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  • Gordon Pike avatar

    "hark! The Herald Angels Sing" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 2, 2019
     | 8,516 views

    This hymn begins with an exhortation … a command … a call to action: “Hark!” “Hark!” … “Listen!” … “Listen to the angels singing!” As we are about to see, this hymn has a remarkable theological depth and richness not often found in carols.

    How many of you pay attention to all the little type at the bottom of the hymns? Turn to page 240 and look at the bottom of the page. See them down there? They’re there to give you a little bit of the history of the hymn. If you look at the bottom of “Hark! 5he Herald Angels Sing,” it says that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ronald Keller avatar

    The Great Mystery Of Godliness

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 12,992 views

    A non-musical look at one of the church’s earliest hymns about Jesus.

    "THE GREAT MYSTERY OF GODLINESS" INTRODUCTION All of us like some kind of music. Music seems to have always had a place in the church. Some I like. Some I do not like. You probably have the same feelings: But out of Christian love, we endure other types of music, knowing that others find it a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    The Lord’s Supper: Easter Story - Days 5-6 Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 5, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,501 views

    Two days before Passover, Jesus was anointed and betrayed. The next evening, Jesus and the disciples had the Lord’s Supper and headed to the Mount of Olives.

    Day Five - Anointed and Betrayed Two days before the Passover feast, Jesus said to his disciples, “I will be betrayed to be crucified.” Caiaphas and the religious leaders said, “We can’t kill him on the feast day, because there will be an uproar among the people.” In Bethany, a supper was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    How To Praise Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 11, 2011
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     | 7,207 views

    This Psalm is a genre of Psalms know as Hymns. The main feature of these Hymns is that they contain exuberant praise of the Lord, or they give us a reason for praising the Lord. They are a celebration that God has entered our lives and our community.

    Message Series: Responding to God How To Praise A sermon on Psalm 19. You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Read Psalm 19 straight away. Hymns contain exuberant praise of the Lord, or they give us a reason ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Will Reformation Replace All Hallowed Eve?”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 22, 2024
     | 450 views

    We are not very inclined to think of Martin Luther as a hymn-writer, and yet, the great Reformer was in this gift of music and wrote some 37 hymns. Celebrating the 500th anniversary of the first Lutheran song book.

    In Jesus Holy Name October 27, 2024 Text: Romans 3:23 Redeemer “Will Reformation Replace All Hallowed Eve?” This year Lutherans around the world will be celebrating Reformation while the rest of the world will be celebrating an ancient traditions we call Halloween. I doubt ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ray Swift avatar

    I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Aug 10, 2017
     | 6,180 views

    Based on the hymn this message draws the believer back to the cross to experience the love and grace of Jesus.

    FB, Lafayette July 16, 2017 Sunday Evening I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross Philippians 2:8-11; Galatians 6:14 Intro.: I can only recall his first name as Alister, yet his name is really not all that important tonight but I wish I had a picture of Alister because -- if a picture is worth a thousand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent Readings 2008

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,500 views

    Print and use. Five advent readings based upon five favorite Christmas hymns: O Come O Come Emmanuel; O Little Town Of Bethlehem; O Come All Ye Faithful; Angels From The Realms of Glory; Silent Night, Holy Night.

    These advent readings are for the four Sunday’s of advent and then for Christmas Eve. The instructions we give each family is: first the scripture is read, then as the interpretation is read light the candle, or candles, and then they close with the prayer. We number the candles with a print out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    Away In The Manger. Some Facts About Our Christmas Story. Series

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,091 views

    Story of Joseph and Mary arriving in Bethlehem.

    The typical story we hear repeated is: “It’s about 2000 years ago, the evening of December 25. Mary rides into Bethlehem on a donkey after a long trip, urgently needing to deliver her baby. Although it’s an emergency, all the mean innkeepers turn them away. So they deliver baby Jesus in a smelly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard White avatar

    Mary's Prayer

    Contributed by Richard White on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,491 views

    Sometimes overlooked, Mary’s prayer is one of the most noble of Christian hymns.

    Mary’s Prayer Luke 1:46-55 LK 1:46 And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me--holy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    Dwelling In God's River City

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,348 views

    We might call this the Hymn of Defense and Deliverance of God’s River City.

    Biblical Text: Psalm 46:4-7 “There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Lost Carol Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 25, 2010
     | 5,186 views

    A hymn from the earliest days of the Faith becomes the focus of a Christmas Eve meditation.

    “Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.” Everyone celebrates Christmas. This is not an exaggeration. A new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bracewell avatar

    One Great Nation

    Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,517 views

    Hymn written following the destruction of the World Trace Center on 9-11-01

    One Great Nation (A National Hymn) Tune same as “See How Great A Flame Aspires” One Great nation shall proclaim, God’s sure love through Jesus name. This world racked by toil and strife, Faith’s example gives new life. Freedom’s torch a kindled flame, Liberty’s message doth maintain. May our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Luciano Lombardi avatar

    A "Two-Sided"Story:living Between Two Mountains Series

    Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 6,620 views

    Objective: The two sides of the story of our life rise up to remind us that life is always best when lived with God rather than without God.

    “A Two-Sided Story” Subject: Relationship with God Theme: The Two sides to our relationship with God Text: Joshua 23:14-16 Time: Sunday Evening March 4, 2001 Question: What are the results of the choices we make? Introduction: In the story “A River Runs Through It” - two sons of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    What Reactiondo We Have To The Christmas Story Today?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 3,772 views

    There are three reactions to the Christmas story given ion this Scripture.

    WHAT REACTION DO WE HAVE TO THE CHRISTMAS STORY? How do we respond to God coming to us? Matthew 2:1-12 Washington, DC -- In December of 1944, General George S. Patton summoned his Third Army Chaplain into his office and asked him to write out a prayer for good weather. Patton’s ground troops had ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Daniel Donaldson avatar

    Narnia: Delivering A Grown Up Story To The Child Within

    Contributed by Daniel Donaldson on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,339 views

    Can the words of this inspired author take us to a place of deeper, yet childlike faith in the story behind the story of Christmas, in a land called Narnia?

    Narnia: Delivering a Grown Up Story to the Child Within Dan Donaldson November 27, 2005 In a few days, in fact already, you will be subjected to a massive advertising campaign to urge you to take your children to see a new film, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” The timing was no accident. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational