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Promises Of Hope

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2001

based on 38 ratings

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Jesus coming is heralded by three messengers. We too are called to herald his coming to those we know.

It’s perhaps appropriate in the week when Harry Potter hit the big screens in Australia that we should be looking at this account of Luke 1. Because here we see the supernatural in far more startling form than anything you’ll ever read in Harry Potter - and this is history! Here we have an angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-38

Denomination: Anglican

It's Alright To Cry!

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Nov 17, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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Jesus calls us to a Ministry of Compassion. (To replace the Sermon which vanished from this site a few weeks ago!)

Some years ago a friend of mine went forward at a Meeting for the laying on of hands for Baptism in the Spirit. That evening God touched her very powerfully but not in a way that she had expected. What happened was HER NOSE STOPPED RUNNING! Let me explain: For years she had been plagued with a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Doing What Is Unnatural Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 2, 2003

based on 86 ratings

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We should be in awe of Jesus.

DOING WHAT IS UNNATURAL Philippians 2:5-11 S: Jesus Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: WE SHOULD BE IN AWE OF JESUS. ?: Why? KW: Truths TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 2:5-11 four truths that will show us why we should be in awe of Jesus. The _____ truth is that… I. JESUS IS GOD II. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Brought You Into This World; I'll Take You Out

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 8, 2003

based on 33 ratings

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A sermon for Christmas based on Psalm 22:9-10

Sermon for 12/7/2003 Psalm 22:9-10 I Brought You into This World, I’ll Take You Out Introduction: It is a miracle of God that we are all here; we have lived to this point. When we think about conception, many embryos just pass out of the uterus. 3/4th of all fertilized eggs are lost. When we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:9-10, John 19:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best Gift

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

based on 7 ratings

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Christmas message: Jesus best gift ever

What was the best or worst Christmas gift you ever received? [Allow feedback] - Mine: best and worst same year worst: bridal doll, humorous - tiger socks, best - Ronda’s acceptance of my marriage proposal We think a lot about gift giving at Christmas. I plan on going home after this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 12, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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Words are not enough: the message must be incarnated to be communicated.

The Incarnation. WBC 14/12/03pm Jn 1:1-2, 14, Phil 2:5-11 Read Jn 1 passage WORDS ARE NOTE ENOUGH You have probably never heard of the island of Molokai. Well, it’s located in the state of Hawaii. And it has quite a history. You have to go way back to the late 1800’s to understand its ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Was Jesus Born?

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Dec 13, 2003

based on 26 ratings

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The Purpose and Reason for the Coming of the Christ Child to the Earth. Why did he Come into the World? Why was He Born a Baby in the Little Town of Bethlehem? There are Many Ideas and Philosophical Answers that men propose but God Clearly tells us i

WHY WAS JESUS BORN? John 1:1-4, 14, 18 Christians Rejoice at Christmas. Rejoicing at Christmas, though, has nothing to do with Bells ringing, Snow on the ground, Presents under the tree, or Visits by Santa. The True Joy of Christmas is found in knowing that Jesus is Born, and Brings A Message ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Christmas Gift

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Dec 14, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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God’s Christmas Gift to the world of sinful mankind was His Only Begotten Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. This message is about God’s Gift.

God’s Christmas Gift By Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. John 4:10; Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water. As we approach the day in which we ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10, Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"What If There Were No Christmas?"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 16, 2003

based on 124 ratings

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In "the fullness of time" God sent His Son, Jesus to the earth as a babe in a manger. This devotional (before a Communion Service) explores HOW God prepared the world for Jesus.

“What If There Were No Christmas?” INTRODUCTION: Read Galatians 4:4-5 Christmas is this Thursday. We have waited 361 days for it. It seemed like it would never get here … and NOW … it’s coming too fast! It’s not easy to forget Christmas … VISA keeps reminding you … for months to come! One man ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

El Dia En Que Dios Se Hizo Bebe

Contributed by Esteban Ulloa on Dec 18, 2003

based on 69 ratings

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Describe la grandeza y magnificencia de la encarnacion de Jesucristo.

TEMA: EL DIA QUE DIOS SE HIZO BEBE Texto: 2:1-20 Introduccion: Había un grupo de niños de seis años que estaban representando la historia del nacimiento de Jesús. La maestra quería que actuaran basados en sus propias palabras, de modo que fuera algo interesante. Habían tres Marías, dos Josés, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dressed For Action

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Mar 15, 2002

based on 81 ratings

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"Let your loins be girded.." - urges hearers to be ready for service to God. Looks at attire - contemporary and ancient and the clothing of our Lord.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Lent IV March 10, 2002 Luke 12:32-40 “Dressed for Action” “Be dressed for action and have your lamps it; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus, The Perfect Man Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 17, 2002

based on 134 ratings

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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

"When Going Home Is Difficult"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Mar 20, 2002

based on 115 ratings

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Author, Thomas Wolfe said, "You can’t go home again," Was he right? And if you could and if you did what would it be like?

West Greeley Baptist Church March 10 2002 “When going home is difficult” Luke 4: 14-30 Pastor Mark Hensley Introduction: There is a story about a father who became disturbed about the length of time his six year old son was taking to get home from school. The father decided he would make the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe God Became Man Series

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

based on 41 ratings

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Doctrine of the incarnation.

READ: Philippians 2:5-11 Last Sunday morning, in our series on “What We Believe”, we were looking together at The Fall of Man. The Bible gives a clear account of sin’s entry into the world - how through Adam mankind has become sinful and therefore cut off from a Holy God; and utterly helpless to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Kept The Law For Us!

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 15, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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This sermon focuses on Jesus’ fasting and temptation in the wilderness.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, "I’m starving!" Have you ever said that phrase or heard someone else say it? Most of the time, the person who says it is far from malnutrition! The human desire to eat, hunger, can at times be very strange and cause people to act very strangely. You’ve all heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

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