in a series of Advent messages on “The Marvel of Christmas.” My sermon is titled “Born of the Virgin Mary.” Let us read Matthew 1:18-25: "18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Final Election Results

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 20, 2000

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"Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your ELECTION sure...."

“Final Election Results” TEXT: 2 Peter 1:10-11 – “Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your ELECTION sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” INTRODUCTION: The 2000 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10-11, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Wept

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 12, 2001

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The Christian response to disaster and grief as modeled by Jesus.

The World Trade Center...the Murrah building in Oklahoma City...Columbine High school... The list of names that fill the obituary columns daily... We try not to notice. But sometimes you can’t help but notice...when the tragedy is as big as the New York skyline or as close as the passing of a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-37

Denomination: Holiness

Joy

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 21, 2004

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Joy despite circumstances

Philippians 1 3-11 We are going to be looking at Philippians for the next month or so. Philippians is a great letter of Paul to a wonderful church. Paul, as you may remember, was the apostle to the Gentiles, to all of us non-Jews. He wrote many letters to different churches which were so wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Renewal

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 1, 2003

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We all need spiritual renewal from time to time. Where does it come from?

My text this morning comes from the book of Isaiah, chapter forty, verses 28 through 31: "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Was Jesus Jewish? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 24, 2007

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To really be able to understand and immitate Jesus we have to understand His Jewishness and the Jewish time and culture into which He was born.

Introduction: A. As you know, most religious groups have identifying characteristics. 1. A kindergarten teacher gave her class a "show and tell" assignment of bringing something to represent their religion. 2. The first boy got in front of the class and said, "My name is Benjamin and I am Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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