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  • Sam Greene avatar

    Emmanuel: God With Us

    Contributed by Sam Greene on Dec 9, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,406 views

    This sermon explores the significance of Jesus’ title: Emmanuel.

    What is so significant about Emmanuel: God With Us? •Notice the word ’with’ (Gr. prep. met-ah’)- a preposition properly denoting accompaniment; in the same way the instrmentalists accompany our singing. •Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They Shall Call Him Emmanuel

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Dec 9, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,939 views

    IN THIS SERMON WE SEE THE MIRACLE THAT THIS NAME IMPLIES, THE MYSTERY THAT THIS NAME IMPLIES, AND THE MEANING THAT THIS NAME IMPLIES.

    THEY SHALL CALL HIM EMMANUEL Matthew 1:23 Before the advent of the Christmas carol, celebrations of Christmas had become so depraved and rowdy that the observance of the joyous season was once forbidden by the English Parliament. The meaning of Christmas had become lost in a maelstrom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gabriel Announces Jesus' Birth

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,828 views

    ADVENT 4(B) - The angel Gabriel announces Jesus’ birth: Jesus would be Mary’s Son and Jesus is still God’s true Son.

    GABRIEL ANNOUNCES JESUS’ BIRTH (Outline) LUKE 1:26-38 - December 19, 2004 - Advent 4 INTRO: Today’s text presents some memorable verses that you may have already noticed. One reminds us the Lord is with you. What a mystery / miracle that GOD is with US! Another notable verse states: For ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ's Powerful Empathizing Example

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,338 views

    Here are nine ways that Christ exemplified empathy

    Christ’s Powerful Empathizing Example John 11:35 - Jesus Wept Illustration:When my sons were young, one of them stubbed his toe and grimaced with pain. Seeing him trying bravely to bear the agony of those moments, I said, "Son, I’m truly sorry. My toe hurts for you." Lifting his head, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Live With Joy In A Stressed Out World Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 21, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 14,895 views

    Three key phrases taken from this text give us the keys to living with joy in a stress filled world.

    Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 11 Dr. John R. Hamby “How To Live With Joy In a Stressed Out World” Philippians 4:4-9 I don’t know how you felt as you came into the church this morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 241 ratings
     | 17,987 views

    In marked contrast with the widespread discontent of our world, the Apostle Paul spoke on the subject of contentment in his letter to the church at Philippi.

    Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 12 “The Secret of Contentment” Philippians 4:10-15 “A Russian woman lived with her husband and two children in a very small hut. Her husband’s parents lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Joyful Giving Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 14,900 views

    Most of us when we think about joy in connection with money, think about the joy that it will bring when we get it, but the greatest joy of money is when we give it away for a greater purpose.

    Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 13 “The Secret of Joyful Giving” Philippians 4:10, 14-19 Today we are going to finish a series that we have been calling “Restoring the Joy.” This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Michael on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,859 views

    A simple gospel sermon exploring the implications of "always winter-never Christmas."

    “What If Christmas Never Came?” Intro: (play DVD “It’s A Wonderful Life”- where the angel shows George Bailey what it would be like if he had never been born.) “It’s A Wonderful Life” has stirred hearts since it’s debut in 1946. Year after year people watch as George Bailey is allowed to witness ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can Anything Good Come Out Of Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,320 views

    As you joyfully persevere in trials, God will transform you in this life and bless you in next.

    We¡¦ve been talking the last few weeks about affliction and sufferings. Let me tell you a little parable about trials. A bird was flying south for the winter. It got so cold the bird froze up and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some manure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Loves To Work In Your World

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,996 views

    Jesus is not ’out there’ but he’s right where you are, in your world.

    Jesus Loves to Work in Your Life and World Cornwall September 18, 2005 Do you live expecting Jesus to work in your life and in the world in which you live? Or do you believe that Jesus has stopped that kind of work, and leaves things pretty much to you to figure out, with just a promise for future ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Alright To Cry!

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,082 views

    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

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Doing What Is Unnatural Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 13,323 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

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

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 6,663 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Best Gift

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,214 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    The Incarnation Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,338 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist