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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A World Visited By The Word

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2008
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    Using the format of "The Night Before Christmas", an imaginative account of Joseph’s feelings at the nativity.

    A worshiper’s task on Christmas Eve is always the same, and it is no simple one. The task is, first, to let the beauty of Christmas happen. It doesn’t require explaining or expounding. It just needs to happen. But then the task becomes more complex, for we gather on Christmas Even around this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Did Jesus Exist Before He Was Born? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 8, 2008
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     | 5,052 views

    This message examines how Jesus existed before he was in Mary’s womb.

    Traditionally, people have always enjoyed celebrating birthdays. Even as a nation we celebrate the birthdays of individuals who throughout history have made an impact on the United States. In January we will honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on His birthday. In February we will honor ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    John The Baptizer Points To The Light That Shines In Our Darkened World

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 8, 2008
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    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Series B

    3rd Sunday in Advent, December 14, 2008 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we gather together today to worship you and lift our hearts in thanksgiving for your gift of grace, poured out for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Ready - Or Not? #3 Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,319 views

    A SERMON FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT - Continuing with our preparations to welcome Jesus afresh at Christmas

    John 1:6-8; 19-28 ‘Ready – or Not? #3’ I may share with many of you a love of pictures – of looking at, and perhaps making paintings, drawings and photographs. And while I admire, and have often tried to emulate, the composition, colour and depth achieved by the greatest artists (whoever we may ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Go Into The Light

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 11, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
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    As witnesses our concern should be leading troubled "souls" into the presence of the light of Christ.

    John 1: 6 – 8; 19 – 28 / Go Into The Light Intro: A grandfather decided to share with his 4-year-old grandson the way he had found a Christmas tree during his youth. He took his grandson to the woods to select the perfect tree. They tramped all over; but the boy couldn’t find one that suited ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Am Not Worthy To Loose His Sandals

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 13, 2008
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     | 7,331 views

    We would do well to learn from John’s attitude: I am not worthy to untie his sandal"

    HB 14-12-08 John the Baptist Three of the four Gospels that tell the life of Jesus and his ministry here on earth, begin with the life of John the Baptist – the forerunner of Jesus Christ the Messiah. You might ask- why? Why does John the Baptist figure so prominently? Well one reason is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    It Happened Once Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    John proclaims the incarnation in the first chapter of his gospel. In the middle of his proclamation John appears as a man, sent, to witness, so that all might believe. We pick up that ministry today.

    John 1: 6-8, 19-28 “It Happened Once” INTRODUCTION There are many perspectives of life. • One group of people sees all of life as happenstance. Things happen for no particular reason, and if there is a god, that god is not actively involved in the everyday situations of life. • Another ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Evidence Of A Spirit Filled Believer

    Contributed by Jerry Hoffman on May 27, 2009
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    John the Baptist gives us a clear picture of the attributes of a Spirit filled Christian.

    The most evident attribute of a Spirit filled Christian is their inability not to proclaim the name of Christ. Since the work of the Spirit is to bear witness to the world of Christ, His filling in our lives will produce the same result. John bears this out in his actions in John 1:15. John bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What If God Were One Of Us?

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,540 views

    There was a song by Joan Osborne, "One of us", that came out a few years ago. Well, God has become one of us and that has made all the difference.

    -Do you remember the song by Joan Osborne that came out in 1995 entitled “One of Us”? -It was actually something of a hit for her -The lyrics are really interesting -They go: If God had a name, what would it be And would you call it to his face If you were faced with him in all his glory What ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Among Us Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,682 views

    The God of all creation pours his grace into our lives through the birth of Jesus, the gift of faith, and inclusion into his family

    John 1:10-18 “God Among Us” INTRODUCTION As many know, Faye and I will become grandparents in May. In preparation for this exciting event, Faye decided to send a baby quilt to our son, Ryan. This, however, was no ordinary baby quilt. It was the quilt that Faye’s mother had made for Ryan when ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 7, 2009
     | 3,519 views

    John pointed out that Jesus is true God as well as true man. His diety as well as his manhood were required for him to assure our salvation.

    Introduction The Gospel of John was the last of the four Gospels written around 85 A.D. by the Apostle called “the disciple Jesus loved.” Where the first three Gospels have many of the same stories, language and events described, the Gospel of John is different. Where the Synoptic Gospels often ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pointing To The Light Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,411 views

    John the Baptist knew who he was not and who he was, and accepted his task of pointing to Christ. Our mistakes are imagining that we are more than we are, or that we are less than we are. The real task is: just point to the light.

    My son and his wife live in a five-level townhouse in Reston, Virginia. You enter into a kind of combination corridor and stairwell at the second level. Typically I turn right when I arrive and go into the kitchen area. But when I leave that level to go to another one, I walk out of that kitchen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Epiphany Comes Down To Us.

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 17, 2009
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     | 7,238 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, Series B

    2ND Sunday after Epiphany, January 18, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Lord, in each generation you call forth those to follow you, and carry the message of your redeeming grace to those around us. Through ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    A Changing World

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 21, 2009
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     | 6,589 views

    Many changes have occurred in the world, but the greatest change needs to take place in man’s heart.

    Text: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). When God created the heavens and the earth change took place. God liked change, so then He created two great lights, one to rule the day and the other to rule the night. In addition to the two great lights, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    The Incarnation Of God Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,823 views

    The Son of God became a man so that men could become the sons of God.

    Incarnation: means 'in the flesh' (refers to when God put on human flesh and became Man) The Son of God became a man so that men could become the sons of God. The Truth of the Incarnation If you read John 1, you will see that John begins with some big-time, major claims about who Jesus is and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist